program Description
Emphasis will be on fundamentals such as exploration, all-mountain riding, etiquette and sportsmanship. Coaches will provide an all mountain experience including hike-to areas and terrain park. The goal is for athletes to gain experience and build confidence in a fun, motivating environment that incorporates play, fun, basic agility, balance, coordination and development of endurance.. At least 90% of the time will be spent freeriding. Dryland gymnastic training is recommended.
Coach: Josh Johnson
Ages: 11-18 (10 with coaches permission)
Skill Development Focus: Riding all terrain and exploring the mountain. Through effective stance and efficient movements, riders will learn to control their board and perform a variety of fundamental tasks such as riding in control, turning from toe to head, simple switch riding, basic carve turn, basic Ollie, ability to ride flat base for short periods of time, riding easier moguls or tree turns and powder turns. In freestyle terrain, riders will become comfortable grabbing over small jumps and exploring rotations both front and backside as well as simple rail features.
Skill Requirements: Athletes should have 4-7 years of riding experience.
Competition: FUN local competitions recommended.
Schedule/Sessions: Saturday and Sundays December 5, 2020 – March 28, 2021
Program Fees: $1,200, price will increase to $1,260 September 15th
Ski Passes: Grand Targhee Passes must be purchased directly through Grand Targhee Resort. Pass prices are not included in program fees.
Transportation: Not provided for 2020-21 season.
Equipment:
Team Meeting: TBD
Max. Participants/Ratio: 7:1
License: None, consider IFSA or USASA depending on comp schedule.
Comp Travel Expenses: Not included in program fees.
Work Deposit and Family Participation: Positive parental support is essential. Families are encouraged to get involved with club activities. Work Deposit of $100 required. Deposit is credited at end of year if volunteer hours are fulfilled.
Program Fee Refunds 2020-21 Season Only for COVID-19 Considerations:
Click here to register for Snowboard Team.
Coach: Josh Johnson
Ages: 11-18 (10 with coaches permission)
Skill Development Focus: Riding all terrain and exploring the mountain. Through effective stance and efficient movements, riders will learn to control their board and perform a variety of fundamental tasks such as riding in control, turning from toe to head, simple switch riding, basic carve turn, basic Ollie, ability to ride flat base for short periods of time, riding easier moguls or tree turns and powder turns. In freestyle terrain, riders will become comfortable grabbing over small jumps and exploring rotations both front and backside as well as simple rail features.
Skill Requirements: Athletes should have 4-7 years of riding experience.
Competition: FUN local competitions recommended.
Schedule/Sessions: Saturday and Sundays December 5, 2020 – March 28, 2021
Program Fees: $1,200, price will increase to $1,260 September 15th
Ski Passes: Grand Targhee Passes must be purchased directly through Grand Targhee Resort. Pass prices are not included in program fees.
Transportation: Not provided for 2020-21 season.
Equipment:
- Snowboards: choose based on height, weight and skill level.
- Boots: proper fit and flex to facilitate a balanced, athletic stance
- Protection: Helmet required
Team Meeting: TBD
Max. Participants/Ratio: 7:1
License: None, consider IFSA or USASA depending on comp schedule.
Comp Travel Expenses: Not included in program fees.
Work Deposit and Family Participation: Positive parental support is essential. Families are encouraged to get involved with club activities. Work Deposit of $100 required. Deposit is credited at end of year if volunteer hours are fulfilled.
Program Fee Refunds 2020-21 Season Only for COVID-19 Considerations:
- TVSEF will offer full refunds up until November 1st for any family who is no longer comfortable with their child participating.
- TVSEF will offer partial refunds to any family who is no longer comfortable with their child participating at any point in time. TVSEF will retain 30% of the participant’s program fee for administrative fees plus an additional prorated fee for the period the athlete participated in the program. If the athlete participated in 70% of the program, no refunds will be given.
- TVSEF will offer partial refunds should programming be cut short as a result of COVID-19. TVSEF will retain 30% of program fees for administrative fees plus an additional prorated fee for the period the program was able to continue. If 70% of the program has been completed, no refunds will be given.
Click here to register for Snowboard Team.