Ages 8 - 17
Build on freestyle and all-mountain fundamentals with a greater focus on skill development, technique, and progression. Designed for skiers and snowboarders ages 8-17, Freestylers provides continued coaching in the Intermediate Terrain Park while progressively introducing athletes to the Advanced Terrain Park and XL Halfpipe.
Athletes progress throughout the season toward confidently riding advanced terrain and features. Participants training twice per week may also progress to the Hybrid Airbag at their coach’s discretion.
This program follows the FUNdamentals stage of Freestyle Canada and Canada Snowboard’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, progressing toward Learn to Train.
Ski athletes interested in competing can indicate their interest during the purchase process. Once the competition schedule is confirmed, eligible athletes will receive an invitation to register for available events.
Advanced Terrain Park Information
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
Ski - Offered in three formats:
- Full Season (2 Days per Week)
- Full Season (1 Day per Week)
- January Start (1 Day per Week)
Snowboard - Offered in two formats:
- Full Season (1 Day per Week)
- January Start (1 Day per Week)
Each session is 3-hours.
Group formation: Offered in two age groups: 8-12 and 13-17 in both Ski and Snowboard. Both disciplines offer a Girls Only Full Season program for ages 8-17. Groups are based on age and skill level and may be combined when appropriate.
Key Goals
- Fundamental skills: Continued development of switch riding, steep slope riding, and an athletic ski position.
- Terrain exploration: Safely learn to navigate the jumps and features in the Advanced Terrain Park and learn control and line choice in the halfpipe. Coaching will also include continued development on jumps, features, and technique/line choice in the Intermediate Terrain Park.
- Jump techniques: Master the basics of jumps, including proper popping and takeoff, mid-air control, and safe landings.
- Expanded coaching on tricks: Expand your bag of tricks to include multiple directions of spins, additional grabs, and new ways to approach boxes under the guidance of our skilled 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 Fundamentals (Level 5) program (or equivalent experience).
- Confident on Blue terrain and able to make controlled turns on groomed Black terrain.
- Previous experience with small jumps and boxes in the Intermediate Terrain Park.
Inclusions
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.
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 |
| 8-17 | Proceed to store to view Snowboard dates | $975.00 – $1,150.00 Proceed to store | |
| 8-17 | Proceed to store to view Ski dates | $975.00 – $1,675.00 Proceed to store |
Available for Ski programs only, this optional competition opportunity provides coaching and athlete support at up to three competitions within Alberta. Event attendance is determined at the coach’s discretion based on factors such as athlete readiness, feasibility, travel distance, and overall interest.
Ski athletes can indicate their interest during the program purchase process. The competition schedule is typically released in November, after which eligible athletes will receive an invitation to register for available events.
Competitions provide an opportunity to put skills into practice, take on new challenges, and build confidence in a fun and supportive team environment. Coaches emphasize personal progression, teamwork, respect, and individual achievements beyond competition results.
Included in the Competition Fee:
- Coaching and athlete support throughout the competition.
- Pre-competition goal setting and preparation.
- Training, scheduling, and event information provided by email.
- Coach representation at Team Leader meetings during competition weekends.
- Post-event athlete debriefs, event summaries, and recognition of athlete successes.
Not included in the Competition Fee:
- Athlete bib deposits.
- Lift tickets.
- Transportation and accommodation.
- Additional Provincial Athlete Club Memberships required for competitions outside Alberta.
If you have any questions about the competition add-on package or which events are best suited to your athlete, please email us at freestyleclubs@winsport.ca
