2010/11 annual report
S V S E F m i ss i o n s tat e m e n t
The SVSEF is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional snow sports programs for the youth of the Wood
River Valley. The primary goals of our programs are to assist each participant in reaching his/her athletic potential, while
developing strong personal character and positive values.
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WHAT ARE SVSEF’S FUNDRAISING GOALS IN 2011-2012?
Our goal for the coming season is to raise $550,000. We hope to achieve this through our
Annual Fund Drive, the Fall Game Dinner, and the Janss Pro-Am. Additionally, we will strive
to raise $100,000 for our scholarship programs which help to pay for tuition and travel
expenses.
HOW CAN I DONATE?
CAN I DONATE TO A SPECIFIC PROGRAM?
For your convenience, we have enclosed a donation envelope. Simply fill out the form and
drop it in the mail. Additionally, we accept donations via our website (www.svsef.org). Just
look for the Donate Now! button to make a secure, tax-deductible donation. If you prefer
to donate in another manner, please contact the Development Office at 208-726-4129.
Yes. You may designate your donation to impact one of our specific programs: Alpine,
Cross-Country, Freestyle, or Snowboard. You may also donate to any of our Olympic Development Programs, our Scholarship Fund, or the SVSEF Endowment.
FACILIT Y LOCATIONS
ADMINISTRATION
The Engl Training Center - Located at the base of Warm Springs, the Engl Training Center provides lockers, tuning, and waxing facilities for our Alpine, Snowboard, and
Freestyle Teams, and office space for the administration.
The Lake Creek Training Center - The Lake Creek Training Center is located at
the Lake Creek Trailhead and provides lockers, waxing space, and an indoor strength facility for our Cross-Country Team.
The Quigley Nordic Facility - Located at the Quigley Canyon Cross-Country
Center, this temporary facility provides ski storage and office space for SVSEF’s Quigley
Cross-Country team members.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President - Rufus Brown
Vice President - Jonathan Neeley
Treasurer - Tim Hamilton
Secretary - Chelle Gourlay
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HOW DOES THE SVSEF USE MY DONATION?
Annual Fund donations help support general operating costs of the SVSEF. These include
program equipment and administrative support, facility expenses, vehicle maintenance,
insurance (auto, liability, property, and Worker’s Compensation), utilities, and administrative costs. Our other primary fundraisers are the annual Fall Game Dinner and the Bill Janss
Pro-Am.
Leslie Benz
Brian Elkins
Philip Erlanger
Jenifer Milgard
Kipp Nelson
Erin Rheinschild
Muffy Ritz
Herb Thomas
Honorary
Alex Higgins
Michel Rudigoz
Gary Black, Jr.
Paul Fremont-Smith, Jr.
John Seiller
Lori Johnston
Nick Maricich
Executive Director - Don Wiseman
Development Director - Alex Sundali
Special Events Director - Kate Berman
Asst. to K. Berman - Nina Gardiner,
Sandra Caulkins
Marketing Manager - Karoline Droege
Accounting - Katrina Collins
Office Manager - Jody Zarkos
Alpine Director - Ruben Macaya
Cross-Country Director - Rick Kapala
Freestyle Director - Andy Ware
Snowboard Director - Andy Gilbert
Academic Director - Matt Leidecker
Tutor - Jeff Graves
Graphic Design - Adrienne Leugers
MESSAGE FROM THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Over the past 45 years the SVSEF has developed a simple mission: to build strong
minds, strong bodies and strong futures through winter sports. The mission does not
mention athletes achieving and posting results. When the mission is successfully executed results always come.
Building Strong Minds. The SVSEF recognizes that financial success via athletic careers is a long shot and education is the single most important component for a fulfilling and rewarding life. To that end, the SVSEF requires minimum grades to participate
and has a dedicated academic staff monitoring and supporting each athlete’s education. For 2010-2011, the cumulative grade point (GPA) of our high school athletes was
3.4. A whopping 53% had a GPA above 3.5.
Building Strong Bodies. To be successful in sports you need to be strong and physically fit for the demands of competing. Being prepared for competition requires hours
of dedication and focus. Our older athletes train year-round preparing for their sport,
some up to 600 hours annually. Training includes not only on-snow activities, but also
grueling gym sessions, trampoline workouts, trail running, biking, roller skiing and
more. SVSEF athletes participate in every sport imaginable and are generally at the
top of the results.
Strong Futures. Our student/athletes are encouraged to continue their education
after graduating from our program and, we are proud to note that they attend the
finest colleges and universities in the nation. SVSEF athletes find that their college applications are more competitive because of their commitment to their sport. Colleges
want students who have dedicated themselves to something challenging, who show
leadership, perseverance and passion. This is the SVSEF athlete.
The SVSEF is more than a snow sports club. We are in the business of helping kids become successful and productive citizens, and we do that one athlete at a time. Thank
you for your support and enjoy the annual report.
~ Don Wiseman, Executive Director
Many thanks to the SVSEF athletes and parents who graciously provided the images for this report. Photo
Credits (Our apologies if we missed anyone): Matt Leidecker, David Wheelock, Caroline Woodham, Rick Kapala,
Heather Black, Carrie Ritzel, Ruben Macaya, Emily Carroll, Glen Allison, Sheri Howell, Pilar Lindahl, Kristen Olenick,
Kelley Sinnott, Jay Parker, Andy Ware, Marc Davey, Jon Moses, Kris Josey, Travis Jones, Andy Gilbert,
Miki Miller, Joey Cordeau, Terry Palmer, Erin Rheinschild, Dorrie Marks, Cameron Hopkins.
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AT H L E T E S P OT L I G H T ~ J A K E A D I CO F F
Inspiring skier, runner Adicoff honored by USSA by JEFF CORDES
Jake Adicoff of Ketchum couldn’t quite grasp the meaning
when he was presented the prestigious Dave Quinn Award
at the conclusion of the 2011 USSA Cross Country Junior National Championships at Minneapolis, Minn. in March.
because of his disability, but rather because of his attitude....
What we have learned on the Intermountain and Sun Valley
ski teams is that it is never a matter of whether Jake can do
something—it is simply a matter of how and when.”
Adicoff, 16, a Wood River High School sophomore, has been
skiing with the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation’s Junior
Nordic ski team since the second grade. Never before had he
received such attention in front of hundreds of onlookers. He
needed to learn more about its significance. “I didn’t understand what the award was for, or who it was named for,” said
Adicoff last week. “When I did, it was pretty overwhelming.”
SVSEF Development Director Alex Sundali said, “Jake is legally
blind. He skis anyway and skis as a fully able-bodied skier. If
you didn’t know Jake, you wouldn’t know he cannot see. He
has overcome so much and has been an inspiration for skiers
on our team and for others around the country.”
I can’t say I’ve ever seen a
kid accomplish what he’s
accomplished and do it so
gracefully. He’s a committed
and dedicated athlete.
~ Rick Kapala, cross country head coach
The award has been presented 27 times since 1985 to the
outstanding cross-country skier at the Junior Olympics by the
USSA Cross Country Sport Committee. It is presented in memory of U.S. Ski Team racer Quinn, who died in 1976 at the peak
of his athletic career. Recipients are honored for contributions
that exemplify the ideals of cross-country skiing—love of the
sport, leadership, overcoming hardship and strong work ethic.
There were about 380 skiers ages 14-19 at this year’s Junior
Nationals. Only one, Jake Adicoff, was named.
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He was born with low vision, the result of chicken pox his
mother suffered during pregnancy. Jake has no vision in his
right eye and his left eye has similar symptoms as macular degeneration—although his sight has improved as he has aged.
One of the reasons Adicoff was so blown away by the Dave
Quinn Award was because he’s unaccustomed to being
the center of attention. In fact, he strives to stay out of the
limelight so he can focus on his training and performance.
Kapala said, “We found out pretty early that Jake would function well in a group, but he doesn’t want to draw attention
to himself. Much of the time when I’m around him, I forget
we’re dealing with a kid who has profound visual limitations.
You wouldn’t realize it.
“Maybe it’s because he’s such a ‘Glue Guy,’ someone who
pulls the group together around him. Jake is always in the
middle of something. He has the respect of the team not just
because of the challenges he faces, but because of all his
other personal qualities.”
Reprinted with permission from The Idaho Mountain Express.
giving back
As his coaches Rick Kapala and Ashley McQueen stated in
their letter of nomination, “Jake is an honor student, he trains
hard year-round to reach his goals in skiing, and he is not
afraid to push the limits of his mind and body. However, Jake
does face a test of character every day. “He has a profound
sight disability.
Boulder Mountain Tour
Cross-Country coaches give logistical support for this 30k race.
“The Intermountain Division coaches did not nominate Jake
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Photo: Willy Cook, Idaho Mountain Express
giving back
Adopt-a-Trail - The Cross-Country
teams maintain the popular
Harper’s Trail as well as the
cross-country trail network
at Lake Creek
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MESSAGE FROM THE
PRESIDENTof the board
During my tenure as president of the SVSEF Board of Directors I have much to be thankful for. I have been
surrounded by great kids, quality coaches, strong support staff and dedicated board members.
As a community, we should be thankful to the SVSEF as well. The Foundation has gathered, nurtured and
coached many of the best athletes in years. Some of them have made the US Ski and Snowboard teams.
Many have competed in the Winter Olympics. Hundreds have gone on to further their educations at
excellent colleges and universities around the country. All have distinguished themselves as
individuals with great character and integrity. I am
proud to be a part of their accomplishments.
Thank you to all who believe in the Sun Valley Ski
Education Foundation. Your ongoing commitment
and generosity are the main reasons for our success.
You are greatly appreciated. Serving on the Board
of this Foundation has been one of the most
pleasurable and rewarding experiences of my life.
I hope I have learned almost as much as the kids I
have served.
~ Rufus M. Brown
In Recognition
DID YOU KNOW?
“Building strong minds,
strong bodies and strong
futures through winter sports”
this has been the SVSEF
motto since 1995
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Rufus Brown (Board President)
A lifelong fan of New Orleans, you could call Rufus a Saint as well. Dedicated, loyal and unwavering in his
goals for our athletes and foundation, Rufus leaves a legacy of excellence and enthusiasm matched with unparalleled
support. “Who Dat?” you ask? We enthusiastically and gratefully respond, “Mr. Rufus Brown.”
