The RIDERS Program aims to provide the foundation for snowboarders, at an intermediate or advanced skill level, to build a passion and dedication to the sport that will create lifelong Riders. Safe riding skills and park etiquette will all be part of the program.

Sample Schedule:

Week 1: Fundamentals

Goal – Get to know the Athletes, assess their riding level, and set program tone.

Week 2: Carving/Generating Lift

Goal – improving edging skills, learning to generate lift + introduction to terrain adaptation

Week 3: Introduction to Alpine Snowboarding

Goal – Introduction to Alpine Racing Skills and Steering

Week 4: Introduction to Slopestyle/Snowboardcross

Goal – Learn Park Safety and the basic skills for jumps and boxes. Introduction to Snowboard-cross skills (absorption, timing, banked turns, etc.)

Week 5: Slopestyle Skills

Goal – add onto the basic skills taught earlier in the season and increase confidence in the park

Week 6: Program Review & Wrap up

Goal – Review of all disciplines/Mini Skills contest in each discipline

 

To learn more, visit this website for more information: Riders Program Information