Kootenay Snowboard Academy

Welcome to the Kootenay Snowboard Academy

The Kootenay Snowboard Academy is committed to providing professional training for competitive minded snowboarders while maintaining that much needed balance between school and training. By following the Canadian Long Term Athlete Development model, the Kootenay Snowboard Academy will allow the athletes to develop to their highest potential.

With the support of The Canadian Snowboard Federation and the British Columbia Snowboard Association, our programs will guide athletes through the steps of competition at the local, Provincial and National levels. All athletes are encouraged to follow a dynamic training schedule based upon individual areas of interest.

Our goal is to provide the highest level of coaching to all athletes while promoting a safe, positive and fun environment in which athletes may develop their abilities and progress towards their own personal goals. By merging this with our academic program the Kootenay Snowboard Academy will allow athletes to follow an academic program that is flexible to their sports demands; allowing them to get the best of both worlds….. quality education with the on hill training they need to succeed.

Snowboard and train 5 days per week at Red Mountain Resort’s 880 m (2900’) of vertical and 7.6 m (25’) annual snowfall.
Learn in an award winning High School – flexible and integrated with your sport.
Train with Canada's highest certified snowboard coaches.
Live in Rossland – Canada’s Alpine city – 5 min away from Red Mountain Resort.
Train in freestyle, freeride and SBX
Guest coaches and training opportunities with the BC Provincial Team

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Equipment

1 SBX race board (long and stiff)
1 freestyle board (short and soft)
1 pair boots - properly fitted
1 helmet
Boarding jacket and pants - good quality, suitable for a variety of snow conditions, down to -20 Celsius

Optional Equipment

1 pair race boots

**it is strongly suggested students bring a laptop computer with them to the program

Schedule

Program Duration:
10 month - September-June
5 month - November 15th-April 15th

Pre-Season:
Skiers who wish to start the school year with the Academy will have the opportunity of joining the regularly scheduled classes at Rossland Secondary School.

Sample Winter Schedule:

	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning	Academics	Dryland	On Snow	On Snow	On Snow	On Snow	On Snow
Early Afternoon	Academics	Academics	Academics	Academics	On Snow	On Snow	On Snow
Late Afternoon		Academics	Academics	Academics

Snowboard Program

The training philosophy of the Kootenay Snowboard Program is based upon individual goals and progression within areas of interest. We believe this training philosophy is superior for a number of reasons. Athletes reamain motivated towork towards their personal goals for the simple reason that the goals are not generic for the group as a whole, rather more rewarding towards personal achievements. Training sessions will be more enjoyable and this a positive environment to promote progression. This approach also focuses on improving athletes' strengths to promote confidence and eventually improving their weaknesses.