BEAR VALLEY SPORTS FOUNDATION
BEAR VALLEY SNOWSPORTS FOUNDATION
Founded in 2001 as the Bear Valley Race Team Foundation, Bear Valley Snowsports Foundation has evolved to support all Bear Valley’s teams including All Mountain Development (Devo), Freeride, Snowboard as well as the Race team. Working in close collaboration with Bear Valley Mountain, BVSF provides support in ways which otherwise would not be possible for the Mountain.
BEAR VALLEY SNOWSPORTS MISSION
The Bear Valley SnowSports Foundation (BVSF) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the support of Bear Valley’s snow sports athletes in achieving their athletic, academic and personal goals. The programs we support promote the development of essential skills; stimulate interest in competitive events and the positive values of sportsmanship, self-discipline, goal setting, character building and the pursuit of healthy lifetime activities.
HOW WE PROVIDE SUPPORT
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Provide a communication and information resource for all our teams through our TeamBV website and regular email updates
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Organize and run the Rasmussen Classic SL Race, the Far West USSS Central Series race at Bear Valley
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Manage and underwrite NASTAR races at Bear Valley
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Organize and run the Annual Ski Swap
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Subsidize coach education and participation in US Ski and Snowboard annual Congress
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Assist coaches with training setup, safety monitoring, team communication and administrative tasks
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Negotiate group purchase agreements such as MedEvac services
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Procure equipment and supplies including radio equipment, gates, timing equipment, safety gear and fencing, course wiring and other hill supplies
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Publish the Race Team Orientation Guide and Team Handbook for new team members
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Provide equipment and coach education for the Adaptive Program
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Assists BV Resort event staff with events
HOW WE ACCOMPLISH OUR WORK
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Volunteers from our membership provide a wide range of expertise and assistance
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Tirelessly recruiting donors and sponsors provide funding for the Foundation
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Dedicated parents and Board members provide direction and support for our mission
Come and join our efforts to provide the Bear Valley Ski Community with the best programs and team experience in the Sierra.
