Snowboard Programs
AVSC Snowboard is a multi-tiered program for riders within to improve their skills with commitment levels that fit their needs. AVSC’s professional coaches work with athletes across all disciplines of snowboarding, from all mountain tactics and etiquette to elite levels of park, pipe, and boardercross racing. Our Development programs are more catered towards the athlete who is looking to improve their overall snowboarding and be introduced to competition, while our team programs will increase the level of commitment both in training and competition expectations.
Not sure what program is right for your athlete? Contact Program Director Jason Cook at jcook@teamavsc.org.HOW TO REGISTER
Registration for 2023-24 Programs is open!
For additional information on registration, dates and deadlines, forms and more click here. Once you've selected a program, click here to enter our Campminder system and register. If you have used Campminder before with us, please use the same login and do not create a duplicate!
Scholarships are available for all team programs based on need. Click here to access the scholarship form. Athletes applying for a scholarship must submit their registration and scholarship application by the early registration deadline (August 1st, 2023). A $100 - $600 deposit (dependent on program) is required to apply for a scholarship. Scholarships are only available to residents of the Roaring Fork Valley or Western Garfield County. Post-graduate athletes are not eligible for scholarships.
COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS
Our Competitive Programs are designed for competitive athletes. Snowboarding is their passion. They want the highest level of opportunity – working with the most experienced coaches, having the most hands-on equipment recommendations, travelling to the highest level of competition for their age group. They want to give snowboarding their all; they are fully committed and excited to invest a significant amount of time and energy in pursuit of becoming the very best snowboarder that they can be!
U10-14 COMP TEAM (BIRTH YEAR 2010 - 2016)
- Athletes will train from November 25th– April 14th, starting with some dryland but primarily focused on on-snow training.
- This group will snowboard for 60+ days, meeting on Wednesday afternoons and weekends. Holiday + Spring Break Camp included.
- While these athletes will be exposed to number of opportunities to compete in local competitions, they will also have the opportunity to participate in some travel competitions (families coordinate transportation and housing).
- Program Fee: $4,965. Additional Parent Work Deposit $450
COMP TEAM (AGE 13+; BIRTH YEAR 2014+)
- Athletes will train across all disciplines, and work towards discipline specialization. Park & Pipe or Snowboard Cross (SBX).
- Athletes will participate in year-round training, including dryland 4x/week in the offseason, and will be on snow whenever possible
- This group will snowboard for 100+ days, training throughout the week.
- Athletes will have the opportunity to participate in travel competitions with team support (AVSC coordinates transportation and housing; athletes travel as a team at this age).
- Program Fee: $7,065. Additional Parent Work Deposit $600
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Our Development Programs are designed for athletes who are focused on progressing in their sport, getting outside, and having fun. They are enthusiastic snowboarders who want to develop freestyle and all-mountain skills while enjoying the camaraderie of a team. While they’re passionate snowboarders, they want to enjoy summers and holiday breaks free of training (dryland and Holiday Camps are not included in program fees for Development Programs). Looking for a program with a higher level of commitment? Check out our Competitive Programs.
PRE-DEVELOPMENT TEAM (AGE 7-8; BIRTH YEAR 2015-2016)
This program is a bridge between our Aspen Supports Kids Program and our Snowboard programs. It teaches mountain safety, all mountain skills, and basic snowboarding fundamentals. This is a great option for young snowboarders who want a taste of AVSC’s Snowboard Programs. Towards the end of the season, athletes will have the opportunity to experience the next level in our programming.
- This group will snowboard for 20 days, meeting on weekends from December 9th – March 10th . Athletes should be a level 7 or higher.
- Program Fee: $2,825. Additional Parent Work Deposit $150
U10-12 DEVELOPMENT TEAM (AGE 9-12; BIRTH YEAR 2012-2014)
- Athletes will snowboard for 32 days, meeting on weekends from December 9th – March 24th, plus December 29th and 31st.
- Program Fee: $3,595. Additional Parent Work Deposit $330