Welcome back to SBSEF! All our alpine groups are officially in full swing, and we’re all laser-focused on one thing: getting strong and ready for the upcoming competition season.

This fall’s strength and conditioning program has a few key goals:

  • Injury Prevention: We’re working on flexibility and stamina to help minimize the risk of injury.
  • On-Hill Success: We’re building functional mobility and strength that will translate directly to success on the slopes.
  • Team Spirit: We’re focused on building a positive team culture before the season officially begins.

If you haven’t been able to make it to dryland yet, you’re welcome to join us anytime! Schedules and times are different for each age group, so be sure to check your group’s TeamSnap for all the specific details.

Equipment – Team fit day at Sportsden last weekend was a success. Athletes should now be well-equipped for the season. For those still in need of gear, the SBSEF Ski Swap this Friday and Saturday offers a prime opportunity. Athletes are highly encouraged to attend the early entrance to get a first look at the available equipment.

A key point to note is the significant delays and limited stock for new equipment being shipped from Europe. With customs taking an exceptionally long time, anyone planning to order new gear should do so as soon as possible to ensure timely arrival.

SBSEF Dryland Camp (Oct 10-12). This is an annual event and always a great opportunity to go on some amazing hikes and connect with the SBSEF Community. This year we will be heading north to City of Rocks. Space is limited to 50 people total. Make sure to register early. Details and registration can be found here

Learn the Basics of Ski Tuning

Todd Herilla of 7even Ski Service is generously offering his time to host a series of free ski tuning clinics. Ski tuning and boot alignment are controllable factors that can make a big difference in an athlete’s performance. These clinics are a fantastic opportunity to learn and improve.

Details:

  • When: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, from September until Thanksgiving.
  • What: Hands-on clinics, limited to four athletes per session.
  • Sessions:
    • Parents of younger athletes (Devo, U10, U12): Learn the essentials of ski maintenance.
    • U14 and older athletes: Get hands-on practice and personalized feedback. In addition to the hands-on portion of the clinic, Dane Spencer, former US Ski Team athlete and owner of World Cup Tech, will be on-site during these clinics to offer a ski boot assessment and check athlete alignment.
      • Please bring athletes race skis and boots for equipment checks for condition, base flatness, edge bevels, ramp angles and boot alignment checks.

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Tuning Clinic Dates
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025 Parents tuning clinic

Wednesday Sep 24, 2025 Parents tuning clinic

Wednesday Oct 1, 2025 U14+ Tuning clinic and boot alignment

Wednesday Oct 8, 2025 U14+ Tuning clinic and boot alignment

Wednesday Oct 15, 2025 Parents tuning clinic

Wednesday Oct 22, 2025 U14+ Tuning clinic and boot alignment

Wednesday Oct 29, 2025 Parents tuning clinic

Wednesday Nov 5, 2025 U14+ Tuning clinic and boot alignment

Wednesday Nov 12, 2025 U14+ Tuning clinic and boot alignment

Wednesday Nov 19, 2025 Parents tuning clinic

Fall Skills Quest Fitness test (Churchill Junior High – Nov 7th) – General physical fitness is a necessary component for elite ski and snowboard athletes. This falls SkillsQuest-Fitness assessment can help to identify potential performance deficits, as well as track long-term performance trends. Stay tuned for specific times and more information. 

Fall Ski Camps

Fall camps in Colorado are in the works for all alpine groups. An alpine group is leaving for Stelvio Italy next week! Any athlete competing in December, or early January, this is a crucial block for athletes to get a head start and prepare for the upcoming season. This season, FIS and U16 athletes will coordinate their efforts in Colorado and Wyoming. U14, and U12 athletes will be headed to Aspen right before Thanksgiving. Aspen Highlands has historically been an awesome venue for athletes to get some really excellent technical freeskiing and gate training before the season starts. Below are dates and camp details. 

U14/U12 Age class teams are headed to Aspen for a fall camp.

Full Camp Nov 19 – 25 (4 days GS, 3 days SL) 

Camp Costs: $2,210.00 with team travel, $1,375 no team travel

*camp total will vary depending on the final number of athletes. 

Half Camp Nov 22 – 25 (1 day GS, 3 days SL)

Cost $1,100.00

*will vary depending on the final number of athletes.

 Registration link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/499090 A $500 deposit is required to reserve your spot.

Update from our Performance Director, Ali Spencer:

We have experienced an excellent summer of dryland training, and it has been gratifying to observe the consistent participants demonstrate increased strength and agility. A crucial element in our sport is the capacity to access our strength reserves. “Strength reserve” is a concept within exercise science and rehabilitation that delineates the disparity between an individual’s maximal force or strength production (their maximal capacity) and the amount required for daily activities (their functional requirement). By augmenting our strength reserve, we enable ourselves to mitigate challenges during training and competition, and simultaneously safeguard against injury by ensuring our bodies possess sufficient strength to navigate demanding circumstances.

Looking ahead, we have dedicated substantial effort to collaborate with various resorts to identify the optimal location for our November camp. This endeavor aims to secure the best opportunities for our athletes to gain early-season on-snow experience, alongside opportunities for free-skiing, dedicated training areas, and time in venues pertinent to upcoming races.

Departure: November 16th

A-Basin Freeskiing November 17,18

Aspen Training: November 19-25

Travel to Jackson November 25

Snow King Training: November 26- December 30th

Travel Home: December 30th. 

SBSEF holiday camp is scheduled Dec 20 – Jan 2. Groups will have various extracurricular activities and events. Make sure to check with your specific team to get a more detailed schedule of the camp for your group. 

Alpine Team Meetings:

  • U10 Jfast: Oct 15 @ 5:45 PM
  • U12 Jfast: Oct 15 @  6:45 PM
  • U14 IMD: Oct 15 @ 7:45 PM
  • U16 IMC: Oct 21 @ 6:00 PM
  • FIS: Oct 21 @ 7:15 PM
  • Devo: Dec 2 @ 6:30 PM

See TeamSnap for your meeting location

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