The Middle School Freeride Freeski Team Part Time program (formerly Junior Team) is designed to be the next step in development for athletes graduating from the Devo Team. This is a diverse program for our younger freeskiing and freeride athletes looking to improve their Freeskiing skills in Freeride (Big Mountain) and Freestyle (Park/Pipe). Programming will be geared toward freeskiing skill development across the entire mountain including the terrain parks, halfpipe, and hike to terrain, generally splitting time 40/60 between the competitive venue and out of venue. This program is a skill development program focused on creating a positive team environment to promote technical growth. There will be competitive travel opportunities along with travel camp opportunities to build team cohesion. This program is for 7th and 8th graders, as well as 6th graders who will turn 12 by December 31, 2026.
The part time group trains one less day per week in the winter than the full time program.
October 21 – March 13
Dryland Training: October 6 – November 13
Wednesday and Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m. at Howelsen Hill for field workout
On-Snow Training: December 2 – March 13
Wednesday
4:15-7:00 p.m. at Howelsen Hill and Gym
6-7 p.m. strength session at Howelsen Hill gym
Thursday, 4:15-6:15 p.m. at Howelsen Hill until December 4, then 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Steamboat Resort starting December 11
Saturday, 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. at Steamboat Resort
Adjusted training camp December 22 – January 2
Adjusted schedule for Blues Break February 16-20
Training Camps may be offered during breaks.
Skill Requirement
Desire and ability to ski the entire mountain, to improve skills and to improve in all areas of skiing, including slopestyle, halfpipe, and hike to terrain. Mindset: Train to train, developing the joy in the process of improvement. Willingness to hike to the East Face on a weekly basis.
Equipment
Alpine skiing or telemark equipment and a helmet. *Back protector required for IFSA competitions and recommended for training and USASA competitions but not required.
Passes
Full IKON and Howelsen Hill pass required.
Competition Information
Athletes will participate in regional and national level USASA and/or IFSA events.
Memberships
A USASA license is required for USASA slopestyle, Rail Jam and Halfpipe competitions, and an IFSA membership is required for all Freeride events.
Team Jacket
Athletes are issued a SSWSC jacket in the fall to use for the season.
Age Group
Grades 6-8. Must be 12 years old by December 31, 2026.
Payment and Payment Plans: SSWSC offers multiple payment options for summer, winter, and year-round program fees. eCheck (ACH bank transfer), cash, checks, and credit cards are all accepted. We also offer a payment plan option. Find more information HERE.
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships: SSWSC offers the EZ Program Fee Scholarships for local families with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) up to $175,000 for winter and summer programs and up to $250,000 for competitive programs. All EZ Program Fee Scholarship applicants are required to submit a current 1040 or 1040EZ tax return to determine eligibility.
