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.
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, Jan 26 & Feb 16, 2025 (TBC)
Yukon Champs: Mar 29 & 30, 2025 (TBC)
Where: Mt. Sima
Fee: $400
- 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.
- Lift passes, travel expenses and competition fees not included.
2025 Comp Team 1
Comp Team 1 is your entryway to competitive snowboarding. Training begins to focus on building competitive runs and setting personal goals to progress towards throughout the season. Dryland training and travel to competitions is expected at this level.
Required Skill Level:
- Spinning 180s+
- Comfortable on medium jumps
- Riding snowboardcross course with speed and line
- Experience riding switch
The program includes:
- 8 regular season training sessions
- 4 coached local events
When: Sundays, Dec 8 & 15, 2024, Jan 12 – Mar 2, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
GROM Events: Sundays, Jan 26 & Feb 16, 2025 (TBC)
Yukon Champs: Mar 29 & 30, 2025 (TBC)
Where: Mt. Sima
Fee: $400
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Travel:
Competition focused athletes are expected to participate in competitions locally and outside of the Yukon. Outside training camps are also offered at either end of the season. If an athlete is unable to attend all of the planned travel, the priority should be the mid-winter competition. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Head Coach.
Whistler Pre-Christmas Camp
When: Dec 18 – 22, 2024
Where: Whistler, British Columbia
Registration & Fee: TBD fall 2024
Provincial Slopestyle Competition (required)
When: February TBD
Where: TBD
Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2025
The Gathering Camp
When: May, 2025
Where: Sunshine Village, Banff, Alberta
Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2025
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Recommended Dryland Training:
The following dryland programs are recommended for 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.
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
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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.
- Lift passes, travel expenses and competition fees not included.
2025 Comp Team 2
Comp Team 2 is for athletes with outside provincial competition experience who are focused on building their snowboard season around progressing in competing. Athletes will set short and long term goals for how they want to progress in competitive snowboarding and will be required to do dryland training and travel to compete.
Requirements:
- Based on competitive goals
- Must be approved by Head Coach
The program includes:
- 10 regular season training sessions
- 3-day Christmas Break camp
- 2 coached local events
When: Saturdays, Dec 7 & 14, 2024,
Christmas Break Camp Jan 27 – 29,
Saturdays, Jan 11 – Mar 1, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Yukon Champs: Mar 29 & 30, 2025 (TBC)
Where: Mt. Sima
Fee: $520
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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.
The program includes:
- 6 training sessions and Mt. Sima preseason access fee
When: Saturdays & Sundays, Nov 16 – Dec 1, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Where: Mt. Sima
Fee: about $680 TBC
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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 2 – 5, 2025
Where: Whistler, BC
Provincial Slopestyle Competition (required)
When: February TBD
Where: TBD
Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2025
Junior Nationals
When: Mar 8 – 15, 2025
Where: Ontario
Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2025
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Recommended 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.
Strength & Conditioning and Yoga (required)
When: Aug 28, 2024 – Mar 5, 2025 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse
Trampoline (required)
When: Aug 27, 2024 – Mar 6, 2025 (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.
- Lift passes, travel expenses and competition fees not included.
2025 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 2 days/week in the gym, travel once per month (6-7 trips), balancing training and school commitments. They must be independent in managing their nutrition, rest and rehab.
You must apply to be on the High Performance Team.
The application deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 21. The team will be named by Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. The application link is below. Approx. 6 athletes will be accepted this season. Contact the Head Coach, Esa Suominen if you require clarification.
The program includes:
- 10 regular season training sessions
- 3-day Christmas Break camp
- 2 coached local events
When: Saturdays, Dec 7 & 14, 2024,
Christmas Break Camp Jan 27 – 29,
Saturdays, Jan 11 – Mar 1, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Yukon Champs: Mar 29 & 30, 2025 (TBC)
Where: Mt. Sima
Fee: $520
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Preseason Training @ Mt. Sima:
HP athletes are expected to participate in 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.
The program includes:
- 6 training sessions and Mt. Sima preseason access fee
When: Saturdays & Sundays, Nov 16 – Dec 1, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Where: Mt. Sima
Fee: about $680 TBC
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 6, 2024 – Feb 28, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Mt. Sima
Fee: $40/session
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Expected 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: October TBD
Where: Ontario or Québec TBD
BC Provincial Slopestyle Competition
When: Jan 2 – 5, 2025
Where: Whistler, BC
Provincial Slopestyle Competition
When: February TBD
Where: TBD
Air Nation Slopestyle NORAM Competition
When: Feb 21 – 28, 2025
Where: WinSport, Calgary, AB
Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2025
Junior Nationals
When: Mar 8 – 15, 2025
Where: Ontario
Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2025
Spring Camp
When: May, 2025
Where: Sunshine Village, Banff, AB
Registration & Fee: TBD winter 2025
Summer Camp
When: August, 2025
Where: Australia
Registration & Fee: TBD spring 2025
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Expected 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.
Strength & Conditioning and Yoga (required)
When: Aug 28, 2024 – Mar 5, 2025 (no sessions on school holidays)
Where: Northern Strength Academy, Whitehorse
Trampoline (required)
When: Aug 27, 2024 – Mar 6, 2025 (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.
- Lift passes, travel expenses and competition fees not included.
The application deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 21.