Welcome to the 2026–27 SBSEF Season

Welcome to another season with the Snowbird Sports Education Foundation! On behalf of our Board of Directors, coaches, and staff, we are thrilled to welcome back our returning athletes and families and extend a special welcome to those joining the SBSEF community for the first time.

Whether this is your first season or your tenth, you are an important part of a program built on a tradition of excellence, sportsmanship, and a shared passion for snow sports. At SBSEF, we believe that success is measured by more than podium finishes. We are committed to developing confident, resilient, and respectful young people through exceptional coaching, meaningful competition, and a positive team environment. Every training session, race, and shared experience is an opportunity for our athletes to grow—not only as skiers and snowboarders, but as leaders, teammates, and individuals.

As we begin the 2026–2027 season, we look forward to the challenges, achievements, and experiences that lie ahead. Thank you for entrusting SBSEF with your athlete’s development and for being an essential part of our community. Together, we will continue to uphold the values that have defined our organization for generations:

  • Teamwork
  • Sportsmanship
  • Passion
  • Commitment
  • Discipline
  • Character

We are excited to begin another season with you. Welcome back, and welcome to the SBSEF family!

Dream Big.  Work Hard.

Bridger Call

SBSEF Executive Director


2025-26 Annual Report

annual report 2026


Download PlayMetrics

We have switched to PlayMetrics for our team communications and registrations. Please be sure each family member has the app downloaded and is added to the athlete contacts. CLICK HERE for further instructions.


Freeride is going to the Olympics!

Click Here to read more about it!


Gala 2026 Save the DateOur annual SBSEF Gala, Feathers for Full Flight, is on November 14, 2026 at 5 PM at the Cliff Lodge. Sponsored by Kühl, the SBSEF Gala is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we will Send Big with live music, dinner and auctions in support of SBSEF athletes, coaches, and programming. Do you have a connection for a great auction item? The Gala thrives on a great auction–this includes gear, trips, jewelry, experiences and so much more! All donations are tax-deductible. Please email development@sbsef.com or call Amanda Apple with ideas.


Community News:

SBSEF staff and summer dryland athletes will host the Hidden Peak aid station at the July 11 Cirque Series trail-running race at Snowbird.  If you and your athlete would be interested in volunteering at this aid station, reach out directly to ellen@sbsef.com.
Save the date for the “Welcome Back Team BBQ” on Thursday, September 3, at 5:30 PM following dry land at Sugarhouse Park.

Ellen Tolstad
SBSEF Community Director

Interested in hosting an exchange student? CLICK HERE for information on this opportunity.


sync 2026We are teaming up with Sync Performance for athlete team jackets this season. CLICK HERE to go to the Team Snowbird Sync Store. If you are interested in being a jacket sponsor, please get in touch with Amanda (development@sbsef.com) ASAP!

note: team jackets are optional

We will have fresh team t-shirts, hoodies, and hats available on our team website to order in August – stay tuned!


Upcoming Team Events:

  • July 8: Freeride Woodward Summer Training Begins
  • Sept 3: Welcome Back BBQ
  • Sept 14: New Team Member Orientation Meeting
  • Sept 19: Annual Ski & Snowboard Swap
  • Oct 16: Needles Dryland Camp
  • Nov 14: SBSEF Gala

 

updated sponsors 2026