About CVA
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Carrabassett Valley Academy is nestled in the Western Mountains of Maine, at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain, the largest ski resort in the state. As the northernmost ski and snowboard academy in the East, CVA benefits from its unique location amidst rugged terrain. This environment has fostered a close-knit community connecting the town, the resort, and our academy, creating a supportive and dynamic setting for our student-athletes.
King Cummings Campus
Carrabassett Valley Academy's King Cummings Campus is named in honor of H. King Cummings, a founding chair whose vision helped develop a school that enriches the community and supports student-athletes in reaching their highest potential. The 22-acre campus includes the Webber Academic Center, where classes are held, and Murfey Hall, which provides three floors of dormitory space.
Address: 5015 Begins Way
Carrabassett Valley, Maine 04947
Phone: 207-237-2250
Fax: 207-237-2213
Email: info@gocva.com
Carrabassett Valley, Maine 04947
Phone: 207-237-2250
Fax: 207-237-2213
Email: info@gocva.com
Opened in 2014, the 17,000-square-foot Webber Academic Center is a state-of-the-art facility that connects to the Murfey Residential Hall. Named in honor of Peter and Martha Webber, founding board members who supported CVA throughout their lifetimes, the center provides a modern space for academic learning and community engagement.
Dedicated in 2003 in recognition of Paul and Carol Fremont-Smith, Jr. This versatile space provides opportunities for athletic practice and recreational activities for the CVA community.
The Atrium connects the Webber Academic Center to Murfey Hall, serving as a welcoming common area for students. Here, you can enjoy breakfast or a snack, chat with friends by the fireplace, or do homework on a comfy couch. The Atrium also features a game room with foosball, ping pong and a billiard table, offering a space for relaxation and fun.
The 22-acre CVA Campus Grounds offer a wide range of recreational opportunities right outside your classroom. Enjoy an outdoor skate ramp, trampoline, mountain bike trails, swimming spots, and a rail hill for winter fun. Favorite weekend activities include evening campfires, studying in a hammock, and playing smashball.
Constructed in 2007, Murfey Hall offers three floors of spacious dormitory rooms and dorm parent apartments, with stunning mountain views. The building includes common rooms on each floor for relaxation or studying, as well as a community kitchen for shared meals.
CVA student-athletes defy gravity every day in our Anti-Gravity Complex (AGC). This one-of-a-kind facility features Olympic-quality trampolines, a skate park and bowl, a weight room, an aerobics room, a climbing wall, and an indoor court. Combining controlled anti-gravity with exceptional coaching, our AGC helps student-athletes master new tricks and refine their techniques.
Sugarloaf Training Venues
The Beth Kubik Training Venue features two iconic trails: Competition Hill and Narrow Gauge. These trails have been widened to accommodate up to four GS courses and seven slalom courses, and are serviced by the new CVA Colby T-Bar.
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CROSS COURSE
Designed by two-time Olympic gold medalist Seth Wescott CVA ’94, the custom Ski & Snowboard Cross Course offers the perfect venue to hone all your racing skills. The course hosts USASA, FIS, and NorAm events each year, providing a premier setting for competitive training.
Designed by two-time Olympic gold medalist Seth Wescott CVA ’94, the custom Ski & Snowboard Cross Course offers the perfect venue to hone all your racing skills. The course hosts USASA, FIS, and NorAm events each year, providing a premier setting for competitive training.
Sugarloaf has the largest vertical drop of any ski area east of the Rockies, offering unparalleled support for competitions and training. The Narrow Gauge Trail, one of the few FIS-certified downhill courses in the East, has hosted World Cups and National Championships.
CVA park snowboarders and freeskiers train in Sugarloaf’s 5 terrain parks, which feature a diverse array of snow elements, jib features, and a robust jump line, offering the perfect environment for athletes to develop and showcase their skills.
The U.S. Ski & Snowboard certified A-level Moguls Course located on Skidder, is renowned for hosting the first ECS A-level competition of the season each year. This is thanks for an earlier snow season, high-efficiency snow guns, and a meticulously constructed course.
Brackett Basin and Burnt Mountain encompass over 650 acres of backcountry-style glades featuring steeps, chutes, and cliffs. These expansive and varied terrains provide CVA athletes with challenging environments to develop and refine their skills.
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