Apex Freestyle Club is a ski and snowboard club based at Apex Mountain Resort, offering comprehensive programs built on the core principles of freestyle skiing and snowboarding. Our focus is helping children develop the confidence and technical skills to ski or ride comfortably on any run, on any mountain, while prioritizing safety at every step. Guided by the proven methods and safety standards of Freestyle Canada, we aim to unlock each child’s full potential and foster a lifelong love of the sport.

FUNSTYLERZ AND SNOWBOARD FUNDAMENTALS FIRST WEEK INFO

FUNstylerz and Snowboard FUNdamentals groups start on January 3rd or 4th. For our first week we will start at 9AM in the Cafeteria for a safety meeting and video from Apex’s General Manager James. After the meeting, athletes will meet their coaches and be sorted into their groups, and get skiing/riding! All other weeks we will meet at 10am in front of the Gunbarrel next to a series of Apex Freestyle flags that will be set up!

REGULAR MORNING MEETING PLACES (FROM WEEK TWO ONWARD)

Ski Programs

FUNstylerz (program start dates: Jan 3rd/4th) - meet coaches at 10 am at the Apex Freestyle flag next to The Edge

Snowboard Programs

Fundamentals (program start dates: Jan 3rd/4th)- meet coaches at 9:30am at the AFSC flag out front the Gunbarrel. 

If your child is late and misses their group, please send them to the Air Hut located on Andi’s run (parents should escort younger children) or contact their coach directly.

Groups will meet at the same spot on every day of programming.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Freestylerz, Freeriderz, Girlstylerz

9:00-12:00 On Snow

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-15:00 On Snow

Snowboard Freeriders, Fundamentals

9:30-11:45 On Snow

11:45-12:30 Lunch

13:00-15:00 On Snow

Snowboard Performance, Freeriders Advanced

9:30-11:45 On Snow

11:45-12:30 Lunch

13:00-15:00 On Snow

FUNstylerz - Full Day Program

10:00-12:00 On Snow

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-15:00 On Snow

FUNstylerz - ½ Day Program

10:00-12:00 On Snow

Lunch breaks are not supervised by coaches. Parents must plan to meet younger children and provide direction to older ones.

Snowboard Performance Team athletes, as well as Ski Performance and Jr. Performance Team athletes may be provided a separate schedule by their coaches. 

GROUPINGS

Groupings are based on athlete age and skill development, and sometimes require shuffling over the course of the first few sessions to ensure that all athletes are placed appropriately. Please be patient with us as we work to make sure all groups are finalized by week 2 or 3. We will do our best to accommodate grouping requests, however we may be unable to meet all requests. We appreciate your understanding.

If you have any issues on the first day of ski programs, or have grouping concerns, please contact FUNstylerz & Freestylerz Program Coordinator, Kata Stohler at kata@freestyleapex.com or 250-809-1780‬.

You can also reach Head Coach and Program Director, Alexa Chick at alexa@freestyleapex.com or 613-979-1265.

If you have any issues on the first day of snowboard programs, or have grouping concerns, please contact Snowboard Program Director Josh Shulman at snowboard@freestyleapex.com or 250-490-8324.

WHAT TO BRING EACH DAY

Athletes in full-day programs should bring a backpack with them each day containing:

• Water bottle

• A fuelling lunch or money to purchase lunch

• Snacks for afternoon breaks

• Extra layers, gloves, balaclavas etc.

• Hand and/or toe warmers

FREESTYLERZ:

Dates: December 13, 2025 to March 14, 2026

JUNIOR PERFORMANCE:
Dates: December 13, 2025 to March 14, 2026

CONTACTS

Ensure that athletes are at the designated meeting spot, gear on and ready to go 10 minutes prior to start time. Coaches are not expected to wait for tardy athletes as it affects the quality of the program for the entire group. Late arrivals can be communicated to the following individuals:

Snowboard Program Director Josh Shulman (for Snowboard athletes) - (250)-490-7324

Freestylerz and FUNstylerz Coordinator Kata Stohler - (250)-809-1780

Head Coach and Program Director Alexa Chick - (613)-979-1265

AFC Volunteer Commitment – 2025/26 Season

Apex Freestyle Club is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organization. Our low program fees and high-quality coaching are made possible by the time and talents of our amazing members. When you register your athlete, you commit to volunteering 6–15 hours to help AFC thrive.

