General Information 2024-2025 Season
Returning Freeride Development Snowboard Team members (and new siblings) may register online beginning July 1. New families may register beginning August 1, 9:00am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time). If you are new to the program, please fill out and send in the Freeride New Member Ability Questionnaire by October 15 to mbsef@mbsef.org. New members will be required to participate in a “skills assessment” to ensure they are ready for our Freeride Development Snowboard Team, held one week prior to the program start in December.
The Freeride Development Snowboard Team is the foundation of MBSEF Snowboarding. Riders ages 8 – 14 develop their freestyle riding skills and are introduced to the fun of snowboard competition. The focus of this program is to have fun while taking your riding to the next level. MBSEF provides a coaching staff certified by the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI).
The Freeride Development Snowboard Team is designed to progress and develop freestyle skills and to produce well-rounded all-mountain riders. Training focuses on terrain park, halfpipe, rails, and freeriding skills. Riders are grouped with others of similar age and ability. This program is held on Saturday and/or Sunday, and also has a Wednesday afternoon option. On-snow times are 10:00-3:00 for weekends, and 12:30 to 4:00 Wednesday.
There will be two or three contests during the season for all Freeride Development Snowboard Team riders, slopestyle, boarder/skier cross, and halfpipe. The competitions focus on fun and camaraderie. Riders are encouraged to participate in the competitions. Contest dates will be published and communicated during the fall.
Fall Trampoline Training Flyer
2024-2025 Parent/Athlete Manual
Program | Ages | On-Snow Training | Competition | Dates | Early Bird Fee Jul 1-Oct 14 | Fee Effective Oct 15 |
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Freeride Snowboard Development Program | 8-14 | 10:00-3:00 Sat/Sun 12:30-4:00 Wed Junior Race Center | Date TBD Skier/Boarder Cross Date TBD Slopestyle Date TBD Halfpipe | 12/14-3/16 | $ 1555 1 Day Sat or Sun $2225 2 Day Sat/Sun/Wed $2605 3 Day Sat/Sun/Wed Plus $250 refundable work deposit | $1680 1 Day Sat or Sun $2420 2 Day Sat/Sun/Wed $2840 3 Day Sat/Sun/Wed Plus $250 refundable work deposit |
Freeride Competition Snowboard Team riders train with professional coaches to improve their freestyle riding while learning the fundamentals of snowboarding competition. MBSEF provides a USASA and USSS certified coaching staff with the highest level of freestyle accreditation from the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI).
On-snow training focuses on all aspects of snowboarding including slopestyle, halfpipe, boardercross, and all-mountain freeriding skills. Riders are taught contest run design, competition strategies, and sportsmanship. Riders are encouraged to compete in our local USASA Central Oregon Series competitions, coaching will be provided. Riders are grouped with others of similar ability and age.
One, two, three and four day options are available: Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday or Thursday afternoons. Weekend training times are 10:00 – 3:00. Midweek training times are 12:30 – 4:00. Midweek riders need to arrange early release with their school. Winter Camp and Spring Camps are included (dates on back). A competition and training schedule will be provided on-line at mbsef.org.
The Freeride Competition Snowboard Team is a goal-oriented program for motivated riders who want to train for local, regional events and qualify for USASA Nationals. In addition to competing in local events, the Freeride Competition Team also attends USASA regional events in the Mt. Hood Series (Coaching fees included in program fees). Athletes who qualify and wish to attend other events including Futures Tours, Revolution Tours and/or USASA Nationals at Copper Mountain, Colorado will be required to pay additional event coaching fees and coach travel expenses. Membership fees, Competition fees and all travel fees are not included in MBSEF program fee.
The Freeride Competition Snowboard Team rider progression is enhanced by team athletes sharing similar goals, individual goal assessment, and a top-level coaching staff. Freeride Competition Snowboard Team riders are encouraged to train during Winter and Spring Break Camps.
One day winter dryland trampoline is included in the cost.
