The young athletes of the Freeride Team will take their enthusiasm of the sport to new levels and strengthen their learned skills in a variety of terrain and conditions.

The Freeride team will work on all-mountain skiing and maneuvers on all the slopes of Diamond Peak.  The Advanced Freeride Team will add travel to competitions at other mountains.

Markers of success for these athletes will be a display of strong team dynamics and an enjoyment of great skiing experiences with their teammates.

AGES: 7 & Older

DATES: Mid December through late March

TIME: Saturdays & Sundays 9 am till 3 pm (Training times for camps – 9 am to 1 pm)

Holiday Camp: Additional training weekdays during the holiday break, Dates TBA

Presidents Week Camp: Additional training weekdays, Dates TBA

Parent info night TBA @ Parasol Foundation

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

• Properly fitted skis/boots/poles/helmet (DPSEF members can participate in the Village Ski Loft night for discounted prices on equipment in late October)
• Cold weather clothing to assure a fun experience in all weather and snow conditions
• Diamond Peak Season Pass

ABILITIES NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE:

• With the unique abilities and adventurous attitude of the athletes, the ability to ski the entire mountain in a variety of snow and weather conditions is required.
• Can hold skis parallel all the way through the turn
• Handles winter conditions
• Willing to ski both days

PLANS FOR THE YEAR:

• Fundamentals of skiing, including: gate drills, extreme snow conditions, steeps, bumps, and progressions in the park.
• Athletes grouped by age, ability, skills, and individual goals for the season
• Coach/athlete ratio approximately 9:1
• Mid & end of season evaluations
• Possible local competitions
• Big mountain visits/trips
• Ski flick production

FUTURE FOR THESE ATHLETES:

• Continue the passion for freeriding
• Various extreme competitions
• Ski star

Interested in more gate time? Check out the Development team.

All application forms and program flyer are available in the “Downloads” section.