Competitive 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.
2026 Competitive Program
2027 Comp GROM *NEW*
Comp GROM is new program specifically designed for young athletes who have not yet reached the AWG age, but who are highly motivated to become competitive snowboarders. The focus of Comp GROM is to lay the foundation for future competitive achievements, by building solid speed and style fundamentals and athletic habits in an environment that is suitable for their age and stage.
Prerequisite:
- You must have been registered in Shredders for at least 2 seasons.
- You must have competed in GROM and Yukon Champs competitions.
- You must want to do competitions.
- You must be approved by Head Coach.
Comp GROM includes:
- 8 regular season training sessions
- 4 coached competitions
When: Saturdays, Jan 9 – Feb 27, 2027
Make Up Day: Saturday, Mar 6, 2027
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
GROM Events: Sundays, Jan 31 & Feb 28, 2027
Yukon Champs: Apr 3 & 4, 2027
Where: Mt. Sima
Fee: $490
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Dryland Training:
Trampoline (TBC)
When: Fall 2026 – Mar 6, 2027 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: TBD, Whitehorse
Registration & Fee: See Dryland Programs Page
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Optional Travel:
In preparation for joining a competitive travel team in the future, athletes are invited to the following away camp.
Please note that the invitation includes coaching only. Athletes must provide their own chaperone, accommodation & transport, however they will be included in any applicable travel discounts and subsidies.
The Gathering Camp
When: May, 2027
Where: Sunshine Village, Banff, Alberta
Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2026
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- A current Competitive Membership is required to participate in this program. It will automatically be added if you do not have one.
- Certified Helmets are required.
- Snowboard Yukon Program Refund Policy.
- Lift passes, travel expenses and competition fees not included.
Register Now:
Contact the Head Coach for approval and registration link. (Generates an email to esa@snowboardyukon.com)2027 Comp 1
Comp 1 is for athletes 12+ who are motivated to achieve their personal best through snowboarding competition. Training begins to focus on building competition runs and setting personal multi-season goals. Athletes generally spend 2-3 years on Comp 1 before moving to Comp 2. Dryland training and travel to competitions is mandatory, and will ramp up in the second and third year on the team. Please understand the expectations before committing to this program.
Requirements:
- Spinning 180s+ on medium jumps (Coyote) with amplitude.
- Riding the snowboardcross course with speed and line.
- Hitting features riding switch.
- Must be approved by Head Coach.
Comp 1 includes:
- 8 regular season training sessions
- 4 coached local events
- Team training plan including outside competitions
When: Saturdays, Jan 9 – Feb 27, 2027
Make Up Day: Saturday, Mar 6, 2027
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
GROM Events: Sundays, Jan 31 & Feb 28, 2027
Yukon Champs: Apr 3 & 4, 2027
Where: Mt. Sima
Program Fee: $490
Travel Team Fee: TBD
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Mandatory Travel:
Competition focused athletes are expected to participate in competitions locally and outside of the Yukon. A spring training camp is also offered at the end of the season.
- First year Comp 1 athletes must attend 1 outside competition, the spring trip is optional.
- Second year+ Comp 1 athletes must attend 1 outside competition and may attend additional outside competitions, the spring trip is optional.
- Veteran athletes may also be invited to attend Junior Nationals at the recommendation of the Head Coach.
Note: Listed dates are competition days only, travel and some training days will be in addition to the competition.
Provincial Slopestyle Competition (required all years)
When: Jan 29 – 31, 2027
Where: Winsport, AB
Registration & Trip Fee: TBD winter 2026
Provincial Slopestyle Competition (year 2+ with approval from Head Coach)
When: January 15 – 17, 2027
Where: Whistler, BC
Registration & Trip Fee: TBD winter 2026
Junior Nationals (year 2+ with approval from Head Coach)
When: February 16-22, 2027
Where: Beaver Valley, ON
Registration & Trip Fee: TBD winter 2027
The Gathering Camp (optional)
When: May, 2027
Where: Sunshine Village, Banff, Alberta
Registration & Trip Fee: TBD winter 2027
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Mandatory Dryland Training:
The following dryland programs are mandatory for Comp 1 athletes, however an athlete may follow a customized plan if they are also training for another sport or live outside of the Whitehorse area. Please discuss alternative training plans with the Head Coach.
Strength & Conditioning + Mobility
When: Wednesdays, Aug 26, 2026 – Mar 3, 2027 (no sessions on school holidays)
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse
Trampoline (TBC)
When: Fall 2026 – Mar, 2027 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: TBD, Whitehorse
Registration & Fee: See Dryland Programs Page
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- A current Compete Membership is required to participate in this program. It will automatically be added if you do not have one.
