Freestyle/Freeride Programs

AVSC Freestyle/Freeride has outstanding programs where older athletes can choose their focus in Moguls (Freestyle), Big Mountain (Freeride), Pipe & Park (Freeskiing), or a combination of disciplines. Younger athletes participate in well-rounded programs, helping them develop into strong all mountain skiers while building foundational skills for all freestyle disciplines. Whether your goal is an X Games podium and going to the Olympics, like AVSC alumni Alex Ferriera and Torin Yater-Wallace, or you want to learn new tricks in the safest ways possible, we have the program to fit your needs. Pre-Devo and Devo U10 Programs focus on all disciplines along with plenty of all mountain skiing. Devo 10-12 and Team programs are where athletes start to concentrate on specific disciplines and to qualify for higher level competitions.

For more information contact Freestyle/Freeride Program Director Eric Knight at 205-5130 or eknight@teamavsc.org.

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HOW TO REGISTER

Registration for the 2019-2020 season opens on July 1st. Once you've selected a program, click here to enter our Campminder system and register. If you have used Campminder before with us, please use the same login and do not create a duplicate! 

If you would like to apply for a scholarship for TEAM programs, access the form here. Please note that the scholarship deadline for TEAM programs is September 12th (same as the early pricing deadline). 

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YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS

AVSC’s year-round programs are competitive programs that include on-snow training from November-April as well as age-appropriate conditioning and gymnastics during the summer and fall months. Groups will typically meet 5 days a week in the winter, including after school and during school vacations, and 3-5 days (depending on age) during the summer and fall. Our year-round programs allow athletes to train and stay connected with teammates, coaches and AVSC while giving themselves the opportunity to be the best athlete possible.

U12 (AGE 9-11)
Athletes will participate in lots of all-mountain directed freeskiing with the option to train and compete in a discipline of choice (moguls, big mountain, halfpipe, and terrain park) or do a combination of all four. Skiers can compete in discipline-specific local and regional competitions (USSA, USASA, and IFSA). Skiers will focus on all mountain safety, goal setting, physical conditioning, technical and tactical skill development in a team environment. Athletes will have the opportunity to participate in dryland training (trampolines, agility, balance, coordination & core strength) and ski 4-5 days per week.

TEAM 1 (AGE 12-14)
Athletes choose a discipline to train and compete in: Moguls, Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Big Mountain or a combination of disciplines. Athletes focus on goal setting, physical conditioning, technical and tactical skill development in a team environment while working towards qualifying for USSA Jr. Nationals, Nationals, USASA Nationals, IFSA Jr. Nationals and beyond. When signing up, please pick your discipline (Pipe & Park, Moguls, Big Mountain, or Combo).

TEAM 2 (AGE 15+)
This program is for athletes 15 and older with younger athletes competing at FIS level in moguls, park & pipe. Athletes focus on goal setting, physical conditioning, technical and tactical skill development in a team environment while working towards qualifying for USSA Jr. Nationals, Nationals, USASA Nationals, IFSA Jr. Nationals, Nor-Ams and beyond. When signing up, please pick your discipline (Pipe & Park, Moguls, Big Mountain, or Combo).

WINTER PROGRAMS

These programs are for athletes who want to participate in freestyle skiing on a seasonal basis. Athletes will build a strong foundation in their sport, working through thoughtful progressions to build skills and have fun. Athletes may have opportunities to increase their training time through additional camps with year-round athletes.

3-DAY PROGRAMS:

U10 (AGE 7-9)
Get an introduction to all elements of freestyle – big mountain, moguls, terrain parks and halfpipe. Athletes will participate in lots of all-mountain directed freeskiing, learn about goal setting, and mountain safety, and develop foundational skills for moguls, halfpipe, jump, rail, progressions, and more! Athletes will have the opportunity to compete in 4 intra-club competitions (at no cost), and may have the opportunity (based on skill level) to compete in USSA, USASA, and IFSA competitions. 3 Day Athletes will have the opportunity to participate in dryland training (trampolines, agility, balance, coordination & core strength) and ski on Wednesday afternoons with late lifts.

 

10-12 (AGE 10-12)
Athletes will participate in lots of all-mountain directed freeskiing with the option to train and compete in a discipline of choice (moguls, big mountain, halfpipe, terrain park) or do a combination of all four. Skiers can compete in discipline specific local and regional competitions (USSA, USASA, and IFSA). Skiers will focus on mountain safety, goal setting, physical conditioning, technical and tactical skill development in a team environment. 3 Day Athletes will have the opportunity to participate in dryland training (trampolines, agility, balance, coordination & core strength) and ski on Wednesday afternoons with late lifts.

 

TELEMARK (AGE 10+)
Whether you want to learn the fundamentals or you’re looking to compete, improve your telemark skills. Athletes will ski steeps, bumps, big mountain, terrain park, and more. This program is open to those with no prior telemark experience. Limited quantities of telemark equipment available to borrow for the season.

WEEKEND PROGRAMS:

PRE-DEVO (AGE 7-9)
This program is a bridge between our Aspen Supports Kids program and our Alpine and Freestyle programs. It teaches mountain safety, lots of all mountain skiing, basic freestyle fundamentals, and an introduction to racing - a well-rounded experience for young skiers. Skiers are entered 2-3 fun-focused local competitions at no additional cost. Athletes should be a level 7 or higher.

 

U10 WEEKEND (AGE 7-9)
Get started with an introduction to all elements of freestyle – big mountain, moguls, terrain parks and halfpipe. Athletes will participate in lots of all-mountain directed freeskiing, learn about goal setting, mountain safety, and develop foundational skills for moguls, halfpipe, jump, rail, progressions, and more! Athletes will have the opportunity to compete in 4 intra-club competitions (at no cost), and may have the opportunity (based on skill level) to compete in USSA, USASA, and IFSA competitions.

 

10-12 WEEKEND (AGE 10-12)
Athletes will participate in lots of all-mountain directed freeskiing with the option to train and compete in a discipline of choice (moguls, big mountain, halfpipe, and terrain park) or do a combination of all four. Skiers can compete in discipline specific local and regional competitions (USSA, USASA, and IFSA). Skiers will focus on all mountain safety, goal setting, physical conditioning, technical and tactical skill development in a team environment.

TEAM WEEKEND (AGE 12+) - BIG MOUNTAIN, MOGULS, PARK & PIPE
This program is designed for skiers age 12 and older looking for a weekend-only commitment with no pre season dryland training. Skiers can select Moguls, Pipe and Park, Big Mountain or Combo (combo is a cross between all freestyle disciplines) as areas of focus. Regardless of area of focus, all athletes will participate in lots of all-mountain freeskiing, goal setting, technical and tactical skill development in a team environment.

 

TELEMARK 1–DAY (AGE 10+)
Whether you want to learn the fundamentals or you’re looking to compete, improve your telemark skills. We’ll ski steeps, bumps, big mountain, terrain park, and more. This program is open to those with no prior telemark experience. Limited quantities of telemark equipment available to borrow for the season.