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AVSC SNOWBOARD PROGRAMS |
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  AVSCs Competitive Snowboard program focuses on the long term development of youth snowboarding in the Roaring Fork Valley. We seek to foster a positive and supportive team environment between all levels of participation, in both competition and training settings. Snowboard Team athletes at all levels make a commitment to achieving goals, teamwork, and being responsible members of the community. Our progression based coaching philosophy leads athletes to continually improve their abilities in a fun environment while minimizing risk.
For questions about the Snowboard Program, contact Snowboard Program Director Miah Wheeler at 970.205-5150.
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Snowboard Team 2 - SOLD OUT FOR 08/09
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Team AVSC Snowboard is a two-tiered program for riders with a commitment to National, World Cup and Olympic level goals. Coaches will guide Team AVSC riders in establishing written long-term and short-term goals. Coaches will have 2 milestone meetings with each individual rider during the season to assess and evaluate the riders progress. Dry-land training is required 4 days a week after school from 3:30p.m.-5:30p.m. starting in September until the local lifts open. Riders will train in all venues of competitive snowboarding, including free riding, halfpipe, slopestyle, and speed events including boardercross and alpine disciplines. On-snow training emphasizes technique, tactics, strategy, and mental readiness. Two afternoon sessions per week (approx. 4:00pm - 5:30pm) are required throughout the season for video review and physical conditioning. Entry fees and travel expenses not included in program cost.
Emphasis will be on preparation and achieving goals in Junior World Championships, USSA *TEAM 2 IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT* Please call Director Miah Wheeler at 205-5150 to reserve a spot on the wait list. If you try to sign up online your card will be charged $0 and you will not be registered for this program. Grand Prixs, Vans Crown, Revolution Tour, X-Games and other pro-level events. USSA and FIS licenses required. Other association fees may also be necessary. Team 2 athletes will also receive assistance from AVSC coaches in obtaining product and sponsor support. Athletes must qualify or be invited to participate in the Team 2 program.
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Location |
All Mountains |
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Ages |
12-18 - Medalists at USASA Nats or USSA West. Reg. |
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Dates |
Sep. 9 - April 12: Sep. 11-Nov. 23 - Early Season Dry-land 4 days/week, Nov. 29-Apr. 12: On Snow 3 days per week |
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Time |
Dryland 3:30-5:30 p.m. |
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Cost |
$0.00
$575.00 Parent Work Deposit
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Snowboard Team 1 - SOLD OUT FOR 08/09
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*TEAM 1 IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT* Please call Director Miah Wheeler at 205-5150 to reserve a spot on the wait list. If you try to sign up online your card will be charged $0 and you will not be registered for this program. Team AVSC Snowboard is a two-tiered program for riders with a commitment to National, World Cup and Olympic level goals. Coaches will guide Team AVSC riders in establishing written long-term and short-term goals. Coaches will have milestone meetings with each individual rider during the season to assess and evaluate the riders progress. Dryland training is required 4 days a week after school from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. starting in September until the local lifts open. Riders will train in all venues of competitive snowboarding, including free riding, halfpipe, slopestyle, and speed events - boardercross and alpine disciplines. On-snow training emphasizes technique, tactics, strategy, and mental readiness. Two afternoon sessions per week (approx. 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.) are required throughout the season for video review and physical conditioning.
Team 1 riders will compete in local USASA events and regional USSA events with a goal to medal in their age class in both the USASA Nationals and USSA Western Regional Championships. Both USASA membership and a USSA regional competition license are required.
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Location |
All Mountains |
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Ages |
12 - 18 years old |
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Dates |
Sep. 9 - April 12 - Dryland 4 days/week after school until Nov. 29: On Snow Nov. 29- Apr. 12 |
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Time |
Dryland 3:30 - 5:30 |
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Cost |
$0.00
$375.00 Parent Work Deposit
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Snowboard Devo 2 - SOLD OUT FOR 08/09
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*DEVO 2 SNOWBOARD IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT* Please call Director Miah Wheeler at 205-5150 to reserve a spot on the wait list. If you try to sign up online your card will be charged $0 and you will not be registered for this program. Devo 2, formerly Snowboard Challengers, is a training and competition program for riders ages 12 to 18 Riders may choose specific coaching in alpine, freestyle and boardercross. Technique, tactics and strategy will be covered including short-term goal setting. Sessions include training and competition days. Devo 2 athletes will compete in the local USASA series and may qualify for the USASA Nationals. Devo 2 athletes may also compete in regional events and national level USASA or USSA events as their qualification permits. USASA membership is required. Entry fees and travel expenses are not included in the program cost.
