All of the coaches for the freestyle programs are extremely excited about the new season.  We have added a few new coaches this year, so please make sure to come to the parent meeting on November 3rd to meet them.  In addition, the returning coaches want to discuss goals and changes for this season.  Please bring an appetizer to share.  The best snack wins a prize! 

With September and October behind us, the coaches are anxious to get their athletes on snow starting with a weekend camp at Copper Mountain.  As director of freestyle programs, Coach Erik Skinner notes that, “It has been a long road since last season.  We have had 12 athletes involved in a continuous training program since May 1st.  The athletes worked out 4 days a week in the gym, 4 days a week at the Water Ramps, and attended summer camps in Canada and Chile.  It will be nice to have snow at home and get into the swing of things.”

The Jr. Ability and older athletes started winter training in early September and will have their first on snow Team Camp November 6-8 in Summit county.  “I am psyched to get back on snow in Colorado after our very productive and successful camps in Whistler and Chile. It was great to see our numbers elevated in our Elite Water Ramping program, and the interest with our weights program this summer.  It should be a lot of fun watching all of their hard work pay off.  I’m also excited to work with the new Post-Grad athletes that have decided to come be a part of our program.” Says coach Rob Day

Dry land training starts for Junior Freestyle on Tuesday, November 10.  It begins for Bumps and Jumps on Wednesday, November 11.  The Farmer’s Almanac predicted a slow start to the season but lots of snow as the winter progresses.  Instead, it looks like the snow came early.  Please keep this in mind when dropping your child off at dry land training this season.  Have them dress in appropriate clothing for snowy or wet conditions (Extra layers, hats, gloves, and waterproof boots if the conditions warrant).  Make sure they bring something to drink and a snack if they easily get hungry.

It is already shaping up to be one of the best seasons the freestyle program has seen in awhile.  We look forward to it and hope you will share in the adventure.