Freeski & Snowboard - Shredders

Freeski & Snowboard Shredders

The Shredders Team is intended for our youngest athletes who want to develop a strong foundation in freeski and snowboard skills. Fun, safety, and interpersonal communication are priorities for the Shredder Team athletes. Training will focus on fundamentals in all-mountain freeriding and terrain park skills. The Shredders training schedule is designed for athletes with at least two seasons of experience.

USASA and IFSA certified Freeride Program Coaches will guide athletes through steeps, bumps, trees, powder, and terrain park features with an emphasis on safety, etiquette, and FUN! Additionally, we do mid and end of season athlete evaluations based of the USSA's Developmental Matrix. **This is not a learn to ski / snowboard program.**

Skill Development Focus

Fundamental body movement, balance & edge control
Terrain Park SMART Style
Intro to Small/Medium Terrain Park/Natural features
Intro to jumping, switch riding, rails/boxes & grabs
Intro to expert terrain (Corbet's, Alta chutes etc.)
Basic rotations (180s, 360s)
Sportsmanship and Team Participation
Intro to local competition

Recommended for Grades 3 - 5

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Training Schedule

Winter Training Sessions:

December 3, 2022 - March 26, 2023

Saturday - 8:30 am – 12:30 pm at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Sunday - 10:30 am – 2:30 pm at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

No Training December 24th - Dec 31st due to JHMR's Bypass Blackout dates and holiday.
No Training January 14th &15th (Martin Luther King Holiday) due to Bypass Blackout dates at JHMR.
No Practice on February 18 &19 (President's Day Holiday) due to Bypass Blackout dates at JHMR.

Note - This schedule allows for participation for the Nordic Teewinot program (grades 2-3) or Development program (grades 4-5) on Mondays & Wednesdays.

Learn about our multi-sport options.

Additional Practice days:

Wednesday February 22nd, 4 - 8pm (Wednesday Night Lights #1)
Wednesday March 1st, 4 - 8pm (Wednesday Night Lights #2)
Wednesday March 8th, 4-8pm (Wednesday Night Lights #3)

Recommended Additional Training

We recommend you enroll in Axis Gymnastics big-air classes.

Competitions and Events

2022/2023 Competitions:

* IFSA and USASA Competition schedule has not been publicly released*

- United States of America Snowboard & Freeski Association (USASA) - Slopestyle & Rail-jam (OptIonal)
  - January 7-8th (Jackson Hole Mountain Resort)
- Snow King Wednesday Night Lights Rail Jam Series (Highly recommended)
  - Wednesday, February 22
  - Wednesday, March 1
  - Wednesday, March 8

Fees and Obligations

2022-2023 Program Fees: $1,700

Through August 31	September 1 - October 31	After October 31
$1,700	$1,850	$2,000

Payment plan

An installment plan of equal payments from the date of registration through December is available when you register.

Scholarships

Athlete scholarships available, learn more

Season Passes

Athletes need a Jackson Hole Mountain Resort season pass. Athlete season pass is not included in program fees and must be purchased directly through Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Please purchase early for best pricing.

Memberships

USASA needed if competing in Big Mountain West Snowboard Series WY, ID, UT

Competition Expenses

WNL- estimate $25 per event
Local USASA/IFSA Events - estimate $150 per event.

Work Deposit

There is an 8-point work deposit commitment with this program. What is work deposit? Learn about it here.

Parent / Athlete Team Meeting

Nov 2nd

JHSC Policies

Parent/Athlete Handbook

Equipment Recommendations

Participants are required to have the following:

*Helmets are REQUIRED for all training*
Snowboard, boots, bindings (Snowboard Program).
Skis, boots, and poles (Freeski Program).
- Skis must have twin tip
Water-resistant snow pants and jacket.
Warm wool or synthetic base layers.
Goggles.
- We recommend multiple lens options for low and high light

Local opportunities to purchase new & used gear:

JHSC Annual Ski & Gear Swap

Academic Support and Early Release Program

There is no early release schedule required for Shredders athletes.

Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club staff works closely with the local schools to further develop the Early-Release Program for each academic year and summer programs. The Club and local schools are highly motivated to create educational program options for students that enable them to maintain a rigorous academic schedule while supporting athletic growth and development. Learn more.

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Freeski & Snowboard - Shredders