Jasper Freeride
snowboard team
It aint Easy Being Steezy!
Jasper Freeride Boarders is a Freestyle Snowboarding Program geared towards introducing and progressing riders age 6 to U18 to the specified snowboard disciplines of:
Freestyle – Slope/Park
Freestyle – Big Air
All Mountain Freeride
Some SBX and Slalom introduction (based on course availability).
We focus on a FUN group environment where riders are coached and encouraged to progress in Freestyle skills with like minded individuals.
This is not a learn to ride program, please see below for minimum rider abilities.
If your rider requires learning to snowboard we highly recommend scheduling lessons with Marmot Basin’s Snow School prior to your athlete joining our program.
Our program
Training Days
We run:
Sundays
Some Saturdays
School Break camps – For all 3 age groups.
From December 1 – April 30 at Marmot Basin.
Competitions
We target attending AB Snowboard / Canada Snowboard sanctioned events sending athletes with Coach guidance.
An important part of the snowboarding community Grassroots events and activities will be shared with the team for attending on your own accord.
Requirements
As a sanctioned club with Alberta Snowboard it is mandatory that all participating athletes have an annual membership with Alberta Snowboard/Canada snowboard when participating in our program.
- Prompt to purchase this membership in our registration process if you do not already have it.
Lift Passes are not included in our programming registration. A Marmot Basin ski pass/ticket will be required.
Due to the number of training days a Season Pass is recommended.
Competitions and training at alternative venues will require additional lift passes.
Gear and equipment requirements
are listed as per program categories below.
categories
Please read below on category descriptions. It is the case that your rider may occasionally fall between 1 or 2 categories, select the category best suited to their aspirations at this time. This gives our coaches a general idea of what to expect.
In our levels groups may work together on targeted skill development. This allows for mentorship and team work. Coaches may rotate between groups so your athlete is exposed to different instruction methods and techniques.
Mini Shredders
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Eager 5 year olds who meet the minimum requirements may be accepted at coaches discretion. Please reach out to jfboarders@gmail.com to inquire.
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2-3 seasons of riding experience either with a parent or through a Snow School is recommended prior to starting
Rider:
Is Mostly Linking turns
Is Mostly able to get off the chairlift unassisted.
Can ride in control
Confident on Green runs
Comfortable on most Blue runs.
Gear
Snowboard
Helmet
A Marmot Basin ski pass/ticket will be required.
Due to the number of training days a Season Pass is recommended.
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Develop confident all mountain riding through skill development
Learn basics of snowboard disciplines
Advance skills in a fun group environment
Freestyle Shredders
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Athletes interested in advancing their skills in Park and more advanced terrain.
These Athletes may have an interest in competing but are mostly looking for a fun group to learn with.
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Rider:
Is comfortable on Blue and some Black runs.
Must be able to link turns.
Gear
Snowboard
Helmet
A Marmot Basin ski pass/ticket will be required.
Due to the number of training days a Season Pass is recommended.
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Develop confident all mountain riding
Introduction to training more discipline specific skills – Park and advanced terrain
Introduction to competitions if interest is presented.
Advanced Shredders
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Athletes that have an interest in going to competitions and developing more advanced riding techniques.
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Rider
Is comfortable on Blue and Black runs.
Is Comfortable riding a variety of terrain
Has Previous park experience.
Gear
Snowboard
Helmet
Mouth Guard
A Marmot Basin ski pass/ticket will be required.
Due to the number of training days a Season Pass is recommended.
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Develop confident all mountain riding
Training more discipline specific skills geared towards competition
