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Board/Freeride Programs
The Freestyle Program includes both the Freeride Skiing and Snowboard Programs.


NGS PROGRAM (NEXT GENERATION SNOWBOARDERS)  ↑Top↑
Ages 6-9 (born in 2001-1998)
This program is designed to introduce elementary aged athletes to basic all-mountain skills through directed freeriding with an emphasis on responsible mountain and terrain park etiquette. It meets Saturdays at the JHMR for a full day of fun. They are arranged in groups, based on age, ability, and social needs. Each group will work with the same coach throughout the season.

Program Fee:$350
Training Sessions: January 5th - March 15th (Excluding President's Day)
On Snow: Saturday, 9:15am-2pm
Ski Passes: JHMR $205


Snowboard Shredders Team  ↑Top↑
Ages 7-9 (born in 1998-2000)
This program offers a fun-filled, introductory riding experience for young snowboarders 1st through 5th grade who demonstrate basic snowboarding skills. Emphasis is on freestyle training, big-mountain skills, responsible mountain and terrain park etiquette, sportsmanship and team participation.

Program Fee:$535
Training Sessions: December 5th - March 23rd (excluding President's weekend)
On Snow: Wednesday, 3:30pm-5:30pm @ Snow King
Saturday, 9am-3pm @ JHMR
Ski Passes: JHMR $205 - Snow King $129


Snowboard Devo Team  ↑Top↑
Ages 9-12 (born in 1995-1998)
This program is geared to middle school aged athletes who are experienced riders with interest in entering the world of competitive riding through local events. Training will focus on freestyle and big-mountain skills as well as responsible mountain and terrain park etiquette.

Program Fee:$850
Training Sessions: December 2nd - March 30th
On Snow: Wednesday, 3:30pm-5:30pm @ Snow King
Saturday, 9am-3pm @ JHMR
Sunday 12pm-3pm @ JHMR
Rec. Summer Skiing: 7 days
Ski Passes: JHMR $205 - Snow King $129
License: USASA License: $65 ($75 after November 1st, 2007)
Race Travel/ Expenses: Based on travel schedule and number of competitions entered


Snowboard Training Team  ↑Top↑
Ages 13-19 (born 1988-1994)
This program is geared toward athletes who have strong snowboarding skills and wish to explore competition opportunities locally and regionally. (Athletes under the age of 13 are happily considered based on ability and JHSC approval.) Training will be focused on weekend sessions at JHMR and one evening per week at Snow King. Dryland training will be offered from October until opening weekend at JHMR in conjunction with the Competition Team. The goal of the Training Team is for athletes to gain comfort, experience, and confidence in a fun, competitive setting while meeting and interacting with fellow snowboarders from around the region. An extra afternoon training session at JHMR can be scheduled for an additional fee (school early-release will need to be prearranged).

Program Fee:$1,300
Training Sessions: December 2nd - March 30th
On Snow: Wednesday 3:30pm-5:30pm @ Snow King
Saturday, 9am-3pm @ JHMR
Sunday, 12pm-3pm @ JHMR
Pre-Season Dryland: October 16- November 30th
Tuesday and Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm (location TBD)
Optional Trampoline Training Fridays (Jackson Gymnastics for an additional fee)
Rec. Summer Skiing: 7-21 days
Ski Passes: JHMR $260 (ages 15 & over)
JHMR $205 (ages 14 & under
Snow King $129
License: USASA License: $65 ($75 after November 1st, 2007)
Race Travel/ Expenses: Based on travel schedule and number of competitions entered


Additional Afternoon Training  ↑Top↑
Additional afternoon training sessions are available to all Snowboard Training Team athletes who wish to further their freestyle training focus and intend to compete regularly in regional and/or national events. Athletes must be registered on the Snowboard Training Team to participate (exceptions will be made for Devo Team athletes based on ability and JHSC approval). Afternoon training sessions will begin December 11th and run through March 18th from 2:00-4:00 at JHMR. In order to participate, athletes will need to prearrange early release from school and transportation to JHMR. Training sessions may be mixed with Competition Team athletes in order to allow Training Team athletes to be part of a high-level training environment.

Program Fee:$300
Training Sessions: December 11th - March 25th (in addition to Training Team program)
On Snow: Tuesdays at JHMR, 2-4 pm


Snowboard Competition Team  ↑Top↑
This program is geared toward dedicated athletes who wish to compete in local, regional, national and international events. (Athletes under the age of 13 happily considered based on ability and JHSC approval.) Training will be held at JHMR Tuesday through Saturdays in conjunction with prearranged early-release school schedule. Scholastic Counselors will be available on Mondays to monitor athletes' GPAs and provide tutoring. Additional training may be planned throughout the season as need be and schedules permit. Dryland training will be offered from October until opening weekend at JHMR. This program seeks to maximize the athletes' freestyle and freeride snowboarding skills as well as build discipline, drive, determination, and self confidence in a highly competitive setting.

