Todd Brickson Endowment Brochure

TODD BRICKSON

ROWMARK ENDOWMENT

From First Turns to Podiums, Join Us in Supporting Ski Racing Excellence

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17

athletes named to national ski teams

Olympians

79

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100%

student-athletes enrolled in Rowmark Ski Academy and the Rowmark Junior Program

athlete-to-coach ratio (Academy program)

college enrollment, with alumni attending top colleges and universities

CARVING THE FUTURE Rowmark Ski Academy has been built on the backs of champions: exceptional athletes who stand atop World Cup and Olympic podiums, visionary coaches, and generous supporters who established our premier training facility and Steiner Campus home base.

At the heart of Rowmark’s legacy is Todd Brickson, whose 23 years of leadership helped shape our elite ski academy and community. As we enter a new chapter under the leadership of Per Lundstam, we’re dedicated to ensuring that our championship culture endures.

The Rowmark community has already come together to create the infrastructure athletes need to thrive. Now our focus is shifting to the core of the program. We’re asking the community to give to the Todd Brickson Rowmark Endowment, a $2 million effort that will provide long-term, flexible support for the program’s greatest needs. Once fully funded, the endowment will yield an additional $80,000–$100,000 per year (assuming a 4–5% endowment draw) to supplement coaching salaries, provide financial support to recruit the top athletes, and create the best experience possible for our athletes.

Join us today to invest in the future of Rowmark.

ABOUT ROWMARK SKI ACADEMY

Rowmark’s mission is to provide the best program for athletes to develop their potential as elite ski racers, engaged students, positive role models, and contributing members of society.

Leading Ski Racing Program Rowmark develops athletes who consistently rank at the top of national and regional competitions, while remaining committed to educational excellence.

Utah’s First Ski Academy Founded in 1982 as a division of Rowland Hall, Rowmark combines world-class ski training and rigorous academics.

State-of-the-Art Training Facility Rowmarkers train at the Spencer F. Eccles Olympic Mountain Center at Utah Olympic Park. This facility features 1,200 vertical feet, 25 acres of expert terrain, 10 lanes of advanced alpine and freestyle terrain, a high-speed quad, and high-efficiency snowmaking systems.

Ski Racing at the Highest Level Rowmark has produced Olympians, World Champions, US Ski Team members, and top college athletes.

ROWMARK’S HISTORY 1982

FOUNDED Rowmark Ski Academy was established in Salt Lake City as a division of Rowland Hall’s Upper School. Co-founded by Olle Larsson and Dr. Carl Kjeldsberg, the program provides a year-round competitive alpine ski racing experience integrated with an exceptional academic curriculum.

1980s– 1990s

EARLY GROWTH AND ALUMNI SUCCESS Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Rowmark produced elite competitive athletes, including US Ski Team members and Olympians such as Picabo Street and Hilary Lindh.

1980s

CONTINUED OLYMPIC SUCCESS Since 1988, Rowmark alumni—including Alex Shaffer ’94, Chirine Njeim ’03, and Alice McKennis ’08—have been consistently named to Winter Olympic teams.

2014

GOLD CERTIFICATION Rowmark became one of the first ski academies in the nation to achieve Gold Certification from US Ski & Snowboard. The certification recognizes excellence in athlete development, education, coaching, and organizational structure.

2019

WORLD-CLASS TRAINING FACILITY Rowmark’s primary training facility at Utah Olympic Park opened in late 2019, further enhancing on-snow development opportunities for student-athletes.

2025

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AND INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS Rowmark alumnae had a standout season on the international stage: Breezy Johnson ’13 won World Championship downhill gold and a team combined gold, Katie Hensien ’18 and others posted strong World Cup and NorAm results, and Elizabeth Bocock ’23 medaled at the World Junior Championships.

2026

MILAN CORTINA WINTER OLYMPICS Rowmark Ski Academy qualified four athletes to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, building on a remarkable legacy of qualifying athletes for every Winter Games since 1988. Breezy Johnson took the first gold medal of the Games in women’s downhill.

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As parents of three athletes shaped daily by this academy, we chose to support this endowment because world-class coaches are the single greatest investment we can make in young skiers. Only by attracting and retaining the very best can we ensure that our athletes’ character, ambition, and talent will be developed to their fullest potential.

— Doug and Deborah Schillinger, Rowmark Ski Academy parents

JOIN US We invite the Rowmark community—current families, alumni, parents of alumni, and friends—to join us in shaping the future of the program. By supporting the Rowmark Endowment, you help preserve the excellence Todd envisioned, sustain the coaching that defines the program, and extend Rowmark’s impact for generations.

Your support will have a lasting impact on Rowmark Ski Academy.

Provide Permanent Support Endowment gifts are invested to generate annual support for Rowmark, year after year.

Elevate Performance Strengthen the program by attracting and retaining exceptional coaching talent and sustaining a culture of excellence.

Honor Todd Celebrate the enduring legacy of Todd Brickson and the values he instilled, inspiring future generations of coaches and athletes.

WAYS TO GIVE • • • • •

Gifts of cash, via credit card or check Multiyear pledges Matching corporate gifts Gifts of stock and donoradvised funds Transformational gifts

Every donor joins a community committed to sustaining excellence and fostering growth and resilience in our studentathletes.

For more information or to discuss your gift, contact Dave Coyne in the Rowland Hall Advancement Office: davecoyne@rowlandhall.org or 801‑924‑0945.

JOIN US. GIVE TODAY. rowlandhall.org Rowmark Ski Academy is a part of Rowland Hall, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all donations are tax-deductible.