2024-2025 Competition Team Parent/Athlete Handbook
Program | Ages | On-Snow Training | Competition | Dates | Early Bird Fee Jul 1-Oct 14 | Fee Effective Oct 15 |
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Freeride Snowboard Competition Team Program | 8-19 | 10:00-3:00 (Sat/Sun) 12:30-4:00 (We/Th) Junior Race Center | Local, Regional, National | 12/7 to 3/16 Dryland Training Begins 9/168 | $2865 2 Day $3545 3 Day $4285 4 Day Plus $250 refundable work deposit | $3130 2 Day $3880 3 Day $4680 4 Day Plus $250 refundable work deposit |
Fall Dryland Training | 8+ | N/A | 9/16 to 11/8 | See Flyer |
MBSEF is able to offer van transportation from our training facility in Bend to Mt. Bachelor and back for some programs.
Freeride Full Time, Competition and Big Mountain Team programs have van transportation available Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Full Time Only), Saturday and Sunday.
- $570 – 4+ days/week
- $510 – 3 days/week
- $445 – 2 days/week
- $325 – 1 day/week
Description
The Big Mountain Team refines technique and uses the whole mountain as its playground. The focus of this program is to develop the skills needed to ski all that Mt. Bachelor has to offer while having fun and learning about the alpine environment. Athletes will be expected to compete in big mountain competition in the PNW IFSA Region during the season.
Ability
Athletes must be able to ski comfortably on the entire mountain, in varied conditions and be comfortable skiing in the Woodward Terrain Parks. Skiing assessments are mandatory with the head coach to confirm placement within the program. Athletes who do not make the skills check may be placed in other programs on a case by case basis.
Schedule
Big Mountain Competition Team athletes will begin training in November (conditions permitting). They will train on snow Wed/Thu afternoons, all day Sat/Sun and Winter and Spring camps until March on Mt. Bachelor. Evening trampoline training (optional) will be announced when the program starts.
Groups
12-16 yr old Team – Two training days/week. National and Regional competition travel required.
Program | Ages | On-Snow Training | Competition | Dates | Early Bird Fee Jul 1-Oct 14 | Fee Effective Oct 15 |
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Freeride Big Mountain Program | 12-16 | 10:00-3:00 (Sat) 12:30-4:00 (Wed) Junior Race Center | Regional, National | 12/7-3/16 | $3345 2 Day Plus $250 refundable work deposit | $3650 2 Day Plus $250 refundable work deposit |
Fall Dryland Training | 9+ | NA | 9/16-11/8 | $ See Flyer |
MBSEF is able to offer van transportation from our training facility in Bend to Mt. Bachelor and back for some programs.
Freeride Full Time, Competition and Big Mountain Team programs have van transportation available Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Full Time Only), Saturday and Sunday.
- $570 – 4+ days/week
- $510 – 3 days/week
- $445 – 2 days/week
- $325 – 1 day/week
This is our elite team for very motivated riders with the desire to train for and compete in high level competitions. Full Time Team riders train with top-level USASA and USSA certified coaches to improve their riding while learning advanced principles of snowboard competition. This program is primarily designed for athlete participation in FIS level events. Riders focus on qualifying for events such as Futures Tours, USASA Nationals, Revolution Tours, NorAm and World Cup events.
On-snow training will focus on all aspects of snowboarding including slopestyle, halfpipe, and all-mountain freeriding skills. Riders are coached in contest preparation and execution, competition strategies, tuning/waxing, nutrition, weight and strength training, air awareness via trampoline training, sports psychology and sportsmanship. Coaches will work with athletes to develop a year round training plan including dryland, spring, summer and fall camps and competition scheudle to achieve their desired goals. All dryland training, on-hill training and coach travel fees at contest are included in this program. Athletes who choose to not travel with the team to events will pay a coach travel fee. Competition fees, travel costs, camp costs are not included.
On-snow training days are Wednesday through Sunday. Weekend training times are 10:00-3:00. Weekday training times are 12:30-4:00. Full Time Program athletes begin dryland conditioning in mid-September and on-snow training begins when Mt. Bachelor opens for the season. Winter/Spring Dryland will include 1 day trampoline training and 1 day of strength/weight training. There will be a 1-2 week break after USASA Nationals. Spring sessions and air bag camps are included. Days times will be announced in January. Summer strength training 2 day/week will be offered to interested athletes. This will all be coordinated by the Head Coach. Lockers and wax room facilities provided.
