WPST All Mountain (ages 8+)
WPST All Mountain programs are for snowboarders who want to ride a variety of terrain, particularly hitting up the groomers, bumps, trees, steeps and powder on Winter Park and Mary Jane! The All Mountain program is also a great option for riders who think they may be interested in terrain park riding but who want to hone their all mountain skills prior to joining a Park + Pipe program.
Although competition is not required, participants who are interested in exploring competition are welcome to compete Winter Park Resort's King of the Grommets slopestyle series and/or the Competition Center's internal Big Mountain competitions. King of the Grommets is held in the Re-railer terrain park and the Big Mountain events are typically held in the Mary Jane Chutes or Vasquez Cirque These competitions are focused on fun and getting a taste of what snowboard competition is all about!
AGE/ABILITY EXPECTATIONS:
* Must be 8 years old by 12/31/2011.
* Must be proficient linking short radius (tight) toe and heel side turns on blue-black terrain.
* Must demonstrate proper stance and edging techniques on blue terrain.
* Riders should be ready and willing to start working on switch riding (unnatural direction).
* Riders who do not meet these requirements or who cannot commit to a full-season program should consider a Ski and Ride School (SRS) multi-week program. Click here for more info on SRS programs.
DATES & TIMES:
Friday program: Dec. 2, 2011 thru Apr. 7, 2012. 9am-3:30pm.
Saturday program: Dec. 3, 2011 thru Apr. 7, 2012. 9am-3:30pm.
Sunday program: Dec. 4, 2011 thru Apr. 7, 2012. 9am-3:30pm.
*see full calendar for camp dates and scheduled days off.
COST:
The WPST All Mountain program is offered 1 or 2 days per week on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
1-day All Mountain: $1125* includes the Winter Park/Mary Jane season pass. Select either Fri, Sat, or Sun for the full season.
2-day All Mountain: $1425* includes the Winter Park/Mary Jane season pass. Select Fri/Sat, Sat/Sun, or Fri/Sun for the full season.
* *$100 late fee after 10/15/2011.
* See details about upgrades to Steamboat and/or Copper in the registration packet.
WPST All Mountain program fees include the WPST Holiday Camp held Dec. 28-31, 2011. WPST All Mountain does not meet Christmas weekend, New Year's Day, or President's weekend.
WPST Park + Pipe: Weekend Programs (ages 8+)
The WPST Park + Pipe program is a full-season program designed with the avid park rider in mind. Park + Pipe program participants will spend most days in any of Winter Park Resort's six terrain parks and superpipe, honing their freestyle shred skills!
Park + Pipe riders are encouraged to participate in slopestyle and halfpipe competitions. Riders will have the opportunity to hone their competitive strategies in local, regional, and national halfpipe and slopestyle competitions. Local events include the King of the Grommets slopestyle events, while regional and national level competitors attend USA Snowboard Association (USASA) events at resorts around the state. WPST coaches work with each rider to determine what events to attend based on ability, age, interest, goals, and maturity/sportsmanship.
WPST athletes competing in the USASA regional series are encouraged to sign up for the 2-day, 3-day, or Full-Time program.
AGE/ABILITY EXPECTATIONS:
* must be 8 years old by 12/31/2011.
* must demonstrate proper stance and edging techniques on advanced terrain.
* at minimum, riders should be able to ride switch at half of one's speed when riding regular, with the goal of being able to ride forward and switch at the same speed and with consistent stance and edging.
* riders who do not meet these requirements or who cannot commit to a full-season program should consider a Ski and Ride School (SRS) multi-week program. Click here for more info on SRS programs.
DATES & TIMES:
1-day Park + Pipe: Dec. 2, 2011 thru Apr. 7, 2012. Select Fri, Sat, or Sun program for the full season. 9am-3:30pm.
2-day Park + Pipe: Nov. 25, 2011 thru Apr. 7, 2012. Select Fri/Sat; Sat/Sun; or Fri/Sun for your meetings the full season. 9am-3:30pm.