Chelle Gourlay (Board Member)
A mother of three SVSEF athletes, Chelle’s vision extended far beyond her own children. A tireless advocate for our
athletes in every discipline, Chelle’s common sense, humor and consideration of community made her a treasured
member of our board. Her consistency coupled with a strong work ethic made her our go-to gal.
Kipp Nelson (Board Member)
A former national champion at CU, Kipp’s verve and competitive spirit ignited new energy at SVSEF. He raised the
bar for standards of excellence in every aspect of programming and coaching; paving the way to reestablishing the
SVSEF as one of the best junior development programs in the nation.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAM
As a SVSEF alumnus, I can understand the difficulty of juggling both skiing and academic
commitments. There is no way to avoid the conflicting schedules of winter ski racing with
a typical academic calendar. The Academic Program within the SVSEF was created to help
the athletes and their families understand and manage the extreme time demands made
on competitive winter athletes.
As the Academic Director of the SVSEF, I work with the administration at both the public
and private schools in the valley to create skier specific academic programs. In addition, I
communicate regularly with teachers while monitoring and supporting the athletes who
need additional academic help.
Competition on skis or snowboard is full of challenges. As athletes push to break through
both mental and physical barriers, their results can vary throughout a winter season. However, academically the SVSEF athletes put in the necessary work to post some impressive
numbers for the 2010/11 ski season. Similar to last winter, the average cumulative GPA for
the entire team (grades 9 – 12) was a 3.4.
We will continue to offer academic tutoring and SUPPORT at our Academic Center located
at the base of Warm Springs. Whether students are struggling to stay afloat during the busy
traveling season, or simply want help moving from a “B” to an “A,” we are here to help. Use us.
Sincerely,
Matt Leidecker, Academic Director SVSEF
DID YOU KNOW?
Student-athletes of the SVSEF
compile very impressive GPAs
through the arduous winter
season. The average
cumulative GPA for ALL SVSEF
upper school athletes
was a 3.4.
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AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
the community school
Senior Project Honors – John Chrysikopoulos (FS), Zana Davey (FS), Annie Pokorny (XC)
Bill Benjamin Memorial Scholarship for Senior Project Proposals – Annie Pokorny (XC)
Mountain Express Award – Zana Davey (FS)
Laura S Flood Memorial Award – Annie Pokorny (XC)
Beaupre Award – Emily Williams (XC)
Head of School Award – Annie Pokorny (XC)
National Merit Scholarship Nominee – Zana Davey (FS)
Congressional Award – Silver – Emily Williams (XC), Gold – Zana Davey (FS)
Idaho Dairyman Distinguished Student Award – Emily Williams (XC)
Whitman College Book Award – Maranda Stopol (XC)
Williams College Book Award – Gary Riedinger (XC)
College of Idaho Book Award – Colin Waycott (A)
The Green Scholarship – Taylor Adler (A)
Karen Wright Cardozo Memorial Scholarship – Will Harder(A)
Tom Bloomfield Memorial Scholarship - Zach Lindahl (XC)
Wood River High School Awards 2010-2011
Valedictorian – Andrew Pfeiffer (XC)
Monte Brothwell Unsung Hero Award – Andrew Pfeiffer(XC)
AP Biology Award – Andrew Pfeiffe(XC)
Sophomore Biology – Brook Lawrenc(XC)
Sophomore English - Brook Lawrence (XC)
Latin - Brook Lawrence (XC)
Spanish – Jake Adicoff (XC)
Freshman Social Studies – Haley Montgomery (XC)
Dual Immersion – Outstanding Freshman – Elana Nakaoka-King (XC)
Works of Grace Scholarship - Andrew Pfeiffer (XC)
Max Christman
College: PG year and skiing with SVSEF
Awards: Most valuable comp team male
Quote: “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift”
- Steve Prefontaine
Shout out: Thanks to my host family, my teammates, coaches and to
my family for letting me live my dream.
John Chrysikopoulos
College: Pace University
Quote: “You guys im just bummed out” – Little Ben
Shout out: To Ben Verge, Colter, Andy Ware, Clint, Tai, Little Ben,
Nathan, Joey, and all the other homies! It has been way too fun.
Harlan Collins
College: Post Grad with the Sun Valley Ski Team
Quote: I like Brandon’s quote by William Blake
Awards: 2010 Most Improved Boy, 2011 Mountain Kidd
Shout out: To all of my coaches and to my parents for putting so much
money, time, and effort into supporting me on the ski team.
Zana Davey
College: Yale University
Awards: Ron Von Hagen Award- 2008, 2009, 2011, Academic
Achievement-the years they have been doing it
Quote: The past decade of ski team has been an amazing experience. I have learned so much and had so much fun during my time with SVSEF. I’ll miss it so much.
Shout out: Thank you to Joey, Andy, Christine, and John for the support and coaching, my parents
for footing the bill, and my teammates for all the good times. Bears! Beets! Battlestar Galactica!
Kelsey Dickinson
College: I’m taking a PG in SV and then going east to Bates College
in Lewiston, ME.
Awards: Most Improved Girl 2010-2011
Quote:
“Livin’ the dream!” -Rick Kapala
Quote: I’d like to thank everyone who, even while I was new to Sun
Valley, made me feel very welcome.
Andrew Pfeiffer – (WRHS Valedictorian)
College: Northwestern University
Awards: 2011 Most Improved Comp Team Boy
Quote: Nordic skiing rewards dedication and passion instead of just
race results; champions are not those who win the races but are the ones
who possess uncontained enthusiasm for the sport.
Shout out: Rick Kapala, thank you for sharing your enthusiasm for the outdoors with me over the
past 4 years; you have created an atmosphere that rewards so much more than competition and
have imprinted upon me.
gRADUATING SENIORS
Annie Pokorny
College: Middlebury College
Awards: 2010, 2011 Most Outstanding Girl, 2011 Most Inspirational
Quote: Just living the dream, man.
Shout out: To my parents for letting me move here and pursue skiing,
Cmal, Ashley and Ricky for being the wind beneath my wings...and of
course my team. Ya’ll rock. A desire to explore the Idaho wilderness with
my training.
Miles Sweek
College: Taking a PG year
Quote: “Education is a weapon whose effects depend on who holds
it in his hands and at whom it is aimed.” - Joseph Stalin
Shout out: To Galen Webster, for being a great guy and a great coach,
Harlan Collins, and Tanner Farrow for all the memories.
Brandon Wade
College: University of Idaho
Awards: 2007 Most Inspirational Prep Team Boy, 2009 Most Improved
Boy, 2011 X.C. Engl Award
Quote: ”Great things are done when men and mountains meet.”
- William Blake
Shout out: Comp Team, thank you for everlasting experiences you have
shared with me these past four years. Rick, Ashley, and Chris, I can’t thank you guys enough for all of your
generous dedication into developing me into a better person and athlete. Mom and Dad, I appreciate all
of your love and support with every decision I make. Jackson, I love you.
Shout out: To my parents for funding the best experience of my life time, and to my coaches for
making the past four years great.
Emily Williams KTVB Distinguished Student of
the Year Award
College: Tufts University
Awards: 2008 Rookie of the Year, 2009 Most Improved Girl,
2010 Peggy and Sigi Engl Award
Quote: “It seems that I begin and end almost every day with the ski
team, learning lessons about my own physical strength while simultaneously
developing incredible friendships, and laughing as two people race each other on stationary bikes.”
Natalie Vorsteveld
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ALPINE PROGRAM
FIS TEAM - Our FIS Team athletes compete at the highest levels of national competition. Their focus is fine-tuning skills,
knowledge, attitude, and behavior necessary to compete at these advanced levels. These athletes train and compete year-round
to reach the Alpine World Junior Ski Championships, other international competitions, or a spot on the U.S. Ski Team. Team activities include on-snow summer camps, international training and competition trips, Intermountain, Western Region, National, and
FIS racing opportunities, and supervised year-round strength and conditioning training. Athlete to coach ratio: 5:1 *
J1-2 INTERMOUNTAIN TEAM
- Athletes on this team focus on heightening dedication and quality of
work with regard to ski racing. Team members compete regionally and nationally at this level. Athletes must be 15 years of age
and able to commit to a year-round training routine. Activities include on-snow summer camp opportunities, supervised yearround strength and conditioning training, Intermountain, Western Region and National racing opportunities. Athlete to coach
ratio: 6:1 *
J3 INTERMOUNTAIN TEAM
- The J3 IMD Team is designed to provide a year-round intensive atmosphere
for 13- and 14-year-olds committed to alpine ski racing. Athletes will be exposed to and coached on the finer aspects of technique and tactics while competing at a divisional and regional level. Activities include on snow summer camp opportunities,
supervised year-round strength and conditioning training, and Intermountain and Western Region racing opportunities.
Athlete to coach ratio 6:1 *
* FIS, J1-2, & J3 INTERMOUNTAIN TEAMS
- On-snow training runs six days a week in the winter.
Tuition includes academic tutoring, membership to High Altitude Fitness, and a locker at the Engl Training Center.
C-TRAVEL TEAM
- This team is for younger skiers who want to race. Athletes are introduced to gate training and
learn about committing time and energy to improving techniques and skills. Members may travel to participate in the Intermountain Division’s North Series races and end-of-the-year Championships should they qualify. Fall dryland training runs three
days a week. Winter on-snow training runs five days a week and most school holidays. Tuition includes academic mentoring and
equipment storage at the Engl Training Center.
