The Freestyle/Freeskiing Combo Team is a competitive skiing program that combines freestyle and freeskiing disciplines in a fun and challenging environment on Killington Mountain. Athletes are expected to be competent skiers on all terrain at Killington. Typically the athletes have come up through the FutureStars programs. This program is designed for competitive athletes wanting to participate in Freestyle and Freeskiing disciplines.
Ages: 8-10 (as of Dec. 31, 2015)
Program Details
- Fundamental training in big air, slopestyle, halfpipe and moguls with a focus on techniques and skill development
- Competition coaching at agreed upon USSA Eastern Freestyle EQS B Events. This program offers a unique combination of mogul and freeskiing experience
- This program assists beginning freestyle competitors with building skills needed for higher-level competition
Program Requirement and information
- USSA membership is required to compete in the USSA Eastern Freestyle events.
- 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 18
- $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 9-12 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: Dec 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
FREESTYLE/FREESKI REGISTRATION
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