- Certified Helmets are required.
- Snowboard Yukon Program Refund Policy.
- Lift passes, travel expenses and competition fees not included.
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*NEW* Travel Team Fee
- All travel programs will now have a Travel Team Fee in addition to a Program Fee. It will be collected when training begins.
- The Travel Team Fee covers the coaches and/or chaperone’s travel expenses (flights, accommodation, ground transport, per diems), for mandatory team travel.
- The Travel Team Fee will be calculated once registration is closed and we know the total number of team members.
- The amount collected will be deducted from each athlete’s Trip Fees for the mandatory team travel. It is non-refundable. This ensures all team members are contributing equally to their team’s competition plan.
Register Now:
Contact the Head Coach for approval and registration link. (Generates an email to esa@snowboardyukon.com)2027 Comp 2 Team
The Comp 2 Team is designed for athletes with several years of outside, provincial-level competition experience, and who are focused on building their snowboard path around progression in competition. Athletes will set short and long term goals for how they would like to progress in competitive snowboarding and will be required to do additional dryland training and travel for competitions and camps.
Requirements:
- Based on competitive goals.
- Must be approved by Head Coach.
Regular Season Training @ Mt. Sima includes:
- 12 regular season training sessions
- 3-day New Years camp
- 2 coached local events
- Team training plan including outside competitions
When: Weekends, Dec 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 2026
New Year’s Camp, Dec 28 – 30, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Sundays, Jan 10 – Feb 28, 2027
Time: 9:45 am – 12:45 pm *New*
Yukon Champs: Apr 3 & 4, 2027
Where: Mt. Sima
Program Fee: $735
Travel Team Fee: TBD
Preseason Training @ Mt. Sima
Comp 2 athletes are invited to preseason training at Mt. Sima in November. There is an additional fee for this camp. A separate registration link will be sent out prior to the beginning of the season.
- 5 training sessions and Mt. Sima preseason access fee
When: Saturday & Sunday , Nov 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Mt. Sima
Fee: $550
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Mandatory Travel:
Competition focused athletes are expected to participate in competitions locally and outside of the Yukon. A spring training camp is also offered at the end of the season.
Note: Listed dates are competition days only, travel and some training days will be in addition to the competition.
Fall Air Bag Camp
When: Fall 2026 TBD
Where: Horsehoe Valley, ON
Registration & Trip Fee: TBD fall 2026
Provincial Slopestyle Competition 1
When: January 15 – 17, 2027
Where: Whistler, BC
Registration & Trip Fee: TBD winter 2026
Provincial Slopestyle Competition 2
When: January 29 – 31, 2027
Where: Winsport, AB
Registration & Trip Fee: TBD winter 2026
Junior Nationals
When: February 16-22, 2027
Where: Beaver Valley, ON
Registration & Trip Fee: TBD winter 2027
Spring Camp (optional)
When: May, 2027
Where: Sunshine Village, Banff, Alberta
Registration & Trip Fee: TBD winter 2027
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Mandatory Dryland Training:
The following dryland programs are mandatory for Comp 2 athletes, however an athlete may follow a customized plan if they are also training for another sport or live outside of the Whitehorse area. Please discuss alternative training plans with the Head Coach.
Strength & Conditioning + Mobility
When: Wednesdays, Aug 26, 2026 – Mar 3, 2027 (no sessions on school holidays)
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse
Performance Strength & Conditioning (recommended)
When: Mondays, Aug 24, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027 (no sessions on school holidays)
Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse
Trampoline (TBC)
When: Fall 2026 – Mar, 2027 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: TBD, Whitehorse
Registration & Fee: See Dryland Programs Page
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- A current Compete Membership + FIS is required to participate in this program. It will automatically be added if you do not have one.
- Certified Helmets are required.
- Snowboard Yukon Program Refund Policy.
- Lift passes, travel expenses and competition fees not included.
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*NEW* Travel Team Fee
- All travel programs will now have a Travel Team Fee in addition to a Program Fee. It will be collected when training begins.
- The Travel Team Fee covers the coaches and/or chaperone’s travel expenses (flights, accommodation, ground transport, per diems), for mandatory team travel.
- The Travel Team Fee will be calculated once registration is closed and we know the total number of team members.
- The amount collected will be deducted from each athlete’s Trip Fees for the mandatory team travel. It is non-refundable. This ensures all team members are contributing equally to their team’s competition plan.
