​​​​​​Welcome to the Tawatinaw Valley Freeriders!

 

We are excited to welcome back returning athletes and those who are new to the club. Our Freestyle Canada-certified coaches are very familiar with the Tawatinaw Valley ski hill and the programs they coach.

 

Registration Dates

Registration for all programs opens September 2026 and officially closes December 1, 2026.

Early Bird Deadline: October 31, 2026

All program fees increase by an additional $50 after October 31, 2026.

Early registration and payment allow us to better gauge athlete numbers and secure appropriate coach-to-athlete ratios.

 

Online Registration & Payment

Registration and payment will be completed online through Uplifter.

Questions about registration can be directed to: registrar@tvfr.ca

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​**Note: Registration has moved from SnowReg to Uplifter, but your login information hasn’t changed. Please use your existing username and password to sign in.​​

 

Freestyle Canada / Freestyle Alberta Membership

ALL athletes require a mandatory 2026/2027 Freestyle Canada/Freestyle Alberta membership to participate in any freestyle ski training, including airbag training at Evolution Freestyle.

Membership rates vary depending on the athlete's level. Memberships will automatically be added to your cart when registering for an on-snow program. Please do not leave membership registration until the final few days before training begins.

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New to Freestyle Skiing?

TVFR is not a learn-to-ski program, but children who can snowplow independently down a green run and ride the T-bar may be ready to become Freeriders, particularly within our Junior FUNdamentalz program.

Please contact info@tvfr.ca if you would like to discuss whether one of our programs may be a good fit for your child.

 

2026/2027 Winter On-Snow Programs

Programs include:

• Junior FUNdamentalz

• FUNdamentalz

• Freestylerz

• Freestylerz Development
   

Junior FUNdamentalz

This full-day program is designed for beginning freestyle skiers age 5+.

The focus is on developing the skiing skills required to progress to FUNdamentalz, including learning to parallel ski down a blue/black run.​ Athletes must be able to ride the T-bar independently.
 

Schedule: Saturdays, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Cost: $565 (regular price $765 with a $200 rebate supported by Every Kid Can Play grant) 
Early Bird Price: $515 before October 31, 2026
Sessions: Approximately 10
Season: Beginning in early January and running until mid-March, weather permitting

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FUNdamentalz

This full-day program is designed to give young skiers age 5+ an introduction to freestyle skiing in a safe and fun environment.

The focus is on developing carving turns while introducing athletes to:

• Basic jumps

• Moguls

• Terrain park features

• Fundamental freestyle skills

FUNdamentalz is all about safely building freestyle skills while skiing with friends.

Athletes may choose to enter club competitions with coach approval. Athletes must be able to parallel ski down a blue/black run & ride the T-bar independently.

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Schedule: Saturdays, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Cost: $565 (regular price $765 with a $200 rebate supported by Every Kid Can Play grant) 
Early Bird Price: $515 before October 31, 2026
Sessions: Approximately 10
Season: Beginning in early January and running until mid-March, weather permitting

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Freestylerz

Freestylerz is a full-day program focused on progressing athletes toward more advanced, competitive and refined freestyle skills in:

• Moguls

• Slopestyle/terrain park

• Halfpipe, when available

An emphasis on strong turning and takeoff fundamentals provides the foundation for athletes to safely progress toward spins, inverted maneuvers and more advanced tricks.

Athletes may choose to enter club competitions and may work toward provincial or national-level competition at the discretion of the Head Coach.

Freestylerz is available as either a one-day or two-day on-snow program.

Fall dryland training at Evolution Freestyle is optional but highly recommended for athletes looking to advance their skills or compete at club or provincial competitions.

Dryland training includes:

• Ramp and airbag training

• Trampoline training

• Conditioning

• Other freestyle development activities

Athlete safety is our number one priority. Without additional dryland training and conditioning, coaches may be required to limit certain tricks and/or features athletes are permitted to attempt.

