Mount Southington

Take your skills to the next level.

Ready to explore the terrain park? Intro to Freeride is an 8-week program for young riders who want to build confidence, develop freestyle skills, and safely progress through terrain park features in a fun, supportive environment.

Participants train with the same qualified coach each week in small groups of similar ability, creating an encouraging atmosphere where every rider can learn at their own pace. Beginning with the fundamentals, snowboarders develop the skills, confidence, and style needed to safely navigate terrain park features.

Spend your Saturdays lapping the park while building the skills and confidence to take your riding to the next level.

AGES: 6-16; SATURDAYS, 9:00AM - 12:00PM

	Day	Date
Program Dates	Saturdays	January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20 2027
Competition Date	Saturday	TBD

2026-2027 Season Pricing

		Price
Program Fee		$1,200
For Season Pass Holders		$970

Program Highlights

-Ages 6–16

-8-week program

-Small groups of approximately 6 participants

-Same coach throughout the program

-Freestyle fundamentals and terrain park progression

-Daily lift ticket included with each session

-Follows USA Snowboard & Freeski Association (USASA) guidelines

-Opportunity to advance to the Mount Southington Freestyle Team

Is This Program Right for You?

-Intro to Freeride is not a beginner program.

-Participants must be able to:

-Load, ride, and unload the chairlift independently

-Snowboard confidently on all Mount Southington trails

-Link turns consistently

-Be comfortable using terrain park features

This program is ideal for riders who are interested in freestyle snowboarding and want to improve their skills before committing to the Mount Southington Freestyle Team.

Before You Arrive

-Helmets are required.

-Program fees include a lift ticket for each program day.

-Coaches provide personalized feedback and progression throughout the program.

At the conclusion of the program, coaches assess each participant’s readiness to advance to the Mount Southington Freestyle Team. Families also have the opportunity to meet the coaching staff, ask questions, and learn more about the next step.

If the child is not at the level required, they will not be able to participate in the program, and the registration cost will be returned on a gift card.

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