Program | Ages | On-Snow Training | Competition | Dates | Early Bird Fee Jul 1-Oct 14 | Fee Effective Oct 15 |
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Freeride Snowboard Full Time Program | 13-19 | 10:00-3:00 (Sat/Sun) 12:30-4:00 (We/Th/Fr) Junior Race Center | Local, Regional, National | 12/7 to 4/13 Dryland Training Begins 9/18 | $5710 3 Day $6535 4 Day $7360 5 Day Plus $250 refundable work deposit | $6250 3 Day $7160 4 Day $8070 5 Day Plus $250 refundable work deposit |
Fall Dryland Training | 13+ | N/A | 9/16 to 11/8 | Included |
Spring and Summer Program 2024
We are very excited to offer Airbag camps at Mt. Bachelor during the last 2 weekends in April. There will be two 3-day weekend camps. Camps will have 2 groups, 10-13 and 14+.
Camp emphasis will be developing air awareness and getting comfortable learning new tricks into the air bag. Athletes should be comfortable consistently clearing Pacific City Jumps (15-20ft) at a minimum. Each session will consist of a couple warm-up laps through the park then hiking the airbag for 2-3 hours with park runs mixed in to practice the new tricks on jumps. Desired outcomes are to increase each athlete’s comfort level on jumps and practice new rotations (i.e. inverts, corks and off-axis spins) into the airbag, fine tune them on the trampoline with the ultimate goal of eventually taking these to snow.
Afternoon activities will include video review, waxing and trampoline/gym training at the Bill Healy Training Center concluding at 5pm. Please have athletes bring an appropriate change of athletic clothes and footwear.
Daily Schedule: 7:15am-5pm
Meet at MBSEF office at 7:15am for a 7:30am departure.
On-hill 9am-2pm
Waxing, Trampoline and Gym 3-5pm
Program:
Freeride Competition Snowboard Team
Ages:
10-13
14+
On Snow Training:
9am-2pm
Competition:
Local, Regional, National
Dates:
April 20-22, 2024 (Saturday-Monday) April 26-28,2024 (Friday-Sunday)
Cost: $400 each week session
Including 3/6 days on hill with afternoon training at Bill Healy training facility
Van transportation is included.
*Airbag camps are included for our full-time athletes.
Spring Sessions at Mt. Bachelor are a great way to continue athletes progression outside of our regular winter training schedule. We will utilize our Woodward parks and pipes as well natural terrain to continue trick progression and increase confidence and air awareness.We will spend the morning on-hill riding Woodward Parks and then the afternoon at the Bill Healy Training Center working on the trampoline, watching video, waxing skis and boards and going through a short workout.
Please bring a change of clothes, a backpack with lunch, water and snacks. Also please be prepared for inclement weather.
Age groups are 10-13 and 14+, Space is limited, max of 6 athletes per age group per weekend (ski and snowboard). Sign up at mbsef.org to secure your spot!
Athletes under 10 require permission to register, for approval contact:
Coggin Hill chill@mbsef.org
Jon Marks jmarks@mbsef.org
Daily Schedule:
Gym/Tramp – Thursdays and Fridays
All groups – 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Saturday’s
730-5pm, 9-1 on-hill. 1:30 – 5:00 Video review, waxing, tramp and gym training
Sunday’s
730-5pm, 9-1 on-hill. 1:30 – 5:00 Video review, waxing, tramp and gym training
Program:
Freeride Competition Snowboard Team
Ages:
10-13
14+
On Snow Training:
9am-1pm Saturday and Sunday
Competition:
Local, Regional, National
Dates:
Spring Session 1- May 2-5, 2024 (Thursday and Friday trampoline, Saturday and Sunday on snow)
Spring Session 2- May 9-12, 2024 (Thursday and Friday trampoline, Saturday and Sunday on snow)
Spring Session 3- May 16-19, 2024 (Thursday and Friday trampoline, Saturday and Sunday on snow)
Cost:
Spring Session 1- $250
Spring Session 2- $250
Spring Session 3- $250
Van transportation included.
Meet at MBSEF at 7:30am, pick-up at 5pm.
