Freestyle skiing has traditionally included moguls and aerials, but the sport is ever-evolving. Freestyle skiing today encompasses these traditional events, along with dual moguls, slopestyle, and halfpipe. Additionally, Freeride continues to push the limits of the sport in big mountain riding and urban jibbing.
The Loon Mountain Freestyle Ski Team offers training programs for competent intermediate and and expert skiers, ages 7 years to 18 years old. An interest in skiing moguls and taking big air is all you need to join our team. Training is geared toward both ability and age - competition is optional. Skiers who choose to compete may compete in each discipline separately, or in all events. Successful competition can lead to invitations to regional and national championship events. Past members of the Loon Mountain Freestyle Ski Team have represented the Team at the U.S. National Championships, competed at the World Cup level, and even gone on to win Olympic gold. Competition is encouraged and supported but is not required. Most of all, we want our members to improve their skiing and to have fun.
The Loon Mountain Freestyle Ski Team training program is open to any competent skier who is interested in learning the fundamentals of Freestyle skiing. Beginning with the basic skills, team members receive instruction in moguls, terrain park air and upright aerial jumping in an atmosphere of sportsmanship, camaraderie and fun. The skills acquired prepare team members to participate in regional freestyle skiing competitions.
Advanced training and competition skills are offered to the more experienced skier who has demonstrated the ability to ski moguls and who has had exposure to terrain park air, free skiing and upright aerial jumping.
The Loon Mountain Freestyle Ski Team trains every weekend day, holiday, and during public school vacations (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day) starting Thanksgiving weekend and running through late March. Training (Snowtime) is from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with a break for lunch. Skiers train in small groups, typically a 1:4 coach to athlete ratio. Groups are determined by coaches based on age and ability. We are committed to providing . For more information on our coaches, please click on the "staff" page of our web site.
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009 thru Saturday March 27, 2010 on
Saturday, Sunday, and holidays / public school vacation*-- up to
50 days of training!**
Hours: 8:30 - 11:30 and 12:30 - 2:30*
Training Fees: $1,100
(A $50 discount may be applied for payment by 11/28/09)
*Extended training to be available on various weekends! Please check
with coaches.
**Training schedule subject to change based on weather and conditions.
If you have questions, or would like more information about
the Loon Mountain Freestyle Ski Team, please contact:
Andy Horvitz, Loon Freestyle Director at loonfreestyle@gmail.com
All members of the Loon Mountain Freestyle Ski Team are required to become competition-licensed members of the United States Ski Association (USSA) for insurance purposes, regardless of their desire to compete. For more information about USSA, please visit www.ussa.org While we encourage competition, it is not necessary that a member compete in any freestyle skiing events.
Eastern Freestyle is the home of Freestyle Skiing for the northeastern United States. Please visit the Eastfree website at www.easternfreestyle.org for more information regarding, and to register for, Eastern division competitions.