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• Freestylerz – 1 Day

Schedule: Saturdays, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Cost: $565 (regular price $765 with a $200 rebate supported by Every Kid Can Play grant) 
Early Bird Price: $515 before October 31, 2026
Sessions: Approximately 10
Season: Beginning in early January and running until mid-March, weather permitting

 

• Freestylerz – 2 Day

Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
$1080 (regular price $1380 with a $300 rebate supported by Every Kid Can Play grant) 
Early Bird Price: $1,030 before October 31, 2026
Sessions: Approximately 20
Season: Beginning in early January and running until mid-March, weather permitting

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Freestylerz Development

Freestylerz Development is a full two-day program focused on progressing athletes toward more advanced and competitive skills in:

• Moguls

• Slopestyle/terrain park

• Halfpipe, when available

The program places a greater emphasis on advanced tricks and detailed refinement of existing skills.

Athletes must be approved by the Head Coach to participate in this program. Development athletes are required to register for: Saturday training, Sunday training & Fall dryland training at Evolution Freestyle. Additional costs apply for dryland training (see below). 

Optional training opportunities may also be offered at other ski hills and venues on select training days, including locations such as: Canyon, WinSport, Lake Louise & Rabbit Hill. These additional training opportunities are optional and are not mandatory parts of the program. Additional coaching fees may apply and travel costs are not included.

 

Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
$1080 (regular price $1380 with a $300 rebate supported by Every Kid Can Play grant) 
Early Bird Price: $1,030 before October 31, 2026
Sessions: Approximately 20
Season: Beginning in early January and running until mid-March, weather permitting

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Fall Dryland Training

Evolution Freestyle

Open to all athletes. Mandatory for Freestylerz Development athletes.

Evolution Freestyle provides a safe venue for athletes to learn inverted freestyle ski tricks. The non-profit facility follows Canadian Freestyle Ski Association aerial regulations and qualification requirements for sanctioning.

The facility allows athletes to train year-round while developing freestyle skills, flexibility, strength and injury-prevention techniques.

Evolution Freestyle is located approximately 1 mile south of Tawatinaw Valley Ski Club.

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2026 Fall Dryland Dates

*all dates are full day sessions, with the exception of Nov. 1, where a half day option is available for those new to air bagging. 

November 1

November 8

November 15

November 22

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Registration Link: Tawatinaw Valley Freeriders 2026 Fall Dryland Training | Uplifter Snow

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• Four-Session Package

$360 for four sessions

Mandatory for Freestylerz Development athletes.

• Individual Sessions

$100 per date

Optional for all other program levels and recommended for Freestylerz athletes.

• Half Day Session - Nov. 1 only

New to Airbag Training? Athletes who are new to Evolution Freestyle and airbag training may register for a half-day session on November 1 for $45.

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TVFR rents the Evolution Freestyle facility for exclusive club use on these dates. Additional dryland training opportunities may also be available directly through Evolution Freestyle. Dryland training will continue during inclement weather. Athletes should arrive prepared with clothing suitable for the conditions. Dryland registration links will be sent after registration is received.

Important: All athletes participating in airbag training at Evolution Freestyle must have a current Freestyle Canada/Freestyle Alberta membership. No exceptions.

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What's Included in Program Fees?

2026/2027 program fees include:

• Weekly training and coaching at Tawatinaw Valley according to the athlete's registered program, weather permitting

• Competition coaching when attendance has been approved by TVFR coaches​

Provincial Competition Coaching

Athletes registered for Saturday and Sunday training will have coaching costs covered when approved to attend Provincial Competitions.

Other athletes will be required to pay the standard daily drop-in coaching fee for each day of Provincial Competition coaching.

Club Competition Coaching

Athletes registered for Saturday training will have coaching costs covered when approved to attend Club Competitions.

Other athletes will be required to pay the standard daily drop-in coaching fee for each day of competition coaching.

What's Not Included?

Program fees do NOT include:

• Mandatory Freestyle Canada/Freestyle Alberta athlete membership

• Lift tickets

• Equipment rental or purchase

• Competition registration fees, including the TVFR Club Competition

• Supplemental training venue fees

• Competition/training expenses: Travel, Hotels, Meals, Banquets, etc. 
   

