Ages 6 - 14
Have fun while building fundamental all-mountain and freestyle skills in a supportive coaching environment. Designed for skiers and snowboarders ages 6-14, athletes will develop confidence on varied terrain while learning freestyle fundamentals and Terrain Park safety in the Beginner and Intermediate Terrain Parks.
Athletes in Full Season and January Start programs may also progress to the halfpipe and select Advanced Terrain Park features at their coach’s discretion.
Freestyle Fundamentals follows the Active Start stage of Freestyle Canada and Canada Snowboard’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, with athletes working toward the FUNdamentals level as their skills progress.
Please review the Know Before You Go prior to your lesson
Terms & Conditions of Sale
A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement(s) ("Waiver") must be completed prior to the issuance and use of a WinSport ticket or pass (“Pass”), participation in a program, lesson, camp or event, rental of equipment and associated access to WinSport's facilities. If the required Waiver is not completed, a refund will be provided.
All Passes are non-transferable and remain the property of WinSport. Access and enrollment is revocable without refund in the event of misconduct. Cancellation of Passes or enrollment in programs and refunds are subject to WinSport’s Refund Policy.
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Program format: Offered in three formats:
- Full Season
- January Start
- Spring Start
Each program includes one 2.5-hour session per week.
Group formation: Offered in two age groups: 6-10 and 10-14 in both Ski and Snowboard. Both disciplines offer a Girls Only Full Season program for ages 6-14.
Groups are based on age and skill level and may be combined when appropriate.
Key Goals
- Fundamental skills: Develop your introductory freestyle skills including athletic body positioning, edge control, and riding switch. These skills are the building blocks for all your future freestyle endeavors.
- Terrain exploration: Discover new terrain with confidence. Gain the skills needed to approach boxes, jumps, rails, and other features safely and effectively.
- Jump techniques: Master the basics of jumps, including proper timing and takeoff, mid-air control, and safe landings.
- Introduction to tricks: Athletes will learn the early basics of grabs, spins, spreads, and other beginner-level maneuvers under the guidance of our qualified coaches.
- Safety focus: Learning to manage risk is paramount in freestyle skiing and snowboarding. Athletes will receive comprehensive instruction on proper progression, understanding terrain park etiquette, and personal well-being while having fun on the slopes.
Prerequisites
- Completion of a Snow School Intermediate (Level 4) program (or equivalent experience).
- Confident on Blue terrain and able to make controlled turns on groomed Black terrain.
- Able to load and unload chairlift without assistance.
Inclusions
- Full Season and January Start: Hill access is not included. A valid lift pass is required and must be purchased separately; registered athletes are eligible to purchase a Winter Seasons Pass at the Early Bird rate.
- Spring Start: Hill access during lesson times is included in the program fee.
Mandatory Equipment
Athletes need to have their own equipment, including:
- Ski: Twin-tip skis with quality metal edges and brakes, boots, and a CSA- approved snow sport helmet.
- Snowboard: twin-tip board with quality metal edges, boots, and a CSA-approved snow sport helmet.
Mandatory Memberships:
All Freestyle participants must hold a valid athlete membership for the current season (July 1 – June 30 each year).
- Freestyle Ski participants require either a Club Athlete Membership or a Limited Participation Membership (valid for up to 8 days of participation within a 30-day period; an upgrade to Club Athlete Membership is available).
- Freestyle Snowboard participants require a Club Athlete Membership.
| Age | Available Days | Dates | Price |
| 6-14 | Proceed to store to view Ski dates | $575.00 – $950.00 Proceed to store | |
| 6-14 | Proceed to store to view Snowboard dates | $575.00 – $950.00 Proceed to store |
