Winter Ski Programs

Ski Programs

Apex Freestyle Skiing Snowboarding

  • Who: Ages 6 – 10
    When: Saturdays and/or Sundays, Full or Half Days Dates: Jan 6/7 to March 16/17

    Jumps and Bumps Fundamentalz! Learn the FUNdamentalz of Freestyle Skiing!

    Through the bumps and over jumps… Lessons will cover all of the basics to learn how to stand strong, carve a ski, safely hit your first jumps, learn some tricks, ski safely and confidently down most of Apex’s great terrain! But most of all, it will be tons of smiles, lots of laughs, and lifelong friendships!

    Focus:

    Fundamentals skiing skills applied to ALL of Apex Mountain Resort’s terrain: groomed runs, Moguls, Park and All Mountain as well as learning to jump SAFELY developing strong fundamental ski acrobatic skills.

    Prerequisite: Skiers must be able to load a T-bar and/or chairlift unassisted AND ski comfortably on green runs.

    All athletes will have access to the Apex Freestyle Terrain Area AFTA which is a development initiative between Apex Mountain Resort and the Apex Freestyle Club. It exists to provide training and competition opportunities for the sport of freestyle and all of its athletes. These facilities are possible because of the dedication and generosity of Apex Mountain Resort along with the countless volunteer hours and funding initiatives of the Apex Freestyle Club and include:

    • Mogul Jump Air Site

    • Mogul Course

    • Mini Mogul Course

    • Jump site

    • Air Bag Site

    *Note: that as applicable there will be additional costs for athletes such as competition registrations, competition coaching, extra camps, and dryland training.

  • Who: Ages 12+
    When: Sunday Program
    Dates: January 7 to March 31
    Sessions: 13
    Times: 9:00am to 3:00pm (11:30 – 12:30 pm lunch)

    Focus:

    Fun, diverse, and open environment to learn new tricks and skills either in the park, all mountain, on the landing bag and/or rails. No prerequisites of programs necessary, but strong & confident skiing and jumping skills are an asset. This program is intended to develop skills in a structured and safe manner, and it is not aimed at preparing for competitions – but rather learning new things and riding with friends! Competition opportunities could be available per the skier’s choice.

    Skiers will acquire more advanced skiing and jumping skills and learn a variety of tricks and spins, safely and efficiently. Coaches are trained and certified through the Freestyle Canada Coaching courses to develop skills in Moguls, Slopestyle/Terrain Park, Trampoline/Acrobatics, Teaching Inverts Safely, Big Air & All-Mountain Skiing.

    FREESTYLERZ is every Sunday.

    o All athletes will have access to the Apex Freestyle Terrain Area AFTA which is a development initiative between Apex Mountain Resort and the Apex Freestyle Club. It exists to provide training and competition opportunities for the sport of freestyle and all of its athletes. These facilities are possible because of the dedication and generosity of Apex Mountain Resort along with the countless volunteer hours and funding initiatives of the Apex Freestyle Club and include:

    • Mogul Jump Air Site

    • Mogul Course

    • Mini Mogul Course

    • Jump site

    • Air Bag Site

    *Note that as applicable there will be additional costs for athletes such as competition registrations, competition coaching, extra camps, and dryland training.

  • Who: Ages 9 – 13
    When: Saturday OR Sunday Program
    Dates: January 6/7 to March 30/31
    Sessions: 13

    Focus:

    Skill Development geared towards preparing kids for competitive Freestyle Skiing (but with no obligation or expectation to register for competition). Introduction to actual competition is optional.

    This program is for athletes aged 9 to 13 who are interested in developing their skills in freestyle skiing. If your skier has been in the “Jumps & Bumps” program for a few years, this is the next step for your skier’s freestyle progression!

    Skiers are recommended to have gone through the highest level of Fundamentalz before joining Freestylerz, but athletes with strong skiing and jumping skills may be accepted. Athletes should be confident and in control of their skiing on black terrain and basic jump skills up to 180s and be able to slide a box or rail. Skiers will acquire more advanced skiing skills and learn a variety of tricks and spins.

    Coaches are trained through the NCCP certified Freestyle Canada courses to develop skills in Moguls, Slopestyle/Terrain Park, Trampoline/Acrobatics, Big Air & All-Mountain Skiing.

