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More than 25 years ago, CVA was the first academy to develop a program specifically for snowboarders and continues to be one of the leading snowboard academies. Our student-athletes compete in boardercross racing, snowboard alpine racing, and freestyle.

Kingston Dickey '28 Talks Boardercross at CVA

PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

CVA's 滑雪板 Program is individually focused on athlete growth and development through the application of level-appropriate training principles and human performance programs.

Athletes can expect to be fully immersed in training both on and off the hill including: fitness evaluation, physical conditioning, competition planning, and goal setting.

2项清单.

60%

of CVA 滑雪板 athletes at 2022 USASA Nationals earned top-10 finishes
33%

of CVA 滑雪板 athletes at 2022 USASA Nationals placed on the podium

Among our distinguished graduates is Seth Wescott, a two-time Olympic Gold medalist. Seth splits his time between the Valley and his home in British Columbia, and he remains active in the Sugarloaf and CVA community.

SNOWBOARD COACHING TEAM

3项清单.

Michael Goldschmidt “Goldy”

滑雪板 Development Coach
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Freddy McCarthy '12

滑雪板 Program Manager
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本杰明•艾略特

滑雪板 Park Head Coach
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Program Opportunities

Movement between groups is encouraged, and is determined based on athlete progression, 技能习得, commitment to training, and overall attitude. 个人安全, as well as on-hill awareness and code of conduct is always a priority within each group.

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Development Team (grades 7-11)

The Development Team focuses on exploring all realms of competitive snowboarding in a fun, 积极的, learning environment. Attention to stance, 正确的姿势, and edging skills is a primary focus and is where we build the foundation for future progression.

We further the athlete’s development of solid fundamental skills as they are the foundation of high caliber snowboarding in all disciplines. Non-result related goal setting and 可视化 training is presented. Technical and tactical elements of competition is also introduced. The importance of tuning and continued maintenance of equipment for training, 旅行, and competition is addressed. Athletes compete in all disciplines of the regional USASA series, and when appropriate eastern Rev Tour or other intro level FIS events.
Elite Group (grades 9-12)

The Elite group focuses on a mastery of skills related to competitive snowboarding in freestyle. A complete understanding of all aspects of competitive snowboarding including, but not limited to; training technique, competition 战术, and understanding of judging principles (FIS and IJC) is taught.

另外, athletes begin compiling video and photo documentation and working on a resume for sponsorship purposes. Effective use of this media and maintenance of these potential sponsorship relationships is covered. The basics of filming, being filmed and creating video parts is an ongoing project. Athletes primarily compete in Grand Prix, 革命之旅, 竞技场队伍之旅, FIS/Nor-am events as well as USASA events as needed to enhance and continue overall progression. Athletes in this group are also encouraged to qualify into FIS Jr. Worlds, Project Gold and other invite only and promotional style events.
滑雪板 Cross and Racing Group (grades 9-12)

The SBX group concentrates on developing a complete acquisition of skills needed for snowboard competition in parallel slalom, giant slalom and boardercross. All aspects of competitive snowboarding including, but not limited to; technique, 战术, tuning and maintenance, 可视化, and a complete understanding of FIS rules and procedures are also addressed.

Athletes primarily compete in USASA and FIS/Nor-am events. All athletes in this group are introduced to Elite level FIS snowboard competitions and boardercross events as needed to enhance and continue overall progression. Athletes in this group are encouraged to compete in FIS Jr. Worlds and to try to qualify for 我们滑雪 and 滑雪板 Project Gold camps as well.