Devo Programs

Devo Programs

Thank you for your interest in the Devo Programs!

We plan to open registration for the 2023-2024 season in May or June of 2023.

Our 2023-2024 Programs will be filled by those who have completed this season’s Intent to Participate Form. Registration notifications will be sent to those who have Subscribed for Registration Notifications. Previous program participants in the last two seasons who have filled out the 2023-2024 ITP will receive a first right of refusal period before we open registration to new participants.

If you are interested in registering for a 2023-2024 Program, complete the following two steps:

Step 1 – Complete the Intent to Participate Form for each athlete who intends to participate.  Fill out the ITP only once for each athlete. Completing the form multiple times for the same athlete may compromise your registration.

Step 2 – Subscribe for Registration Notifications and mark rocky@snowbasinskiteam.org as a contact and/or safe sender.  This allows our messages to be received through e-mail client filters.

You can find answers to most questions using the resources linked below:

SSEF Newsletter

Devo FAQs

Devo Equipment Recommendations

If the program descriptions, informational links, equipment recommendations, or answers to Frequently Asked Questions below did not address your concern, please contact:

Andrew “Rocky” Rockenfield
Development Program Director
rocky@snowbasinskiteam.org

Devo

Our Devo Team offers an introduction to all-mountain skiing and Alpine Ski Racing to our youngest athletes.  This 11-week full-day program for skiers emphasizes safety, ski improvement, team building and fun exploring the mountain!  Each athlete is matched to a team based on ability level and assigned a coach for the season.

The curriculum is based on the US Ski Team Alpine Training System and Professional Ski Instructors of America Fundamentals.  Athletes will be challenged with ability-appropriate progressions, tasks, and drills of increasing difficulty throughout the season.

Athlete Age: 7-15

Dates: Saturdays for 11 Sessions from December through March. Dates will be announced  in November 2022 and are contingent upon snow and resort opening.

Times: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Required Athlete Experience:

• Participants must be comfortable skiing terrain off Wildcat Express before starting the program.
• Be able to manage their own equipment both on and off the hill.
• Must be able to load and unload the chairlift independently or ask for assistance from the lift attendant.

Program Includes:

• 11 Saturday Sessions with a Professional Coach
• SSEF Team Jacket
• Devo Team Races and Events Hosted at Snowbasin

Cost: $1495 (includes $50 Work Deposit)

Not included: Resort Lunch. Snowbasin Season Pass. SSEF athletes do receive 20% off the lowest season pass rates for the season.  Youth (ages  5-12) will be $399 less 20% (plus tax)  once tuition is paid in full. Teens (ages 13-18) will be $559 less 20% (plus tax) once tuition is paid in full.

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a team spot and current pricing.  Prices will go up by $100 after August 31st and again after September 31st. Full tuition due by Nov 1st.  A 3% processing fee will be automatically charged to all credit card payments or a $2.50 processing fee for all eChecks.

Devo+ 

Devo+ runs on Sunday, is designed for athletes graduating from the Devo program with the recommendation of their coach and focuses on ADVANCED gate training and big mountain skiing through a combination of progressions, tasks, and directed free skiing.  Athletes will get mileage on more challenging terrain and run exclusive team race courses. Devo+ is best suited for athletes who want additional training, advanced development, or are considering a future transition to the Snowbasin Ski Team Freeride or Alpine Race Programs.

To qualify for Devo+, athletes must be a confident parallel skier on Blue Terrain, have the ability to ride any lift at Snowbasin unassisted, and have the recommendation of their DEVO coach.  For new athletes, please read the “Skills Assessment” segment below.

Devo+ runs Sundays from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm and mirrors the same weekends Devo is in session. Devo + is a stand alone program.  Athletes do not have to be registered to the Devo program to participate in Devo+.  It is preferable that athletes choose either Devo OR Devo+ so that more athletes have the benefit of participating in the Devo Programs.  Once an athlete is ready to commit to two or more days of training, the Alpine or Freeride program should be considered.  Devo+ athletes can race in up to two Devo races.

Athlete Age: 7-15

Dates: Sundays for 11 Sessions from December through March. Dates will be announced  in November 2022 and are contingent upon snow and resort opening.

