Team Overview

The Freestyle Travel Team is designed for athletes that aspire to compete in the USSA Intermountain Division competitions. Athletes work closely with coaches to develop a tactical and technical approach to their season through goal setting, in conjunction with developing a long-term athlete development plan. Travel Team athletes will also have the option of competing at FIS level competitions such as NorAms and U.S. Selections if qualified.

Athletes on the Freestyle travel team must be solid independent skiers with an interest or experience in competitive freestyle skiing.

Fall Dryland:
Contact Head Coach, John Grigsby, for updated dryland schedule

Monday – Gym Workout 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Tuesday – Air Barn TBD
Thursday – Gym Workout 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Friday – Dryland at Sage Willow fields

Winter Training:
November 2024 – April 2025

Monday – Gym Workout 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Tuesday – Air Barn- 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (on snow) 2:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday (on snow) 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Additional camp opportunities:
Hintertuex, Austria or Idre Fjall, Sweden – FIS Open, FIS license required

Early Season Competition Camp – December
Snowbird On-Snow Camp, May 2024 (TBD)

UOP Water Ramp Camps:

  • June 22-23, 2024
  • July 6-8, 2024
  • August 17-19, 2024

Mt. Hood Summer Camp:

  • July 13-21, 2024
Pass & Membership:
  • Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for 24/25 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 Freestyle Competitor License from U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
Age:

High School (Middle School students must contact Freestyle Program Director, John Grigsby)

Skill Prerequisites:

Previous experience competing in USSS Freestyle Competition.

Maturity:
  • 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.
Equipment:

Shared lockers available to all Freestyle Team athletes.

Parents:
  • 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.
Communications Overview:
  • Weekly/Bi-Weekly Emails: On-Snow and Conditioning plan
  • WhatsApp: Timely updates and communications

Sport: Freestyle
Age: High School (Middle School students contact John Grigsby. Students must also contact their academic advisor and make sure they can be released for training)
Ability Level: Advanced/Expert
Enrollment Limit: 21
Athlete-to-Coach Ratio: 7:1
Price: $5,500
  • Must purchase SVSEF/Blaine County Student Season Pass through Sun Valley Company for 24/25 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 Freestyle Competitor License from U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
Team Jackets & SVSEF Apparel:

Team gear will be available during the season. e.g. hoodies, hats and t’s.

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