3-day Park + Pipe: Nov. 18, 2011 thru Apr. 7, 2012. Meets Fri, Sat, & Sun. 9am-3:30pm.
*see full calendar for camp dates and scheduled days off.
COST:
The WPST Park + Pipe weekend program is offered 1, 2, or 3 days on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
1-day Park + Pipe: $1125* includes the Winter Park/Mary Jane season pass. Select either Fri, Sat, or Sun for the full season.
2-day Park + Pipe: $1525* includes the Winter Park/Mary Jane season pass. Select Fri/Sat, Sat/Sun, or Fri/Sun for the full season.
3-day Park + Pipe: $1925* includes the Winter Park/Mary Jane season pass. Meets Fri, Sat, and Sun.
* *$100 late fee after 10/15/2011.
* See details about upgrades to Steamboat and/or Copper in the registration packet.
WPST Park + Pipe program fees include the WPST Holiday Camp held Dec. 28-31, 2011. WPST Park + Pipe programs do not meet Christmas weekend or New Year's Day.
WPST 1-day does not train President's weekend. WPST 2-day, 3-day, and Full-Time train over President's weekend to keep on-point for USASA competitions.
WPST Park + Pipe Full Time
The WPST Full-Time program is designed for those athletes who have demonstrated a high level of dedication to WPST and competing in USASA competitions and who want to take their riding to the next level. Full-time athletes will train in our award-winning 6 terrain parks and superpipe! Full-time athletes exhibit the drive and desire to pursue high level events such as the USSA Revolution Tour and USSA Grand Prix events, whether they are ready for these events immediately or have ambitions to compete in these events in the future. WPST coaches work with each rider to determine what events to attend based on ability, age, interest, goals, and maturity/sportsmanship.
WPST athletes competing in the USASA regional series but who cannot commit to the full-time team are encouraged to sign up for the WPST 2-day or 3-day programs.
AGE/ABILITY EXPECTATIONS:
* The full-time program is open to middle and high school students, as well as college-age athletes.
* Full-time participants must be in 6th grade or higher to participate.
* must demonstrate proper stance and edging techniques on advanced terrain (all mountain and in the parks/pipe), riding both switch and regular.
* must have been competing in USASA events for at least one season.
* athletes interested in the full-time program must obtain approval from the program director and head coach. Contact WPST Director Lauren Stokes for more information.
DATES & TIMES:
Full-Time Park + Pipe: Nov. 11, 2011 thru Apr. 7, 2012. Meets Thurs from 1-4pm; Fri, Sat, & Sun. 9am-3:30pm.
*see full calendar for camp dates and scheduled days off.
COST:
WPST Full-Time program fees covers all training days and includes coaching at all events. Competition-related expenses such as lodging, transportation, entry fees, and food are not included in the program fee. If needed, transportation and lodging are coordinated by the WPST Director; however, it is the responsibility of the athlete/athlete's family to register on-time for events and to plan for meals during training and events.
WPST Full-Time: $2625* includes the Winter Park/Mary Jane season pass.
* *$100 late fee after 10/15/2011.
* See details about upgrades to Steamboat and/or Copper in the registration packet.
WPST Park + Pipe program fees include the WPST Holiday Camp held Dec. 28-31, 2011. WPST Park + Pipe programs do not meet Christmas weekend or New Year's Day.
WPST 2-day, 3-day, and Full-Time train over President's weekend to keep on-point for USASA competitions.
WPST Short Program: 12 weeks (ages 8+)
The WPST Short Program is a 12-week program designed for athletes who are unable to commit to a full-season program, but still have a passion for snowboarding and want to progress in their riding! Like our full season programs, athletes will select to focus on either All Mountain or Park + Pipe programs during registration.
AGE/ABILITY EXPECTATIONS:
* must be 8 years old by 12/31/2011.
