Welcome to the Winter Park Snowboard Team (WPST) —where fun, progression, and mountain vibes meet next-level coaching. Our All Mountain Team is the starting point for most riders, helping them build a solid foundation while becoming confident, well-rounded snowboarders. It’s all about learning the fundamentals, riding with friends, and discovering what kind of shredder you want to be.

As skills progress, riders can choose their own path—whether that’s carving through trees, sending it in the park, or dropping into Big Mountain lines. When the competition bug bites, athletes have the chance to compete in USASA Rocky Mountain Series or IFSA events, depending on their goals and style.

For those who can’t get enough and want to take things even further, we offer the WPST Competitive Team and Full-Time Academy. These programs bring more focused coaching, expanded training opportunities, and access to our sports performance program—everything your athlete needs to chase their goals at the next level, from USASA Nationals and Futures Tour to IFSA Nationals, the Freeride World Tour, and beyond.

Disciplines

SNOWBOARD DISCIPLINE DESCRIPTIONS
ALL MOUNTAIN
Every great snowboard journey starts here. The All Mountain crew is where riders build their foundation, find their flow, and fall in love with every part of the mountain. It’s all about developing strong fundamentals, gaining confidence in all types of terrain, and discovering what kind of snowboarder you want to be.

This team blends skill-building with exploration—carving turns, hitting natural features, cruising through trees, and picking up the tricks and techniques that set riders up for success in any discipline. Whether your athlete is just starting out or figuring out where they want to take their riding next, the All Mountain program is the perfect launchpad.

BIG MOUNTAIN
Our Big Mountain crew tackles what you normally see in the terrain park... but off cliffs instead of jumps. For powder hounds and tree-line chasers, this is where the competitive side of freeride lives. Get ready to see how the “outside-the-park” game really works.

We emphasize proper line choice, snow awareness, avalanche fundamentals, and video analysis to build both confidence and style. Athletes in our Big Mountain program compete in IFSA events—typically more than 10 weekend competitions per season.

BOARDERCROSS (SBX)
Think motocross—but on snowboards. If your athlete lives for speed, air, and side-by-side competition, SBX might be their jam. It’s adrenaline, technical racing lines, and heads-up battles, all wrapped into one.

HALFPIPE
Halfpipe? Big walls, big air, big ambition. Some of the most dialed riders on the hill spend time hiking to the top, hunting for that next perfect hit. If your athlete wants to learn what riding that wall really feels like, we’ll guide them every step of the way—with technique, flow, and progression.

SLOPESTYLE
Jump, spin, flip, slide, tweak, press—whatever your style, we help you do it clean and creative. Slopestyle is where originality and risk meet. If your athlete is ready to push their own limits and define their signature moves, our coaches have the tools and experience to support that journey.

Program Offerings

ALL MOUNTAIN

2025-26 Tuition

Program Options Days Offered*	Short Program Fri. Sat., or Sun.**	1-day Fri. Sat., or Sun.	2-day Fri. Sat., and/or Sun.
Tuition	$1465	$2525	$3580
Parent Volunteer Deposit	$300 Learn More
Event & Volunteer Calendar	View All Comp. Center Events
Season Pass	Comp Center WP Pass Info Ikon Pass Info
Dates*	Short (10 weeks): Jan. 2– Mar. 8, 2025 Full (17 weeks): Dec. 5, 2025 - Mar 29, 2026
No Training	TBD
Times***	8:50 am - 3:30 pm

*Day is selected at the time of registration. You will attend the same day each week. Actual start date depends on the day of the week chosen. Programs must meet enrollment minimums to run.

**Ages 6-7 may register for Saturday Short Program only. There is a $200 lunch add on option for these athletes.

***Training times are subject to change as communicated by the program director and/or head coach.

2025-26 Details

Ages	6+ based on year of birth available for Short Program Saturday only* 8+ for all other programs
Snowboard Locker	No
Team Jacket	No Visit the Team Jacket section on the Registration, Resources, and FAQ page for jacket details.
Lunch	$200 add on for ages 6-7, Saturday Short Program only Ages 8+ not provided
Competitions**	Battle of the Grommets™ slopestyle (Re-railer park) Internal Big Mountain event (MJ Chutes / Cirque)
Camps***	Holiday Camp (included): Dec. 27-31, 2025
More Information	General Competition Center information can be found on our Registration, Resources, and FAQ page.

* Ages 6-7 may register for the Saturday Short Program. Other days and programs are open to ages 8+, based on year of birth

**Competitions listed are only shown as an example. Athletes will work with their coach to determine competition opportunities. All competition entry fees, registration, licensing, and travel arrangements are the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian.

