Team Overview
The 4-Day Freestyle Progression team is for athletes inspiring to compete in multiple competitions over the course of the winter. Athletes work on developing their skills while skiing the back bowls, groomers, trees and moguls. They spend time in the park, train on our mogul venue on Roundhouse and jump venue at Rotarun. The on-snow breakdown is 40% course, 30% all-mountain, 30% freeski. Athletes are also welcome to participate in our summer training camps and early season on-snow camps.
Our Air Barn training sessions focus on building the athlete’s air awareness in the state-of-the-art Air Barn at Sage Willow Campus. Athletes have the opportunity to work on developing their tumbling and trampoline skills with the possibility of hitting our ramp/airbag.
Athletes on the Freestyle Progression 4-Day team must be solid independent skiers with an interest or experience in freestyle skiing.
Summer Training:
- June 20-22, 2023 — UOP Ramp Session ($450 Day Camper)
- July 17-24, 2023 — Mt. Hood ($1,500 Day Camper)
- August 23-25, 2023 — UOP Ramp Session ($475 Day Camper)
Fall Training:
- Tuesday – Air Barn Split Session with Dry land/Agility and Trampoline.
- Wednesday – Group Hike / Activity.
- Please check weekly emails for details.
Winter Training:
December 7, 2023 – March 31, 2024
- Tuesday – Air Barn On Snow
- Thursday, Friday 2:00 – 4:15 p.m.
- On-Snow Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
***Training around the Holidays will be announced as we get closer to that time. Times and location will depend on snow conditions and amount of terrain open.***
- Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for 23/24 Season.
- Rotarun platter lift access included for all training days. If your athlete wants to ski all season on non-training days, Rotarun Season Passes are available online at rotarun.org.
- Must purchase General Membership from U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
- If athletes choose to compete, they must purchase Freestyle Competitor License from U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
Middle School (Elementary School athletes must contact Freestyle Program Director, John Grigsby)
Must be able to ski all terrain including off-piste, groomed runs, moguls, crud, and powder on Baldy.
- Must be independent; able to conduct oneself appropriately when unaccompanied.
- Must be able to care for and maintain all ski equipment.
- Responsible and accountable for hydration, nutrition, and proper layering for any weather.
- Respect teammates, coaches, parents, and all all mountain employees at all times.
- Complete knowledge of Mountain Safety Policies.
- Must adhere to SVSEF’s Code of Conduct.
Shared lockers available to all Freestyle Team athletes.
Athletes on the Freestyle Progression team participate in our intra- club competitions and have the opportunity to compete at USSS Regional Development level events (additional cost to cover coaches fees).
- Must actively communicate needs of athlete including planned absences and injuries.
- Must register for competitions in a timely manner per team communication.
- Must complete Team Agreement (Code of Conduct).
- Must remain actively engaged with Team communication method(s) (e.g. WhatsApp) and check schedule/updates regularly.
Weekly/Bi-Weekly Emails: On-Snow and Conditioning plan
WhatsApp: Timely updates and communications
- Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for 23/24 Season.
- Rotarun platter lift access included for all training days. If your athlete wants to ski all season on non-training days, Rotarun Season Passes are available online at rotarun.org.
- Must purchase General Membership from U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
- If athletes choose to compete, they must purchase Freestyle Competitor License from U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
Team gear will be available during the season. e.g. hoodies, hats and t’s.