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Location |
All Mountains |
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Ages |
Ages 12-18 |
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Dates |
October 27 - April 12; Dry-land: Oct. 27 - Nov. 25 - On Snow Weekends & Holidays Nov. 29 - Apr. 12 |
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Time |
Dryland: 3:30 - 5:30, On Snow: 9:30-3:00 p.m. |
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Cost |
$0.00
$275.00 Parent Work Deposit
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Snowboard Devo 1 - SOLD OUT FOR 08/09
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*DEVO 1 IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT* Please call Director Miah Wheeler at 205-5150 to reserve a spot on the wait list. If you try to sign up online your card will be charged $0 and you will not be registered for this program. Devo 1, formerly Snowboard SnoJourners, introduces riders ages 8-11 to riding in a team environment with AVSC. Emphasis is placed on maintaining positive team spirit, learning fundamental riding skills and developing mountain awareness. SnoJourners receive free-riding instruction, basic racing, half-pipe and slope-style instruction and coaching support in local USASA competitions. SnoJourners will ride one or two days per weekend and some holidays. SnoJourners will receive support at USASA Nationals if applicable.
SnoJourners will ride approximately 30 days per season and receive support at USASA Nationals if applicable. Partial scholarships are available.
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Location |
All Mountains |
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Ages |
8 - 12 years old |
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Dates |
Nov. 30 - Mar. 29 - Selected weekends & selected days during the Holidays |
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Time |
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m |
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Cost |
$0.00
$275.00 Parent Work Deposit
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Snowboard Summer Day Camp #8: Aug. 10-13
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AVSC Snowboarding is excited to offer day camps for the 2009 summer. These camps are aimed at 8-12 year olds. These camps are aimed primarily at skateboarders, so some previous experience is needed. AVSC staff with first aid training will lead small groups on skateboarding adventures across the western slope, however there are many different mountain activities that will be explored. Throughout our adventure we will challenge participants to understand the AVSC core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Citizenship. We will do this by taking on small community service tasks throughout the summer. We ask that you make a commitment to several weeks at a time, as there is limited space.
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Location |
Aspen and Western Slope |
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Ages |
8-12 |
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Dates |
August 10-13 |
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Time |
All Day 9:00am-5:00pm |
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Cost |
$240.00
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Snowboard Summer Day Camp #7: Aug. 3-6
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AVSC Snowboarding is excited to offer day camps for the 2009 summer. These camps are aimed at 8-12 year olds. These camps are aimed primarily at skateboarders, so some previous experience is needed. AVSC staff with first aid training will lead small groups on skateboarding adventures across the western slope, however there are many different mountain activities that will be explored. Throughout our adventure we will challenge participants to understand the AVSC core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Citizenship. We will do this by taking on small community service tasks throughout the summer. We ask that you make a commitment to several weeks at a time, as there is limited space.
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Location |
Aspen and Western Slope |
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Ages |
8-12 |
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Dates |
August 3-6 |
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Time |
All Day 9:00am-5:00pm |
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Cost |
$240.00
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Snowboard Summer Day Camp #6: July 27-30
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AVSC Snowboarding is excited to offer day camps for the 2009 summer. These camps are aimed at 8-12 year olds. These camps are aimed primarily at skateboarders, so some previous experience is needed. AVSC staff with first aid training will lead small groups on skateboarding adventures across the western slope, however there are many different mountain activities that will be explored. Throughout our adventure we will challenge participants to understand the AVSC core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Citizenship. We will do this by taking on small community service tasks throughout the summer. We ask that you make a commitment to several weeks at a time, as there is limited space.
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Location |
Aspen and Western Slope |
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Ages |
8-12 |
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Dates |
July 27-30 |
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Time |
All Day 9:00am-5:00pm |
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Cost |
$240.00
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Snowboard Summer Day Camp #5: July 20-23
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AVSC Snowboarding is excited to offer day camps for the 2009 summer. These camps are aimed at 8-12 year olds. These camps are aimed primarily at skateboarders, so some previous experience is needed. AVSC staff with first aid training will lead small groups on skateboarding adventures across the western slope, however there are many different mountain activities that will be explored. Throughout our adventure we will challenge participants to understand the AVSC core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Citizenship. We will do this by taking on small community service tasks throughout the summer. We ask that you make a commitment to several weeks at a time, as there is limited space.