***Camp dates are subject to change as communicated by the program director and/or head coach.

competitive team

BIG MOUNTAIN | BOARDERCROSS (SBX) | HALFPIPE | SLOPESTYLE

About the Team
The WPST Competitive Team is for snowboarders who will regularly compete in USASA Rocky Mountain Series and/or IFSA regional competitions. Families will work with the WPST coaching staff to select the appropriate events to register for to compete in Slopestyle, Superpipe, Big Mountain, Boardercross and/or Slalom/Giant Slalom competitions. Training is offered Saturday and Sunday with Friday encouraged. Those wishing to train more should review the Full-time Academy tab and contact the program director to discuss the option to apply for the WPST Full-time Academy.

Must speak with the head coach and/or program director to assess competitive goals. Those riders who have received coach recommendation and meet qualification requirements may also compete in next-level events like USASA Nationals, Futures Tour, Revolution Tour, IFSA Junior Worlds, FIS Noram/World Cup.

2025-26 Tuition

Days Offered		Sat. and Sun., Fri. encouraged
Tuition		$4430
Parent Volunteer Work Deposit		$600
Event & Volunteer Calendar	View All Comp. Center Events
Season Pass	Comp Center Winter Park Pass Info Ikon Pass Info
Dates	Nov. 14, 2025 - Mar. 29, 2026
No Training	TBD
Times**	8:50 am - 3:30 pm

**Training times are subject to change as communicated by the program director and/or head coach.

2025-26 Details

Ages	13+ with coach recommendation
Snowboard Locker	1 slot(Pending capacity & availability) $75*
Team Jacket	Yes Review the Team Jacket section on the Registration, Resources, and FAQ page for jacket info
Lunch	Not provided
Competitions**	Battle of the Grommets™ slopestyle series Internal Big Mountain competitions USASA Rocky Mountain Series USSS Futures Tour or Revolution Tour events IFSA Regional / National competitions Freeride Junior World Tour events
Camps***	Thanksgiving Camp: Nov. 25-26, 2025 Holiday Camp: Dec. 27-31, 2025
More Information	General Competition Center information can be found on our Registration, Resources, and FAQ page.

*Competitive, multi-day programs that qualify for a locker now have a $75 opt-in fee per person, which must be selected during the program payment process. The Full Time Academy is exempt from this fee, as lockers are included.

**Competitions listed are only shown as an example. Athletes will work with their coach to determine competition opportunities. All competition entry fees, registration, licensing, and travel arrangements are the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian.

***Camp dates are subject to change as communicated by the program director and/or head coach.

Full-time Academy

Full-Time Academy

Slopestyle, Halfpipe, Snowboard Cross, GS/SL Racing, Big Mountain

The Winter Park Snowboard Team (WPST) Full-time Academy is a highly intensive program dedicated to the serious, motivated, and experienced snowboard competitor. Our program offers a place where dedicated athletes can achieve their highest aspirations in the sport, while at the same time achieving our program philosophy to assist athletes in achieving ones’ highest potential as an athlete, person, and competitor.

The WPST Full-time Team is designed for athletes who have demonstrated a high level of dedication to snowboarding and competing in USASA and/or IFSA competitions and are now focusing on the next level events such as Futures Tour, Revolution Tour, IFSA Junior Worlds, or FIS Noram/World Cup. WPST coaches work with each rider to determine what events to attend based on ability, age, interest, goals, maturity, and sportsmanship.

General Full-time Academy Info

About the WPCC Full-Time Academy

The Winter Park Competition Center (WPCC) Full-time Academy is a highly intensive program dedicated to serious, motivated, and experienced snow sport competitors. Our program offers a place where dedicated athletes can achieve their highest aspirations in the sport, while also aligning with our philosophy of reaching one's fullest potential as an athlete, person, and competitor. The Full-time Academy offers comprehensive programming during the school year, supporting athletes in both their academic and athletic development throughout the competitive season.

Application and Registration Process

Admittance to the WPCC Full-time Academy is through an application process. Commitment and attitude are the most important attributes we're looking for. Applications are due July 1 for middle and high school age applicants (7-12 grade) and are due August 1 for post-graduate applicants. Late applications and registrations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Once accepted to the program, registration must be completed in order to finalize your status in the WPCC Full-time Academy. Interested applicants should also directly contact the specific discipline director. Please reference the contact chart below for the appropriate contact.

For general application or registration questions, contact the Competition Center, office at 970-726-1590 or ccenter@winterparkresort.com.

