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 foundation 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

Proper body movement, balance & edge control
SMART Style
Introduction to jumping, switch riding, rails/boxes & grabbing
Basic rotations
Sportsmanship and Team Participation

Recommended for Grades 3 - 5

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Training Schedule

Winter Training Sessions:

December 4, 2021 - March 26, 2021
Saturdays - 8:30 am – 12:30 pm at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

No Training December 25th - Jan 2nd due to Blackout dates at JHMR.
No Training January 15th (Martin Luther King Holiday) due to Blackout dates at JHMR.
No Practice on February 19 (President's Day Holiday) due to 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 23 , 4 - 8pm (Wednesday Night Lights #1)
Wednesday March 2, 4 - 8pm (Wednesday Night Lights #2)
Wednesday February 9, 4-8pm (Wednesday Night Lights #3)

Recommended Additional Training

JHSC Freeride Program “Big Air” Classes: Call Axis Gymnastics to register and pay.

6-8pm on Tuesday evenings. (307)-732-AXIS (2947)
- October 5th - November 16th (7-weeks)
- $245 total for 7 weeks ($35 per session)

Competitions and Events

2021-2022 Competitions:

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

- United States of America Snowboard & Freeski Association (USASA) - Slopestyle & Rail-jam
  - January 7-9 (Jackson Hole Mountain Resort)
- Jackson Hole Junior IFSA Regional 2*
  - January 21-23 (Jackson Hole Mountain Resort)
- Snow King Wednesday Night Lights Rail Jam Series
  - Wednesday February 23
  - Wednesday March 2
  - Wednesday March 9
- Snow King IFSA Regional
  - February 18-20 (Snow King Mountain)

Fees and Obligations

2020-2021 Program Fees

Through August 31	September 1 - October 31	After October 31
$1,125	$1,225	$1,325

Payment Plan

Register with a minimum $200 deposit. Your credit card will be charged the balance due divided by the number of months between the date of registration and December 31. Charges will be made on the same date of the month as registration.

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 for Big Mountain West Snowboard Series WY, ID, UT

Competition Expenses

Local events - estimate $10 - $35 per event
Regional events - estimate $500 - $2,000 per season dependent on number of events

Work Deposit

There is an 4-point work deposit commitment with this program. What is work deposit? Learn about it here.

Parent / Athlete Team Meeting

JHSC Policies

Parent/Athlete Handbook

Equipment Recommendations

Participants are required to have the following:

Snowboard, boots, bindings (Snowboard Program).
Skis, boots, and poles (Freeski Program).
Water-resistant snow pants and jacket.
Warm wool or synthetic base layers.
Snow helmet & goggles.

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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