Register Now:
Contact the Head Coach for approval and registration link. (Generates an email to esa@snowboardyukon.com)2027 High Performance Team
HP is our program for athletes who are fully dedicated to competitive snowboarding and want to build a lifestyle around the sport. High performance athletes will be required to participate in both on and off snow training as well as committing to travelling out for training and competitions monthly throughout the season. HP athletes are also expected to spend a few days a season mentoring younger SY athletes. The High Performance Program is for passionate athletes who want to train and compete as much as possible.
Required Skill Level and Commitment:
- High performance athletes must be comfortable hitting the majority of features at Mt. Sima and jumps such as the West Line at WinSport in Calgary. Athletes must also be committed to an athletic lifestyle which includes a minimum of 3 days/week dryland training, travel once per month (6-7 trips), balancing training and school commitments. They must be independent in managing their nutrition, rest and rehab.
- Must be approved by Head Coach
The program includes:
Regular Season Training @ Mt. Sima includes:
- 12 regular season training sessions
- 3-day New Years camp
- 2 coached local events
- Team training plan including outside competitions
When: Weekends, Dec 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 2026
New Year’s Camp, Dec 28 – 30, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Sundays, Jan 10 – Feb 28, 2027
Time: 9:45 am – 12:45 pm *New*
Yukon Champs: Apr 3 & 4, 2027
Where: Mt. Sima
Program Fee: $735
Travel Team Fee: TBD
Preseason Training @ Mt. Sima
Comp 2 athletes are invited to preseason training at Mt. Sima in November. There is an additional fee for this camp. A separate registration link will be sent out prior to the beginning of the season.
- 5 training sessions and Mt. Sima preseason access fee
When: Saturday & Sunday, Nov 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Mt. Sima
Fee: $550
Friday Training @ Mt. Sima:
In order to maximize on-snow training days, HP athletes are strongly encouraged to join the Head Coach for training on Fridays during the regular season when not travelling. Training days will be billed à la carte.
When: Fridays, Dec 4, 2026 – Mar 7, 2027
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Mt. Sima
Fee: $55/day
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Mandatory Travel:
High performance athletes are expected to participate in competitions locally and outside of the Yukon. A spring training camp is also offered at the end of the season.
Note: Listed dates are competition days only, travel and some training days will be in addition to the competition.
Fall Air Bag Camp
When: Fall 2026 TBD
Where: Horsehoe Valley, ON
Registration & Trip Fee: TBD fall 2026
Provincial Slopestyle Competition 1
When: January 15 – 17, 2027
Where: Whistler, BC
Registration & Trip Fee: TBD winter 2026
Provincial Slopestyle Competition 2
When: January 29 – 31, 2027
Where: Winsport, AB
Registration & Trip Fee: TBD winter 2026
Junior Nationals
When: February 16-22, 2027
Where: Beaver Valley, ON
Registration & Trip Fee: TBD winter 2027
Spring Camp (optional)
When: May, 2027
Where: Sunshine Village, Banff, Alberta
Registration & Trip Fee: TBD winter 2027
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Mandatory Dryland Training:
The following dryland programs are mandatory for HP athletes, however an athlete may follow a customized plan if they are also training for another sport or live outside of the Whitehorse area. Please discuss alternative training plans with the Head Coach.
Strength & Conditioning + Mobility
When: Wednesdays, Aug 26, 2026 – Mar 3, 2027 (no sessions on school holidays)
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse
Performance Strength & Conditioning (recommended)
When: Mondays, Aug 24, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027 (no sessions on school holidays)
Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse
Trampoline (TBC)
When: Fall 2026 – Mar, 2027 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: TBD, Whitehorse
Registration & Fee: See Dryland Programs Page
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- A current Compete Membership + FIS is required to participate in this program. It will automatically be added if you do not have one.
- Certified Helmets are required.
- Snowboard Yukon Program Refund Policy.
- Lift passes, travel expenses and competition fees not included.
________________________________________________
*NEW* Travel Team Fee
- All travel programs will now have a Travel Team Fee in addition to a Program Fee. It will be collected when training begins.
- The Travel Team Fee covers the coaches and/or chaperone’s travel expenses (flights, accommodation, ground transport, per diems), for mandatory team travel.
- The Travel Team Fee will be calculated once registration is closed and we know the total number of team members.
- The amount collected will be deducted from each athlete’s Trip Fees for the mandatory team travel. It is non-refundable. This ensures all team members are contributing equally to their team’s competition plan.