Athlete to coach ratio: 6:1
C-HOME TEAM
- This is our transitional team between the C-Travel Team and D-Team. Emphasis is on improving
technique and continued enjoyment of the sport. Members may participate in our local Mini World Cup, a season-long series of
races with cumulative points. Those wishing to compete may participate in select “local” North Series races. Fall dryland activities
and on-snow training run three days a week and most school holidays. Tuition includes equipment storage at the Engl Training
Center. Athlete to coach ratio: 8:1
D-TEAM - Where the love of the sport begins! The focus at this level is on fun and skill improvement. Members must be
at least in the 2nd grade and able to ski Baldy with ease. Fall dryland activities include hiking, ice-skating, and sledding. On-snow
sessions are held on weekends, most school holidays, and during the Blaine County School Ski Program. Team members may
alternate with the Cross-Country, Freestyle, and Snowboard Teams. Athlete to coach ratio 7:1
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COACHING STAFF
Ruben Macaya - Program Director
Scott McGrew - Assistant Program Director
J1-2 IMD TEAM
Nate Schwing - Head Coach
Pat Savaria*- FIS Team Coach
Erika Hogan
Galen Webster
J3 IMD TEAM
Scott McGrew* - Head Coach
Sarah Mazzola*
Brett Morris*
Carl Rixon*
Rob Webb*- Trainer
Shannon Webb - Trainer
* SVSEF Alum
C-TRAVEL TEAM
Randy Flood* - Head Coach*
Matt Murphy
Justin Stevenson*
Sean Murphy
Charlotte Gourlay*
Abby Stanislaw
C-HOME TEAM
Adele Savaria* - Head Coach
Ryan Dean*
Wes Powell*
Alex Dyer*
Pat Revallier
Willi Cannell*
Brianna Bambic
Tor Jensen*
D-TEAM
Doran Key* - Head Coach
Suzanne Connor - Assistant
Glen Allison
Kelly Allison*
Bill Campbell
Eltina Campbell
Brian Caulkins
Pat Csizmazia*
Tina Cole
Mollie Holt*
Julie Johnson
Kirk Mason
Jim Mulenos
Orlie Sather
Lauren Street*
John Shay 2
I trust my coaches on
the mountain—they always
stick to their word.
~ Peyton Post, 2nd grade Alpine team
This year, at the J3 level, we qualified the highest number of athletes ever to
attend our end of the season regional championships in the club’s 45 year
history. This figure, along with the enthusiasm displayed by the young teams
coming up the pipeline, signals that the future has good things in store for the
SVSEF community. I would like to thank all the coaches, families, local
businesses, donors, Sun Valley Company, and fans whose continued support
and collective vision helps to sustain this great program. There is no
doubt that these kids will be our future leaders.
~ Scott McGrew, Alpine J3 Head Coach
giving back
Adopt-a-Highway - SVSEF athletes and coaches clean up the
Lake Creek section of Highway 75 twice a year.
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ALPINE PROGRAM
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
( co n ’ t )
Athletes Qualified for 2011 End of the Year Championships – 40 athletes
U.S. NATIONALS - 3 athletes
J2 NATIONALS - 2 athletes
WESTERN REGION JUNIOR CHAMPS - 11 athletes (most ever)
J3 OLYMPICS - 9 athletes (most ever)
WHISTLER CUP - K.J. Savaria
SPRING SERIES - 13 athletes (most ever)
INTERMOUNTAIN DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS - 23 boys, 13 girls - the most ever!
WESTERN REGION TEAM - Bergen Palmer
INTERMOUNTAIN DIVISION TEAM - 31 athletes - 20 boys, 11 girls brought home 6 gold, 2 silver,
3 bronze, 2 fourth place finishes, 2 fifth place finishes
Australian Jr. Championships – Teagen Palmer
Great Britain Children’s Championships - Jordan Fitzgerald
AWARDS
Engl Award (J1-J3): Reta Flynt, Collin Waycott
Longevity (J1-J3): Tanner Farrow & Harlac Collins
Howard Dean Scholarship (J1-J3): Haley Cutler
Mountain Kidd (J1-J3): Harlan Collins
Acadenic (J1-J3): Taylor Adler
C-TRAVEL TEAM
MVP: Sage Rheinschild, Yuri McClure
Most Improved: Isabella Welsh, Mac Mizer
Most Inspirational: Margot Griffith, Yure McClure
Odmark Award: Hallie McPherson, Will Snyder
C-HOME TEAM
J1-2 IMD TEAM
MVP: Teagan Palmer, Tanner Farrow
Most Improved: Petra Zeiler
Most Inspirational: Reta Flynt
Odmark Award: Natalie Vosteveld, Tanner Dirstine
MVP: Alyssa Ritzel, Charlie Stumph
Coaches Award: Olivia Ott, Ethan Daves
Most Improved: Remy Vernoy, Peter Morawitz
J3 IMD TEAM
Coaches Award: Laci Jermunsen, Mia Russo,
Jack Rottler, Joe and Ben Goitiandia
Most Improved: Julia Ott, Emma Kate Madsen,
Skye Leininger, Angus Gilbert
Howard Dean Award: Sage Holter,
Nicholas Maumus, Beck Ritzel
MVP: Jordan Fitzgerald, Will Harder
Most Improved: Julia Vorsteveld, Tanner Josey
Most Inspirational: Julia Vorsteveld, Will Harder
D-TEAM
giving back
Kindercup Race (by the Papoose Club) - The Alpine Devo Team coaches
set the courses and serve as timers and gatekeepers at this
annual race for the youngest children in the valley.
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Our results in events this season
were stellar, but the work that went
on here at home is really what
made this a great year. Results at
contest are only as good as the
effort put in prior to competing.
Many riders achieved personal bests
and eye opening experiences during
the course of this year. As a coach
I can only hope that these experiences are the ones that create a life
long love for snowboarding and all
the amazing experiences that come
along with it!
~ Andy Gilbert, Head Shred
s n ow board P R O G R AM
COMP TEAM
- The Comp Team is for riders in grades 7-12 who are ready to add competition to their
snowboarding experience. Riders new to the Comp Team (kids who would have been C-Travel in the past) can expect to participate in local events and two regional away weekends during the season. As riders progress through
the Comp Team events like USASA Nationals, USAA Revolution Tours and Grand Prix events will become available
as they qualify. Training opportunities are year-round. The on-snow season runs from December through March,
Wednesday through Sunday. Tuition includes academic tutoring and a locker. Athlete to coach ratio: 7:1
PREP TEAM
- The Prep Team is primarily for riders in grades 5-8. As the name implies, Prep Team is preparation to become the best snowboarder you can be. Riders will take the skills learned on the Devo Team and apply
them toward specific goals and challenges. Riders will continue to use freeriding as the basis to become a wellrounded rider while beginning to focus on the different disciplines within the sport. Dryland training starts in October. Riders will work within a group setting Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from December through March.
Riders will also be encouraged to participate in our local USASA slopestyle and halfpipe events and one regional
event to be determined by the coaching staff. Tuition includes academic mentoring and a locker. Athlete to coach
ratio: 7:1
AWARDS
COMP TEAM
Road Warrior (most travel): Ryan Roemer
Most Improved: Florian Bourdot (Exchange Student)
“Smells Like Team Spirit”: Ali Appleton
Bobby Flannigan (poor house keeping): Rex Kelly
Rookie of the Year: Brandon Dolenar
Egg Beater (worst crash): Coach Josh Keefer
Beverly Hay Snowboard Cup: Ryan Roemer
PREP TEAM
Most Improved: Cora Schneider, Colin Finnerty
Most Inspirational: Clara Jenner, Elk Spencer
giving back
Blaine County School Ski Program
- SVSEF provides extra coaching
for Devo Team members during the
School Ski Program at no
additional cost to parents.
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DEVO TEAM
- Geared for riders in grades 2-5, athletes will focus on freeriding, rails, jumps, halfpipe, gates
and more. Special attention will be paid to the three Fs: freeriding, fundamentals, and fun! Kids will get to ride with
a great group of riders as well as the SVSEF coaches who have years of practical experience getting young riders
to realize their potential. The goal of the Devo Team is to foster a lifelong love of snowboarding. Dryland training
starts in November. The on-snow season runs on weekends December through March with some school holidays
included. Athlete to coach ratio: 7:1
COACHING STAFF
Andy Gilbert - Program Director
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
COMP TEAM
• The Sun Valley Snowboard Team ran 5 events in 4 days with
close to 500 participants taking part in the USASA Intermountian
Snowboard Series events in February
PREP TEAM
• 15 riders qualified for the 22nd annual USASA National
Championships many in multiple disciplines.
Andy Gilbert - Head Coach
Josh Keefer
Jacob Tyler - Head Coach
Ed Sawicz*
Heather Black*
Cara Shumate
DEVO TEAM
Jon French* - Head Coach
Zach Venzon
* SVSEF Alum
• Ali Appleton 2011 Junior Women’s USASA National Halfpipe
Champion, Invited to US Snowboard Teams Project Gold Camp
• Ryan Roemer 2011 Youth Men’s USASA Overall National Champion
• Chase Josey 6th Open class halfpipe USASA Nationals, invited to
“The Launch” (Junior Superpark), qualified for the 2011/2012 Grand
Prix, invited to US Snowboard Teams Project Gold Camp
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C R O S S CO U N T R Y P R O G R A M
COMP TEAM
- This is a year-round program that develops skiers’ racing skills and physical fitness. Participants receive
year-round coaching with regular training beginning in May and frequent summer training camps. Team members have many
opportunities to travel to competitions throughout the West and compete at national events. On-snow training sessions are
held five to six days per week and start as soon as the snow falls. Tuition includes locker, gym, and waxing facilities at the Lake
Creek Hut and tutoring at the Academic Center. Athlete to coach ratio: 8:1
PREP TEAM
- This program is designed to introduce younger skiers in the J3-J4 classes (age 10-13) to racing and training. Typical activities include track skiing, telemark skiing, backcountry skiing, and overnight yurt trips. There are also opportunities to travel to some competitions. Fall dryland begins in October and on-snow training starts as soon as the snow falls. Tuition
includes locker, gym, and waxing facilities at the Lake Creek Hut and academic mentoring. Athlete to coach ratio: 10:1
DEVO TEAM
- This is a fun youth program for children at the Lake Creek and Quigley training facilities. Skiers learn the
basics of cross-country skiing with an emphasis on developing good technique. Fall dryland begins in November and runs two
days per week. Tuition includes on-snow training two days per week December through mid-March and locker storage at Lake
Creek or Quigley. Athlete to coach ratio 10:1
COACHING Staff
Rick Kapala - Program Director
COMP TEAM
Rick Kapala - Head Coach
Travis Jones - ODT Head Coach
Chris Mallory
Ashley McQueen*
PREP TEAM
Kelley Sinnott - Head Coach*
Rob Landis
Michael Stemp
Ashley Wells *
DEVO TEAM
Dave Bingham - Head Coach
Bob Coplin
Svea Grover
Laurel Leman
Paddy Mcllvoy
Tessa Westbrook
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* SVSEF Alum
While on recent South Pacific sojourn to a remote
island, I was approached by a fellow Yank. After
chatting for a bit, we discovered an unlikely common connection, the Baldy Hill Climb. This gentleman had done the BHC numerous times and the
first name he dropped was Morgan Arritola.
