freeskiing (Park)

ABOUT FREESKIING (Park)

Freeskiing has grown tremendously over the last decade. With this relatively
new discipline, we are excited to provide a program that can cater to
athletes across all abilities. Whether you are just starting to spend time in the
terrain park, or you are ready to compete nationally, we are able to give each
athlete the opportunity to reach their goals. COME SKI WITH US.

Important Updates

Nicky Johnson Wins National Slopestyle Title; Freeski Team has a Stellar Week
April 14, 2023
BSF Freeskiers rose to the occasion at USASA Nationals, with Nicky Johnson winning gold in the 17-18 Slopestyle.
Read more>>
Freeski Team Witnesses Snowpocalypse in Truckee
March 27, 2023
The team made the most of a snowed-in week in California.
Read more>>
Freestyle Team Finishes Strong at Junior Nationals
March 20, 2023
Moguls, jumps, and some top finishes for the five skiers who represented BSF.
Read more>>
Freeride Skiers Continue to Excel
March 8, 2023
BSF Big Mountain skiers put in big efforts in both Utah and Idaho during IFSA competitions.
Read more>>

Professional coaching, fun dynamics, and a sport you can love for a lifetime.

Recommended for Ages 6-11

Introductory

Explore alpine and freeski/freestyle skiing

1-2 days a week

Soar into BSF. This is the place for intermediate-level skiers to build their fundamentals. This 8-week program builds skills that apply to both ski racing and freestyle/freeskiing in a fun, no-pressure environment. Skiers can choose either Alpine or Freestyle/Freeskiing, or explore both disciplines. To start, skiers need to be competent lift riders, able to ski with poles, ski parallel, and able to ski mid-mountain at Bridger Bowl. The program starts in early January, and goes for 8 weeks. We recommend one day a week for U8 and up to 2 days a week for U10 and U12/U13.

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recommended for ages 10-14

development

1 or 2 days a week

The Development Team does it all! Skiers will spend time in the terrain park and all over the mountain, catching air off of every little jump they discover.  Have fun shredding while building the ski skills that will transfer to the BSF Freeskiing Competitive and Full-Time Teams in the future.


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recommended ages 11-20

COMPETITIVE TEAM

1-3 days a week

For the avid freeskier who wants to compete and train one to three days a week.  In the off-season, athletes train with agility and mobility programs. Separate trampoline camps available in September and October. This is based more on ability than age.

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COMPETITIVE team

recommended ages 13-20

FULL-TIME TEAM

5 days a week

For the avid freestyle or freeskier who is ready to train five days a week, either Freestyle or Freeskiing. During the academic year, these athletes get early release from school to train in the afternoons. In the off-season, athletes take part in agility and conditioning programs, along with trampoline sessions.

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FULL-TIME team

FREESKIING AGE CLASSES

As determined by age on December 31st, for the winter season

U7 - 5 & 6 years of age
U9 - 7 & 8 years of age
U11 - 9 & 10 years of age
U13 - 11 & 12 years of age
U15 - 13 & 14 years of age
U17 - 15 & 16 years of age
U19 - 17 & 18 years of age
U21 - 19+ years of age

LTAD (Long Term Athlete Development)

The why & how behind a skier's progress as they age

Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) is the managed developmental progression for an athlete that will maximize both their long-term potential and enjoyment in the sport.

What does that mean? We’re not focused on short-term success—and the hazards (and burnout) that often come with it. Instead, we follow LTAD plans that are individualized and based on science to make sure your child can maximize their long-term potential as a skier (should they wish to do so) and their enjoyment in the sport. We take into account a child’s development physiologically, cognitively and socially, as well as their experience skiing.

This makes it easy for your child to progress through our programs—from Intro, to the Development Teams, to the competitive teams, and even on to skiing as an adult Masters athlete.

The BSF Alpine LTAD follows the guidelines of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard LTAD.   

View the entire LTAD for all skiing disciplines HERE.
Questions?
FREESKIING Program Director 

Cody Ling
Cody.ling@bridgerskifoundation.org