2011/2012 Season
The Purgatory Snowboard Team is partnered with the Durango Winter Sports Foundation (a 501.3C organization), and is a peer of the very successful Alpine, Freestyle and Nordic Ski Teams.
The mission of the Purgatory Snowboard Team is to promote the development of recreational and competitive snowboard athletes in the Southwest Rocky Mountain Region through Athletic Excellence, and core values such as Team, Loyalty, Integrity, Respect, Perseverance, and Accountability. The Team is currently comprised of athletes age 7 through 18. The upcoming 2011/2012 season will bring about a significant expansion of Purgatory Snowboard Team programs. Starting with the 2011 season, the Team is subdivided into 4 sub-teams, each with a focus on different competitive disciplines or developments.
Snowboard Alpine & Boardercross
Athletes will train for and compete in USASA Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Snowboard Cross race competitions through out the SW Colorado and surrounding areas. Athletes will work towards qualifying for 2012 USASA National Championships. Athletes MAY have a chance to visit/participate in the VISA USSA/FIS Snowboard Cross World Cup held in Telluride, December 2011.
Snowboard Park & Pipe
Athletes will train for and compete in USASA SlopeStyle and Halp-pipe competitions through out the SW Colorado and surrounding areas. Athletes will work towards qualifying for 2012 USASA National Championships
Snowboard Enrichment
Athletes will encompass all snowboard disciplines including slope style, half pipe, alpine, and snowboard-cross. This program is targetted for the athlete who is undecided in what snowboard discipline they wish to pursue, as well as Athletes who desire to strengthen their skills before entering a competitve snowboard environment. This is an intermediate level program, with emphasis placed on safety as athletes learn to use the features of the terrain park, and perform high speed maneuvers in an alpine setting. There is minimal travel involved with this team. Athletes will be encouraged to participate in local area competitions.
Snowboard Devo
The “Devo” program allows younger or less advanced athletes to gain appreciation for all disciplines of snowboarding. It is an entry level program designed to help athletes learn about snowboarding.
Each athlete is a member of USSA (United States Ski and Snowboard Association), an Olympic sports organization dedicated to fielding the best skiing and snowboarding teams in the world. Athletes that compete at this level can often go on to receive college scholarships, product sponsorships, compete on the National US Ski and Snowboard Team, or even earn a spot on the US Olympic Team.
IMPORTANT CHANGE: As of November 8th, 2011, Athletes are NO LONGER required to obtain a license or join the USSA organization to be members of the Purgatory Ski & Snowboard Team. Athletes will have to join USSA ONLY if they compete in an USSA event or competition.
Memberships:
ONLY Athletes who participate in USSA Events & Competitions will be required to join the United States Ski & Snowboard Association (USSA). The USSA is the national governing body for US Olympic skiing and snowboarding, and the parent organization for the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing. They are paired together with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and share governance in selection of athletes to the National U.S. Ski and Snowboard teams. The Purgatory Ski Team is a proud member and sponsor of the USSA organization.
Additional information for USSA and USSA registration can be found here. Click on Members >> Membership Tools >> Become a Member
United States of America Snowboard Association (USASA) – ONLY Athletes who compete in USASA sponsored events will be required to join the USASA. There are different “levels” of membership varying from 1-day to full season. Information for joining USASA can be found here.
