Freeski Park & Pipe

Freeski Park & Pipe Full Time Middle School Team

The Freeski Park & Pipe Full-Time Middle School Team is designed for athletes who are ready to commit to a more structured and consistent freestyle training environment. This program focuses on developing strong technical skills, confidence, and progression within terrain park and pipe disciplines.

Athletes train across slopestyle elements including rails, jumps, and park flow, while continuing to build strong all-mountain fundamentals. Coaching emphasizes safe progression, body awareness, aerial skills, and consistency, helping athletes advance their abilities in a controlled and supportive environment.

This program introduces athletes to freestyle competition pathways while continuing to prioritize long-term development and a strong technical foundation.

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Program Details

Overview

Program Structure:

  • Full Time

Program Requirements:

  • Age: Grades 6-8
Fees + Scholarships

Program Fees:

  • Non-Resident Fee: $15,690 plus $100 Club Membership
  • Colorado Resident Fee: $13,210 plus $100 Club Membership
  • Plus $525 transportation fee (Both non-Resident and Resident)

SSCV is committed to making our programs accessible to families. Our scholarship program can cover up to 100% of program fees based on financial need and level of participation. For the 2026–2027 season, SSCV offers two types of scholarships. Explore our Scholarship Page to determine the best fit for your family.

Please note, the first deadline for 26/27 scholarship applications is May 15th, 2026 and the second deadline is October 1st, 2026. Families must have their 2025 tax return in order to complete their application.

Calendar

The Freeski Park & Pipe Full-Time Middle School Team operates during the winter season, typically from November through April, with training held multiple days per week, including weekdays, weekends, and holiday periods.

Athletes may participate in local and regional freestyle competitions such as slopestyle and big air events, depending on readiness and progression. A detailed calendar outlining training sessions, competition opportunities, and key program dates is provided prior to the season.

Freeski Park and Pipe Calendar
Volunteer Requirements

Points Required: 160

SSCV relies heavily upon the generosity of hundreds of volunteers who give thousands of hours to help with competitions, fundraising and various Club tasks and events. Volunteer points are earned by completing volunteer jobs, and these jobs are assigned a specific number of points based upon difficulty and time needed for completion. SSCV requires each family to complete a predetermined amount of volunteering based upon the programs in which they are involved. The number of points required per family is based upon the athlete’s program (and in the case of multiple athletes, it will be the program in which the most time-committed athlete participates).

There are numerous opportunities, both on and off the snow, throughout the year from May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027. Opportunities will be shared with families via email as they arise.

Failure to meet your obligation could result in an evaluation of your family’s fit with the program and SSCV culture of volunteerism.

Facilities + Technical Support

Training takes place on Vail Mountain, utilizing terrain parks designed for freestyle progression, including jumps, rails, and flow features. Athletes also benefit from training at Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy, including the tow rope rail garden for repetition and technical skill development.

Additional training opportunities may include sessions at venues such as Woodward Copper, providing access to world-class freestyle facilities.

Strength Training

At the full-time level, athletes begin to take a more structured approach to both training and performance. Access to SSCV Technical Services supports proper equipment setup and maintenance for park and pipe conditions.

Strength and conditioning are introduced in a more consistent and structured way, focusing on coordination, balance, strength, and aerial awareness. This supports safe progression and prepares athletes for the physical demands of freestyle skiing.