This Week
Tuesday, February 17 - Sunday, February 23 - All Teams
All teams will be on their full day schedule this week.
Tuesday, February 17 - Friday, February 21 - Winter Recess
No academic programs during the Winter Recess.
Tuesday, February 17 - Friday, February 21 - No Lunch
We will not be serving lunch for full-year athletes this week due to Winter Recess.
Academy Soiree - Thank You for a Great Evening!
We had a rocking party on Sunday at our annual Academy Soiree! Chef Jason served an amazing 3 course dinner, our families came dressed in their disco finest, and our community came together to support our athletes. See photos from the Photo Booth
The highlight of the evening was honoring the Sugarman family. Their daughter Sybil loved skiing at Sugar Bowl and all aspects of our community. About a year and a half ago, she was diagnosed with a terminal childhood cancer, and she passed away last January. To keep Sybil in our minds and a part of what we do, the Sugarman family committed $50,000 to support athletes who ski at Sugar Bowl, which is what Sybil would be doing if she was still with us.
If you missed the event, there is still time to donate to help support our programs. We are incredibly thankful for your generosity.
Athletics
Alpe Cimbra International Children's Race - Alpine U16
This race is noted internationally as the pinnacle of U16 competition across the globe with former winners becoming some of the world’s biggest world cup stars - Michaela Schiffrin, Alberto Tomba, Benny Reich, Henrik Kristoffersen. This year there were more than 40 countries represented with a max of 3 athletes per gender. SBA’s Ari Redwin and Seb Atra qualified to represent Australia in this year’s race. Seb finished in the top 25 in both Slalom and GS, besting all the Americans in the GS and being close to the top athlete training in North America.
Full Race Report
Alpine U16 - Snow Summit
SBA U16s ventured way down south to Snow Summit for the 2nd U16 wild west qualifier, this qualifier consisted of two Slalom races and one GS race. Race highlights:
Meila Ayers led the women’s team with a 2nd overall finish in the first slalom race, a 5th overall finish in the GS, and a 7th overall finish in the second slalom race.
SBA had 5 out of the top 10 finishers in the men’s GS race, with Sawyer Stever finishing 3rd overall, followed by Jameson Pfeister in 6th, Jonah Peyzner in 7th, Ryan Russo in 9th, and Jackson Fossum in 10th.
Sawyer Stever took 1st in the first men’s slalom race, with Mason Ayers in 5th, Jameson Pfeister in 7th.
Alpine Intrasquad Race - U10, U12
Our second intrasquad race of the season was on Sunday, February 16, and our athletes came ready to compete despite the wet conditions. Our U7 race was canceled due to poor conditions. We will share full results later this week.
Community
Food Drive
Tate Beaudin, an 8th grader at Sugar Bowl Academy, is working on a community service project and is setting up a food drive during ski week, February 18-23. If you can help support this project, please bring food donations to Village Hall. It would be great if you could bring unopened peanut butter (no glass) but all non perishable food items are accepted. Thank you for your support! Donations will be going to the Sierra Food House.
2025 SBA Sponsor: Tahoe Sports Hub
Tahoe Sports Hub is a family owned and operated outdoor sporting goods retailer operating in a 130 year old historic building in downtown Truckee California. We are committed to offering the largest selection of inventory and the best customer service in the Truckee-Tahoe region.
Tahoe Sports Hub is proud to offer Sugar Bowl athletes and staff 20% off year round, and they are offering 50% off ski and snowboard tunes during the month of February for SBA families who mention this special.