Ski Freestyle Grom Development

Pre-requisites

Riding skills:

• Confidently ski black terrain in the mountains.
• Comfortable riding all small and medium terrain in the WinSport terrain park.
• Comfortable switch skiing on green terrain.
• Can ski a beginner/ intermediate mogul run

Jumps:

• Can do a grab
• Spin a 180 in different directions on small jumps
• Spin a 360 on small/medium jumps
• Can hit a medium/large sized jump

Rails:

• Hit small/medium sized features sideways
• Switch on and off boxes

Halfpipe:

• Can ski comfortably in the superpipe and choose an appropriate line
• Can maintain a stacked body position

Trampoline:

• Can demonstrate basic trampoline skills and tricks

Key Goals

Athletes can prepare for upcoming events and show a focused training mindset*

Riding skills:

• Confidently ski all types of terrain in the mountains
• Comfortable skiing all medium to large terrain in the WinSport terrain park.
• Switch ski over both shoulders on green and blue terrain
• Ski an intermediate mogul run with basic tricks

Jumps:

• Can perform multiple different grabs
• Spin a 180 in different directions on medium jumps
• Spin a 360 on medium/large jumps
• Hit a large sized jump comfortably

Rails:

• Hit medium sized rails comfortably
• Exit a rail riding switch

Halfpipe:

• Can ski comfortably in the superpipe and choose an appropriate line
• Can maintain a stacked body position
• Can do basic tricks and spins in different directions below the lip of the pipe
• Able to air out of the pipe

Trampoline:

• Refining basic air awareness through bed tricks, spins and trick progressions, introduced to inverts

Inclusions

• Three competitions
• Two mountain training days

Equipment Required

• Properly sized twin-tip park skis
• Properly fitting ski boots appropriate for freestyle riding
• Appropriate outerwear and layers for all conditions
• Properly maintained equipment
• Ski poles

Add-ons

• A valid season pass is required for these programs.
• Please note as a member of our club program you are eligible to purchase a youth season pass at the early bird rate upon registration.
• Proof of up-to-date athlete (NSO/PSO) membership through Freestyle Canada is required to participate.

IMPORTANT – WAIVERS REQUIRED

Participation in WinSport’s Academy programs, camps, or sessions (the Program”) is subject to completion of WinSport’s Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreements (the “Waivers”) by the participant or their parent/legal guardian prior to the first day of the Program. PLEASE READ THESE WAIVERS CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of the Occupiers’ Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident. In the event the Waivers are not completed, participation in the Program shall not be permitted and a refund will be provided.The Waivers can be viewed and completed here:

Freestyle Waivers