The Big Mountain Recreation Team program focuses on continued development of overall skiing skills and techniques. Athletes will ski a variation of train including Moguls, Park and Big Mountain. This is a non competitive program where athletes can ski everything on the Mountain with their Peers. Goals of the Freeski Recreation Team is to instill a lifelong passion for skiing, and help athletes find their passion within the sport while improving their overall skiing ability.
Ages: 8-14 (as of Dec. 31, 2015)
Program Details
- Designed for skiers who can aggressively ski the entire mountain
- Fundamental training in Big Mountain Skiing, Park and Mogul
- Focused on improving their overall skiing ability while having fun
Program Requirements and information
- All programs must be paid in full by the first day of the program. No exceptions will be made without prior arrangements with the program director.
- A helmet is mandatory.
- A mouth guard and back brace are strongly recommended.
- Membership in the Killington Ski Club is required for all KSC/KMS program members. This membership entitles you to full use of the club building, including tuning facilities, as well as participation in KSC-sponsored social activities and other offerings.
- Participation in the KSC/KMS Work Obligation Program is required for all families in the KSC/KMS programs. This allows us to adequately staff competition events at Killington and provide a quality experience for our athletes in their home events.
- Each athlete must have a Killington Unlimited Season Pass.
- The coaching staff will send weekly emails with logistical details for the upcoming weekend.
Program Fees:
- $1,490 on or before October 15
- $1,590.00 from October 16 to November 17
- $1,690.00 after November 18
Please familiarize yourself with our Program Insurance Policy (PIP) as we do not issue refunds. Please familiarize yourself with our mandatory KSC/KMS Work Obligation Program.
Program dates, meeting times, holiday period training & lunch
- Program starts Sunday October 4 with conditioning programs at Killington Mountain School from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. the following Sundays October 18 and 25 as well as November 1
- On Sunday October 11, at 9 a.m., all athletes will participate in the Columbus Day Weekend Annual Hike to the top of Killington Mountain, followed by refreshments and activities at the KMS Open House
- On-snow program starts Saturday, December 5
- Optional November Training with Coaches TBD by Coaches and weather
- No training on Thanksgiving Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Holiday Training Camp: December 28, 29, and 30 with a half day on the 31st
- February Training Camp: February 13, 14 and 15 as well as 19, 20, 21, and 22, as well as 26, 27, and 28
- Lunch Time: 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
- The program schedule includes 40 and a half days on-snow
- All scheduled training and competition is dependent on weather and snow conditions
- The program ends on March 26, 2016
BIG MOUNTAIN RECREATION REGISTRATION
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