DevoMini

DevoMini athletes are ages 5-6 years old. (Must be 5 years old by Dec 31st) They need to be able to carry their own equipment and be able to load and unload the lift independently. DevoMini athletes must have the ability to ski green and blue terrain, using the Little Cat, Becker Lift, and Wildcat Lift with races taking place on Showboat.
If your athlete isn’t ready this year, we recommend Snowbasin Resort Ski & Ride School Mini Cub and Cub Youth Lessons. Next year, your athlete will feel more confident to take on the team challenge!

• Devo Welcome Social

• 12 half-day Saturday ski sessions with an experienced coach and planned curriculum

• Snowbasin Ski Team jacket (for first year athletes & every other year in the program,)

• Two Devo Team Races hosted at Snowbasin

• 3 to 1 Athlete to coach ratio

• Skills Quest Assessment and End-Of-Year Placement Recommendation for the following season..

• TeamSnap app membership

Tuition for this program also includes a discount for a Snowbasin season pass (purchased separately.

DevoMini costs $1.450 for tuition and is nonrefundable.

A $200 down payment reserves the place, and payment plans are available. Tuition is due by November 1st. A 2.85%+ $0.85 processing fee will be automatically charged to all credit card payments or a 1.99% + $0.99 processing fee for all ACH transfers.

A season lift pass is required. After registration, you will receive a special team website link to purchase a Snowbasin Season pass at a 20% discount from the lowest offered price.

Any athlete equipment rental or purchase will be additional. Many of our sponsors offer surprisingly deep discounts. We also host a gear swap at the beginning of the season, if you want to buy or sell used equipment.

ITeam activities such as parent orientations, equipment nights and our SWAP start in September. and run through December.

First day on snow is generally mid December, but is dependent on snow and resort opening.

There is generally a break over Christmas and MLK weekend.

The season ends in March.

Season dates are tentatively set and published in August. Actual first day on snow is announced once the resort announces their official opening. description

DevoMini trains from 9AM to 12pm on Saturday mornings. Since they are on the lift at 9am, kids meet their coaches on the Earl’s Plaza across from the Moose at 8:30am. Pick up is in the same area at noon.

Required Equipment

• Ski Boots

  • Should feel snug (like a firm handshake) but never painful.

  • Toes lightly touch the front when standing, lift off when you flex forward.

  • Heel must stay firmly in place when flexing.

  • Most kids fit off-the-shelf; custom fitting by a master boot fitter only if necessary.

  • Prioritize comfort and a dry interior over stiffness.

• Skis with Bindings

  • All-Mountain skis are ideal for skill development.

  • Ski length: sternum to collarbone

  • Avoid rockered, twin-tip, wide-fat, or park-specific skis for foundational learning.

• Helmet & Goggles

• Ski Pants, Gloves, Layers

  • Outerwear: 20,000 mm-rated team jacket; 10,000–20,000 mm-rated snow pants.

  • Gloves/Mittens: Insulated and weather-resistant.

  • Layers: Base layer + fleece/down mid-layer; adjust by temperature.

  • Socks: One pair—two pairs can cause discomfort.

• No Ski Poles

  • Poles are not recommended for DevoMini.

  • If your athlete already uses poles confidently, they make bring them

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

TJ Shaughnessy
Devo Team Manager
devo@snowbasinskiteam.org

Natasha Lattin
Devo Program Director
natasha@snowbasinskiteam.org