Times: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Required Athlete Experience:

• Coach Recommendation.
• Participants must be confident parallel skiers on Blue Terrain.
• Be able to manage their own equipment both on and off the hill.
• Must have the ability to load and unload all chairlifts independently.

Program Includes:

• 11 Sunday Sessions with a Professional Coach
• SSEF Team Jacket
• Devo Team Races and Events Hosted at Snowbasin

Cost: $1495 (includes $50 Work Deposit)

Not included: Resort Lunch. Snowbasin Season Pass. SSEF athletes do receive 20% off the lowest season pass rates for the season.  Youth (ages  5-12) will be $399 less 20% (plus tax)  once tuition is paid in full. Teens (ages 13-18) will be $559 less 20% (plus tax) once tuition is paid in full.

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a team spot and current pricing.  Prices will go up by $100 after August 31st and again after September 31st. Full tuition due by Nov 1st.  A 3% processing fee will be automatically charged to all credit card payments or a $2.50 processing fee for all eChecks.

Devo+ Weekday Training

Devo Weekday Training is an add-on to Devo or Devo+ for those athletes who would like to get additional training during the week.  You can choose to train with the Alpine Race or Freeride Team on Friday afternoons with approval from the Alpine Program Director, Craig Haaser, or Freeride Program Director, Parker Gray.

Craig Haaser can be reached at Craig@snowbasinskiteam.org

Parker Gray at Parker@snowbasinskiteam.org

Athlete Age: 7-15

Dates: Fridays for 11 Sessions from December through March. Dates will be announced  in November 2022 and are contingent upon snow and resort opening.

Times: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Required Athlete Experience:

• Devo Coach Recommendation or Approval of Program Director.
• Alpine Participants must be confident & in control parallel skiers on Blue Terrain
• Freeride Participants need to be able to confidently ski Lone Tree.
• Be able to manage their own equipment both on and off the hill.
• Must have the ability to load and unload all chairlifts independently.

Program Includes:

• 11 Weekday Sessions with a Professional Coach

Cost: $675 (includes $100 Work Deposit)

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a team spot and current pricing.  Prices will go up by $100 after August 31st and again after September 31st. Full tuition due by Nov 1st.  A 3% processing fee will be automatically charged to all credit card payments or a $2.50 processing fee for all eChecks.

Devo Mini 

Devo Mini, formerly known as “Snow Stars” is our Introductory Team Program.  This 11-week half-day program for skiers focuses on Safety, Skill Development, Friendship, and FUN for ages 5-6.  Each participant will be matched to a Team based on ability level and assigned a Team Coach for the season.  If your young athlete is skiing the mountain with confidence, we have a team that will challenge them.  Devo Mini’s love to move, explore and learn by doing.  Our coaches will help your athlete increase proficiency for skiing all mountain with the family and prepare them to ultimately join the Devo Team with confidence!

Athlete Age: 5-6

Dates: Saturdays for 11 Sessions from December through March . Dates will be announced  in November 2022 and are contingent upon snow and resort opening.

Times: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Required Athlete Experience:  Participants must have the ability to ski green terrain accessed from the Becker and Wildcat Chairlifts. Runs like Slow Road, Eas-A-Long, Bear Hollow, and Snow Shoe. NOTE: this is a change from previous years where participants were only required to be capable off the Littlecat Express lift and terrain.

Program Includes:

• 11 Saturday Sessions with a Professional Coach
• SSEF Team Jacket
• Devo Team Races and Events Hosted at Snowbasin
• Nastar Season Pass
• 3 to 1 Athlete to Coach Ratio

Cost: $1249 (includes $50 Work Deposit)

Not included: Snowbasin Season Pass. SSEF athletes do receive 20% off the lowest season pass rates for the season.  Youth 5-12 would be $399 less 20% once tuition is paid in full. Once registered and paid in full for the program, information will be provided to receive this discounted price or a refund on a previously purchased season pass for the difference.

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a team spot and current pricing. Full tuition due by Nov 30th.  A 3% processing fee will be automatically charged to all credit card payments or a $2.50 processing fee for all eChecks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Equipment Recommendations

Work Deposit Information

Parent-Athlete Handbook