Recreational Programs

All Snowboard Yukon coached programs are based in progression.

Athletes and riders must be looking to progress their skills in a goal-based, coached-supported environment.

All Snowboard Yukon coached programs are athlete centered.

Our goal is for every athlete to feel supported in their progression. All programs can be customized to fit an athlete’s personal goals and realities. To create your personalized training plan contact Head Coach Esa or Technical Director Mary.

Snowboard Yukon’s on-snow programs are organized into two streams – Competitive and Recreational.

Download the SY Program Flowchart to see how the programs progress.

2025 Whitehorse Shredders

Shredders is designed for young riders to learn the basics of snowboarding in a team environment, setting them up for future success in our higher level team programs. Shredders will be introduced to the competitive disciplines in freestyle and speed as well as recreational freeriding. Weekly training is presented by coaches trained under the Canadian Snowboard Coaching Program (CSCP) and Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI).

***New this year: Shredders train in two skill-based groups — Shredders 1 and Shredders 2. The coaches will determine which group suits you best.

Requirements:

  • You must be at least 8 years old. 
  • You must be able to load and unload the chairlift independently, stop, turn toeside and heelside, while snowboarding under control on most runs at Mt. Sima. 

If you’re not quite ready for Shredders, we suggest signing up with the Mt. Sima Snow School.

Shredders is a pre-competition program and snowboarders are encouraged to participate with their teammates in fun speed and freestyle events on select Sundays during the season. Coaching at Yukon Champs is also included in the program.

The program includes:

  • 8 regular season training sessions
  • 4 coached FUN events

When: Saturdays, Jan 11 – Mar 1, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
GROM Events: Sundays, Feb 2 & 23, 2025 (TBC)
Yukon Champs: Mar 29 & 30, 2025 (TBC)

Where: Mt. Sima

Fee: $400

________________________________________________

Register for Shredders Now (Links to SnowReg)

2025 Freeriders

Freeriders is for athletes who want to move beyond the basics and begin to carve their own snowboarding pathways in a coached environment. Athletes will be encouraged to try out many disciplines of snowboarding during training and in fun local events.

Required Skill Level:

  • Blue+ runs
  • Safely navigate Pokey Park
  • Ride snowboardcross course confidently

The program includes:

  • 8 regular season training sessions
  • 4 coached FUN events

When: Saturdays, Jan 11 – Mar 1, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
GROM Events: Sundays, Feb 2 & 23, 2025 (TBC)
Yukon Champs: Mar 29 & 30, 2025 (TBC)

Where: Mt. Sima

Fee: $400

________________________________________________

Optional Travel:

Whistler Pre-Christmas Camp

When: Dec 18 – 22, 2024
Where: Whistler, British Columbia

Registration & Fee: TBD fall 2024

The Gathering Camp

When: May, 2025
Where: Sunshine Village, Banff, Alberta

Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2025

________________________________________________

Optional Dryland Training:

Strength & Conditioning and Yoga

When: Aug 28, 2024 – Mar 5, 2025 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse

Trampoline

When: Aug 27, 2024 – Mar 6, 2025 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: Freestyle Ski Trampoline Gym, Whitehorse

Registration & Fee: See Dryland Programs Page

________________________________________________

Register for Freeriders Now (links to SnowReg)

 

2025 Graduate Program

The Graduate Program is for accomplished snowboarders who are on their own snowboarding path. The group will set goals and customize their own season plan to progress in a direction of their choosing. Travel is an integral part of this program and snowboarders will have the opportunity to plan their own spring trip.

Required Skill Level:

  • Riding the entire mountain with speed and flow
  • Having your own snowboarding vision and creating your own lines

The program includes:

  • 8 regular season training sessions

When: Saturdays, Sundays, Jan 12 – Mar 2, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Mt. Sima

Fee: $320

________________________________________________

Optional Travel:

Whistler Pre-Christmas Camp

When: Dec 18 – 22, 2024
Where: Whistler, British Columbia

Registration & Fee: TBD fall 2024

Season Ender Camp

When: Apr, 2025
Where: TBD by participants & coach

Registration & Fee: TBD spring 2025

________________________________________________

Optional Dryland Training:

Strength & Conditioning and Yoga

When: Aug 28, 2024 – Mar 5, 2025 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse

Trampoline

When: Aug 27, 2024 – Mar 6, 2025 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: Freestyle Ski Trampoline Gym, Whitehorse

Registration & Fee: See Dryland Programs Page

________________________________________________

Register for the Graduate Program Now (links to SnowReg)