Register Now:
Contact the Head Coach for approval and registration link. (Generates an email to esa@snowboardyukon.com)2027 Snowboardcross (SBX) Team *New*
The SBX (snowboardcross) Team is for athletes 14+ who are interested in developing racing skills and competing in Provincial level snowboarcross races. Training will focus on building snowboardcross fundamentals and setting personal goals to progress towards over the next few years. Specialized racing equipment is highly recommended. SY is in the process of acquiring high performance race boards which we hope to make available to athletes to rent for the season. You will need to provide your own bindings. Dryland training and travel to competitions is mandatory. Commitment to a board maintenance and waxing plan is also required. Please understand the expectations before committing to this program.
Requirements:
- Ride SBX course aggressively with line.
- Straight airs on medium+ jumps.
- Some competitive racing experience.
- Must be approved by the Speed Coach
The program includes:
Regular Season Training @ Mt. Sima includes:
- 8 regular season training sessions
- 2 coached local events
When: Saturdays, Jan 9 – Feb 27, 2027
Make Up Day: Saturday, Mar 6, 2027
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
GROM Event: Sunday, Feb 28, 2027
Yukon Champs: Apr 3 or 4, 2027
Where: Mt. Sima
Program Fee: $441
Travel Team Fee: TBD
Preseason Training @ Mt. Sima
SBX Team athletes are invited to preseason training in conjunction with the Speed Club at Mt. Sima in November. There is an additional fee for this camp. A separate registration link will be sent out prior to the beginning of the season.
- 5 training sessions and Mt. Sima preseason access fee
When: Saturdays & Sundays, Nov 14, 21, 22, 28, 29, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Mt. Sima
Fee: $550
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Mandatory Travel:
Provincial Snowboardcross Competition
When: Jan 28 – Feb 1, 2027
Where: Big White, BC
Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2026
Banked Slalom Race
When: May 2027
Where: Sunshine Village, AB
Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2027
Junior Nationals (optional)
When: February 16 – 22, 2027
Where: Beaver Valley, ON
Registration & Trip Fee: TBD winter 2027
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Mandatory Dryland Training:
The following dryland programs are mandatory for SBX Team athletes, however an athlete may follow a customized plan if they are also training for another sport or live outside of the Whitehorse area. Please discuss alternative training plans with the Head Coach.
Strength & Conditioning + Mobility
When: Wednesdays, Aug 26, 2026 – Mar 3, 2027 (no sessions on school holidays)
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse
Trampoline (TBC)(optional)
When: Fall 2026 – Mar, 2027 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: TBD, Whitehorse
Performance Strength & Conditioning (recommended)
When: Mondays, Aug 24, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027 (no sessions on school holidays)
Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse
Registration & Fee: See Dryland Programs Page
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- A current Compete Membership is required to participate in this program. It will automatically be added if you do not have one.
- Certified Helmets are required.
- Snowboard Yukon Program Refund Policy.
- Lift passes, travel expenses and competition fees not included.
________________________________________________
*NEW* Travel Team Fee
- All travel programs will now have a Travel Team Fee in addition to a Program Fee. It will be collected when training begins.
- The Travel Team Fee covers the coaches and/or chaperone’s travel expenses (flights, accommodation, ground transport, per diems), for mandatory team travel.
- The Travel Team Fee will be calculated once registration is closed and we know the total number of team members.
- The amount collected will be deducted from each athlete’s Trip Fees for the mandatory team travel. It is non-refundable. This ensures all team members are contributing equally to their team’s competition plan.
Register Now:
Contact the Speed Coach for approval and registration link. (Generates an email to norm@snowboardyukon.com)2027 Speed Club
Speed Club is a program to support Yukon snowboard youth and adults with an interest in speed disciplines (snowboardcross and banked slalom) who already have some outside competitive racing experience. It will have training sessions in November and will include an opportunity to travel as a team to a banked slalom event in the spring.
Requirements:
- Riding snowboardcross and banked slalom courses with speed and line
- At least one year in Comp 1, or
- Past competitor in the Open category at Yukon Champs, or
- Past competitor in provincial level speed competition outside Yukon
- Must be approved by the Speed Coach
The program includes:
- 5 training sessions and Mt. Sima preseason access fee
When: Saturday & Sunday, Nov 14, 21 & 22, 28 & 29, 2026
Time: approx. 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Yukon Champs: Apr 3 or 4, 2027
Where: Mt. Sima
Fee: $550
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Optional Travel:
Banked Slalom Race (optional)
When: May, 2027
Where: Sunshine Village, AB
Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2027
________________________________________________
- A Compete Membership is required to participate in this program. It will automatically be added if you do not have one.
- Certified Helmets are required.
- Snowboard Yukon Program Refund Policy.
- Lift passes, travel expenses and competition fees not included.