Competitive Programs

2026 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 programs. Shredders is both a recreational and competitive program, introducing athletes to the competitive disciplines in freestyle and speed as well as recreational freeriding and technical skill development. Weekly training is presented by coaches trained under the Canadian Snowboard Coaching Program (CSCP) and Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI). 

Shredders train in skill-based groups. The coaches will determine which group suits you best on the first day of training. Athletes generally spend 2-3 years in the Shredders program before moving on the Freeriders or the Comp Team.

Shredders 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.

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 includes:

• 8 regular season training sessions
• 4 coached FUN events

When: Saturdays, Jan 10 – Feb 28, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
GROM Events: Sundays, Feb 1 & Mar 1, 2026 (TBC)
Yukon Champs: Mar 28 & 29, 2026 (TBC)
Where: Mt. Sima

Fee: $420

• A current Recreation 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.

2026 Comp 1 Team

Comp 1 is your entryway to competitive snowboarding. 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 expected and will ramp up in the second and third year on the team. 

Requirements:

• Spinning 180s+ with amplitude
• A variety of tricks on medium features (rails and jumps)
• Riding snowboardcross course with speed and line
• Experience riding switch
• Several years competing in the Yukon
• 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 3 – Feb 28, 2026 (No session Jan 10)
Time: 11:00 – 3:00 pm
GROM Events: Sundays, Feb 1 & Mar 1, 2026 (TBC)
Yukon Champs: Mar 28 & 29, 2026 (TBC)
Where: Mt. Sima

Fee: $420

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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 should also plan to attend Junior Nationals and possibly other competitions at the recommendation of the Head Coach.

Provincial Slopestyle Competition (required)

When: February TBD
Where: TBD

Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2026

Junior Nationals (year 2+)

When: March 16-19, 2026
Where: Horseshoe Resort, ON

Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2026

The Gathering Camp (optional)

When: May, 2026
Where: Sunshine Village, Banff, Alberta

Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2026

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Expected Dryland Training:

The following dryland programs are recommended for competition focused athletes, however an athlete may follow a customized plan if they are also training for another sport. Please discuss alternative training plans with the Head Coach.

Strength & Conditioning and Yoga

When: Aug 27, 2025 – Mar 4, 2026 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse

Trampoline (TBC)

When: Fall 2025 – Mar 6, 2026 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: Freestyle Ski Trampoline Gym, 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.

2026 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 progressing in competing. 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

The Comp 2 program training plan includes:

Regular Season Training @ Mt. Sima (with HP Team):

• 9 regular season training sessions
• 3-day New Years camp
• 2 coached local events

When: Sundays, Jan 4 – Mar 1, 2026
New Year’s Camp Dec 29 – 31, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Yukon Champs: Mar 28 & 29, 2026 (TBC)
Where: Mt. Sima

Fee: $520

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.

• 6 training sessions and Mt. Sima preseason access fee

When: Saturdays & Sundays, Nov 15 – 30, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Mt. Sima

Fee: $660

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Mandatory Travel:

Competition focused athletes are expected to participate in competitions locally and outside of the Yukon. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Head Coach.

BC Provincial Slopestyle Competition (required)

When: Jan 9 – 11, 2026
Where: Whistler, BC

Provincial Slopestyle Competition (required)

When: February TBD
Where: TBD

Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2026

Junior Nationals (recommended)

When: Mar 16 – 19, 2026
Where: Horseshoe Resort, Ontario

Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2026

Spring Camp (recommended)

When: May, 2026
Where: Sunshine Village, AB

Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2026

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Expected Dryland Training:

The following dryland programs are recommended for competition focused athletes, however an athlete may follow a customized plan if they are also training for another sport. Please discuss alternative training plans with the Head Coach.

Performance Strength & Conditioning (Mondays)

When: Sep 8, 2025 – Mar 2, 2026 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse

Strength & Conditioning and Yoga (Wednesdays)

When: Aug 27, 2025 – Mar 4, 2026 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse

Trampoline (TBC)

When: Fall 2025 – Mar 6, 2026 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: Freestyle Ski Trampoline Gym, 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.

2026 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 (with Comp 2 Team):

• 9 regular season training sessions
• 3-day New Years camp
• 2 coached local events

When: Sundays, Jan 4 – Mar 1, 2026
New Year’s Camp Dec 29 – 31, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Yukon Champs: Mar 28 & 29, 2026 (TBC)
Where: Mt. Sima

Fee: $520

Preseason Training @ Mt. Sima:

There is an additional fee for this camp. A separate registration link will be sent out prior to the beginning of the season.

The program includes:

• 6 training sessions and Mt. Sima preseason access fee

When: Saturdays & Sundays, Nov 15 – 30, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Where: Mt. Sima

Fee: $660

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 a la carte. 

When: Fridays, Dec 5, 2025 – Mar 6, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Mt. Sima

Fee: $42/session

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Required Travel:

High Performance athletes are expected to participate in competitions locally and outside of the Yukon. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Head Coach.

Fall Air Bag Camp

When: Oct 16 – 19, 2025
Where: Maximize, Québec

BC Provincial Slopestyle Competition

When: Jan 9 – 11, 2026
Where: Whistler, BC

Provincial Slopestyle Competition

When: February TBD
Where: TBD

Junior Nationals

When: Mar 16 – 19, 2026
Where: Horseshoe Resort, Ontario

Spring Camp

When: May, 2026
Where: Sunshine Village, AB

Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2026

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Required Dryland Training:

The following dryland programs are required for high level competition focused athletes, however an athlete may follow a customized training plan if they are following other athletic pursuits. Please discuss alternative training plans with the Head Coach.

Performance Strength & Conditioning (Mondays)

When: Sep 8, 2025 – Mar 2, 2026 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse

Strength & Conditioning and Yoga (Wednesdays)

When: Aug 27, 2025 – Mar 4, 2026 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse

Trampoline (TBC)

When: Fall 2025 – Mar 6, 2026 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: Freestyle Ski Trampoline Gym, 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.

2026 Speed Club *New*

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 begin with training sessions on Saturdays in November and December and will include an opportunity to travel as a team to a banked slalom event in spring 2026.

Requirements:

• Riding snowboardcross and banked slalom courses with speed and line
• Experience at outside speed competition
• Must be approved by the Speed Coach

The program includes:

• 3 preseason training sessions
• 2 regular season training sessions

When: Saturdays, Nov 15 – Dec 13, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Where: Mt. Sima
Outside Banked Slalom: Spring 2026 (TBD)

Fee: $420

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Optional Travel:

Banked Slalom Race (optional)

When: Spring 2026
Where: TBD

Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2026

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• A current 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.