Freestyle Ski Basics

Ages 8 - 17

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Freestyle Basics program focus: Build upon freestyle and all mountain fundamentals with a greater emphasis and skill development and technique.

Watch your athlete expand upon their freestyle skiing experience in the Freestyle Basics program. This program is for skiers ages 8 to 17. Through the duration of the program, your athlete will be introduced to the Westline Park and Halfpipe and will receive continued coaching in the Mogul Development Course and Progression Park.

These training sessions are 3 hours long and offer a structured approach to furthering the development of foundational and freestyle specific skills. Participants in the Freestyle Basics program level are at the FUNdamentals level of Freestyle Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Develop model (LTAD), progressing to the Learn to Train level.

• Sessions: Athletes can train once a week or more as needed! If you’re looking to progress faster or train more frequently can register for as many sessions as they wish. Customize your schedule!
• Choosing the right level: Groups will be arranged according to age and ability level. This will occur during the first week’s programs and throughout the season as needed.
• Duration: This program is offered in 11 and 15-week formats.

Program Goals

1. Fundamental Skills: Continued development of switch skiing, skiing steep slopes, and athletic ski position.
2. Terrain Exploration: Safely learn to navigate the small size jumps in the West Line Park and learn control and line choice in the Halfpipe. Coaching will also include continued development on XS jumps, and technique/line choice in the Mogul Development Course and Progression Park.
3. Jump Techniques: Master the basics of jumps, including proper popping and takeoff, mid-air control, and safe landings.
4. Expanded coaching on tricks: Expand your bag of tricks to include multiple directions of spins, additional grabs, and new ways to approach boxes, all under the guidance of our skilled coaches.
5. Safety Focus: Safety is paramount in freestyle skiing. You'll receive comprehensive instruction on proper progression, understanding terrain park etiquette, and personal well-being while having fun on the mountain.

Skiers should have the following skills, at minimum:

• Confident ski on all blue and most black mountain terrain.
• Ability to carve on steep terrain.
• Completed the WinSport Fundamentals program or equivalent.
• Have received an introduction to XS jumps and boxes equivalent to those in the Progression Park.

These Lessons utilize the Advanced Terrain Park with XL Features that require expert/advanced skiing and riding skills. Please click below for further information.

Advanced Terrain Park Information

TERMS OF CONTRACT

IMPORTANT – WAIVERS REQUIRED

A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in WinSport’s Programs, Lessons, and Camps.  If the applicable Waiver is not completed, participation in the WinSport Program and access to WinSport’s facilities will not be permitted, and a refund will be provided. The Waiver will be available for completion during the sales process, and a copy is available for preview below.

• Each adult participant must complete their own Waiver

• A Parent/guardian must complete the Waiver for their minor/child participant

PLEASE READ THE WAIVER 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.

VIEW THE SKI AND SNOWBOARD – ADVANCED PROGRAMS WAIVER

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