Most roles require no special skills, and calls for help will be sent via email, whatsapp, or social media.

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

• Board of Directors – elected each fall at the AGM

• Major Events – Apex Classic (Dec), NorAm (Feb)

• Manager – lead organizer; training available

• Helpers – see “Event Hosting” for job descriptions

• Work Parties – airbag setup, safety fencing, water ramp

• Professional Services – social media, photography, video, website

• Social Planners – fun events for athletes, coaches & parents

• Sponsorship & Fundraising – raffles, auctions, movie nights, etc.

• Deal Maker – team gear and clothing discounts

• Volunteer Coordinator – match volunteers with roles

Got a skill or passion not listed? Let us know!

Contact: gina@freestyleapex.com

All volunteers must complete free insurance for liability protection:
Volunteer Insurance Link

AFC Volunteer Levy Program 2025/26

For 2025/26, every family will:

1. Provide a $200 deposit (Volunteer Levy) per registered athlete

2. Commit to performing 6 volunteer hours per registered athlete.

How it works:

1. Complete your hours between November 15, 2025 and May 31, 2026.

2. Submit our Google Form outlining your contributions.

   AFC/AFSC Volunteer Application for Reimbursement Form

3. After verification, your $200 will be refunded no later than April 1, 2026 to the credit card on file.

Prefer not to volunteer? You may choose to forfeit your $200 levy. These funds help cover essential costs - like paying coaches and Apex Mountain employees to take on tasks normally done by volunteers. 

Volunteer opportunities this season: Mogul course builds, Apex Classic, Okanagan Shred Sessions, Apex NorAm, Airbag rollout and maintenance, and more! 

Really want to give back? Consider joining our board of Directors.

Thank you for your understanding and support in keeping AFC programs sustainable and accessible.

Apex Freestyle Club can accept althetes as young as 6 years old.

Apex Freestyle is not a learn to ski program.

Okanagan Shred Sessions:

The Okanagan Shred Series is a fun, regional freestyle skiing competition series for developing athletes in BC's Okanagan, hosted by clubs at resorts like Silver Star, Apex, and Big White, sponsored by FH&P Lawyers, offering entry-level slopestyle & mogul events to build skills in a supportive, community-focused environment. Organized by Freestyle BC, it helps young skiers transition from training to competition, with events featuring both Slopestyle and Moguls disciplines.

Timber Tour / Shred Series:

Freestyle BC's provincial ski competition circuit for young athletes in Moguls, Slopestyle, Big Air, and Dual Moguls, offering skill development and competitive events at various BC ski resorts, culminating in the BC Championships, with different levels of competition like the foundational Shred Series and the more advanced Timber Tour, helping athletes progress through the sport.

• Shred Series: 

  U8 to U14 Often serves as an introductory level, focusing on skill development and fun, with requirements like a Club Level License.

• Timber Tour: 

  U14 to U20
  U12, if confirmed ready

  A step up, featuring more formal competitions and championship events, with athletes competing for provincial titles. 

Canada Cup:

The Canada Cup Series presented by Toyo Tires is our national competition circuit. It is designed primarily for athletes in the Learn to Compete (L2C) and Train to Compete (T2C) stages of the Freestyle Canada Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model.

NorAM:

The NorAm competition series is part of the FIS Continental Cup level of competitions and serves as a place to gain international competition experience as athletes prepare for World Cup events later in their career. There are five Continental Cup series; host nations of the NorAm circuit are the USA and Canada; athletes from non-NorAm nations do have the opportunity to compete at these events.

