Freeski Park & Pipe

Freeski Rookie Team 1 Day

Freeski Rookie Team 1 Day is designed for athletes who are ready to be introduced to freestyle skiing in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. This program focuses on building foundational skills while exposing athletes to terrain park features, all-mountain skiing, and basic freestyle movement.

Athletes develop confidence through guided progression, learning how to approach small features, maintain balance, and control their movements in varied terrain. Training includes a mix of freeskiing, drills, and park-based skill development.

This program is an ideal entry point into SSCV’s Freeski pathway and prepares athletes for progression into multi-day Rookie programs and more advanced freestyle teams.

Program Details

Overview

Program Structure:

  • Part Time

Program Requirements:

  • 8–12 years old
Fees + Scholarships

Program Fees:

  • Non-Resident Fee: $4,660 plus $100 Club Membership
  • Colorado Resident Fee: $3,910 plus $100 Club Membership

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 Rookie Team 1 Day program runs during the winter season, typically from November through March, with training held one day per week, primarily on weekends.

Training sessions focus on skill progression in both terrain park and all-mountain environments. A detailed calendar outlining training days and key program information is provided prior to the season.

Freeski Rookie 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, with access to terrain parks and progression-based features designed for developing freestyle athletes. Sessions may also incorporate training at Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy terrain areas, including the tow rope rail garden when appropriate.

Athletes benefit from a variety of terrain that supports safe, step-by-step progression in freestyle skiing.

Strength Training

At the Rookie level, the focus is on building strong movement patterns, coordination, and confidence. Athletes are introduced to basic equipment awareness and safe park practices.

Off-snow development is minimal and age-appropriate, focusing on balance, coordination, and overall athletic movement that supports freestyle progression.