*Spring Camps are included for full time athletes
Training on Mt. Hood in the Timberline Freestyle Training Center (FTC). During the summer we will be offering weekly day camps to Mt. Hood on Wednesday’s and Thursday’s for 6 consecutive weeks. This schedule allows us flexibility to cancel, weather permitting. Pick whatever day/days work best for you. Athletes will meet at MBSEF in the morning and spend a full day riding at Mt. Hood but be back in time for dinner.
These day trips are designed for athletes 12 years old and older who are looking to continue their skill progression during the summer months.
We will have access to the same terrain that HCSC/Windells campers have on-hill. This includes small, medium and large jumps and a variety of rails/boxes accessed via 3 rope tows. Athletes will have access to a mini landing airbag, designed for kids learning their first backflips and cork spins. Athletes should be comfortable hitting 15-20+ ft jumps and riding intermediate boxes and rails.
Daily Schedule:
Depart – Meet at the MBSEF office at 6:45am for a 7am departure Return – Back to the MBSEF office at approx. 5:30pm
No Transportation Required?
Meet coaches outside Timberline Lodge each day at 9:15am. We meet back at the parking lot at approximately 3:15pm.
*Superpipe access will be offered for certain day camps depending on how many athletes are interested in participating in halfpipe training. Please contact Coggin Hill chill@mbsef.org or Jon Marks jmarks@mbsef.org if you are interested.
Program:
Freeride Competition Snowboard Team
Ages:
10-13
14+
On Snow Training:
10am-3pm
Competition:
Local, Regional, National
Dates:
June 19 & 20, 2024 (Wednesday & Thursday)
June 26 & 27, 2024 (Wednesday & Thursday)
July 10 & 11, 2024 (Wednesday & Thursday)
July 17 & 18, 2024 (Wednesday & Thursday)
July 24 & 25, 2024 (Wednesday & Thursday)
Cost:
FTC Only:
$130 for lift/FTC access
$100 Coaching Fee/Coaches lift access $25 Transportation
Total: $255
Superpipe and FTC:
$300 for lift/FTC/superpipe access $100 Coaching Fee/Coaches lift access $25 Transportation
Total: $425
During the summer months we will be offering 2 separate week long camps where we will be riding in the Timberline Freestyle Training Center (FTC) on the Palmer glacier at Mt Hood. We will be staying in the Mt. Hood area for 5 nights and creating the whole summer camp experience. We will be on hill everyday (weather permitting) as well as have fun afternoon activities planned around the area. We will be providing 3 meals per day for athletes on non travel days.
How are these camps different from HCSC/Windells? Is my kid ready?
These week-long camps are a very similar experience to attending a HCSC/ Windells Camp. MBSEF athletes attending our camps will be riding with our experienced coaching staff with coaches that they are already familiar with. We are able to offer a summer camp experience for a lower cost than HCSC/ Windells, as well as be able to provide more coach to athlete time on the hill.
Our camps are for motivated athletes aged 10+ (Athletes under 10 need approval from Coggin or Jon) looking to progress their skills throughout the summer months being coached by MBSEF coaches. Coaches will establish summer camp goals with each athlete to maximize progression and get the most out of these camps.
FTC Terrain
We will have access to the same terrain that HCSC/Windells campers have on-hill. This includes small, medium and large jumps and a variety of rails/boxes accessed via 4 rope tows. Athletes will also have access to a mini landing bag designed for kids learning their first backflips and cork spins. Athletes should be comfortable hitting 15-20+ ft jumps and riding intermediate boxes and rails.
Athletes looking to utilize the 22-foot superpipe will be able to do so on certain camp days for an additional fee.
Superpipe
Superpipe access will be offered during our week-long camps depending on how many athletes are interested in participating in halfpipe training. There will be an additional charge for each athlete per day for access into the superpipe.
Daily Schedule:
Camp 1: Designed for ski and snowboard athlete’s 10-13 years old.
Depart – Meet at the MBSEF office at 6:45am for a 7am departure. We will be riding this day and checking into our lodging after our day on the glacier.
If not traveling or lodging with us please meet us in the Lower lodge at the timberline parking lot at 9am each day. Make sure to have the coaches contact information to ensure that you connect with the group. Athletes who are not staying with the team are welcome to join in afternoon activities with the group after our day on the hill and can be picked up by parents at our lodging around 630pm.
