26/27 Winter Snowboard Programs

Snowboard FUNdamentals - 11 weeks

Who: Co-ed Ages 6 - 10
When: Saturday Full Days
Dates: Jan 2, 2027 to March 13, 2027 

Our primary focus is to develop young riders' fundamental snowboarding skills and apply them to ALL of Apex Mountain Resort’s amazing terrain including groomed runs, trees, steeps, powder, park all while learning to jump and jib SAFELY and with STYLE! 

Our secondary focus is the development of the next generation of competitive snowboarders to compete in events like boardercross, slopestyle and banked slaloms. Wanting to compete is not necessary to be a member in our club! We welcome any snowboarder!! 

Prerequisite: Able to load a T-bar or chairlift unassisted and ride green runs comfortably.

If you are curious about our program and still have some questions, please reach out via email. Our program director Josh Shulman can be reached at josh@freestyleapex.com

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

Snowboard Freeriders - 12 weeks
Who: Co-ed Ages 9+
When: Saturday Full Days (9:30 to 3:00pm - Lunch 11:45 to 12:30)
Dates: January 2, 2026 to March 20, 2027

Standing sideways and having all the Fun. Our amazing coach’s goal is to provide a safe environment to learn new tricks and skills either in the park, on jumps and rails, around the mountain smashing POW or sending it deep on the landing bag. This program is intended to develop and refine 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! Creating friends and snowboarders for life is our goal! Competition opportunities could be available to riders looking for that opportunity.

This is a group for riders who want to ride together, have fun and continue building their skills in a supportive environment. Riders will be grouped based on skill level so they can learn and progress alongside others at a similar level. The focus is on developing confidence, learning new skills and enjoying time on the mountain together. No contest or competition experience is required or expected. This program is all about progression, having fun and building a crew to ride with!

Riders will acquire more advanced riding and jumping skills and learn a variety of tricks and maneuvers, safely and efficiently. Coaches are trained and certified through the Freestyle Canada Coaching courses to develop skills around the mountain and in the Slopestyle/Terrain Park.

Prerequisites: Riders looking to join this crew MUST be able to confidently ride BLUE runs on both edges in all conditions.

Snowboard Jr. Performance - 14 weeks

Who: Coed Ages 12+ (based on ability)
When: Saturday Full Days (9:00 to 3:00pm - Lunch 11:45 to 12:30)
Dates: December 12, 2026 to March 20, 2027 (no regular programming on December 26)

This one is for the more advanced riders.

Our focus remains the same. Fun, just faster. The goal is to take the skills these rippers already have and add to them by riding bigger and faster and with more STYLE! This program is designed for riders who are interested in taking their riding to the next level and exploring competition. Riders in this program will be expected to participate in a minimum of one contest during the season. The goal is to challenge riders, build confidence and create snowboarders for life!

Riders will acquire and refine their advanced riding and jumping skills and learn a variety of new tricks and maneuvers, safely and efficiently. Coaches are trained and certified through the Freestyle Canada Coaching courses to develop skills around the mountain and in the Slopestyle/Terrain Park.

Prerequisites: Riders looking to join this crew MUST be able to confidently ride BLACK runs on BOTH edges in all conditions and be confident hitting medium to large features in the terrain park. Riders must also be willing to participate in a minimum of one contest during the season.

Performance Snowboard - 14 weeks

Who: Coed Ages 12+ (skill dependent)
When: Saturday AND Sunday Full Days (9:00 to 3:00pm - Lunch 11:45 to 12:30)
Dates: December 12, 2026 to March 20, 2027 (no regular programming on December 26)

Performance based program to support athletes who are keen to compete at community level and BCSnowboard level events through a dedicated program aimed towards their athletic goals, with targeted goals and events. These events include freestyle, banked slalom and boardercross. 

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 (Speed or Style) Typically, the program will run every 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 snowboarders 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 BCSnowboard events as well as other community level events such as: Community rail jams, banked slalom events etc