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Freeride U19 Team

Program Options & Tuition

2025-2026 Freeride U19 Program Options and Tuition:

2-day program: $4250
- Saturday/Sunday, Friday/Saturday, or Friday/Sunday
4-day program: $5250
- Thursday-Sunday
Woodward add-on: $600
- Wednesday

* Must select days of the week/weekend during registration

Additional Expenses & Explanations:

Pass: Snowbird/Alta Team Seasons Pass *team discount: Snowbird $489, Alta $510
Woodward: 20% discount for a 3-month commitment
IFSA Competitors License: $105 *price subject to change
Competition Fees: Competition entrance fee, lift ticket at the host resort, and shared coach expenses for out of state events

Training Schedule

2025-2026 Freeride U19 Training Schedule

Summer/fall Dryland: July - Nov
- Tuesday strength and conditioning sessions early July-November at the SBSEF Gym
- Thursday strength and conditioning sessions early September-November at the SBSEF gym
- Wednesday field workouts early September-early November 4:30 - 6:00 PM at Sugarhouse Park
Winter Schedule: Early December-late March
- Saturday and Sunday
  - 9:00 - 3:00 PM @ Snowbird or Alta
- Tuesdays
  - Strength and conditioning 5:00-6:00 PM at the SBSEF Gym
- Wednesdays
  - Woodward 3:30 - 7:00 PM indoor & outdoor sessions
- Thursdays
  - 1:30 - 4:00 PM @ Snowbird or Alta
- Fridays
  - 1:30 - 4:00 PM @ Snowbird or Alta
- Holiday Camp

Pick your training days when you pick your program (2-5 days a week).

Competitions & Events

**Note: these are 2023-24 comps, our website will be updated in the Fall when IFSA updates their calendar

SBSEF Freeride will attend specific events during the year, and coaches will sit down with each athlete pre-season to determine which competitions are best for each athlete. To adhere to IFSA’s path of advancement towards North American Championships and World events, athletes will compete in 2-3 Regional IFSA competitions, and 2-3 National IFSA competitions.

Based on season results, athletes may compete at the IFSA North American Championships and/or World Junior Championships.

Equipment Recommendations & Requirements

U19 athletes are required to have the following equipment:

U19 athletes are required to have 3 pairs of skis.
- Freeride ski 85-95mm underfoot for training and competition in firm snow conditions.
- Freeride ski 100-110 underfoot for training and competition in soft/deep snow conditions.
  - Freeride ski length should be the athlete’s height +0-10cm.
- Race or carving ski less than 80mm underfoot with a traditional tail and 13-15 m turn radius for technique training and drills.
  - Carving/race ski length should be the athlete’s height -5-15cm
Boots
- Boots that are the appropriate size and flex are the most important piece of equipment. We recommend working with a boot fitter to ensure appropriate fit and flex.
Poles
- Pole length should be approximately 65-70% of the athlete’s height. Poles with bigger powder baskets are recommended.
Safety equipment-
- Helmet
- Goggles with both light and dark lenses
- Back protector
- Mouth guard
- Avalanche beacon
- Avalanche probe
- Shovel
- Pack
Rollerblades
- Required to participate in Woodward training
Clothing
- Gloves/mittens
- Buff
- Wicking base layer
- Fleece mid-layer
- Down or synthetic puffy jacket
- Waterproof/breathable shell jacket

Academic Support & Early Release Program

Financial Assistance

Staff:

Davin Grapentine

Freeride Director

dgrapentine@sbsef.com

Griffin Rasmussen

Freeride U19 Head Coach

grasmussen@sbsef.com

2025-26 Freeride U19 Team

The U19 Freeride Team is our most elite program, designed for high-level athletes who have the desire, motivation, work ethic, and discipline to be successful in Freeride competition. Training is designed around the refinement of technical fundamentals along with the essential skills to maximize performance in competition. U19 athletes are expected to maintain regular training attendance and participate in all extracurricular training, including dryland training, strength and conditioning, mental skills training, and avalanche awareness education, in addition to on-snow training. On-snow training will include a variety of components designed to help athletes reach their full potential, including drills focused on refining technical skills, gate training, structured competition training, and focused freeskiing. This is our highest-level competition team, and all athletes are required to participate in at least 3 IFSA competitions.

Training will include coaching in the following areas:

Refinement of fundamental technical skiing fundamentals
Sport-specific strength and conditioning
Mental performance and mental skills training
Decision-making and risk management
Freeride competition strategy
Refinement of jumping skills and high-level freestyle maneuvers
Setting and achieving personal and competitive goals
Avalanche awareness and education

Athlete Age: 15-18 (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 birth years)

Athlete Experience: Athletes must be able to ski all types of terrain in all snow conditions proficiently.

Athletes new to the program must participate in a tryout day in April to qualify to participate in the lottery for open spots. SBSEF holds the right to deny program access based on skill level.

Competition and Events: 3-4 IFSA Freeride competitions

Program includes: