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Youth Programs, ages 3-10, include Tiny Toots, Little Toots, Lil’ Rascals, Mini Meisters, U5 Toots Skiing, U6 Cross Country Mini Cruisers, U6 Meister, U6 Skiing, Boardriderz, U8 Howelsen Howlers, U8 Meister 2-Day, and U8 Meister 3-Day. The programs include alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, and ski jumping, and they allow young athletes to try multiple sports in the same season.
Programs
- Tiny Toots — 3 years old. Must be 3 years old by December 31, 2026
- Little Toots — 3-4 years old. Must be 3 years old by December 31, 2026
- Lil’ Rascals — 4-5 years old. Must be 4 years old by December 31, 2026
- Mini Meisters — 4-5 years old. Must be 3 years old by December 31, 2026
- U5 Toots Skiing — 4-5 years old. Must be 4 years old by December 31, 2026
- U6 Cross Country Mini Cruisers — 4-5 years old
- U6 Meister — 5 years old. Must be 5 years old by December 31, 2026
- U6 Skiing — 5 years old. Must be 5 years old by December 31, 2026
- Boardriderz — 5-13 years old, grades Kindergarten-8
- U8 Howelsen Howlers — 6-7 years old. Must be 6 years old by December 31, 2026
- U8 Meister 2-Day — 6-7 years old. Must be 6 years old by December 31, 2026
- U8 Meister 3-Day — 6-7 years old. Must be 6 years old by December 31, 2026
At a glance
- Ages: 3–10 years old
About the provider
SSWSC was founded in 1914 and has served tens of thousands of athletes for over a century. Its mission is to create champions on and off the mountain by developing life skills and personal growth through sports. The page says SSWSC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides sports and youth development programming for over 1,000 athletes in Steamboat Springs, works closely with local schools, and emphasizes community partnership. It also states that SSWSC alumni have become Olympians, NCAA champions, collegiate scholars, CEOs, and leaders, that there are 108 Olympians, and that U.S. Ski & Snowboard named SSWSC Club of the Year five times.
Youth development programs serve as the entry point into SSWSC for skiers and riders ages 3-10. The programs focus on a fun and welcoming introduction to skiing and snowboarding, encourage sampling across multiple disciplines, and use a well-rounded approach to teaching fundamental skills. SSWSC’s innovative multiport programs allow young athletes to try multiple sports in the same season, combining alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, and ski jumping.
Last updated September 5, 2026.
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