The Freeski Competition Team is a competitive freeskiing program set in a fun and challenging environment on Killington Mountain. Athletes will train to compete in a variation of freeski competitions such as USSA and USASA, Rev Tour, North Face Open, Dumont Cup, and USASA and USSA Nationals. Includes Friday training.
Ages: 15 and older (as of Dec. 31, 2015)
Program Details
- Training based on the fundamentals in the freeskiing disciplines of big air, slopestyle, and halfpipe.
- Includes coaching at selected events in the USASA Southern Vermont Series and Killington’s Rails 2 Riches & K-Town Showdown Series.
- This program assists beginning freeski competitors with building skills needed for higher-level competition.
- Lodging, travel, and competition fees are not included in the program fees. Parents are required to pay in advance for all travel-related expenses.
- Includes Friday Training
- Athletes are starting to build AFP (Association of Freeskiing Professionals) Points
Program Requirements and Information
- USASA Membership is required to compete in the USASA Southern Vermont Series halfpipe and slopestyle events.
- USSA membership is required to compete in USSA Eastern FreeTour
- 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 competition 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
- $1,790.00 on or before October 15
- $1,890.00 from October 16 to November 17
- $1,990.00 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 refreshment’s 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. – 3 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 – 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
FREESKI COMPETITION REGISTRATION
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