Program Fee:$2,400
Training Sessions: December 4th - April 4th
On Snow: Tuesday - Friday, 2:00pm-4pm @ JHMR
Saturday 9am-3pm @ JHMR
Additional sessions may be scheduled as need be and schedules permit
Pre-Season Dryland: October 16- November 30th
Tuesday and Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm (location TBD)
Optional Trampoline Training Fridays (Jackson Gymnastics for an additional fee)
Study Hall: Mandatory Monday Sessions, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Rec. Summer Skiing: 7-21 days
Ski Passes: JHMR $260 (ages 15 & over)
JHMR $205 (ages 14 & under
Snow King $129
License: USASA License: $65 ($75 after November 1st, 2007)
Race Travel/ Expenses: Based on travel schedule and number of competitions entered


Freeride Devo Team  ↑Top↑
Ages 10-12 (born in 1995-1998)
This program is geared to middle school aged athletes who are experienced skiers with interest in entering the world of competitive riding through local events. Training will focus on freestyle and big-mountain skills as well as responsible mountain and terrain park etiquette.

Program Fee:$850
Training Sessions: December 2nd - March 30th
On Snow: Wednesday, 3:30pm-5:30pm @ Snow King
Saturday, 9am-3pm @ JHMR
Sunday, 12pm-3pm @ JHMR
Rec. Summer Skiing: 7 days
Ski Passes: JHMR $205 (ages 14 & under
Snow King $129
License: USASA License: $65 ($75 after November 1st, 2007)
Race Travel/ Expenses: Based on travel schedule and number of competitions entered


Freeride Training Team  ↑Top↑
Ages 13 -19 (born in 1988-1994)
Athletes interested in this program have strong skiing skills and wish to explore competition opportunities locally and regionally. (Athletes under the age of 13 are happily considered based on ability and JHSC approval.) Training will be focused on weekend sessions at JHMR and one evening per week at Snow King. Dryland training will be offered from October until opening weekend at JHMR in conjunction with the Competition Team. The goal of the Training Team is for athletes to gain comfort, experience, and confidence in a fun, competitive setting while meeting and interacting with fellow freeride skiers from around the region. An extra afternoon training session at JHMR can be scheduled for an additional fee (school early-release will need to be prearranged).

Program Fee:$1,300
Training Sessions: December December 2nd - March 30th
On Snow: Wednesday, 3:30pm-5:30pm @ Snow King
Saturday, 9am-3pm @ JHMR
Sunday, 12pm-3pm @ JHMR
Pre-Season Dryland: October 16- November 30th
Tuesday and Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm (location TBD)
Optional Trampoline Training Fridays (Jackson Gymnastics for an additional fee)
Rec. Summer Skiing: 7-21 days
Ski Passes: JHMR $260 (ages 15 & over)
JHMR $205 (ages 14 & under
Snow King $129
License: USASA License: $65 ($75 after November 1st, 2007)
Race Travel/ Expenses: Based on travel schedule and number of competitions entered


Additional Afternoon Training  ↑Top↑
Additional afternoon training sessions are available to all Freeride Training Team athletes who wish to further their training focus and intend to compete regularly in regional and/or national events. ÊAthletes must be registered on the Freeride Training Team to participate (exceptions will be made for Devo Team athletes based on ability and JHSC approval). ÊAfternoon training sessions will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning December 11th and run through March 27th from 2:00-4:00 at JHMR. ÊIn order to participate, athletes will need to arrange early release from school and their own transportation to JHMR. ÊThese additional sessions are designed to allow potential Freeride Competition Team members to experience a more committed training schedule.

Program Fee:$300
Training Sessions: December 11th-March 27th Ê(in addition to Training Team schedule)
On Snow: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays at JHMR, 2pm-4pm


Freeride Competition Team  ↑Top↑
Ages 13 Ð 19 (born in 1988-1994)
This program is geared toward dedicated athletes who wish to compete in local, regional, national and international events. (Athletes under the age of 13 are happily considered based on ability and JHSC approval.) Training will be held at JHMR Tuesday through Saturdays, with prearranged early-release school schedule. Scholastic Counselors will be available on Mondays to monitor athletes' GPAs and provide tutoring. Additional training may be planned throughout the season as need be and schedules permit. Dryland training will be offered from October until opening weekend at JHMR. This program seeks to maximize the athletes' freestyle and freeride skiing skills as well as build discipline, drive, determination, and self confidence in a highly competitive setting.

Program Fee:$2,400
Training Sessions: December 4th - April 4th
On Snow: Tuesday - Friday, 2:00pm-4pm @ JHMR
Saturday 9am-3pm @ JHMR
Additional sessions may be scheduled as need be and schedules permit
Pre-Season Dryland: October 16- November 30th
Tuesday and Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm (location TBD)
Optional Trampoline Training Fridays (Jackson Gymnastics for an additional fee)
Study Hall: Mandatory Monday Sessions, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Rec. Summer Skiing: 7-21 days
Ski Passes: JHMR $260 (ages 15 & over)
JHMR $205 (ages 14 & under
Snow King $129
License: USASA License: $65 ($75 after November 1st, 2007)
Race Travel/ Expenses: Based on travel schedule and number of competitions entered


Freeride Training for Alpine Athletes  ↑Top↑
Ages 10-19 (born in 1988-1997)
This is a supplemental training session offered to registered Alpine athletes who have an interest in exploring freeride skiing. Athletes will train with Freeride Devo/Training Team athletes and coaches for three hours on Sundays. Additional Coaches will assure the coach/athlete ratios wonÕt be sacrificed by additional trainees.

Program Fee:$400
Training Sessions: December 2nd Ð March 30th
On Snow: Sunday 12pm-3pm


Payment Policy  ↑Top↑

Full payment of tuition fees are due at registration. Full payment of travel expenses are due prior to trip departure.


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