Scholarships
Snowbasin Sports Education Foundation (SSEF) Financial Assistance Policy
Butch Hoffman Financial Assistance Awards
2026 Deadline
Note: there will ONLY be ONE Round of Financial Assistance Applications for the 2026-27 seasonal year
Application deadline June 5, 2026. (Awards disbursed by July 10, 2026.)
The mission of the Snowbasin Sports Education Foundation (SSEF) is to create an environment and provide pathways for the youth of Utah to reach their full potential as athletes, students, and valued members of the broader community through winter sports participation. SSEF, along with our generous annual private donors, understands the financial challenges associated with these programs and strives to offer need-based financial assistance whenever possible.
Eligibility for Financial Assistance
Athletes who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for SSEF need-based financial assistance:
Registration & Good Standing: The athlete MUST be registered for the 2026-27 seasonal year, have paid the required deposit by program ($500 for Alpine/Freeride or $200 for Devo) and be in good standing with tuition payments and their overall account.
Adherence to SSEF Standards: The athlete must comply with all SSEF team rules, policies and the code of conduct.
Core Values Alignment: The athlete’s commitment to our team’s core values of Relationships, Commitment, Integrity, Performance, Team Pride, and Growth Mindset will be considered.
Application Process
Complete Google Form Application below by the specified deadline. Individuals may apply only once per seasonal year. Applications received after the final deadline will be considered upon receipt and based on remaining funds for the seasonal year..
Confidentiality
All applications, supporting financial documents, and financial assistance awards are treated with strict confidentiality. Only the Executive Director, Administrative Manager, and members of the Scholarship Committee of the SSEF Board of Directors will be aware of your application and award status.
Award Determination
Financial assistance awards will be determined by the SSEF Scholarship Committee and the Executive Director. Award recipients are held to the same standards of commitment and participation as all other SSEF members, regardless of financial situation. Financial assistance decisions are not influenced by race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Applying for or receiving financial assistance will not affect admission chances to any SSEF programs.
Types of Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is most commonly provided as a partial tuition waiver of up to 50%. Each athlete is responsible for contributing the remaining financial support towards participation, including the required $500 deposit (for Alpine/Freeride) or $200 deposit (for Devo) with program registration prior to receiving financial assistance. Participation in community and team volunteer activities is encouraged.
Renewal of Awards
Financial assistance awards are evaluated annually. A new application must be submitted each year to be considered for assistance.
Butch Hoffman 2025 Dryland Scholarship
Thanks to the Butch Hoffman Scholarship Fund athletes get to participate in ice skating/dryland training free of charge! Thank you to Coach Scotty and all of the individual donors that make our scholarship opportunities happen!
Dryland training is twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays. Ice-skating is once weekly on Sundays. Early season training starts in September will continue until Thanksgiving. Our focus is on building strength, endurance, and mobility through plyometrics, ladder drills, hill climbs, body weight exercises, and other fun drills. Skiing is all about legs and core, so we are paying special attention to building and stabilizing these muscles. Dryland training is important to build strength, stamina, and power, but is also so essential for injury prevention once we begin training on snow. Please read specific program descriptions to know if the program you are participating in includes dryland training.
Reach Your Peak Merit Based Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to those that excel within their discipline to help pay for expenses for national events.
2025-2026 Merit Based Recipients - Anzley Dibble & Tanner Hertzberg WR16; Kalea Barker WR14
Prior Recipients:
2024-2025 Merit Based Recipients – Kalea Barker WRU14, Anzley Dibble WR16, Tanner Hertzberg WRU18, Stephen Andrasko U15 IFSA Jr Nationals
2022-2023 Merit Based Recipient – Anzley Dibble WR14
2021-2022 Merit Based Recipient- Ella Dressen WR14
The Callantine Family Character Award
Devo Application deadline – March 11, 2026. Awarded March 21/22, 2026 (Devo Last Day on Snow)
Freeride Application deadline - March 19, 2026. Awarded March 25, 2026 (Freeride Awards Party)
Alpine Application deadline - April 4, 2026. Awarded April 28, 2026. (Alpine Awards Ceremony)
The Snowbasin Sports Education Foundation is selecting up to ten $300 Callantine Family Character Awards! These awards will support athletes who love skiing, who are fantastic teammates, and who demonstrate the values important to the Snowbasin Ski Team. Applicants MUST be a current member of the Snowbasin Ski Team to apply.