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Location |
Aspen and Western Slope |
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Ages |
8-12 |
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Dates |
July 20-23 |
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Time |
All Day 9:00am - 5:00pm |
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Cost |
$240.00
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Snowboard Summer Day Camp #4: July 13-16
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AVSC Snowboarding is excited to offer day camps for the 2009 summer. These camps are aimed at 8-12 year olds. These camps are aimed primarily at skateboarders, so some previous experience is needed. AVSC staff with first aid training will lead small groups on skateboarding adventures across the western slope, however there are many different mountain activities that will be explored. Throughout our adventure we will challenge participants to understand the AVSC core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Citizenship. We will do this by taking on small community service tasks throughout the summer. We ask that you make a commitment to several weeks at a time, as there is limited space.
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Location |
Aspen and Western Slope |
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Ages |
8-12 |
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Dates |
July 13-16 |
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Time |
All Day 9:00am - 5:00pm |
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Cost |
$240.00
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Snowboard Summer Day Camp #3: July 6-9
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AVSC Snowboarding is excited to offer day camps for the 2009 summer. These camps are aimed at 8-12 year olds. These camps are aimed primarily at skateboarders, so some previous experience is needed. AVSC staff with first aid training will lead small groups on skateboarding adventures across the western slope, however there are many different mountain activities that will be explored. Throughout our adventure we will challenge participants to understand the AVSC core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Citizenship. We will do this by taking on small community service tasks throughout the summer. We ask that you make a commitment to several weeks at a time, as there is limited space.
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Location |
Aspen and Western Slope |
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Ages |
8-12 |
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Dates |
July 6-9 |
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Time |
All Day 9:00am - 5:00pm |
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Cost |
$240.00
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Snowboard Summer Day Camp #2: June 22-25
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AVSC Snowboarding is excited to offer day camps for the 2009 summer. These camps are aimed at 8-12 year olds. These camps are aimed primarily at skateboarders, so some previous experience is needed. AVSC staff with first aid training will lead small groups on skateboarding adventures across the western slope, however there are many different mountain activities that will be explored. Throughout our adventure we will challenge participants to understand the AVSC core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Citizenship. We will do this by taking on small community service tasks throughout the summer. We ask that you make a commitment to several weeks at a time, as there is limited space.
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Location |
Aspen and Western Slope |
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Ages |
8-12 |
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Dates |
June 22- 25 |
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Time |
All Day 9:00am - 5:00pm |
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Cost |
$240.00
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Snowboard Summer Day Camp #1: June 15-18
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AVSC Snowboarding is excited to offer day camps for the 2009 summer. These camps are aimed at 8-12 year olds. These camps are aimed primarily at skateboarders, so some previous experience is needed. AVSC staff with first aid training will lead small groups on skateboarding adventures across the western slope, however there are many different mountain activities that will be explored. Throughout our adventure we will challenge participants to understand the AVSC core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Citizenship. We will do this by taking on small community service tasks throughout the summer. We ask that you make a commitment to several weeks at a time, as there is limited space.
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Location |
Aspen and Western Slope |
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Ages |
8-12 |
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Dates |
June 15-18 |
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Time |
All Day 9:00am - 5:00pm |
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Cost |
$240.00
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Snowboard Masters Program
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The AVSC Snowboard Masters program is geared toward the competitive and recreational adult rider looking for training opportunities with our professional coaching staff.
AVSC alpine masters will train with Team 1 & 2 coaches and receive video analysis and technical guidance at any scheduled session. Weekday morning sessions will be available throughout the entire season in Alpine and Freestyle disciplines. AVSC masters will train on Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass. To insure program quality, we must limit the number of participants. The Snowboard Masters program is a two-day a week program focusing on foundation with attention paid to all competitive snowboard disciplines. For more information call Miah Wheeler at 205-5150.
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Location |
All Mountains |
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Ages |
18 years and up |
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Dates |
December 1 to March 27 |
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Time |
Call for Schedule |
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Cost |
$1,350.00 If registered before 11/15/2008
$1,475.00 If registered on or after 11/15/2008
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Snowboard Summer Camp Full-Season
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Register for all 8 Summer Day Camps at a Discounted Price and Save $270!
AVSC Snowboarding is excited to offer day camps for the 2009 summer. These camps are aimed at 8-12 year olds. These camps are aimed primarily at skateboarders, so some previous experience is needed. AVSC staff with first aid training will lead small groups on skateboarding adventures across the western slope, however there are many different mountain activities that will be explored. Throughout our adventure we will challenge participants to understand the AVSC core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Citizenship. We will do this by taking on small community service tasks throughout the summer. We ask that you make a commitment to several weeks at a time, as there is limited space.
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Location |
Aspen and Western Slope |
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Ages |
8-12 |
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Dates |
June 15-18, 22-25, July 6-9, 13-16, 20-23, 27-30, Aug. 3-6, 10-13 |
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Time |
All Day 9:00am-5:00pm |
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Cost |
$1,650.00
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