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The Tawatinaw Valley Freeriders offer a variety of different programs to meet the variety of athletes where they are at and help them grow to their potential throughout the season. Please read through each program carefully to see what would be the best fit for your child or children.
A valid CFSA membership is mandatory for anyone participating in any programs with the Tawatinaw Valley Freeriders. Proof of membership (payment confirmation) must be submitted on or prior to the first training session, whether Dryland or on-snow.
Registration or Renewal is available at www.freestylealberta.ski/.
**Note: The following fees do not include the cost of the lift pass, which must be purchased separately from Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill.
Please see their website for rates.
On-Snow Programs
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Junior FUNdamentalz
This full day program is designed for beginning freestyle skiers age 5+. The focus of this program will be on developing the skills of the skiers to allow them to parallel ski down a blue/black run, which is the minimum requirement to join FUNdamentalz.
Skiers must be able to ride a T-Bar independently.
Saturdays - 10 am – 3pm Beginning at the start of January to mid-March, weather permitting Cost: $515 - (regular price $715 with a $200 rebate supported by Every Kid Can Play grant) Approximately 10 sessions.
FUNdamentalz
This full day program is designed to give young skiers age 6+ an introduction to the skills of freestyle skiing in a safe and fun environment. Focus is on development of carving turns with introduction to basic jumps, moguls and the terrain park; FUNdamentalz is all about safely building freestyle skills and skiing with friends. Skiers may opt, if approved by their coach, to enter club competitions. Skiers must be able to parallel ski down a blue/black run and ride a T-Bar independently.
Saturdays 10 am – 3pm Beginning at the start of January to mid-March, weather permitting Cost: $515 - (regular price $715 with a $200 rebate supported by Every Kid Can Play grant) Approximately 10 sessions
Freestylerz
In this full day program, focus is on progression to more advanced, competitive and refined skills in moguls, slopestyle (terrain park) and halfpipe (when available). An emphasis on strong turning and takeoff basics provides the foundation to safely launch spins and inverted maneuvers off jumps in moguls and on our slopestyle course. Skiers may opt to enter club competitions, and work towards provincial/national-level competition at the discretion of the head coach. This program will be offered as a 1-day on-snow program (Saturday) or 2-day (Saturday and Sunday) on-snow program, with an option of fall dryland training at Evolution Freestyle (additional costs apply, see below). Fall dryland training will take place at Evolution Freestyle (1 km south of the Tawatinaw Ski Hill) and will include ramp and airbag use, trampoline use, conditioning and other activities. Please note that it is highly recommended that athletes who are looking to advance their skills and/or compete at club or provincial competitions attend the fall dryland training. As athlete safety is our number one priority, without this additional training and conditioning, coaches may be required to limit tricks and/or features that athletes can partake in.
Saturdays Only - 10 am – 3pm Beginning at the start of January to mid-March, weather permitting Cost: $515 (regular price $715 with a $200 rebate supported by Every Kid Can Play grant) Approximately 10 sessions
Saturdays and Sundays - 10 am – 3pm Cost: $980 (regular price $1380 with a $400 ($200 per day) rebate supported by Every Kid Can Play grant) Approximately 20 on-snow sessions beginning mid-December until mid-March, weather permitting. NOTE: Evolution Freestyle Dryland Training will have an additional cost.
Freestylerz Development
In this full 2-day program the focus is on progression to more advanced, competitive, and refined skills in moguls, slopestyle (terrain park) and halfpipe (when available). An emphasis on more advanced tricks and more detailed refinement of certain tricks. Athletes who have been approved by the head coach for this program must register for Saturday and Sunday training and fall dryland training at Evolution Freestyle (additional costs apply, see below). Optional training opportunities for Freestylerz/Development athletes may take place at other ski hills/venues on select training days (ex. Canyon, Winsport, Lake Louise). Please note these training opportunities are optional and not mandatory to the program. Additional coaching fees may apply, travel costs not included.
Saturdays + Sundays - 10 am – 3 pm Cost: $980 (regular price $1380 with a $400 ($200 per day) rebate supported by Every Kid Can Play grant) Approximately 20 on-snow sessions beginning mid-December until mid-March, weather permitting.
First time registration? Please note that while we are not a learn to ski program, children that can snowplow a green run and ride the T-bar can become Freeriders, particularly in the Jr. FUNdamentalz group. Please contact info@tvfr.ca if you’d like to discuss the potential fit for your child in one of our programs.
Dryland Program
TVFR is extremely lucky to have Evolution Freestyle, located in Tawatinaw, AB, to train on their BRAND NEW airbag, just minutes from our hill. Evolution Freestyle is an innovative facility that allows athletes to train year round to master skills in a safe environment, to gain in flexibility, and strength to prevent injury. Training includes time on the airbag as well as the trampolines.
Drop-in Summer Training - Starting in June, athletes can train on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 - 8:30. Cost: 5 session pass - $210.00, Season Drop-in Pass - $440.00, Single Drop-in - $48.00 (rates subject to change for the 2026/2027 season). We do ask that you register and let us know if your skier will be attending prior to the event, to ensure we have enough coaches on staff. Please contact us at info@tvfr.ca for more information and to register.
Fall Program - During the first half of November, TVFR rents the facility for exclusive club use for 4 training sessions. This training is for both the Freestylers and Freestylers Development registrants to train on the trampoline and on the Air Bag. The purpose of these days is to both prepare athletes for the upcoming season as well qualify new aerial manuevers to take from trampoline and air bag to snow. Freestylerz Athletes who have already trained at Evolution Freestyle are welcome to sign up for any or all of the 1-4 days listed. Freestylerz Development Atheletes and Provincial competition level athletes are required to sign up for all 4 dryland training dates. FUNdamentalz Athletes may sign up, but need to get approval by a coach before registering, please contact info@tvfr.ca if you are unsure. Registration for these events will be posted as soon as it is available.
Additional Summer Training: Check out Evolution Freestyle for information on their upcoming training days and camps!