Weekend Training Sessions:  Weekend Training Sessions are held from December to March,  each Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am -1:00pm, subject to the discretion of the Program Director, Programs coaches, weather conditions, or resort management.  Athletes who are not traveling for competitions are expected to participate in Weekend Training Sessions. We understand that holiday travel is a big part of winter, and absences are expected. However, we strongly urge all athletes to attend trainings or competitions each week during the season.  

Meeting Location: All sessions leave from the base of the Polar Express lift at 8:30am.

Potential, Optional Mid-Week Training: Subject to coaching availability, for an additional cost,  PA Freestyle may offer one or more additional training sessions on  Wednesday nights from 6:00-9:00pm, meeting at the same location as regular Weekend Training Sessions. 

• Competitions and Additional Registrations:  Each athlete is required to take part in a minimum of one competitive event/venue (USSA and/or USASA) during the season. Accordingly, all skiers and snowboarders are required to carry a competitor membership for the sanctioning body for their primary discipline. Athletes competing in Moguls must register at USSA and those competing in Slopestyle, Snowboard, and Cross must register at USASA
• Skills:  Athletes must demonstrate the ability to ski/ride varied terrain, load and unload the lifts unassisted, and meet such other minimum standards as may be established by the Program Director and Program coaches.
• Behavior: Skiers/boarders will need to be respectful of others and demonstrate appropriate on- and off-the-slope etiquette and good sportsmanship.
• Equipment: All athletes are expected to dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Athletes must wear a certified snowsports helmet that is approved by USSA, and skiercross athletes must wear a helmet with hard ear covers.
• Age: The minimum age for athletes is age 8 as of December 1st,  although exceptional younger athletes may be accepted based upon approval by the Program Director. This approval may be conditioned upon a tryout. 

PA Freestyle supports Athletes in EQS B, and USASA level competitions. Coaching will be provided at selected events, as determined by the Program Director and Program coaching staff.  Events are typically hosted at Seven Springs, in West Virginia, and New York. Additional events may be held throughout the Northeast or nationally. 

For athletes who are competing in post-season events, additional travel and coaching fees may be required.

While PA Freestyle has athletes of varied abilities and ages, and we strive to not make cuts, for the safety and wellbeing of all athletes, all new athletes are required to participate in a tryout with the Program Director or one of the Program coaches. New athletes may register early to receive the early bird discount.  However, if they do not make the team, the family will receive a refund for the amount paid.

All ski/snowboard athletes will be assessed by our coaching staff for ability to load and unload the lift unassisted, comfortably ski or ride the mountain, maturity levels, and coachability. 

Contact our Program Director for additional details or questions.

From time to time photographs and videos will be taken during training of athletes for review and general distribution, including the website and social media.   If skiers/boarders or parents do not wish to have these materials posted online contact PA Freestyle Program Director. Postings in unaffiliated media (e.g., newspapers or television) are not under PA Freestyle's control.