Welcome Winter Term & Team Families
Every week, we share an update with the community that includes upcoming events, competition results, and other information with our SBA families. Starting this week, we are including our Winter Term and Team families in the weekly update messages since the winter season begins in just a few weeks!
Athletics
Jackets, Passes, and Lockers
If you were unable to attend the Team orientation last weekend, you can pick up jackets and passes for your athletes at the Academy building Monday-Friday between 9-4 until November 26. If you have purchased a locker for this season, you may also pick out your locker in Village Hall. Please email admin@sbacademy.org to let us know when you are coming so we can ensure we have someone to meet you. If you are unable to pickup your jackets and passes prior to the start of the season, we will have them for you on Saturday, December 14, the first day of our 2025 season.
Lockers Still Available
We still have a few standard size lockers available in Village Hall for the 2025 season. Lockers are $805 for the season. Purchase Locker
Teams Still Available for Ages 10+
Our Junior and Senior Teams still have a few spots remaining. If you know anyone ages 10-18 who may be interested, please encourage them to register now! Team Registration
Alpine in Canada
Our Alpine full year student-athletes arrived in Panorama, Canada yesterday. Today’s first scheduled day on snow was canceled due to weather and unsafe conditions. Student-athletes took today to sleep in, get some rest, and get on track with school work. Tomorrow is forecast to be cold, and everyone is ready to jump on skis and capitalize on the great training opportunity. Athletes return on November 26.
Freeride in Colorado
Our Freeride full year student-athletes arrived in Colorado today and will be getting on-snow training in this week. Athletes return on November 23.
Cross Country in Canada
Our Cross Country full year student-athletes are traveling to Canada for an on-snow training project November 23-30.
Academics
Asynchronous Academics This Week
With Alpine and Freeride teams traveling, all academics this week will be asynchronous. Teachers and coaches will check-in with student-athletes to ensure they are completing their assignments during travel.
On-Snow Schedule Starts December 2
We will move to the on-snow training schedule on Monday, December 2. Student-athletes will have a full day of academics on Mondays and a full block of on-snow morning training Tuesday-Friday.
Upcoming Events
November 22 - Opening Day at Sugar Bowl Resort (projected)
Check out the opening weekend activities, including live music and a First Chair celebration.
November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Recess
No academic or athletic programs, except for the Canada projects.
December 4 - Winter Term Orientation, 5-6 pm
Orientation for student-athletes participating in Winter Term. Join Orientation
December 11 - First day of training for Junior and Senior Expanded Teams
Expanded teams train Wednesday-Friday from 9 am - 12 pm.
December 13 - Optional training for ages 10+
Optional training from 1-3 pm for all team athletes ages 10-18.
December 14 - First day of training for All Teams
Be ready to hit the slopes for our first official training day.
December 14-15 - Far West U16+ Open at Sugar Bowl
Watch our SBA athletes compete with other Far West teams at our home resort.