New Academy Athlete - Application Checklist

Returning Academy Athlete - Application Checklist

Commitment

Full-time Academy athletes train 5-6 days per week during the ski/snowboard season. During the off-season, they participate in specialized training camps and are expected to consistently participate in the year-round sports performance program. This commitment to athletic excellence ensures that they stay fit and are physically and mentally prepared to achieve peak performance each season.

Winter
The information below provides the general winter training schedule for all WPCC Academy athletes. Specific dates and training times vary by discipline and age group. Please refer to the program tuition and details table for more comprehensive and specific training information for your discipline.

Full-time Academy Middle School
Tuesday and Thursday: full day training
Friday through Sunday: full day training; times vary by discipline and age.

Full-time Academy High School and Post-Graduate (PG)
Tuesday and Thursday;Friday through Sunday - full day training; times vary by discipline and age.

Summer
Each discipline offers off-season training programs to maximize fitness and progression to maximize competitive edge. Camp offerings and training venues will vary by discipline, and may change year to year. While specific opportunities vary by discipline and by year, some examples of summer training opportunity include:

·Participation in our year-round sports performance program, including our spring and fall fitness assessments.
·May on-snow camps held at Winter Park Resort.
·Sand Dunes Fitness Camp in September.
·Based on discipline*, athletes may attend technical progression and on-snow camps held at locations such as Mt. Hood, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat Springs, and the Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah.

*Camp offerings vary by discipline and camp locations may vary year to year.

Academic Excellence

Academic excellence is a core value for members of the Full-time Academy. Most of our middle and high school athletes are enrolled in the East Grand School District (EGSD), which operates on a 4-day school week.

Full-time Academy athletes attend classes on Monday and Wednesday, while they have dedicated snow training days on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Those who do not enroll in EGSD are able to make arrangements for alternative or online education programs. Regardless of schooling choice, grade eligibility is verified weekly throughout the season.

Year-round Sports Performance

Our Sports Performance Program provides full-time athletes with year-round conditioning, strength training, fitness assessment, mental skills training, and return-to-sport support to build a strong mental, physical, and technical base going into and throughout the competitive season. Participation is required for full-time athletes and we work with athletes to navigate scheduling conflicts for those who may also participate in other sports.

2025-26 Tuition

Program Options Days Offered*	Middle School Tues. Thurs. - Sun.	High School/Post-Graduate Tues.Thurs.-Sun.
Tuition	$7000	$8000
Parent Volunteer Work Deposit	$600 Learn More
Event & Volunteer Calendar	View All Comp. Center Events
Season Pass	Comp Center WP Pass Info Ikon Pass Info
Dates	Oct 28 - Mar 29*
No Training	Dec 23-26, Jan 1
Times Offered**	Tues. and Thurs.: 9 - 4 pm Fri., Sat., & Sun.: 8:50 am - 3:30 pm

*FTA dryland/conditioning start dates will be communicated by Head Coach.FTA end dates corresponds with last day of weekday training. Weekends will continue into April. Exact last day will be communicated by Head Coach.

**Training times are subject to change as communicated by the program director and/or head coach.

2025-26 Details

Ages	Middle School: grades 7-8 High School/Post-Graduate: grades 9+
Snowboard Locker	2 slots and 1 full locker; (Pending capacity and availability)
Team Jacket	Yes: Review the Team Jacket section on the Registration, Resources, and FAQ page for jacket info
Lunch	Not provided
Competitions*	Battle of the Grommets™ slopestyle series Internal Big Mountain competitions USASA Rocky Mountain Series USSS Futures Tour or Revolution Tour events IFSA Regional / National competitions Freeride Junior World Tour events
Camps**	Thanksgiving Camp: Nov. 25-26, 2025 Holiday Camp: Dec.27-31
More Information	General Competition Center information can be found on our Registration, Resources, and FAQ page.

*Competitions listed are only shown as an example. Athletes will work with their coach to determine competition opportunities. All competition entry fees, registration, licensing, and travel arrangements are the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian.

**Camp dates are subject to change as communicated by the program director and/or head coach.

Contact Information and Resources

Contact
For program questions, contact Rich Nelson, WPST Program Director, at rnelson@winterparkresort.com.

For registration questions, contact the Competition Center office at 970-726-1590 or ccenter@winterparkresort.com.

To view the complete Competition Center Staff Directory, visit the Important Information and FAQ section of our Registration, Resources, and FAQ page.

WPST Resources and Policies
U.S.A. Snowboard and Freeski Association
U.S. Ski and Snowboard
International Freeskiers Association

Key policies such as the Code of Conduct are signed on the Member Portal during registration.

Registration, Resources, and Frequently Asked Questions
Parent Volunteer Program
Sports Performance Program