    FREESTYLERZ is a 1-day program, every Saturday OR Sunday

    Every attempt will be made to create a girls only “Girlstylerz” program from registrants in the Freestylerz programs who are interested in taking part. This will be dependent on registration numbers and interest in this as an option.

    All athletes will have access to the Apex Freestyle Terrain Area AFTA which is a development initiative between Apex Mountain Resort and the Apex Freestyle Club. It exists to provide training and competition opportunities for the sport of freestyle and all of its athletes. These facilities are possible because of the dedication and generosity of Apex Mountain Resort along with the countless volunteer hours and funding initiatives of the Apex Freestyle Club and include:

    • Mogul Jump Air Site

    • Mogul Course

    • Mini Mogul Course

    • Jump site

    • Air Bag Site

    *Note that as applicable there will be additional costs for athletes such as competition registrations, competition coaching, extra camps, and dryland training.

  • Who: Ages 9 to 13 (skill dependent)

    When: Saturdays only until Winter Break then Saturdays and Sundays + camps and select competitions

    JUNIOR PERFORMANCE is designed to maximize on snow training and skill development for those who are ready and interested in competition. This 2-day program will develop more advanced skiing skills and learn a variety of tricks and spins. Coaches are trained and certified through Freestyle Canada courses to develop skills in Moguls, Slopestyle/Terrain Park, Trampoline/Acrobatics, Big Air & All-Mountain Skiing.

    This program will cover skill acquisition and preparation for all Freestyle disciplines. Junior Performance is primarily a 2-day program every weekend throughout the winter. Some physical training will be introduced at this level to optimize safety and learning. Skiers will be encouraged to experience some select competitions during the winter. This program is designed to let athletes have the freedom to play, discover and have fun in all of the disciplines, with high level coaching and support.

    All participants must be able to competently ski a black diamond run, have solid ski stance and balance, and possess basic jumping skill: comfortable to take air and do tricks up to basic spins.

    JUNIOR PERFORMANCE is a 2-day program, every Saturday AND Sunday.

    All athletes will have access to the Apex Freestyle Terrain Area AFTA which is a development initiative between Apex Mountain Resort and the Apex Freestyle Club. It exists to provide training and competition opportunities for the sport of freestyle and all of its athletes. These facilities are possible because of the dedication and generosity of Apex Mountain Resort along with the countless volunteer hours and funding initiatives of the Apex Freestyle Club and include:

    • Mogul Jump Air Site

    • Mogul Course

    • Mini Mogul Course

    • Jump site

    • Air Bag Site

    *Note: that as applicable there will be additional costs for athletes such as competition registrations, competition coaching, extra camps, and dryland training.

  • Who: Ages 12+ (skill dependent)
    When: Most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays + 2 camps and competitions
    Dates: November 17 to March 31 (60+ sessions)
    Times: 9:00am to 3:00pm

    Focus:

    Performance based program to support competitive skiers through a dedicated program aimed towards their athletic goals, with targeted goals and events.

    This program is designed to support the needs of a dedicated freestyle athlete who wants to learn, grow and advance in any of the sport’s disciplines (moguls, slopestyle or big air). Typically, the program will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, throughout the winter and ideally will be integrated with off-season technical training into a yearly plan to optimize development.

    This program will include some physical training as part of every daily training session. Additional training may be organized during the year to optimize participation in certain competitions and/or camps.

    Increased training volume is needed at this stage to optimize each athlete’s long-term potential and to safely acquire the competency to perform more difficult technical skills.

    This is the highest level program Freestyle Apex offers, designed for motivated young skiers ages 12 and up, that want to take their skills to the next level. Skiers enrolled in this program will be encouraged to participate in BC Timber Tour Series events as well as appropriate higher level competitions that they may qualify for. Eligible athletes may have opportunities to compete at Canadian Series events, COT, Jr. Nationals and Senior Nationals.

    All athletes will have access to the Apex Freestyle Terrain Area AFTA which is a development initiative between Apex Mountain Resort and the Apex Freestyle Club. It exists to provide training and competition opportunities for the sport of freestyle and all of its athletes. These facilities are possible because of the dedication and generosity of Apex Mountain Resort along with the countless volunteer hours and funding initiatives of the Apex Freestyle Club and include:

    • Mogul Jump Air Site

    • Mogul Course

    • Mini Mogul Course

    • Jump site

    • Air Bag Site

    *Note: that as applicable there will be additional costs for athletes such as competition registrations, competition coaching, extra camps, and dryland training.