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Mammoth Snowboard Team is open for snowboarders 6 years and older. We have a wide variety of programs to suite all levels. Whether you are looking for a part-time program to develop your skills or aspire to join your National Team, Mammoth Snowboard Team has everything you will need to reach your goals. Alumni include Chloe Kim, Maddie Mastro, Brandon Davis, Judd Henkes and many more who are now Olympians or leaders in the industry.

Coaching

Our coaching staff is certified through USSA and USASA; they have the knowledge and experience to help any young rider set and reach their goals. The coaches ask our athletes to work hard towards their goals, but make sure there is always time for fun. We want our athletes to enjoy what they are doing so they want to return tomorrow, next week, and next year. We strive to develop a lifelong passion for snowboarding and the mountains.

Top Athletes

The Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team has a history of producing some of the best riders in the world. Since the Snowboard Team originated, team members have regularly moved on to the U.S. and International Teams and competed at top-level international events, including the Olympics and X Games.

Top Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team athletes include:

Greg Bretz – 2x Olympian
Chloe Kim – Olympic gold medalist and multiple XGames gold medals, US Snowboard Team member
Maddie Mastro – Olympian, US Open champion, XGames medalist, US Snowboard Team member
Judd Henkes – World Cup podiums, US Snowboard Team member
Brandon Davis – US Snowboard Team member and World Snowboard Tour Slopestyle Champion
John Jackson – 2x Transworld Rider of the Year
Eric Jackson – Transworld Video Part of the Year winner

Coaching & Top Athletes

Mini Shredders

6–8 Year Olds

This team is for young riders who are working to develop the FUNdamentals of snowboarding. Their training includes disciplines in halfpipe, slopestyle, boardercross, slalom, giant slalom and rails. Approximately 50% of training is spent freeriding around the mountain looking for powder, trees and steeps, and riding the groomed runs. Freeriding is important for attaining the mileage necessary to practice and refine the skills the coaches have taught. There is no pressure to compete but this group will be trained so they can compete in Mammoth’s Unbound USASA Series in all disciplines.

Ability

Mini Shredders should be able to link smooth consistent turns from the top of Broadway Express (Chair 1) down Broadway (blue runs) with a solid basic stance without stopping. All riders must meet the minimum riding ability of the Team and display independence such as being able to buckle their own bindings and meet at spots on runs designated by their coach. All new Team members must pass a snowboarding ability assessment with a coach prior to receiving their uniform and joining the group.

Schedule

The Mini Shredders Team will begin training in November (conditions permitting). They will ride from 9am–3pm on designated training days until the end of team in April. Spring Camps are available to all athletes in this program through May and June (conditions permitting) at no extra cost. Mini Shredder athletes are required to attend 50% of schedule training opportunities.

Pricing

Offering new payment plan that allows you to spread out the registration fee over 9 months – select this option during the registration.

Register by Sept 15	Register by Oct 15	After Oct 15
$3,525	$3,878	$4,265
$391.67/month	$430.89/month	$473.89/month

Ability, Schedule & Pricing

Intro

9–16 Year Olds

The Intro Team is for snowboarders who want to test out a structured coaching program. The purpose is to progress skills in all aspects of snowboarding while having fun and exploring the mountain. Members will train two set weekends per month and one week during the winter break. They will tackle all the terrain Mammoth has to offer, progressing toward parks and pipes. The coaches will set goals, whether to improve all-mountain riding or learn tricks in terrain parks and pipes, and work with the athletes all season long to achieve them.

Ability

Riders should be able to link turns on green and easy blue terrain and want to progress their snowboarding. This is not a “learn to ride” program; snowboarders who wish to join must be able to link turns with confidence. All new Team members must pass a snowboarding ability assessment with a coach prior to receiving their uniform and joining the group.

Schedule

The Intro Snowboard Team will begin training in November (conditions permitting). They will ride from 9am–3pm on designated training days until the end of team in April. Intro Team athletes are required to attend 50% of schedule training opportunities.

Pricing

Offering new payment plan that allows you to spread out the registration fee over 9 months – select this option during the registration.

Register by Sept 15	Register by Oct 15	After Oct 15
$2,100	$2,310	$2,541
$233.34/month	$256.67/month	$282.34/month

Ability, Schedule & Pricing

Development Team

9–12 Year Olds

The Development Team is typically for riders working to develop the FUNdamentals of snowboarding. Training includes the events of halfpipe, slopestyle, boardercross, slalom and giant slalom. About 50% of training time is spent freeriding around the mountain looking for powder, trees and steeps, and ripping the groomed runs. Freeriding is important for attaining the mileage necessary to practice and refine the skills needed to ride the parks and pipes safely. Their main competitions are the USASA Unbound events at Mammoth and potentially USASA Nationals. The Development Team will be broken into groups relevant to skill level and aspiration.