That’s right, half way around the world I discover
our SVSEF reach is truly international! Keep skiing
kids, you never know where it will take you.
~ XC Head Coach Rick Kapala
giving back
Lake Creek - SVSEF maintains the trails, parking lot, and restroom in partnership
with the BLM and the BCRD, benefiting both the team and the public.
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AWARDS
COMP TEAM
Outstanding: Max Christman, Annie Pokorny, Maggie Williams
Most Inspirational: Jake Adicoff, Annie Pokorny
Most Improved: Andrew Pfeiffer, Morgan Atkinson
Coaches Award: Zach Lindhal
Engl Award: Brandon Wade, Maranda Stopol
PREP TEAM
Outstanding: Tom Gillespie, Annika Landis
Most Improved: Keene Morowitz, Sophia Coplin
Most Inspirational: Keene Morowitz, Maddy Watts
Coaches Award: Grace Gorham
Langerenn Award: Cameron Bingham
DID YOU KNOW?
$1 FUNDRAISED BY SVSEF FOR
EACH $1 OF TUITION PAID
BY ATHLETE
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SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
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Annie Pokorny 4 time medalist at Junior Nationals
17 skiers to US Junior Nationals
Mike Sinnott US Super Tour Sprint Champion
Morgan Arritola, Simi Hamilton representing the USA at Nordic
World Championships
Reid Pletcher NCAA Champion and All American
Alexa Turzian NCAA All American
The SVSEF Nordic team blended a mix of new and seasoned talent to post an
exceptional winter. While much of the focus often centers on the competition results, it was our efforts with the Development and Prep teams that really stood out
this season. Led by Dave Bingham and Kelley Sinnott, our coaches of the youth
teams directed a big bundle of energy and enthusiasm. We had the largest team
ever at the Quigley Devo Team and in total, the Devo teams were our largest
group. It’s exciting to see what the future will bring with this group. Our Junior
Team was led this season by Annie Pokorny, Sloan Storey, Maggie Willams, Scott
Phelan and Max Christman – all Junior National Medalists.
The nordic team has given both our sons a love of the
outdoors, a drive to seek out their personal best and a
circle of friends and memories that will last a lifetime.
I know Andrew’s experience on the team has contributed greatly to his other successes physically, socially,
and academically and will carry him far in life. It is
bittersweet to see Andrew moving on but I know I can
enjoy Stephen’s remaining years on the team and all
that he will gain from being part of such an
outstanding program. Thanks! ~ Maura
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freest yle P R O G R AM
COMP TEAM
- This team is for athletes who are committed to achieving their personal best by pursuing Freestyle skiing with focus and determination. We work to develop the skills
and the strength necessary to be competitive in all events. The daily training includes freeskiing
and training in the mogul course or in the Freeride venues (halfpipe, terrain park). Comp team’s
season begins in June with summer ski camps, dryland workouts, and water ramp camps. Onsnow training begins in December and runs six days per week. Tuition includes academic tutoring, membership to High Altitude Fitness, and a locker at the Engl Training Center.
Athlete to coach ratio: 6:1
PREP TEAM
- The Prep Team is a stepping-stone from the Devo Team to the Comp
Team. It allows an athlete to experience training at a more intense and focused level without
the full-time commitment of the Comp Team. Travel is limited and only available with parents.
Dryland training starts in June. On-snow training begins in early December and runs four days
per week; athletes explore the possibilities of “what could be…” Tuition includes academic mentoring and ski and boot storage at the Engl Training Center. Athlete to coach ratio: 6:1
DEVO TEAM
- This is our introductory program for athletes to begin their freestyle
skiing careers. The focus is on basic mogul skiing technique and exposure to all types of terrain
including terrain parks and the halfpipe. Athletes experience free skiing on Baldy, opportunities
to train on mogul courses and freeride venues while strengthening friendships in a team environment. On-snow training begins in early December and runs weekends and most holidays.
Athlete to coach ratio 6:1
COACHING STAFF
Andy Ware - Program Director
COMP & PREP TEAM
Joe Cordeau - Mogul Team Head Coach
Ben Verge - Park/Pipe Team Head Coach*
Jeff Page - Prep Team Head Coach
Christine Cordeau*
Clint Lightner
Kurtis Figeuth*
Chris Rybek
Al Lanning
Josh Zuck*
DEVO TEAM
Justine Kaiser - Head Coach
Todd Bracher
Jamie Collins
Debbie Page
Kurtis Fieguth*
Mike Sheehan
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giving back
SVSEF Ski Swap - This annual fall event
provides access to affordable equipment
to the Wood River Valley.
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SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
80 athletes ages 8-18
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They’re awesome – my coaches,
Jamie and Todd, treat me like an
equal DUDE—he’s the man.
~ Tanner Post, 3rd grade Freestyle
Tai Barrymore wins 1st pro event- SFR French Open
Hannah Haupt wins Jr National Championship Half-Pipe
3 athletes crowned Intermountain Division Champions
Zana Davey (women’s dual moguls champ)
Tai Barrymore (men’s halfpipe champ)
Hannah Haupt ( women’s halfpipe champ)
18 athletes qualified for Junior National Championships
4 athletes compete at US Nationals 15 year old Ben Parker 10th in men’s halfpipe
Shane Cordeau renamed to U.S. Freestyle C team for 2011/12
AWARDS
Ron VonHagen Award: Zana Davey, Parker Page
Comp Team Coaches Award: Claire Siderman, Zach Maricich-Siele, Ben Parker
Prep Team Coaches Award: Alex LaFleur, Morgan Shaver
Devo Team Coaches Award: Hunter Diehl, Katie Markthaler
Most Inspirational: Trevor Norris
2010-2011 was bigger and better than ever for the SVSEF Freestyle ski team; our team enrollment grew to over 75 athletes,
an increase of over 30% in one year! Once again our outstanding coaching staff helped our athletes accomplish many of
their goals and had a blast ripping up mountains all over the
country and Europe. We could not do any of this without the
support of the incredible skiing community that is here in the
Wood River valley. Thank you to all the families, friends, and
the entire staff involved with the SVSEF.
~ Andy Ware, SVSEF Freestyle Program Director
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ATHL E TE SPOT L I G H T ~ TA NN E R FA R R OW
NOW ON US SKI TEAM
Tanner Farrow is not likely to ever forget his 18th birthday on May 21, 2011. The day before he blew
out the candles on his celebratory cake his wish had already come true: he was a bona fide member
of the U.S. Alpine Ski Team.
Farrow is the latest Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation alpine racer nominated to the national team,
joining a long and illustrious list, including Olympians Christin Cooper, Picabo Street, Reggie Crist,
Susie Patterson, Pete Patterson, Abbi Fisher-Gould and Megan Gerety. Nominations for a few of the
teams were publicized this May, with squads to be officially announced on November 5, according to
Tom Kelly, vice-president of media relations for the U.S.S.T.
With Farrow’s nomination to the U.S. Development team, the SVSEF organization now has at least one alumni or current member representing the United
States in every discipline with Morgan Arritola and Simi Hamilton on the cross
country team, Kaitlyn Farrington and Graham Watanabe on the snowboard
team, and Shane Cordeau on the freestyle squad. Farrow is the most recent
alpine designate from Sun Valley since Clic Bloomfield made the U.S. squad
in 1996.
Farrow, a senior at Wood River High School, is the son of Jill Farrow of Hailey
and Jeff Farrow of Bellevue. He has been a member of the SVSEF since 2001,
when he started in the Devo Program with head coach Doran Key. He is currently a member of the SVSEF Olympic Development Team, which is designed
to promote talented young skiers to national and international success.
Reprinted with permission from The Idaho Mountain Express.
DID YOU KNOW?
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SVSEF invests in the future: With 500
young athletes involved in our programs,
the SVSEF supports and promotes year
round mountain sports as well as the
outdoor lifestyle…the very fabric of the
Wood River Valley’s culture.
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DID YOU KNOW?
SVSEF was
established in 1966
– 45 years ago.
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Olympic developmen t P R O G R AM
Thank you for your support this year.
I had a great season and couldn’t have
done it without you. I appreciate you!
~ Teagen Palmer
ODT MISSION - To provide select elite athletes from the SVSEF with the necessary support, both financial and
through program offerings, to compete and succeed on the international level and to become members of the US
Ski and Snowboard Teams (USST).
ODT VISION - The SVSEF ODT vision is to place six athletes on the US Olympic Team at Sochi, Russia in 2014 by
being the premier elite ski and snowboard development club in the nation. “Six at Sochi” is a lofty goal, yet a realistic one given the current ODT athlete pipeline. The goal remains tangible as long as our ODT athletes continue to
receive the necessary training and competition opportunities.
alpine ODT
Tanner Farrow, Teagen Palmer
CROSS-COUNTRY ODT
Morgan Arritola, Simi Hamilton, Mike Sinnott,
Nicole DeYong, Colin Rodgers, Matt Gelso,
Katie Bono, Alexa Turzian, Reid Pletcher
freestyle ODT
Shane Cordeau, Tai Barrymore
snowboard ODT
Kaitlyn Farrington
DID YOU KNOW?
Service and Blaine County.
SVSEF is a significant
contributor to the
Ketchum/Sun Valley area:
Hosting 8-10 regional and
national competitions each
year, the SVSEF brings an
estimated three quarters of
a million dollars to the
Wood River Valley annually.
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giving back
Weed Out - SVSEF participates in
noxious weed eradication days in
conjunction with the U.S. Forest
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fi n a n cials
FUNDRAISING EVENTS 2010-2011
Annual Fund Drive Our mail solicitation campaign is the largest of the SVSEF fund-
raising efforts. This is our 12th issue of the Annual Report and our goal is to tell you “everything you ever wanted to know about the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation” and what
your support does for the Wood River Valley youth.
