The Snowboard Progression PLUS training schedule is designed for riders who wish to focus on competitive snowboarding in any variety of the disciplines. The goal of the Progression PLUS training schedule is to provide a dedicated, creative training regimen for motivated athletes who want increased training hours per week. The Progression PLUS schedule will help athletes expand upon existing abilities and prepare them for the Competition training schedule. Fall training is a highly recommended.
Skill Development Focus
- goal oriented training
- responsible decision making with regard to ability
- comfort in all mountain terrain
- composure in a variety of conditions
- trick development - Rails, Jumps, and Halfpipe
- finding/ creating individual style
- competition strategy
Age
10-19 years by December 31, 2016 (Born 2006-1997)
Fall Training Sessions
October 10 - December 2 (8 weeks)
Additional Cost - $360
Mondays (7 - 8 pm) Axis Gymnastics - $20/Session - (307)-732-AXIS
Tuesdays (4:30 - 5:30 pm) Strength & Conditioning
Wednesdays (4:30 - 5:45 pm) Yoga - Flexibility & Injury Prevention: Snow King Lodge Room
Thursdays (4:30 - 5:30 pm) Strength & Conditioning
Fridays (7 - 8 pm) Axis Gymnastics - $20/Session - (307)-732-AXIS
*Athletes are recommended to take the Activities Bus to Snow King (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) and should be picked up at Snow King.
Pre-season Camps - highly recommended
Nov 12 - 13 / Snow King Fundamentals
Cost: Approximately $149 dependent on number of athletes
November 19 / Grand Targhee
Cost: Approximately $99
Winter Training Sessions
December 3, 2016 – March 12, 2017 (241 Hours Total)
Snow King training (December 6, 2019 – March 16, 2017)
Tuesdays (3:30 – 5:30 pm) Snow King Resort
Thursdays (3:30 – 5:30 pm) Snow King Resort
Saturdays (8:30 am – 2:30 pm) Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Sundays (9:30 am – 2:30 pm) Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Training Camp December 8 – 13
Summit County, CO or Park City, UT - depending on snow conditions
Cost: Approximately $1,000
Holiday Camp at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
December 27-29, (9 am - 3 pm) Cost: $200
*Competition travel is available at an additional fee.
*Early release required for Snow King sessions. Read more about early release.
*Early release transportation available from the Jackson Hole Middle School to Snow King $50
Summer Training
10-20 Days on Snow recommended
Competition Options
Big Mountain Freeride
Regional- IFSA Jr Freeride Tour Grand Targhee, WY & Big Sky, MT
Skier/BoarderX, Banked Slalom, Slopestyle (Terrain Park), Rail Jam, & Halfpipe
Local- Wednesday Night Lights Series @ Snow King & JHMR offerings
Event Expenses
Local- Approximately $10 - $35 per event
Regional- Approximately $500 - $2000 per season dependent on number of events entered
Possible Licenses
USASA License- Slopestyle, Skier/Boarder X, Halfpipe, Rail Jam
IFSA license- Big Mountain Events
Ski Passes
Season Passes (not included in Program Tuition) must be purchased directly through the Snow King Mountain and the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Season Pass Office. To get the best rate, purchase the JHMR Grand Pass by August 31st.
Program Tuition
$2,210 + 2 days work deposit commitment
Early registration helps our planning! Register by August 15th and receive $50 off after check out.
*Program rates increase $100 on September 21st & November 1st, 2016.
*Payment plan: register by September 30th with a minimum $100 deposit. Balance is divided over October, November & December, and paid in full by 12/31/16.
*Learn more about the work deposit program here
