Board Fun’Damentals

* GTSSF program names have been recallibrated.
The name Fun’Damentals replaces our Devo program name.
What was once called Intro is now called Devo.

Winter Session, 14 Weeks
Dec 8 – March, with No Training 12/29 & 2/16

Snowboard Fun’Damentals is designed for FUN! Emphasis will be on fundamentals such as exploration, all-mountain riding, etiquette, and sportsmanship. Coaches will provide an all-mountain experience, including hike-to-ride areas and terrain parks. The goal is for athletes to gain experience and build confidence in a fun, motivating environment that incorporates play, fun, basic agility, balance, coordination, and development of endurance. At least 90% of the time will be spent freeriding.

Additionally, coaches will focus on good decision making, positive self talk, work ethic, perseverance, task oriented skills, teamwork and sportsmanship. They will encourage the use of imagery and visualization. This is a great option for younger kids looking to join our skills development programs.

Skill Development/Focus

Emphasis on fun athletes will develop sound ski fundamentals by skiing a variety of terrain and through drills that refine linked, carved turns. Athletes will be introduced to race fundamentals. Coaches will use a variety of course sets, conditions and terrain to teach athletes to adapt to different situations. Emphasis will be on responsible and realistic decision making in big mountain scenarios and technical tricks. Athletes will ski all areas of the mountain including hike-to areas (beacons required) and terrain park.

**Skill Assessment *required**

Any children age of 7 and older may register and go through a skills assessment the first week to determine if the program will be a good fit. Skills assessment criteria below. If child is not yet ready for programs, families can leave any payments on their account to be used at a future date or receive a full refund.

Any children who participated in programs last year may register and participate without doing the skills assessment.

We will conduct a skills assessment on the 1st day of practice. The assessment determines which group within the program your athlete will participate. Athletes will be recommended to move from Fun’Damentals to Devo on their coaches recommendation. Athletes will be recommended to move from Intro to Team on the coaches recommendation.

Skills Assessment Criteria

Athlete can load and unload all Grand Targhee lifts on their own with no assistance, put down the bar, and aware of lift safety (sit back in the chair).
Skiing 90% parallel. Able to ski all lifts. Desire to improve skiing skills.
Ski on Shoshone and Dreamcatcher, at a minimum.
Participants must be able to put on their own ski equipment.
Ability to ski parallel most of the time.
Drills to assess turning, stopping, and pole planting.
Coaches may require additional skills not listed here.

Equipment

Skis: One pair of freeskis at chest to head height with a variation based on height, weight and skill level.
Boots: Soft, even forward flex for ankle movement to facilitate a balanced, athletic stance.
Protection: Helmet and goggles are required.
Poles: One pair, sizing is forearm horizontal while grabbing below pole basket with pole handle touching snow

On Snow Meeting Location

Sessions will always begin by meeting at the base of the Shoshone lift unless otherwise specified by your coach.

ALPINE WINTER SESSION

SKI FUN’DAMENTALS	14 Weeks	Dec 8-March	9:00am-12:30pm	Sunday
ALPINE	16 Weeks	Dec 8-March	8:30am-2:00pm	Sunday
ALPINE RACE	16 Weeks	Dec 6-March	8:30am - 12:30pm	Fri-Sun

ALPINE RACE WEEKDAY TRAINING - Tues, Thurs, & Fri 1:00pm-4:00pm
SKI FUN'DAMENTALS ONLY - No Training 12/29 & 2/16

FREERIDE WINTER SESSION

SKI FUN’DAMENTALS	14 Weeks	Dec 8 - March	9:00am-12:30pm	Sunday
FREERIDE DEVO	16 Weeks	Dec 8 - March	8:30am-2:00pm	Sunday
FREERIDE	16 Weeks	Dec 6 - March	8:30am-2:00pm	Fri - Sun

SKI FUN'DAMENTALS ONLY - No Training 12/29 & 2/16

SNOWBOARD WINTER SESSION

BOARD FUN’DAMENTALS	14 Weeks	Dec 8 - March	9:00am-12:30pm	Sunday
SNOWBOARD DEVO	16 Weeks	Dec 8 - March	8:30am-2:00pm	Sunday
SNOWBOARD TEAM	16 Weeks	Dec 6 - March	8:30am-2:00pm	Fri - Sun

BOARD FUN'DAMENTALS ONLY - No Training 12/29 & 2/16

CROSS COUNTRY WINTER SESSION - Register now with a full refund until the second week of programming.

XC FUN’DAMENTALS	11 Weeks	January - March	2:30pm - 3:30pm	Saturday
XC Devo	14 Week	December - March	Afternoons**	Thursday / Saturday
XC Prep	16 Weeks	December - March	Afternoons**	Thursday / Saturday
XC Comp	16 Weeks	November - March	Afternoons**	Thursday / Saturday

*Register now with a full refund until the second week of programming.
**The program has times adjust for daylilght, and the full schedule is available online, below.
If groomed track is not available on the first day of practice due to snow conditions, practices will be varied until groomed track/on snow activities are available.

Detailed Nordic Schedule

Ages for Alpine & XC Teams

Ages: You are under the listed age number as of Jan 1. A U8 athlete would need to be 7 by January 1.

Ages for Freeride & Snowboard Teams

Ages: You are under the listed age number as of Dec 31. A U8 athlete would need to be 7 by December 31.

Volunteer Work Deposit

Each family is required one refundable work deposit each season.
Purchase your Volunteer Work Deposit before your complete your athlete registration. Positive parental support is core to our program. Families are encouraged to get involved with activities and volunteer. The deposit is credited at the end of the year if volunteer hours are fulfilled.

Volunteer Opportunities Include any of our events. Events, including: Golf Tournament, Movie Night, Ski Swap, Donor Functions & Events, Races, Competitions, Fun Events such as Surf Classic. You may not be able to find an event coorealted with your athletes current program, that is ok.

Program Coach to Athlete Goals

Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard Foundation follows the recommended PSIA, US Ski & Snowboard, and USSA guidelines. Our goal is to have an athlete to coach ratio that does not exceed 7 athletes per coach.

Ski Passes

Pass prices are not included in GTSSF program fees. Grand Targhee Resort passes must be purchased directly through Grand Targhee Resort. Athletes participating in Nordic are required to have a Teton Valley Trails & Pathways Nordic Sticker. A Grand Targhee Resort, Nordic pass is encouraged.

GTSSF will not be hosting programs on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day, so our coaches and families can enjoy that time with their family and friends. We do intend to provide make-up days for all participants for those three days based on coaches' and athletes' schedules. Look for an email from our coordinator with opportunities for make-up sessions.

Event Transportation

GTSSF vans will be available for the winter season. Shuttles or other rides will be coordinated by coaches and race parents based on where athletes attend school and the needs of other teams. Transportation is never 100% guaranteed. Travel expenses are not included in program fees.

Payment Plans

If an athlete anticipates participation in multiple competitions over the course of a single season, that family may prefer to set up a payment plan monthly or bi-weekly to cover the estimated costs. An additional invoice will be sent after each event for any balance owed to account for the difference between the deposit and the actual cost. GTSSF does not mark up any event costs.

Payment Policies

GTSSF payment policies can be found in our Parent Handbook, available online here.

Refund Policies

GTSSF refund policies can be found in our Parent Handbook, available online here.

Scholarship Applications Open 'til October 20^th