Squaw Valley Academy - Athletics

Athletics

Squaw Valley Academy offers a wide range of sports for students of all enjoyment levels. Students may enjoy the thrill of competition through our intramural Soccer, Basketball, and Ice Hockey teams. Our school mascot is the Brown Bear. Students who wish to compete on a recreational level may enjoy other athletics during the spring, summer, and fall seasons including: Tennis, Golf, Disc golf, Ultimate (sport), Field Hockey, Road Cycling, Mountain Biking, Skateboarding, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Rafting, Kayaking, and dry-land training for competitive ski & snowboard racers.

Due to the location of Squaw Valley Academy, students who meet or exceed our Academic Standards, may ski or snowboard daily at Squaw Valley USA ski resort. Announced in September 2011 Squaw Valley Ski Resort and Alpine Meadows (ski resort), came to an agreement to merge mountain access to their customers. Ticket holders may now choose two ski resorts to ski or snowboard, and Squaw Valley Academy students now have access to two amazing ski resorts located less than ten minutes away from campus. Squaw Valley Academy encourages students to "ride" (ski or snowboard) at the resort of their choice, and Squaw Valley Academy makes arrangements to transport and supervise students while they enjoy skiing or snowboarding. Students return to campus following skiing or snowboarding to enjoy dinner and prepare for their mandatory, evening study hall, Sunday through Thursday nights (after dinner).

Many students find that continuous skiing or snowboarding may become monotonous and Squaw Valley Academy offers a variety of alternative activities and sports such as Yoga, Weight training, trips to a local Health center, and Opportunity Study Hall. Squaw Valley Academy accommodates most student needs and will work with the student to find an appropriate and enjoyable alternative to skiing or snowboarding.

Squaw Valley Academy requires students to be safe in all circumstances, especially extreme sports. Students may not enjoy many activities such as mountain biking, skateboarding, rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, or any other hazardous sport, without the proper safety equipment, including a helmet. Students who do not follow safety procedure will be re-instructed to follow our safety procedure or will not be able to participate in the sport or activity until they do so.