INCOME
Tuitions:$755,158
$755,158
Tuitions:
29%
29%
Fundraising(net):
(net):$604,811
$604,811
Fundraising
23%
23%
7%
7%
41%
41%
Donations:
Donations:$190,394
$190,394
Other
$1,056,835
Other:Income:
$1,056,835
Total: $$2,607,198
34th Annual Fall Game Dinner Our oldest fundraiser continues the tradition of
starting the season with a community sit-down feast combined with silent and live auctions. Over the years, this event has turned into a sold-out, 350+ guest fundraiser. Held at
the Sun Valley Inn Limelight Room, this is the kick-off event of the SVSEF winter season. Be
sure to mark your calendar for Nov. 12, 2011 for this year’s Game Dinner. Online auction
opens Nov. 1, 2011.
14th Annual Bill Janss Pro-Am Classic The Janss Pro-Am Classic, founded by
TUITIONS ($755,158)
Beverly Hay DeChevrieux, mixes one pro racer from the ranks of Olympic, World Cup, and
Pro Tour athletes, along with one Junior Pro SVSEF athlete and four “citizen” skiers/riders of
all skill levels to create six member teams to compete for prizes and titles. Mark your calendar for April 5-7, 2012 for next spring’s Janss Pro Am.
FUNDRAISING ($604,811)
The Ski Swap Each October, the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation hosts a valleywide ski swap. The event is both a fundraiser and public service to the community as sellers
and buyers move old and new equipment with 20% of the proceeds from each sale going
to the SVSEF.
To keep participation affordable, athlete tuitions only pay 94% of our coaches’ salaries
and benefits. The remaining 6% is fundraised annually from contributions and donations.
Fundraising is a commitment by the community
to support
the SVSEF
and its programs.
Coaches Salaries
& Benefits:
$801,738
30%
Without the tireless support of the athletes, coaches, parents, countless businesses and
$186,567
7%proindividuals, fundraising would not be Administration:
as successful and
we would not be able to
vide the excellent programs for whichProgram
the SVSEFEquip.
is known.
& Support: $371,147 14%
Facilities: $49,985
General: $1,242,674
2%
47%
Van Advertising We sell advertising space on our fleet of vans to local businesses to offset the van maintenance costs. Our vans travel throughout the West and provide a great opportunity for local business owners to support the SVSEF and receive unique advertising exposure.
Baldy Hill Climb The 2010 Baldy Hill Climb was the 32nd annual race, organized by our
Cross-Country Program. The BHC signals the beginning of the winter season for locals and is
a measure of participants’ fitness. The BHC attracts over 180 hikers and racers of all ages who
climb to the top of Baldy from the Warm Springs side. The “Kinder Climb,” a short version of
the BHC (starting at Warm Springs and finishing at the bottom of Squirrel Lift) is fun for the
younger kids. In 2008, the BHC “Double” was introduced, a combination race of mountain biking and the traditional Baldy Hill Climb. Participants in the “Double” race to the top of Baldy on
mountain bikes; ride the Challenger chair down; then climb Baldy in the racer division.
Lane Parrish Memorial Race Named for local extreme skiing legend Lane Parrish, the
race combines Alpine and Freestyle competition (mogul skiing and Giant Slalom) to determine Baldy’s best all-around skier. Earn your bragging rights!
100 Days Pig Roast/TGR Movie The 2010 Pig Roast and Teton Gravity Research movie
showing were a great success. Both fundraisers are a collaboration between the SVSEF and
Apple’s Bar & Grill. The local skiing community comes out in full force, making both events
a lot of fun and getting everyone pumped about the upcoming season.
T-Shirt & Sweatshirt Sales Team identity and spirit are fostered by sales of these
items. Also, thanks to our local vendors, sales are both easy and profitable.
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EXPENSES
DONATIONS 2010-2011 ($190,394)
The SVSEF receives restricted donations to support the Endowment and special projects:
Coaches Salaries
Salariesand
& Benefits:
Coaches
Benefits:$801,738
$801,738 30% 30%
Endowment Fund Monetary interest from the SVSEF Endowment Fund is distributed
Administration:$186,567
$186,567
Administration:
in the form of scholarships to help cover tuition and travel costs for over 90 athletes. Distribution of scholarship monies is based on financial need and merit. Our endowment principal has remained intact for six years. Additional scholarship monies are raised through
individual and corporate donations, as well as the annual Fall Game Dinner and Janss Pro
Am events. Our endowment fund is currently valued at $1,858,414 (June 30, 2011). Our
goal is to raise an additional $3,000,000 to attain a balance of $5,000,000.00 by FY2014.
7% 7%
ProgramSupport
Equip. &and
Support:
$371,147
14% 14%
Program
Equipment:
$371,147
Facilities:$49,985
$49,985
Facilities:
General:
General:$1,242,674
$1,242,674
2% 2%
47% 47%
Total: $2,652,111
This year SVSEF received 2 generous gifts increasing the principal of the Scholarship
Endowment by 80%. Joan Donaldson Robb-Mickelson and Carl Praeger made significant contributions to the fund through planned giving. The Foundation would like to
acknowledge these two generous people who, during their lifetimes planned for and
made a difference in the lives of our young athletes. Their legacies will live on in the
funds they created.
Our greatest assets, the coaches, are the very essence of the program and its success. Besides salaries, this category includes payroll taxes and retirement contributions. Coaches
The following funds have been established within the SVSEF Endowment Fund:
salaries and benefits are funded by tuitions (approx. 94%) and fundraising (approx. 6%).
COACHES SALARIES AND BENEFITS ($801,738)
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The Joan Donaldson Robb-Mickelson Fund
The Carl Praeger Fund
The Engl Family Scholarship
The Byron Cady Scholarship
The Heinz Family Foundation Scholarship
The Don and Gretchen Fraser Scholarship
The Hobson Memorial Scholarship
The Gordon Family Scholarship
The Holding Family Scholarship
The Fremont-Smith Family Scholarship
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The Wood Family Scholarship
The Stella Keane Scholarship
The Sun Valley Ski Club Scholarship
The John Harker Memorial Scholarship
The Betty Catto Scholarship
The Howard Dean Memorial Scholarship
The Bill Janss Memorial Scholarship
The Griffin Family Scholarship
The Janet Leigh Scholarship
The Flaherty Family Scholarship
ADMINISTRATION ($186,567)
The office staff provides the necessary backup for the coaches, parents, and athletes. This
category includes the office staff salaries and benefits, as well as other office expenses
(phone, office supplies, etc). SVSEF is proud to have administration costs substantially below the national average for non-profit administration budgets.
PROGRAM SUPPORT AND EQUIPMENT ($371,147)
This category includes the costs that allow the coaches to do their jobs with ease. These
costs include but are not limited to: gates for the Alpine Team, trampolines and foam pit
for the Freestyle and Snowboard Teams, grooming equipment for the Cross Country Team,
video equipment for training feedback, van maintenance and the van manager’s salary, ski
Restricted Donations With so many diverse needs and activities among the four dis- passes, hosting competition expense, cell phones, and computers.
ciplines (Alpine, Cross-Country, Freestyle, and Snowboard), the need for the purchase of
special equipment or the funding of special projects, including travel to end of season
championships, would not be possible without restricted donations. The Olympic Devel- The SVSEF owns the Engl Training Center at Warm Springs, which includes the SVSEF office
opment Team (ODT) is also funded by restricted donations.
and the training/locker rooms for the Baldy teams, as well as the Cross-Country Training
Facility at Lake Creek. This category represents our smallest expense and includes utilities,
maintenance, dues, taxes, and other fees.
This category covers funds raised by competition sponsorship and promotion, ski pass
sales, travel income, and other miscellaneous income. Competition sponsorship and promotion income covers only part of the costs required to produce quality events, a key This includes property and liability insurance, coaches/staff USSA licenses, Workmen’s
ingredient to athletic excellence. SVSEF strives to secure as much sponsorship income for Compensation insurance, Academic Program staff and facility, and travel expense. Travel
these events as possible. Travel income consists of monies received from the athletes for expense is all the costs associated with our athletes/teams traveling around the world to
traveling to competition and training camps. Travel income makes up 66% of this category. compete and train. Travel and training expenses makes up 60% of this category.
FACILITIES ($49,985)
OTHER INCOME ($1,056,835)
GENERAL ($1,242,674)
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OUR SUPPORTERS
HALL OF FAME $50,000
(Lifetime)
Leslie Benz
Heather and Gary Black, Jr.
Liz and Rufus Brown
Elizabeth and Jack Bunce
Bundy Family Foundation
Jim Cimino
Curry Corporation, Bernard Curry, III
Julie Daniels and Tom West
Robert Disbrow and Kim Kawaguchi
Carol and Ed Dumke
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Engl
Tracy and Tim Flaherty
Carol and Paul Fremont-Smith, Jr.
Cynnie and Z. Wayne Griffin, Jr.
Kim and Jay Hagenbuch
Pat and Alex Higgins
High Sierra Sport Company
Jane Hocking
Roy A. Hunt Foundation
Mrs. Glenn C. Janss
Frank H. Jellinek, Jr. Memorial Fund
Marker LTD
Mark McCain
Michel’s Christiania- Michel Rudigoz
Jennifer and Jim Milgard
Jonathan and Rebecca Neeley Foundation
Kipp Nelson
Kipp Nelson Foundation
Tom O’Gara
Kristin Orr
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Michelle and Tom Praggastis
Erin and Bill Rheinschild
Riordan Foundation
Sheryl and Steve Schowengerdt
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and
Ms. Maria Shriver
Smith Optics
Sun Valley Company
That’s Entertainment
Herb Thomas
Val A .Browning Foundation
Lulu May Von Hagen Foundation
Ronold L. Von Hagen Foundation
Wattis Dumke Foundation
Thomas Weisel
Priscilla and Ward Woods
OLYMPIC GOLD
$25,000+
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Leslie Benz
Liz and Rufus Brown
Julie Daniels and Tom West
Robert Disbrow and Kim Kawaguchi
Mark McCain
Jennifer and Jim Milgard
Rebecca and Jonathan Neeley
Kipp Nelson Foundation
Thomas Warde
Thomas Weisel
WORLD CUP GOLD
$10,000+
Heather and Gary Black, Jr.