We are looking for athletes who work hard both on and off the hill.
Athletes who balance being a student and an athlete. (Min GPA requirement is 3.0 or Teacher Letter of Recommendation showing an athlete in good academic standing for their grade.)
Athletes who exemplify the Snowbasin Team Values
Relationships: Connection, behaving and interacting positively with others.
Commitment: Dedicating time and energy to self-improvement.
Integrity: Doing right by others for the right reasons, even when no one is watching.
Performance: Achieving goals with excellence and accountability.
Team Pride: Finding joy in the present, celebrating the past and planning for the future.
Growth Mindset: Nurturing resilience and persistence.
Award Recipients will receive: $300 tuition credit for the next seasonal year’s tuition.
How to Apply:
Create one 60 second video highlighting your love for skiing and your commitment to being a successful student athlete and teammate by upholding the Snowbasin Ski Team Values – Be creative and have fun!
Provide proof of min GPA requirement of 3.0 or equivalent academic progress with a Teacher Letter of Recommendation showing an athlete in good academic standing for their grade.
Provide coach letter of recommendation (Make sure to give your coach plenty of time to write a thoughtful letter.)
Send the link to your video, academic information, and letter of recommendation in ONE email to admin@snowbasinskiteam.org (Suggested video platform is to post a you tube and share that link.)
ALL SSEF Snowbasin Ski Team athletes should apply – Devo, Alpine and Freeride!
2025-2026 Callantine Family Character Award Recipients
Alpine: To be announced
Freeride: To be announced
Devo: To be announced
The Callantine Family Legacy
The Callantine family’s impact on the Snowbasin Ski Team spans more than three decades and three generations—an enduring story of passion, commitment, and service that helped shape the program into what it is today.
Their journey began in 1990, when 13-year-old Troy joined the team. The family already loved skiing, but Troy’s entry into the program ignited a lifelong passion for ski racing. From the very beginning, his father, Ed, dove in wholeheartedly: hauling gates, taking action photos, volunteering at races, and driving to events across the West. By the following year, he had joined the Board of Directors—just as Troy’s younger brother, Tate, began his own racing career.
Troy spent four years with the team, earning numerous accolades before moving on to race for Weber State University. Tate followed a similar path, competing for seven years, qualifying for the Junior Olympics in 1997, and later racing for Weber State as well. Throughout this entire era, Ed served the program tirelessly. Over his 10 years on the Board of Directors, he filled multiple roles—including Treasurer and President—and rarely missed a race. Whether he was filming in freezing temperatures, waxing skis, carrying gear, or volunteering as Chief of Course, Ed was always there, doing whatever was needed.
The Callantine legacy also grew through coaching. Oldest brother Tyler spent 15 years coaching athletes of all ages—beginning with the youngest DEVO skiers and eventually working with FIS-level athletes. His dedication and ability to connect with athletes left a lasting mark on the program. Tate later followed in his footsteps, returning to coach athletes ages 6 to 14 over a decade of service.
Jerri, though not a skier herself, was equally devoted. She attended as many races as she could, cheering on all the athletes, volunteering at home events, and supporting the team during travel by preparing meals. Ed and Jerri were pillars of the community for many years and continue to support the program through ongoing contributions.
The Callantine love for skiing didn’t stop with Troy, Tyler, and Tate. It carried on to the next generation. McCall skied with the team for seven years, Miles for five, Bode for two, and Alise for one. Today, McCall is in her third year as a coach with the freeride team, while Miles is in his first year as an assistant within the Events Department. Their presence brought Troy back into leadership as well—he served nine years on the Board of Directors, including time as Board President, and now continues as an Ex-Officio member. In true family spirit, Tate once again followed his brother’s example by joining the Board in 2025 to continue giving back.