Sugar Bowl Unveils ‘Sugar Bowl Parks, CA’ – A New Era of Freestyle Progression and Training
Join the Sugar Bowl Academy competitive park team and train at a fully reimagined park experience designed to deliver world-class athlete training for skiers and snowboarders. Each registration includes a team jacket and a season pass for Sugar Bowl. Register by age and select “Park” as your discipline during registration. Register here for ages 10-13 and here for ages 14-18.
Freeski | Park
Freeski is a specific type of skiing and snowboarding involving jumps, tricks, and terrain park features such as rails, jibs, boxes, pipes, and other obstacles. Snowboarders, the original masters of the terrain park, started the style, quickly followed by skiers looking for the same big air.
Before starting in the Freeski program, athletes must be advanced skiers or snowboarders who can comfortably ski or board off piste and put their skis back on in soft snow unassisted. Athletes start in the Downhill - Primary program at age 5, then transition into the Freeski - Junior program at age 10. Athletes start by building skills off piste and in the air with a focus on skills needed to compete on the competitive freeski circuit.
As athletes advance, they learn to hone their air skills while continuing to build their all mountain skills. They learn how to approach more advanced tricks while they continue focusing on fun and adventure. Athletes are highly encouraged to compete in local events. More competitive athletes will also have opportunities to compete on the national and international stage.
Ages 5-9
The Downhill - Primary program is an entry level program that focuses on phases 1-2 of the US Ski & Snowboard Alpine Training System. Our elementary teams have 51 on-snow days with an emphasis on mileage and adventure while acquiring basic skills through games and drills. Athletes on elementary teams have fun skiing/boarding all over the mountain with positive coaching and enthusiastic support. Future freeski athletes start in this program to learn the foundational skills needed to excel as a freeski athlete.
Ages 5-9 as of December 31, 2024
Ages 10-13
The Freeski - Junior program is an advanced program focused on phases 2-3 of the US Ski & Snowboard Freeski Training System. We have 2-3 days per week and 5 days per week (expanded) teams available for the junior program, with 65 to 107 on-snow days. Junior athletes may also participate in the Winter program, which offers world-class athletics and college preparatory academics on the same mountain. Athletes learn and improve basic air skills and ski technique while also learning how to approach more advanced tricks and understanding freeski judging criteria. Competition in local events is highly encouraged. Our coaches promote fun, inclusivity, and adventure in a positive environment where athletes learn what grit, grace, and courage look like in the park.
Ages 10-13 as of December 31, 2024
Ages 14-18
The Freeski - Senior program is an advanced program focused on phases 3-4 of the US Ski & Snowboard Freeski Training System. We have 2-3 days per week and 5 days per week (expanded) teams available for the senior program, with 65 to 107 on-snow days. Senior athletes may also participate in the Winter or Full Year program, which offers world-class athletics and college preparatory academics on the same mountain. Athletes continue to progress to the most advanced tricks and features and are focused on polishing and refining movements with increased attention to precision technique and advanced tactical development. Athletes compete in regional and national events with a goal of making national and international events.
Ages 14-18 as of December 31, 2024