Early Season Camp

Let's get our ski legs back with a fun mountain camp with our coaches!

This camp is open to all TVFR athletes, new and returning.

New athletes and athletes registered in Junior FUNdamentalz or FUNdamentalz must have a parent available to ski with and accompany them on-snow until coaches have assessed their skiing ability.

Dates: December 5 & 6, 2026
Location: Marmot Basin, Jasper, Alberta
Cost: $175

Registration information will follow.

Please indicate your interest in attending the camp during registration. This helps us gauge athlete interest and secure appropriate coaching numbers.

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Fundraising & Volunteer Commitments

TVFR is a non-profit society.

We depend on fundraising and volunteer contributions from our members to keep program fees, competitions and sport opportunities affordable and accessible to as many young athletes as possible.

Please carefully review the fundraising and volunteer requirements below, including required deposit cheques.

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Fundraising Commitment

Each TVFR family is asked to provide a $250 fundraising deposit cheque on the first day of training.

The cheque will be returned or destroyed once your family's fundraising requirement has been completed.

Each family is expected to raise $200 in take-home profit for the club.

For example, selling $400 worth of 50/50 tickets that generates $200 in club profit would fulfill the requirement.

TVFR intends to run another 50/50 raffle and may offer other fundraising opportunities throughout the season.

If the fundraising commitment is not fulfilled, the $250 deposit cheque will be cashed.

Families may choose to opt out of fundraising by paying the $250 fundraising fee at registration.

Please contact treasurer@tvfr.ca when registering to arrange payment.

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Volunteer / Hill Crew Commitment

TVFR depends on parent volunteers to help keep our athletes safe on the hill.

Each family is asked to provide a $250 volunteer deposit cheque on the first day of training.

The cheque will be returned or destroyed once the family's volunteer requirements have been completed.

As athletes develop their skills and practice tricks, landing on loose snow is important for maintaining control and minimizing the potential for injury during falls.

Although the hill groomer maintains accessible areas, jump landings must still be chopped and fencing and courses maintained before each training day.

TVFR requires approximately five parent volunteers per training day to help with these duties under the supervision of our Hill Crew Coordinator.

It is also a great opportunity for parents to meet other club families and get a little exercise.

Volunteer signup will be available online and emailed to families before the first training day.

Each family will be required to complete a certain number of volunteer shifts during the season. The number of required shifts will depend on the number of families registered and will be communicated before the season begins.

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Volunteer Membership

Volunteers are also asked to obtain a Volunteer Membership through Freestyle Alberta for insurance purposes.

The membership is FREE, but must be obtained through our registration page.

Please make sure all volunteer shifts are properly tracked. Sign up in advance and check in with the Hill Crew Coordinator when completing a shift.

If completing additional shifts, please communicate them with the coordinator so volunteer commitments can be tracked accurately and all families have the opportunity to complete their required shifts.

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Casino Volunteering – 2027

TVFR will have an opportunity to fundraise through a casino in St. Albert in 2027.

During a casino year, we ask each family to contribute one person or designate to help fill the required casino volunteer shifts.

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Building the Mogul Course

A volunteer call-out will be sent close to the beginning of the season to help build our mogul course.

Many hands make light work, and all available parents are encouraged to participate.

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Additional Fees & Policies​

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Athletes Registered With Multiple Clubs

Some athletes participate in programs with multiple freestyle clubs. Only one club can be designated on an athlete's Freestyle Alberta membership, and this is the club the athlete is eligible to compete for. To help TVFR plan competition coaching and resources, athletes registered with multiple clubs must provide their designated club information to:

registrar@tvfr.ca.

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Sickness

If you are sick or feeling unwell, please stay home until your symptoms are gone.

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New Athletes

New athletes participating in Junior FUNdamentalz or FUNdamentalz must have a parent or guardian 18 years of age or older available to ski with and be responsible for the athlete on the first training day. A parent may also be required to accompany the athlete later in the season until coaches have had an opportunity to assess their skiing abilities.