Boswell Family Foundation
James Cimino
Joe Clark
Deer Creek Fund
Carol and Ed Dumke
Bryant Dunn
Philip Erlanger
Roy A. Hunt Foundation
Frank H. Jellinek, Jr. Memorial Fund
Koret Foundation
Marker LTD
Marmot Foundation
Alysia May
Keith and Mary Kay McCaw
Family Foundation
Michel’s Christiania - Michel Rudigoz
Kipp Nelson Foundation
Kristin Orr
PECO Foundation
H. John Heinz Family Fund The Pittsburgh Foundation
The Roosevelt Grille and
The Sawtooth Club - Tom Nickel
Smith Optics
That’s Entertainment
Ronold L. Von Hagen Foundation, Inc.
NATIONAL GOLD
$5,000+
Anonymous
Fred Backer
Baldface Lodge
George and June Block Foundation
Bundy Family Foundation
Peter Challman
Cornerstone Bar and Grill
Catherine and Hanley Dawson, III
Tracy and Tim Flaherty
Cynnie and Z. Wayne Griffin, Jr.
Michelle and Harry Griffith
Mary W. Harriman Foundation
Michael Haxby
Pat and Alex Higgins
Steven Holzman
Mrs. Glenn C. Janss
Ketchum Chiropractic - Dr.Tom West
Kathleen Grant Khosrowshahi
Alexandra Kuczynski
Cookie and Mike Lafferty
Amy and David Levere
Mackay Wilderness River Trips
Marshall Frankel Foundation
Tod McClaskey, Jr.
Jonathan and Rebecca Neeley Foundation
The SVSEF would like to thank those in the community who graciously donated to and/or supported our fundraising events. Our heartfelt apologies for any errors and omissions. Please call
(208)726-4129 x111 with your corrections. * Donations as of June 30, 2011
Kipp Nelson
Kelli and Jerry Norris
Otis Booth Foundation
Nancy and Rich Robbins
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and
Ms. Maria Shriver
Mary Ann and Cordy Snyder
Ron Von Hagen
Priscilla and Ward Woods
Zenergy at Thunder Spring
Kim and Jay Hagenbuch
Happy Hawn
Michael Haxby
Pat and Alex Higgins
Icebreaker USA
Scot Jarvis
Fred Johnson
Craig M. Johnson
Larsen Fund - Margot L. Ritz
Robin and Davis Love, III
Katherine and Rob McGowan
John Milner and Kim Taylor
OLYMPIC SILVER
Kevin Mintie and Lee Ruth
$2,500+
Mr. and Mrs. Peder Monsen
Abell Foundation
James Montgomerie
Allen & Company, LLC
Kipp Nelson Foundation
Amanresorts International, Ltd.
Patron Spirits Company
Janet Appleton and Glenn Thomas
Pepsi Bottling Ventures
Atkinsons’ Market
Cindy and Craig Phelan
Laura and Cort Blackburn
Pietra Santa Winery
George and June Block
PK’s Ski & Sports
Family Foundation
RBC Wealth Management Buff Headwear
Erik Boe and Brian King
Business as Usual - Brad Roos
Julian H. Robertson
Emily Carroll
Sauce Headwear
Chums, Inc.
Shafran Family Foundation
Jim and Barbara Cimino Foundation
Alexandra Kuczynski and
Kimberly and Kevin Clarke
Charles P Stevenson, Jr.
ClearRock Capital
Louise and Trent Stumph
Brant Cooper
Jan and Mike Turzian
Christin Cooper and Mark Tache
Shauna and John Unser
David Nalen Foundation
Felisa Vanoff
DL Evans Bank
Wattis Dumke Foundation
Leigh and James Everitt
Thomas Weisel
Famous Potatoes Designs - Nancy Ferries Patricia and Geoff Wells in honor
First Ascent - Eddie Bauer
of the XC Coaches
Susan and Jerry Flynt
David Wheelock Graphic Design and
Michael Fox
Photography
Melinda and Bernard Francois
Wilson Construction, L.L.C.
Carol and Paul Fremont-Smith, Jr.
Works of Grace Foundation/
Bryon Friedman
Castellano-Wood Family
Jennifer and Mike Goitiandia
Thank you for giving me
opportunities through a travel
scholarship. Without your help,
my family wouldn’t be able to
send me to any races. I greatly
appreciate everything SVSEF does
for families like mine.
~ (we don’t print names of scholarship recipients)
WORLD CUP SILVER
$1,000+
5B Ski Club - Caleb Baukol
Adam Ackerman
Sue Conner and Sam Adicoff
Mickie Adler
Lisa and Bruce Allenbaugh
Kelly and Glen Allison
Apple’s Bar and Grill
Susie and Whit Atkinson
Margaret and John Baker
Brian Barsotti
Beyond Coastal
Boardworks Surf
Kathie Constantine and Michael Bono
Raymond R. Brandstrom
Toni and Peter Breck
Teresa Brett
Elizabeth and Jack Bunce
Will Burks
Tracey and Patrick Busby
William Cannell
Stephanie and Eric Carlson
Caroline Woodham Photography
Kathy and Paul Carson
Sandra and Brian Caulkins
Andy Chambers
Chihuly Studio
Robert Cimino
Caroline and Kenneth Cogen
Robert Colman
Cynthia and Bernard Curry, III
Danner’s Log Cabins - Jessica Wolcott
Kimberly and Dennis Daugs
Davis Embroidery
Beverly and Michael DeChevrieux
Eva and Jim DeWolfe
Carey and John Dondero
Jolie and Bob Dunn
Holley and Chris duPont
Megan and Chris Edwards
Lynn and Frank Ehret
The Elephant’s Perch
Ann A. and Leon M. Ellis, MD
Jill and Mark Eshman
Janet and Gregg Falcone
Leslie and Mike Feltman
Susan and James Ferguson
Roger S. Firestone Foundation
Jackie and Chris Flanigan
Heather Flood and Art Daves
Susan and Jerry Flynt
Four Seasons Hotel, Seattle
Frenchman’s Gulch Winery
Susan and Mortimer Fuller
Gallery DeNovo
Christine and Curtis Gardner
John Gilligan
Austen Gray
Pirie and Jim Grossman
Sally and Michael Halstead
Phil Handy
Katrina and Tim Harmon
D.J. Hart
Debbie and Greg Hastings
H. Lesie and Elaine S. Hoffman
Foundation
Kate and Jay Houlihan
Brooke and Will Hovey
Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch
Irvings Red Hots
Benjamin Jacobson
Mrs. Glenn C. Janss
Judith A Jellinek Rev. Trust
Fletcher Jones
VJK Consulting - Joy Kasputys
Kari Young Design
Joseph Kasputys
Bob LaPoint
Leroy’s Ice Cream, Inc
Suzanne Leydecker
Lizzy’s Fresh Coffee
Todd Lodwick
Lost River Outfitters
Libby Ludlow
Lutz Rentals
Tyra and Scott MacGuffie
Nick Maricich
Dorrie and David Marks
Marshall Frankel Foundation
Mark Masur
Jilyne McDonald
Paul McDonald
Scott McGrew
Langely R. McNeal
Skip Merrick
Archie Mishkin
Ambrose Monell
Cindy and Tom Monge
Rick Moore, MD
Jody and Greg Moss
Mountain Pride
Kelli and Jerry Norris
Nuun and Co, Inc
Maureen and Barrett Ott
Alan Pennay
Pennay’s at River Run
Steve Porino
Casey Puckett
Wendy and Chris Puckett
Retzlaff Vineyards
Louise and Leigh Riedinger
Carl Rixon, Jr.
Jenny and James Rollerson
Susie and John Roos
Ruby Springs Lodge
Kathryn and Clive Runnells
Summit Projects - Michelle and
Craig Sabina
San Francisco Giants
Adele Savaria
Sawtooth Orthopedics and Sports
Medicine - Tony Buoncristiani, MD
Tom Shanklin
Nancy Williams and Larry Shipley
Karen and Pat Simpson
Becky and Peter Smith
Connie Smith
Solage Calistoga
Anton Standteiner
Stoecklein Photography and Gallery
Storey Construction
Sturtevants Mountain Outfitters
Sun Valley Garden Center
Sun Valley Heli Ski Guides
Sun Valley Ski Club
Tabletoppers, LLC
Thrasher Koffey Foundation
Charlotte and Tom Unger
Sondra Van Ert
Jolie Backer-Vernoy and Greg Vernoy
Leslie and Jason Vontver
Susan and Frank Ward
Whiskey Jacques’
Kyle Wieche
Vicki and Don Wiseman
Wodecroft Foundation
Wyoming Inn
NATIONAL SILVER
$500+
Anonymous
Anonymous
Adam Ackerman
Catherine and James Allchin
Patricia Aluisi
Christie and Graham Anderson
Maureen and Don Baker
Richard C. Barker
BC Builders Inc. - Brian Caulkins
Tina and Joe Benz
Bigwood at Thunder Spring Golf Course
Andrew Bor in honor of Ray Brandstrom
Lisa Ryan-Boyle and H. Perry Boyle Jr.
Carmen Bradley
Bretall Family Fund
Edgar M. Bronfman
Candida Burnap
June and Bill Carson
Clarence W. Carson
Sallie Castle
Coldwell Banker Distinctive Property
Condon Family Trust in honor of
Wally Huffman and Dick Anderson
Cooper Family Foundation
Jean Cooper and Drury W. Cooper III
Barbara Curry-James
Scott Curtis
Peggy Dean
Moe Dixon
Carey and John Dondero
Jolie and Bob Dunn
Lynn and Frank Ehret
Elkhorn Golf Club
Melissa and Brian Elkins
Enterprise Car Rental
Patti Felton
First Lite
Mark Fosburg
Danielle and Scott Fuller
Cally Galpin
L’Anne and Nick Gilman
Jennifer and Mike Goitiandia
Chelle and Baird Gourlay
Sally and Jeff Graves
Betty and Peter Gray
Theo Gund
Pete Hambrick
Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks
Sallie Castle and Scott Harder
Ginger Harmon
High Country Resort Properties
Daniel D. Hillman, M.D.
