Financial Assistance for Athletes

Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club's mission is to provide all youth in the greater Roaring Fork Valley with the opportunity to excel as athletes and as people through winter sports. To that end, AVSC offers a variety of scholarship and financial aid opportunities. In 2024, AVSC offered $832,148 in direct financial aid to 34% of athletes. Learn more in the Annual Report.

 

AVSC WINTER SCHOLARSHIPS

AVSC is proud to provide need-based scholarships to our athletes to ensure every child who wants to participate in programming regardless of financial status is able to.
 
BILL KOCH / NORDIC PRE-DEVO SCHOLARSHIPS
 
Bill Koch and Nordic Pre-Devo scholarships are available based on need.
  • Athletes applying for a scholarship must submit their completed registration and scholarship application by October 1, 2025.
  • A $100 deposit is required to apply for a scholarship.
  • Scholarships are only available to residents of the Roaring Fork Valley or Western Garfield County. 
  • Bill Koch and Nordic Pre-Devo scholarship application is open July 1 through October 1, 2025.
  • The English application is here. The Spanish application is here.

 

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WINTER TEAM PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS
 
Scholarships are available for all team programs based on need.
  • The TEAM scholarship application window opens on July 1, 2025.
  • TEAM athletes applying for a scholarship must submit their registration and scholarship application by the early registration deadline (August 1st, 2025). 
  • A $100 - $750 deposit (dependent on program) is required to apply for a scholarship. Scholarships are only available to residents of the Roaring Fork Valley or Western Garfield County. Post-graduate athletes are not eligible for scholarships.
  • The TEAM scholarship application can be found here. If you have any questions about this process do not hesitate to reach out to scholarships@teamavsc.org

 

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WINTER ASK PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS

 
ASK scholarships are available based on need.
  • Athletes applying for a scholarship must submit their completed registration and scholarship application by October 1, 2025.
  • A $150 deposit is required to apply for a scholarship. Scholarships are only available to residents of the Roaring Fork Valley or Western Garfield County.
  • Scholarships are available for ASK Snowarriors (Buttermilk & Snowmass), Ridgerunner & All Mountain programs. 
  • The 2025-26 ASK scholarship application is open August 25 at 5pm through Oct. 1, 2025.
  • The English Application can be found here. The Spanish application can be found here. Additional information is here. Registration and scholarship applications can be found here.


Free Chaperoned Bus Service 

Registered Snowarriors Snowmass and Snowarrior Buttermilk participants will be able to APPLY for a seat on the free bus to Snowmass or Buttermilk through the registration process.  Bus service is only be offered on SUNDAYS. Limited space is available and space will be awarded after the close of registration via email. For winter 2025-2026, we will offer three bus stops; The Roaring Fork Career Center (504 27th Street in Glenwood Springs -- the intersection of route 82 and 27th St), Crystal River Elementary School Parking Lot (160 Snowmass Drive), and the Crown Mountain Park / Eagle County Parking Lot (395 Valley Road, El Jebel).  Call ASK Program Director Meredith Elwell 970-205-5161 or melwell@teamavsc.org for information.


Equipment Scholarships

Registered participants will have the opportunity to apply for free snowboard or ski equipment package generously donated by Four Mountain Sports (snowboard) and Gorsuch (ski).   Participants will be able to APPLY for this equipment package scholarship through the registration process.   Recipients will be announced via email after October 1st.   Equipment will be offered for sizing and pick up on one specified day in November at Four Mountain Sports Buttermilk and Gorsuch Café Aspen.   Equipment awarded will be available for use throughout the entire winter season with collection in early April.   Request an equipment scholarship during the registration process. 

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AVSC SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS

AVSC is proud to provide need-based scholarships to our athletes to ensure every child that wants to participate in programming regardless of financial status.
 
TEAM: Nancy Oakes-Hall Memorial Scholarship Fund
 
This summer scholarship opportunity is available for AVSC female TEAM athletes and staff. Nancy Oakes-Hall, an AVSC alumna and coach, was an inspirational and gracious community member with a fervent passion for skiing. The Nancy Oakes-Hall Memorial Fund was created to support female AVSC athletes currently enrolled in a Team program and employees pursuing excellence in winter sports. This fund supports team off-season training opportunities (May-August) across all four disciplines or professional development opportunities for AVSC employees. Applicants must demonstrate AVSC’s core values and exemplify Nancy’s passion for skiing and love of community. 

(Summer 2025 Application click here to download) 

This scholarship application period is CLOSED. Please check back in the spring.

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TEAM: Summer Camp Scholarship Fund

 
AVSC offers a summer camp scholarship for AVSC TEAM athletes.  The award amount will be based on the number of applications and available funding. 
 
Qualifying Criteria for AVSC Summer Camp Scholarship: First and foremost, athletes must embrace AVSC’s core values: Commitment, Teamwork, and Integrity. We expect athletes to be ambassadors for the Club and the greater Aspen community.
 
Eligible Camps:
Alpine                      
FIS/U16 Chile Camp, July 29-August 15, 2024
U14/U12 Mt. Hood Camp, June 10-22, 2024
 
Freestyle                
Mt. Hood Freeride Camp, June 18-28, 2024
Mt. Hood Park & Pipe Camp, June 18-28, 2024
Mt. Hood Mogul Camp, June 20-July 3, 2024
AVSC Ramp Camps at the Utah Olympic Park, June 20-July 3, 2024
AVSC Ramp Camps at the Utah Olympic Park, August 5-9, 2024
Freeride Las Lenas Argentina Camp, July 31-August 13, 2004
 
Snowboard           
Mt. Hood Snowboard Camp June 18-28, 2024

(2024 Application was due May 24, applicants were notified by May 31 in 2025)

This scholarship application is CLOSED. Check back in the spring.

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FUNDRAISING & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

AVSC is proud to provide need-based scholarships to our athletes to ensure every child that wants to participate in programming regardless of financial status.
 

Aspen Rotary Ducky Derby Campaign

Purchase a ducky through August 1, 2025

All AVSC youth are encouraged to sell ducks for the annual Aspen Rotary Ducky Derby. 80% of the purchase price is returned to AVSC or the athlete (where it will be credited to your account). More information on selling ducks is available here.
 

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaign

September 1, 2025 - November 28, 2025

Launching soon for 2025! (2024 Details Below). All AVSC athletes are encouraged to set up their very own Strongest Together Peer-to-Peer fundraising platform to help offset their program fees while also raising funds for their fellow athletes and the AVSC Scholarship Fund to ensure that every child that wants to participate in AVSC programs is able to do so. 60% of the donations that an athlete raises will go on their Campminder account as a credit to be used toward the 2024-2025 season's program fees and travel expenses, with the remaining 40% going directly to AVSC's scholarship fund.

Set up your own fundraiser today by following this link here. Click "Register Now", fill in your information and be sure to customize your profile, promote your page and see your donations on your Fundraising platform. Peer-to-Peer fundraising will be open September 2 through November 30. For more information and some helpful tips and tricks to optimize your fundraising page, click here. 

Merit-Based Awards and Scholarships


AVSC offers various merit-based scholarship awards to outstanding athletes who fulfill the vision and values of our organization. Recipients are chosen by their coaches.