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Assessment Day

During the first week of on-snow training, coaches will assess participants to determine whether they are registered in the program best suited to their ability. If coaches determine an athlete would be better suited to a higher-level program or requires additional skill development, the athlete may be offered the opportunity to move to another group.

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Refund Policy

If an athlete withdraws from a TVFR program before training begins, a 10% administration fee will apply.

If an athlete withdraws during the first two weeks of training, 75% of registration fees paid to TVFR will be refunded.

After the first two weeks of training, program fees are non-refundable. There are no refunds for sessions missed due to illness.

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Family Discount

Families registering three or more athletes will receive a family discount through Uplifter at checkout.

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Cold Weather & Hill Closures

Training will be cancelled when the ski hill is closed due to temperature or other conditions.

Every effort will be made to reschedule cancelled training. However, if rescheduling is not possible, refunds will not be provided. Cancellations will be communicated through email or WhatsApp by 8:00 AM on cancelled training days.

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Minimum Age Requirement

To comply with Freestyle Canada/Freestyle Alberta insurance requirements, member clubs may only register athletes who are 5 years of age or older for sanctioned programs. For the 2026/2027 ski season, athletes must turn 5 years old on or before November 15, 2026.

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Team Wear

Please visit the TVFR website to access our online team store. Items can be picked up at the hill. If ordering items outside of our on-snow season, please contact vp@tvfr.ca to arrange pick up. 

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Athlete Forms & Code of Conduct

Athletes will receive two additional documents to sign on the first training day:

• Pre-season concussion awareness and education form

• Athlete Code of Conduct

Both documents must be signed by the athlete and parent/guardian before training begins.

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Questions?

Please contact:

registrar@tvfr.ca

We are looking forward to a great 2026/2027 season of skiing!

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Additional Freestyle Skiing & Athlete Development Resources

Freestyle Alberta and Freestyle Canada provide additional resources explaining freestyle athlete development pathways, competition levels and athlete profiles.

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Development Stream

https://freestylealberta.ski/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FA_Pathway_v2June11-24.pdf

 

2024–2027 Freestyle Alberta Strategic Plan

https://freestyleab.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FREESTYLE-ALBERTA-STRATEGIC-PLAN-2024-2027.pdf

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Freestyle Alberta Athletic Pathway

https://freestylealberta.ski/athletic-pathway/
 

​​​​​​​Club Competitions

Purpose

• Introduce athletes to the competition environment

• Allow athletes to experience other resorts, venues and facilities

• Give athletes opportunities to meet their peers

• Strengthen the freestyle community

• Use modified formats that allow athletes to ski more, develop foundational skills and have fun

• Give clubs, resorts and event hosts experience before hosting provincial events

• Provide hands-on experience for judges and officials

Athlete Profile

• U8 to U16 athletes, approximately ages 7–15

• FUNdamentalz through Freestylerz

• Learn-to-Train stage

• New athletes of all ages

• Athletes compete within age categories such as U8, U10, U12, U14 and U16

• Recreational level with no specialization expected at this stage

 

Provincial Competitions

Purpose

• Provide meaningful competitive experience to mid-level athletes training for competition

• Expose athletes to higher-level competition and enhanced venues

• Introduce athletes to standardized judging formats

• Provide development opportunities for higher-level judges and officials

• Give resorts and clubs experience hosting higher-level events

• Provide provincial rankings that may qualify athletes for Junior Nationals and other national-level events such as Canada Cup

Athlete Profile

• U12 to U20 athletes, approximately ages 10–19

• Freestylerz and Competitive Team athletes

• Train-to-Train stage

• Previous experience in club competition

• Athletes compete within age categories such as U12, U14, U16 and U18

• Athlete has demonstrated physical competency and mental readiness for the next level

• Athlete has a desire to qualify for Junior Nationals or other national-level events

• Top-level athletes may begin specializing at this stage

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