Mark Hoffman
Holli Jewelers Sun Valley
Mike Hyde
Idaho Lumber
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Wendy and Jim Jaquet
Kristen Jarvis
JE Sweek Architectural Coatings, Inc
Judy Jellinek
Martha and Ross Jennings
Sonya and Andrew Johnston
Kris and Bill Josey
Ketchum Grill
Dara Khosrowshahi
Kirk Anderson Photography
David Knoop
Debby and Bob Law
Thomas G. Lenze
Les Schwab Tire Center, Hailey
Kathie Levison
Laura Rose-Lewis and Scott Lewis
LittleAuthor.com
Kendall and Matt Lutz
Paula and Ruben Macaya
Nick Maricich
Marshall Frankel Foundation
Penny and Chris Mazzola
Lisa and Wilson McElhinny
Fariss and Tim McGee
Mrs. H.P. McNeal
Middle Fork Aviation
Cindy and Tom Monge
Georgie Montgomery
Panache
Perry’s Restaurant - Paula and Keith Perry
Allan Pinkerton
John Plummer
Pure Love Jewels
Elizabeth and Robert Reniers
Resort Quest Sun Valley
Erin and Bill Rheinschild
Margot “Muffy” Ritz
Lois Rosen
Susan and David Ruder
Neil Ryan
Sawtooth Mountain Guides
Scott USA
Shirley and Ralph Shapiro
Kathy and Stuart Siderman
Leslie and Tim Silva
Silver Creek Outfitters
Estate of Mary Lou Simpson
Ed Sinnott
Ski Tek
Smith Optics
Sun Valley Dental Group
Sushi On Second
Jack Thomas
Thomas & Johnston, Chartered
Kiki Tidwell
Alicia Tormey
Tully’s Coffee Ketchum
The Valley Club
Warde Foundation
James Warmington
Cheri and Tom Watson
Trish and Dave Wilson
Lisa Wilson
Brooke and Joseph Wojcik
Elvire and Steven Wolfram
OLYMPIC BRONZE
$250+
5B CrossFit
Kelly and Glen Allison
Patricia Aluisi
AmericInn Lodge & Suites, Hailey
ArborCare Resources
Backwoods Mountain Sports
Bald Mountain Lodge
Brian Barsotti
Becker, Chambers & Co., P.A.
Bird and Co. Framing
Blaine County Recreation District
Boulder Mountain Clayworks Lauren Street
Toni and Peter Breck
Kia and Christian Brown in honor of
Rufus Brown
Mr. Alfred Brown, III in honor of
Rufus Brown
Marilyn and Tullio Celano, MD
Peter Challman
Ciro Restaurant
Clear Creek Disposal
James Crumpacker
Davis Embroidery
Despo’s
Kate and John Driscoll
Anna and John Droege
Randi and Fred DuBois
Elaine and Robert Duerr
Megan and Chris Edwards
Joan Espe
Kelly and Richard Feldman
Nancy and Chuck Ferries
Mary and Chris Finnerty
Randy Flood
Charlotte Ford
Jamie Gardenswartz
Skooter Gardiner
Kathy and George Gibson
Andy Gilbert
Glass Masters
Albert Glickman Family Foundation in
honor of Thomas Rollerson and
Michael Erikson
Norie and Stuart Goodell
Abbi Fisher and Frank Gould
Haemmerle and Haemmerle
Axel Hahn
Hailey Orthopedics,
Drs. Vicki and Glen Shapiro
Steve Haims
Michael Jaquet
The Jarvis Group
Kris and Bill Josey
Randi and John Kanellitsas
Ketchum Automotive, Inc.
Doran and Chris Key
Julie and Peter LaFleur
Kelly and Bruce Martin
Jennifer Zuniga and Dennis Maxwell
Mazama Ranch House
Katherine and Rob McGowan
Charlene and Charles McNamee
Neil Morrow
Leigh Morse
Camille Leugers and James Musser
Kelli and Jerry Norris
Gretchen and Terry Palmer
Power Engineers
Michelle and Tom Praggastis
Louise and Leigh Rabel
Toby Ripsom
Jane and George Rizzo
Peggy and Dale Rodgers
Marnie Roozen
Sandra and Cameron Rottler
Tim Ryan
S & C Wine Importers
SaddleTree Gallery
Jessica and Michael Schaeman
Dr. and Mrs. James Schultz
John Seiller
Vicki and Glen Shapiro
Catherine and William Shattuck
Mac Shattuck
Barbara and Richard Shelton
Nancy Williams and Larry Shipley
Steve Slivinski
John Sofro
Albert Starr
Justin Stevenson
Sun Valley Animal Center
Sun Valley Closet Company
Sun Valley Ski Patrol
Sun Valley Trekking
Sun Valley Window Cleaning
Swept Away Professional Chimney Sweeps
Tastevin
Board Bin
Waxroom
Utopia Vineyard
Heidi Watanabe
Watkins Distributing,
Budweiser & Red Hook
Rebecca and Richard Waycott
Lori and Greg Welsh
Lili Simpson and Ned Wheeler
White Otter Outdoor Adventures
Vicki and Van Williams
Molly! Goodyear and Mike Wolter
Wood Gopher-Rob Beck
Robert Ziebarth
WORLD CUP BRONZE
$100+
Anonymous
Charlotte and Herb Alexander
Joan and Hal Anawalt
Armstrong-Root Opticians
Anne and Henry Atherton III
Judy and Don Atkinson
Patte Barry
Dave Bell
Bella Cosa Studio
Trina Benson
Lynn and Charles Benson
Kate and Andy Berman
Kathy and Steve Berman
Peggy and James Berman
Riley Berman
Melissa and Eric Berridge
Best Western Kentwood Lodge
Laurel and Andrew Beyer
Bigwood Bread
Amanda Black
Blue Heron Frames Workshop
Lisa Stelck and William Boeger
Frederic Boloix
Mitra Boloix
Barbara Boswell
Teresa Brett
Sue Bridgman Florist
Leo Brieske
Bob Brock
Nicole Brown
Burnsies
Mrs. D.J. Cahen
Ralph Campanale, MD
Eltiena and Bill Campbell
Michelle and Brian Catalde
Chandlers Steakhouse
Leslie and Dale Chihuly
Kristy and Tim Clark
Clear Creek Disposal
Anita and James Cleveland
Collared Greens
Beverley Robertson and
Charles Connn
Joey Cordeau
Michael J. Coughlin, MD
John Craig
Jackie and Brandon Crego
Monica and Zach Crist
Susan and Roger Crist
Deffe’ & Associates
Scott Desserault
Jennifer and Brent Diehl
Kris Dondero
Debra Drake
Joni Cashman and
Michael Dunham
Jane Reynolds and Tim Eagan
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Easy Pack, Inc.
Andrew Eker
Melissa and Brian Elkins
Betty and Mark Ervin
Far and Away Adventures
Anette and Thad Farnham
Fifty-Fifty Gift Tags
Averell H. Fisk
Formula Sports
Four Peaks Flatbreads & Grill
Michael Franceschini
Galena Lodge
Carla and John Garrison
Ellen and John Gillespie
Carol and Scott Glenn
Steve Haims
Mary and Mat Hall
Sally and Michael Halstead
Cindy and Ned Hamlin
Curtis Hansen
Hayden Beverage
Roberta and Tom Heinrich
Lisa Henak - Hands on Massage
Sheri and Jim Hodge
Shannon and Louis Hoffer
Joanne and Terry Hogue
Carol and Gene Holman
Hotel 43
Nancy and Ben Howe
Idaho Fizz
Il Naso
Integrated Bodywork
Johnny G’s Subshack
The Johnson Company
Robert Jones
Lenny Joseph Productions
Rick Kapala
KB’s
Kirstin Koslowski and Bruce Kendall
Ketchum Dry Goods
Ketchum Kitchens
Kary Kjesbo/stones.pearls
Celia and Lex Kunau
Lava Lake Land & Livestock
Laurie Leman
Margie and Mike Levy
Andrea and James Lieberman
Lifetime Sport & Exercise
Simone and Mike Lloyd
Paula and Ruben Macaya
Maison et Cadeaux
Dorrie and David Marks, on behalf
of Andy Ware and Joey Cordeau
Robyn Marrelli
Megan and Gary Glouner
Jenn and Skip Merrick
Merrick Construction
Nancy and Jeff Mihalic
Cal Millar-Tigermoon
Heather and Hank Minor
Louisa and Stephen Mitchell
Lane Monroe
Kathy and Matt Morell
Julie and Jon Moses
Kim Nalen
Lynne and Bob Nicholson
Nourish Me
Kathy and Bobby Noyes
Virginia and Bob Parker
Maria and Tony Parkhill
Payette River Company
Lynn and Benjamin Pettit
The Picket Fence
Pioneer Saloon
Darcy and Ned Post
Primavera
Patty and Dave Puz
Louise and Leigh Rabel
Mary and John Reagle
Eleanor M. Reed
Lila and Neville Rich
Andrew Rickenbach
Rickshaw
Lisa and Todd Rippo
Lee Ritzau
Thomas Rollerson
Kate and Bob Rosso
Roth Charitable Foundation
Char Roth and Bruce Tidwell
Linda Rowe
Karen Sawyer
Pamela and Jeff Schoen
Rainer Schoner
Kathryn and Gabe Schroder
Scott’s Frame and Mat
Sego Restaurant & Bar
Susan Desko and Tim Semones
Rip Sewell
Nancy Williams and Larry Shipley
Julie and Neil Siegel
Silver Creek Outfitters
Karen and Pat Simpson
Sheri Slater
Barbara Slough
Jamilynn Smith
Judith and Richard Smooke
John D. Sproatt
St. Alphonsus Life Flight
Kathryn Woods, MD
Stanley Baking Co.& Sawtooth Hotel
Heidi and Peter Stearns
Craig Stevens
Colleen Stewart
Matilda Gray Stream
Sun Summit Ski & Cycle
Sun Valley Ballet School
Sun Valley Car Wash
Sun Valley Center for the Arts
Sun Valley Massage
Sun Valley Ketchum Chamber
of Commerce
Tricia Swartling
Swix Boulder Mountain Tour
Doug Tamura
Tater Tots
Ginny and George Thomas
Shauna Thoreson
Jill Farrow-Three Monkeys Salon
Tim’s Electric
Reva and William Tooley
Karen and Bruce Truxal
T’s & Temptations
Bryce Turzian
Colette Evans and Bas Verheijen
Deborah Vila
Vintage Restaurant
