PROGRAMS
BECOME A PART OF OUR FAMILY
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/.
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.
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 - $615 - Approximately 10 sessions – Beginning at the start of January to mid-March, weather permitting.
FUNdamentalz
This full day program is designed to give young skiers age 5+ 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 – 3 pm - $615 - Approximately 10 sessions – Beginning at the start of January to mid-March, weather permitting
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 10 am – 3 pm – On-snow only - $615 - Approximately 10 sessions – Beginning mid-December until mid-March, weather permitting.
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 - $1230 - Approximately 20 on-snow sessions beginning mid-December until mid-March, weather permitting.