Ability

The athlete should be able to link smooth consistent turns from the top of Chair 1 down Broadway (blue runs) with a solid basic stance without stopping. They must also be able to ride the groomed runs off Chairs 3 and 5 comfortably and should be attempting fakie turns on flatter terrain. All new Team members must pass a snowboarding ability assessment with a coach prior to receiving their uniform and joining the group.

Schedule

The Snowboard Development Team will begin training in November (conditions permitting). They ride from 9am–3pm weekends and holidays. Beginning in January, team members will have the opportunity to train 1:15–4pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until the program finishes in April. Spring Camps are available to all athletes in this program through May and June (conditions permitting) at no extra cost. Development Team athletes are required to attend 50% of schedule training opportunities.

Pricing

Offering new payment plan that allows you to spread out the registration fee over 9 months – select this option during the registration.

Register by Sept 15	Register by Oct 15	After Oct 15
$4,900	$5,390	$5,929
$544.45/month	$598.89/month	$658.78/month

Ability, Schedule & Pricing

Junior Team

13–20 Years Old

The Junior Team program is for athletes who want to take their snowboarding to the next level. This program is broken into groups based on skill level and competition aspirations. Training includes the events of halfpipe, slopestyle, boardercross, slalom and giant slalom. Their main competitions are the USASA Unbound events at Mammoth and potentially USASA Nationals. The Junior Team will be broken into groups relevant to skill level and aspiration. Riders will be assessed before the training starts and during the season so they are placed in the appropriate group. Refining snowboarding skills, learning complex tricks and developing routines for competition will be the goal of most riders in this program.

Ability

The athlete should be able to link smooth consistent turns from the top of Chair 1 down Broadway (blue runs) with a solid basic stance without stopping. They must also be able to ride the groomed runs off Chairs 3 and 5 comfortably and should be attempting fakie turns on flatter terrain. All new Team members must pass a snowboarding ability assessment with a coach prior to receiving their uniform and joining the group.

Schedule

The Junior Team will begin training in November (conditions permitting) and finish in April. They will ride from 9am–3pm weekends and holidays. There is also training from 1:15–4pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Spring Camps are available to all athletes in this program through May and June (conditions permitting) at no extra cost. Junior Team athletes are required to attend 50% of schedule training opportunities.

Pricing

Offering new payment plan that allows you to spread out the registration fee over 9 months – select this option during the registration.

Register by Sept 15	Register by Oct 15	After Oct 15
$4,900	$5,390	$5,929
$544.45/month	$598.89/month	$658.78/month

Ability, Schedule & Pricing

Elite Team

All Ages

The Elite Team is reserved for the highest caliber athletes who have the skill, attitude, maturity and work ethic of an Elite Athlete. This team is based 100% around competition and focuses on progressing snowboarding skills, learning difficult and complex tricks while developing routines for competition.

Training

This group uses video equipment extensively and trains in halfpipe and slopestyle. Dryland is an essential part of the training and will consist of workouts at the team’s private gym and trampoline sessions at Mammoth Trampoline Club. This team will also use airbags and other specialized training facilities to develop skills at an increased rate. Avalanche training courses are offered at an extra cost to those who want to venture into the backcountry. Summer conditioning and training camps are used to keep athletes on snow and competing with the best in the world. This is a serious program for athletes who wish to have a career in the sport. .

Selection for Elite Team

Selections for this group will be at the discretion of Program Director and Head Coach and will be based on ability, attitude, commitment and motivation towards competition and training.

Schedule

The Elite team will begin training November (conditions permitting). They will train on snow from 8:15AM–1PM Wednesday–Sunday until the end of April at Mammoth. Evening trampoline and gym schedules will be announced when the program starts. Conditioning schedules will be communicated when on snow training finishes at Mammoth. Elite Team athletes will have access to the Mammoth High Performance Camp and will train alongside the best in the world. Summer training trips to Mt. Hood, Saas Fee, New Zealand or other destinations will be a part of their summer schedule (additional costs apply). Mammoth Unified School District offers a flexible schooling program for all Mammoth Elite athletes. For more information on the school program contact Lora Wehsner at Lora@MammothFoundation.org.