Generally, emails from Freestyle BC will notify athletes about which mountains are hosting competitions and when they will be taking place.

Following that, registration deadlines and links will be provided.

Sign up for all the Freestyle BC emails and newsletters and check the following events page for details.

https://freestylebc.ski/event

In the past, AFC has supplemented all costs associated with supplying an AFC coach to any competition in which 3 or more AFC athletes will be participating. It is worth noting that AFC is one of the only clubs in the entire country who has supplemented all costs associated with supplying coaches to competitions, while other clubs have utilized cost-recovery models for more than a decade.

 While this has sustained a prolonged effort to keep competition attendance as affordable as possible for families, the club has unfortunately reached its limitation in supplementing all costs associated with events away from our home resort, and as such, has made the difficult decision to create a Competition Travel Policy. We did not take this decision lightly, and will do our utmost to increase fundraising efforts to continue supplementing costs wherever and whenever possible.

2025/26 COMPETITION TRAVEL POLICY

SUMMARY

 ​Beginning in the 2025/26 season, Apex Freestyle Club will be using a graduated “pay-to-play” model to give families maximum flexibility and keep base registration fees accessible. This model ensures that families only pay for activities beyond the base program — offering personalized choice while allowing the club to recover a portion of actual costs for events, coaching, and travel. The club will implement a tiered cost recovery model over the next three years using the following format:

YEAR

COST COVERAGE RATIO

2025/2026

40% of total actual costs split equally amongst participants/60% subsidized by AFC

2026/2027

50% of total actual costs split equally amongst participants/50% subsidized by AFC

2027/2028

60% of total actual costs split equally amongst participants/40% subsidized by AFC

WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT?

What Your Program Registration Fee Covers

 Any activities outside of pre-determined program dates — such as competitions, additional training days, or special events — may be subject to additional fees, which are calculated based on actual costs and shared equally amongst participating families.

What Additional Fees May Include:

• Coach travel costs, for example:

  • Mileage for comps within driving distance

  • Flights for comps that require flying, as well as baggage costs

  • Ferry costs for competitions on Vancouver Island

  • Rental car and gas for competitions that require flying etc.

• Coach accommodation and per diem

 These expenses are shared between the club and families and families will only pay the non-subsidized portion, divided evenly among the athletes who attend. 

Competitions at Apex Mountain Resort

 When a competition is held at our home mountain, the following applies:

• No charge for coach travel, accommodation, or per diem

• Potential coaching fees for optional training dates outside of regular program dates

 This approach maintains fairness while keeping costs reasonable, and encourages as many athletes as possible to participate in competitions held at our home resort.

GUEST ATHLETES

 Athletes from other clubs who participate with Apex Freestyle as guest athletes will be charged drop-in rates as outlined in the regular season registration.

 In addition to drop-in training fees, guest athletes will also share equally in any additional event-related costs, such as coach travel, accommodations, per diems etc. — the same as registered club athletes.

 This ensures a fair and consistent approach for all participants involved in shared training or competition events.

INCREASED FUNDRAISING EFFORTS

AFC appreciates that this new policy may present additional challenges for families and has taken steps to increase fundraising efforts to offset the financial burden of these new costs. The club also encourages families to engage in their own fundraising efforts, and will provide support wherever possible to families seeking to do so. Important to note, these fundraising opportunities can be used against the 6 volunteer hours required of all families and thus can be submitted for reimbursement of the volunteer levy once these 6 hours have been completed.

Some fundraising efforts that the club will be taking on in the 2025/26 season may include but are not limited to:

• Club-wide movie nights

• Krispy Kreme donut drive

• Raffle draws at events

• Spring club-wide auction

Have a fundraising idea or in need of support for your own effort? Contact AFC’s Fundraising Coordinator, Kelly Farley, at Farleyoffice@gmail.com.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING