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Freeride U12 Team

Program Options & Tuition

2024-2025 U12 Freeride Program Options:

3 Day Program: $3750
2 Day Program: $3250

New: Race & Freeride Combo Team - CLICK HERE for more information

* must select training days in the Fall with Head Coach

Additional Expenses and Explanations:

Pass: Snowbird Seasons Pass w/Tram, ($340) & Alta Pass ($470) *team member discounts available in November
Woodward Pass: 20% team discount available with 3-month commitment
IFSA Competitors License: $105 *price subject to change
Competition Fees: Competition entrance fee, lift ticket at the host resort

Training Schedule

2024-2025 U12 Freeride Training Schedule:

Dryland: Early September-early November

Tuesdays
- Hiking or mountain biking at various locations 4-6 pm
Wednesdays
- Gym training at the Utah Olympic Park 4:00-5:30 pm

Thursdays
- Agility/movement drills and field games at the Churchill Jr High field 4:00 - 5:30 pm

On Snow Options: Early December - March

Saturday and/or Sundays @ Snowbird & Alta:
- 9:00 - 3:00
Wednesdays
- Woodward 3:00 - 5:00 outdoor jump session *schedule may change
- Woodward 5:45 - 8:00 indoor jump session *schedule may change
Fridays
- 1:45 - 4:00 @ Snowbird or Alta
Holiday Camp

Competitions & Events

Equipment Recommendations & Requirements:

U12 athletes are required to have the following equipment:

Skis-One pair of all-mountain freeride skis 85-95mm underfoot. Recommended ski length is the athlete’s height +0-5cm. An additional pair of narrower GS or carving skis is recommended for firm snow conditions.
Boots-Boots must be the appropriate flex for the athlete’s size and weight. We recommended working with a boot fitter to ensure appropriate boot sizing and flex. Boots that are the appropriate size and flex are the most important piece of equipment.
Poles- Pole length should be approximately 65-70% of the athlete’s height.
Safety equipment:
- Helmet
- Goggles with both dark and light lenses
- Back protector
- Mouth guard (highly recommended)
- Avalanche beacon (highly recommended)
Rollerblades-Required for participation in Woodward indoor sessions
Clothing:
- Gloves/mittens
- Buff
- Wicking base layer
- Fleece mid-layer
- Down or synthetic puffy jacket for cold days
- Waterproof/breathable outer layer with 20k waterproof/breathability rating is recommended
- Soft water bottle that will fit in a pocket (highly recommended)

2024-2025 U12 Freeride Team:

The U12 Freeride Program is designed to provide motivated young athletes with coaching in the fundamental skills for high-level skiing and successful Freeride competition. While the program is focused on Freeride, we believe that a strong foundation of technical skill translates directly to greater future success in competition. Training will include drills and exercises on groomed terrain and brush/gate training in addition to focused freeskiing and training on off-piste terrain.

Training will include coaching in the following areas:

Developing character and sportsmanship
Developing a strong foundation of the fundamental skills required for skiing in all terrain and snow conditions
Developing the skills for jumping and basic freestyle maneuvers
Developing the skills for successful Freeride competition
Introduction to goal setting
Instilling a lifelong passion for skiing
Having lots of fun!
Athlete experience: Prospective athletes must be able to ski confidently on “black” ungroomed terrain at both Alta and Snowbird.

Essential skills include:

Ability to ski with confidence on black terrain and in all snow conditions
Ability to hike and carry skis
Ability to traverse and sidestep efficiently
Parallel skiing with good fluidity on black ungroomed terrain
Understanding/practicing the skier responsibility code and mountain etiquette

*All new athletes must take part in a try-out day to determine if this program is the best fit for your athlete. Tryouts will take place in May. SBSEF holds the right to deny program access based on skill level.*

Athlete Age: 10-11 (2013-2014 birth years)

Competitions and events: U12 athletes will have the opportunity to participate in 1-3 local competitions with an optional season championship travel event in April. As a competitive program, we require all U12 athletes to participate in at least one competition. The competition schedule will be made for each athlete by the Head Coach in October/November.

Program includes: