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Why Team Summit Snowboard is the Ultimate Ride

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From First Competition Turns to Podiums – Why Team Summit Snowboard is the Ultimate Ride Whether your child is strapping in for their very first competition turns or chasing a dream to ride on the world’s biggest stages, Team Summit Colorado’s Snowboard Program has a place—and a path—for them. At Team Summit, we believe in more than just great snowboarding. We’re a youth development organization, and snowboarding is the vehicle we use to teach commitment, courage, community, and...

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SNOWBOARD ACADEMY

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Team Summit has partnered with local schools to provide a high-quality program for young athletes. We prioritize flexibility and support, allowing student-athletes to pursue their athletic goals alongside a challenging education. Our full-time athletes enjoy more on-snow training days than any other program in the country, with access to four premier skiing and snowboarding mountains and year-round off-snow conditioning. Our program also teaches essential life skills like discipline,...

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JR SNOWBOARD ACADEMY

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We offer a high-quality program for young athletes. Jr. Academy runs 4 days a week alongside Academy, aimed at kids who have participated in Team Summit or similar programs for 2-3 years before turning 10 and are competitive in USASA contests. Jr. Academy focuses on developing skilled snowboarders across various terrains, like the 201 program, but includes early-season workouts, extra trampoline and skateboard time in the fall, and more on-snow days. Parents should coordinate their...

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SNOWBOARD DEVO

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Requirements: Age Requirements: 6-15 years old Minimum Skills Required: Turns consistently on both edges on blue terrain. Program Calendar: December – March. Two days a week (Saturday and Sunday) for 15 weeks, starting the 1st Saturday in December through mid-March.  1 Sunday off each month. Training Locations: Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, and Keystone Competitions: USASA Rocky Mountain Series Regional Contests, Team Summit Devo Contests Equipment: Properly...

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SNOWBOARD 301

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Requirements: Age Requirements: 13 years old and up. Minimum Skills Required: Kids should have significant time on their snowboards. Program Calendar: November – April. Friday training is available. Training Locations: Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, and Keystone. Competitions: USASA Rocky Mountain Series, IFSA National and Regional Competitions. Equipment: Properly tuned snowboard, Snowboard boots should fit appropriately in the binding. Team Summit’s Ski and...

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SNOWBOARD 201

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Requirements: Age Requirements: 6-15 years old. Minimum Skills Required: Turns with rhythm and flow on blue-groomed terrain. Comfortable jumping to the landing on medium-sized jumps, and flow anywhere on the mountain in any conditions. Program Calendar: November – April. Training Locations: Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, and Keystone. Competitions: Snowboard 201 competes in the USASA Rocky Mountain Series. Equipment: Properly tuned snowboard, Snowboard...

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INTRO TO TEAM SUMMIT SNOWBOARD

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Requirements: Age Requirements: 6-15 years old Minimum Skills Required: Turns consistently on both edges on green terrain and some blue-groomed terrain. Program Calendar: December – March. One day a week for 15 weeks, starting the 1st Saturday in December through mid-March. Training Location: Copper Mountain Competitions: Participation in 4 Summit Cup competitions. Located at Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper, and A-Basin (Competitor pass included). Equipment:...

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Wakeboard Trip – Sept. 16-18th

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Wake board Trip | We will again be heading back out to Fruita to do the wakeboard park. Wakeboarding is good cross-training, but equally as important, this is a really fun trip, and quality team building takes place on the little trips.

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Throwback Thursday – Don Sather

Written by Team Summit on . Posted in Archive 2020, Snowboarding.

There is a lot we can say about the Sather Family! They were strong advocates for renewable energy in the county; they have been involved in countless projects to develop our area’s infrastructure, and are a shining example of what love and support for one’s community looks like. When it comes to snowboarding, Don Sather is one of the names every Summit County Snowboarder should know. Don Sather and Jerry Dokken started the Summit High School snowboard team in 1989 under...

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