* must be proficient linking short radius (tight) toe and heel side turns on blue-black terrain.
* must demonstrate proper stance and edging techniques on blue terrain.
* riders should be ready and willing to start working on riding switch (unnatural).
* riders who do not meet these requirements or who cannot commit to a full-season program should consider a Ski and Ride School (SRS) multi-week program. Click here for more info on SRS programs.
DATES & TIMES:
Friday program: Dec. 2, 2011 thru Mar. 2, 2012
Saturday program: Dec. 3, 2011 thru Mar. 3, 2012
Sunday program: Dec. 4, 2011 thru Mar. 4, 2012
*see full calendar for camp dates and scheduled days off.
COST:
The WPST Short program is a 1-day program offered on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
WPST Short Program: $975* includes the Winter Park/Mary Jane season pass. Select Fri, Sat or Sun for the duration of the program.
* *$100 late fee after 10/15/2011.
* See details about upgrades to Steamboat and/or Copper in the registration packet.
WPST Short Program fees include the WPST Holiday Camp held Dec. 28-31, 2011. The program does not meet Christmas weekend, New Year's Day, or President's weekend.
WPST College Team (ages 18+)
New for the 2011/12 season we are stoked to offer the WPST College Team for riders ages 18 and up! We understand how hectic life can be after high school, whether you're in school or working full-time. With that in mind, we've created this flexible program to keep you stoked, progressing and having a rad time with like-minded riders! The WPST College Team is focused on Park + Pipe riding, especially geared towards riders wanting to compete in USASA and some USSA events.
What's included? Program fees include a Winter Park/Mary Jane season pass and 6 flexible days of training. Flexible training means you can select days to ride with WPST based on what works with your school schedule, shredding with friends and/or a collegiate team, and competition schedules.
6 days not enough? No worries! You can either add indvidual days for a daily rate OR sign up for one of our full season programs (1-day, 2-day, 3-day, or Full-Time). We know balancing school and shred is difficult, so college riders participating in our full season programs can work with the program director in scheduling what days to ride with the team.
Not a park/pipe rider? We offer a WPST Adult 4-Pack for adult riders who want to continue progressing all over the mountain. Not sure what program is right for you? Contact the WPST Director LAUREN STOKES to discuss which program will best fit your needs!
How are training groups decided? Training groups are determined first by skill, goals, and maturity, thus groups ultimately consist of a variety of ages.
Please contact WPST Director LAUREN STOKES with any questions!
DATES & TIMES:
WPST College Team: Nov. 25, 2011 thru Apr. 7, 2012. Contact WPST Director Lauren Stokes to set up training days. Fri/Sat/Sun: 9am-3:30pm. May drop into Thursday training (1-4pm) for $15.
COST:
WPST College Team fees cover 6 training days. Athletes can choose whether to use their days for at-home training and/or for coaching at events. Competition-related expenses such as lodging, transportation, entry fees, and food are not included in the program fee. If needed, transportation and lodging are coordinated by the WPST Director; however, it is the responsibility of the athlete to register on-time for events and to plan for meals during training and events.
WPST College Team: $650* includes the Winter Park/Mary Jane season pass.
additional drop-ins: $30 for full-day, $15 for Thursday. Must be coordinated at least 3 days in advance (e.g. contact Lauren on Wednesday to join the team on Saturday).
* *$100 late fee after 10/15/2011.
* **get $100 off your program fees if you volunteer as a Junior Coach during our WPST Holiday Camp, Dec. 28-31, 2011! Can be applied to to any WPST program; limited spaces available. Contact Lauren Stokes for details/expectations.
* See details about upgrades to Steamboat and/or Copper in the registration packet.
WPST College Team athletes may choose to use some of there 6 days during the WPST Holiday Camp, December 28-31, 2011. The WPST College Team does not offer training over Christmas weekend (12/23-25), New Year's Day, or President's weekend (unless preparing for USASA/USSA competitions).