Lynn Campion and Theodore Waddell
Fred Wagner
Curtis Wainwright
Kris and Bob Walker
Stacey Ward
Annelies and Andy Ware
Nancy and Stephen Wasilewski, MD
Pam and John Wells
Anne Marie and Peter Wick
Window Welder
Wrap City
Kate Wright
Elizabeth Zeiler
National BronzeUp to $99
Anonymous
5B Productions
Susan Alfs
Barbara and Chip Angle
Connie Aronson
Nancy and Reid Barker
Barry Peterson Jewelers
Sharon and Maxton Beckwith
Kristin Bigelow
Greg Bloomfield
Bluebird Day Café
Roy Bracken
Kenneth Brait, MD
Brickhouse Restaurant and Bar
William Brimstein and Sara Baldwin
Linda Kish and Jeff Brown
Anne and Mike Brunelle
Paula Caputo
Gay Weake and Jay Cassell
John Charney, MD
Chocolate Moose
Coffee Grinder
Company of Fools
Margie Cooper
Diane and Jeff Cordes
Cosi Restaurant
Cowboy Cocina
Crazy Susan’s
Cristina’s Restaurant
da Vinci’s Italian Restaurant
Judi Davison
Dean Tire & Auto
Janice and Peter Dickinson
Dirty Beagle Dog Wash
Elaine and Robert Duerr
Kurt Eggers
Elements Salon
Lisa Eckley and Jeff Enos
Frederic Erdman
Juli and Rich Evans
Mary Anne and Mark Fisher
Five Springs Wellness Center
Flolo’s Imaging Center & Studio
Flower Designs by Kathy
F-Stop Camera & Video
Globus Restaurant
Glow Live Food
Grumpy’s
Hailey Coffee Company
Sue and Brent Hansen
Nancy and Jim Haupt
Arlene and Ken Herich
River Herrin
Hether Holter
Chrissie and Phil Huss
Cheryl Hymas
Idaho’s Bounty
Ikauniek’s Salon
In-N-Out Nails
Pirkko and Charles Jenner
Cheri and Sam Jorgenson
Justine Kaiser
Janet Kellam and Andy Munter
Ketchum Flower Company
Ketchum Parks Department
Kristina Kind
Elizabeth B. Klein
Michael J. Kraynick
Ray Ann Kremer
Shari and Kyle Kunz
Alex Lanning
Roxanne & Mike Lawler
Lefty’s Bar & Grill
Christine and Matt Leidecker
Holly and Steve Leininger
Clint D. Lightner
Pilar and Patrick Lindahl
Kris Stoffer and Mike Long
Julie and Bob Lynn
Kim MacPherson
Maggie’s of Sun Valley
Magic Lantern
Maria and Chip Maguire
Chris Mallory
Dr. Maria Maricich
McClain’s Pizzeria
Cindy and Brian McCoy
Amy and Tony McGraw
Ashley McQueen
Mary and Steve Midthun
Scott Miley Roofing
Marion Monge
The Moose Girls
Amber Morgan
Moss Garden Center
Mountain Fresh Produce
Muscular Massage Therapy
Lori Nakaoka
Teresa Neiderhaursern
Nelson’s Auto Service & Quicklube
Nouveaux Beverage
Ann O’Donnell
Erin O’Halloran
Kristen and Michael Olenick
Ozzies Shoes
Debbie and Jeff Page
John Parker
Kate and Andrew Parnes
Paula’s Dress Shop
Valerie Logsdon and Al Pokorny
Terry Potts
Brenda Powell
Premier Construction Company
Diana and Nick Price
PURE
Gabrielle and Kyle Rafford
James Richardson
Rico’s Pizza & Pasta
Carrie and Brott Ritzel
River 1, Inc.
River Run Auto Parts
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Jenny and James Rollerson
Marco Romero Computer Services
Monica and Jeff Roth
Chris Rybak
Adele and Pat Savaria
Lisa and Nate Scales
Lorri and Tori Shaver
Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill
Sports Connection
St. Francis Pet Clinic - Karsten Fostvedt, VMD
Starbucks Coffee
Jill Metcalfe and Patrick Stearns
Michael Stemp
Mary Ellen O’Learry and Richard Stopol
Lauren and Baba Street
Rebecca Hemingway and Kevin Steussi
Charles Stuhlberg, Inc.
Lorrie Suess
Sun Valley Cleaners
Sun Valley Wine Company
Alex Sundali
Bill Sundali
Bege Reynolds and John Sweek
Genie and John Swyers
The Cellar Pub
Catherine and Eric Thomas
Gwen and Steve Thompson
The Toy Store
Kathryn and Scott Tucker in honor of
the XC coaches
The UPS Store
Video West
Andy Ware
Elizabeth and William Warrick
Heidi Watanabe
Webb Landscape & Garden Centers
Perditia and Gerard Welch, Jr
Ashley Wells
Lori and Gregg Welsh
Annette Whitlock
Julie Whitlock
Edith and Jano Weidemann
Risa and Terry Williams in honor of
the XC coaches
Ketchum Wilt
Windy City
Jody and Chris Zarkos
Lindsay Zondag
Zou 75
A SPECIAL
THANK YOU TO
OUR JANSS
PRO-AM
PRO SKIERS
Will Burks
Eric Carlson
Andy Chambers
Christin Cooper
Heather Daves
DJ Hart
Will Hovey
Bob LaPoint
Todd Lodwick
Libby Ludlow
Nick Maricich
Jilyne McDonald
Paul McDonald
Scott McGrew
Langely McNeal
Skip Merrick
Steve Porino
Casey Puckett
Chris Puckett
Carl Rixon
Michel Rudigoz
Craig Sabina
Adele Savaria
Tom Shanklin
Toni Standteiner
Mark Taché
Sondra Van Ert
Kyle Wieche
We would like to thank the vendors who
sponsored our 6 at Sochi Celebration
this August. It was a great success and
we couldn’t have done it without:
The Sawtooth Club
The Roosevelt Grill
Despos
Wiseguy Pizza
The Cellar
Toni’s Ice Cream
Atkinsons’ Market
In Memoriam
The Lindahl Family in memory of Sarah Adicoff
Bill Sundali in memory of Sarah Adicoff
Lori Nakaoka in memory of Sarah Adicoff
Heidi Watanabe in memory of Sarah Adicoff
Juli and Michael Roos in memory of Chris Bridgeman
Anne and Mike Brunelle in memory of Laura Flood
Patti Felton in memory of Tyler Felton
Vicki and Glen Shapiro in memory of Richard Silver, M.D.
O DT s u p p o r t e r s
Founder’s Circle
Abell Foundation
Peggy and John Baker
Leslie Benz
Heather and Gary Black
George and June Block
Family Foundation
Kathie Constantine and Michael Bono
Andrew Bor
Ray Brandstrom
Liz and Rufus Brown
Marilyn and Tullio Celano
Leslie and Dale Chihuly
James Cimino
Kristy and Tim Clark
Kimberly and Dennis Daugs
Robert Disbrow and Kim Kawaguchi
Carol and Ed Dumke
Philip Erlanger
Melinda and Bernard Francois
Danielle and Scott Fuller
Megan and Gary Glouner
Sally and Jeff Graves
Michelle and Harry Griffith
Steve Haims
Happy Hawn
Mark Hoffman
Kristin Jarvis
Martha and Ross Jennings
Joy Kasputys
Koret Foundation
Larsen Fund
Holly and Steve Leininger
Mark McCain
Jennifer and Jim Milgard
Kipp Nelson Foundation
PECO Foundation
Cindy and Craig Phelan
Tom Pomeroy
Erin and Bill Rheinschild
Char Roth
Thrasher Koffey Foundation
Kiki Tidwell
Jan and Mike Turzian
Works of Grace Foundation/
Castellano-Woods Family
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S V S E F AT A GLANC E
45 YEARS OF SKI AND SNOWBOARD GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT & COMPETITIVE SUPPORT FOR WOOD RIVER VALLEY YOUTH
AMONG THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND PROGRESSIVE JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN THE NATION
$1 FUNDRAISED BY SVSEF FOR EACH $1 OF TUITION PAID BY ATHLETE ❅ YEAR-ROUND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER ATHLETES
42% OF COACHING STAFF ARE ALUMNI OF THE PROGRAMS ❅ 502 ATHLETES SERVED LAST SEASON
ALPINE
•Tanner Farrow named to US Ski Team
• 2 athletes compete at US Nationals
• 4 athletes compete at J2 Nationals
• 9 athletes compete at J3 Junior Nationals
• 14 podiums at Western Region Junior Championships
• 36 athletes competing at Intermountain Division Championships
• 45-130+ on-snow training days (depending on team)
• Year-round training for athletes 13 and older
•All coaches USSA certified level 100, 200 or above
• 222 athletes ages 7-17
CROSS COUNTRY
• 2 athletes compete in 2011 World Championships
•Reid Pletcher wins NCAA Championship (Classic)
•Mike Sinnott wins Super Tour Sprint Title
• 4 podiums at US Nationals
• 1 podium at Junior Nationals
• 17 athletes compete at Junior Nationals
• 30-170+ on-snow training days (depending on team)
• 146 athletes ages 8-28
Front and back cover photos: ©2011 Jeff Page
FREESTYLE
•Tai Barrymore wins 1st pro event
•Hannah Haupt wins National Championship Half-Pipe
• 3 athletes crowned Intermountain Div. Champions
• 4 athletes compete at US Nationals
• 18 athletes qualify for US Junior National Championships
• 75 athletes ages 7-23
SNOWBOARD
•Kaitlyn Farrington wins silver at X-Games and Dew Tour Finals
•Ali Appleton wins Youth National Championship
•Ryan Roemer wins Overall National Championship
• 15 riders qualify for USASA Nationals
• 2 athletes invited to US Team Project Gold Camp
• 32 athletes ages 8-21