Bogus Basin Ski Education Foundation

Parent-Athlete Handbook

 

 Mission Statement

 

BBSEF will:

     Provide competitive Alpine, Freeride educational programs for the youth of the Treasure Valley.

     Emphasize quality coaching, state of the art training techniques, sportsmanship,

self-esteem and enthusiasm.

     Enable athletes to achieve their highest level in athletics and education consistent with their personal goals, abilities, time and financial resources.

     Continue to build trusting relationships with parents, athletes and school districts.

     Be Treasure Valley's preferred winter sports program.

 

 

Program Philosophy and Goals

 

The BBSEF offers Alpine and Freeride participants the opportunity to achieve their highest potential as athletes and competitors while keeping the training sessions fun and full of energy.  Our main concern is the development of the athlete as a whole.  Winning events is secondary to instilling a good work ethic, self-esteem and enthusiasm.  Sustained interest in the program is best served by cultivating a supportive team environment based on mutual respect as well as self-motivation.

 

The BBSEF is a program for ages 6-18 who want to compete in alpine ski racing and freeride skiing.

 

The BBSEF is an organization dedicated to providing top level coaching to athletes.  Participants primarily range from high school age and younger.  In addition, we also have adult groups.  These participants compete as members of the Bogus Basin Ski Team.

 

The primary function of the BBSEF is to promote good citizenship, with the emphasis on training in athletics and physical fitness.  The program includes training sessions both on and off the hill, which promote activities to improve the individual's capabilities for skiing, racing and competing.  These activities encompass general fitness training, on snow drills, gate training, freeride training, demonstrations, race rules, athlete responsibility and sportsmanship.

 

The BBSEF will promote amateur athletics and competition throughout the community to better represent the sport of alpine skiing.