Return – We will be riding this day and return back to the MBSEF office at approximately 6pm.
Camp 2: Designed for ski and snowboard athlete’s 14 years and older.
Depart – Meet at the MBSEF office at 6:45am for a 7am departure. We will be riding this day and checking into our lodging after our day on the glacier.
If not travelling or lodging with us please meet us in the Lower lodge at the timberline parking lot at 9am each day. Make sure to have the coaches contact information to ensure that you connect with the group. Athletes who are not staying with the team are welcome to join in afternoon activities after our day on the hill and can be picked up by parents at our lodging around 630pm.
Return – we will be riding this day and return back to the MBSEF office at approximately 6pm.
*Deadline to register is June 1st. Maximum 12 athletes per camp and minimum of 8.
Program:
Freeride Competition Snowboard Team
Ages:
Camp 1: 10-13 Camp 2: 14+
On Snow Training:
10am-3pm Monday-Saturday
Competition:
Local, Regional, National
Dates:
Camp 1: June 24-29, 2024
Camp 2: July 15-20, 2024
Cost:
*Cost are approximate and depend on number of athletes attending, lodging and lift access prices.
$2,000 (All Inclusive)
-Lift and FTC Access
-5 days Food
-Transportation
-Lodging
-Coaching
$1,600 (No lodging, transportation, or food)
Freeride 2024 Summer Dryland – Trampoline and Gym Training
For our summer dryland training we will be utilizing our 14’ x 14’ Super Quad trampoline to develop athletes’ air awareness and work through trick progressions to build solid fundamentals. Each trampoline session will have a maximum of 6 athletes and these sessions are split into specific age groups and disciplines to properly match the athlete’s abilities. During each session coaches will spend the first 30 minutes going through a quick warm-up and then moving into a strength, balance, and fitness routine. Athletes will then cycle onto the trampoline for approximately 3 minute sessions over the next 60 minutes. Coaches will analyze each athlete’s body movements and utilize video review to aid in athletes progression and development.
Program:
Freeride Competition Snowboard Team
Ages:
8-19
On Snow Training:
Competition:
Dates:
FS & SB Mini Shreds, Monday 10 – 11:30am
Who – Ages 8 – 11 years, Elementary school
When – Two 4-week sessions:
– Session 1: Start Date – June 17, End Date – July 16 (No Training week of July 1-5)
– Session 2: Start Date – July 22, End Date – August 12
Max 6 kids per session
FS & SB Rippers, Monday 11:45 – 1:15 pm
Who – Ages 11-14, Middle School
When – Two 4-week sessions:
– Session 1: Start Date – June 17, End Date – July 16 (No Training week of July 1-5)
– Session 2: Start Date – July 22, End Date – August 12
Max 6 kids per session
FS & SB Rippers, Tuesday 10 – 11:30am
Who – Ages 11-14, Middle School
When – Two 4-week sessions:
– Session 1: Start Date – June 18, End Date – July 17 (No Training week of July 1-5)
– Session 2: Start Date – July 23, End Date – August 13
Max 6 kids per session
FS & SB High School Tuesday 11:45 – 1:15 pm
Who – Ages 14 +, High School
When – Two 4-week sessions:
– Session 1: Start Date – June 18, End Date – July 17 (No Training week of July 1-5)
– Session 2: Start Date – July 23, End Date – August 13
Max 6 kids per session
(No Trampoline training the week of July 1-5)
Cost:
$150 per session
Freeride 2024 Summer Dryland – Strength and Conditioning Full Time and High School athletes
Our summer strength and conditioning will be utilizing our full gym in the Bill Healy Training Center. Our goal will be to facilitate athletes in building muscle, improving flexibility, agility, balance and speed during the summer so that they will be ready to go next winter. This will also aid in injury prevention and encourage overall health and wellbeing. We will be offering 3 days a week of supervised gym training during the summer. Each week will progressively build on each other and we will retest after the initial 4 weeks to maximize performance.
Program:
Freeride Competition Snowboard Team
Ages:
14+
On Snow Training:
Competition:
Dates:
June 17 – August 16 Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9-10:30am
(No strength training the week of July 1-5)
Cost – $500