About

about

Snowboard Yukon is Yukon’s snowboarding organization. We train athletes, coaches, judges, and officials, we form and administer teams for out-of-territory competitions, we organize and sanction events, and we represent Yukon riders in Canada~Snowboard, which is the national sports organization for snowboarding in Canada.

Pre-AWG Camp

In order to reduce barriers to participation in the AWG Selection Process, Snowboard Yukon is presenting a training camp prior to the Trials. Any AWG eligible athletes may participate. See the required skill level below.

Review AWG eligibility here:

AWG 2023 Selection Criteria (.pdf)
AWG 2023 Snowboarding Technical Package – FINAL – March 2022 (.pdf)

When: December 10 & 11, 2022
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Where: Mt. Sima
Cost: $65

Required Skill Level:
Participants MUST be comfortable riding the snowboardcross track with speed and safely navigating the freestyle features in the Pokey Park at Mt. Sima.

A current Compete Membership is required to participate in this program. It will automatically be added if you do not have one.

 
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Arctic Winter Games Team

The Arctic Winter Games Team selection process begins in December 2022 with the Trials at Mt. Sima. Aspiring team members may join a training camp to prepare for the Trials. The team selection will be guided by the Selection Criteria and Technical Package. You can download those documents here:

AWG 2023 Selection Criteria (.pdf)
AWG 2023 Snowboarding Technical Package – FINAL – March 2022 (.pdf)

The AWG Snowboard Final Roster will be comprised of a maximum of eight (8) team members consisting of the following breakdown:
  • Males born in 2008 or later – 2 Athletes
  • Females born in 2008 or later – 2 Athletes
  • Males born in 2006 or later – 2 Athletes
  • Females born in 2006 or later – 2 Athletes
Here are the steps outlined in the Selection Process

*Optional Step – Pre-AWG Camp at Mt. Sima*
December 10th & 11th, 2022

Step 1 – AWG Snowboard Trials at Mt. Sima
Saturday, December 17, 2022 (Weather Day: Sunday, December 18, 2022)

Step 2 – Team Announcement
Monday, December 19, 2022

Step 3 – AWG Team Training (dryland & on-snow)
Saturdays & Sundays, January, 2023

Step 4 – Arctic Winter Games
January 29 – February 4, 2023

Arctic Games Trials

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Canada Games Team

The Canada Games Team selection process began in June 2022 and is guided by the Technical Package and the Selection Process. You can download and review those documents here:

CWG 2023 Selection Criteria (.pdf)
CWG 2023 Technical Package – Snowboard (.pdf)

Here are the 6 steps outlined in the Selection Process

Step 1 – Written Application
June 6, 2022

Step 2 – Individual Summer Training
June–September

Step 3 – Snowboard Yukon Dryland
September

Step 4 – Preseason On-snow Training
November

Step 5 – Selection Camp, Whistler, BC
Dec 19–23, 2022

Step 6 – Team Selection Announced
January 2, 2023

Step 7 – On-Snow & SY Dryland Continues
January–CWG

2022/23 Comp Team

The Comp Team is designed for Yukon snowboarders who are committed to achieving their highest level of performance. They have their sights set on Provincial and National competitions, as well as the Canada Winter Games and perhaps a career in snowboarding beyond the next few years.
 
Required Skill Level and Focus:
Participation in the Comp Team program is primarily based on athlete focus and a commitment to training, however a base snowboard skill set is required to ensure you can safely participate in competitions outside of the Yukon. The Head Coach will assess your skills, but as a baseline you should be comfortable and safe on intermediate (blue) freestyle terrain, (e.g. Coyote Park at Mt. Sima), and have solid carving skills on advanced (black) runs in most conditions.
 
Athletes must be approved to join the Comp Team.  
Contact the Technical Director, Mary Binsted at mary@snowboardyukon.com.
 
The Comp Team coached program includes:
  • 6 day preseason training camp at Mt. Sima
  • 8 regular season training sessions Mt. Sima
  • Yukon Champs at Mt. Sima
Athletes may also enhance the season by adding these training and competition opportunities:
  • 1 strength & conditioning and yoga session per week with Northern Strength Academy (Sept-Mar, 2023)
  • 1 trampoline session per week (Sept-Dec, 2023)
  • 4 day training camp at Whistler (TBC, Dec 19-23, 2023)
  • 2 provincial level outside competitions
  • Western Championships
  • National Championships
  • Spring Camp
  • Summer Camp
Preseason:
When: Saturdays & Sundays, Nov 18 – Dec 4, 2022
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Regular Season:
When: Saturdays, Jan 7 – Feb 25, 2023
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Yukon Champs:
When: Apr 1 & 2, 2023
Where: Mt. Sima
Fee: $820
 
A current Compete Membership is required to participate in this program. It will automatically be added if you do not have one.
 
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