Flagstaff Ski & Snowboard Team Programs & Requirements
❄️ 2026–2027 Season Overview
The Flagstaff Ski & Snowboard Team offers youth-focused programs designed to build strong fundamentals, mountain safety, and a lifelong love of skiing and snowboarding. Training takes place at Arizona Snowbowl and includes weekend sessions from January through April.
We provide multiple pathways—from all-mountain skill building to introductory race programs and advanced race/freeski training. Programs are grouped by age and ability, led by experienced coaches committed to creating a positive, challenging, and fun environment for athletes ages 6–18. Whether an athlete is new to the mountain or aiming for competition, FSST provides the tools, structure, and support to help them grow.
REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 1, 2026 | REGISTRATION CLOSES DECEMBER 31, 2026
ALL - MOUNTAIN SKI
Ages 6+ | Choose 1, 2, or 3 Days per Week
Season Begins: January 8, 2027
No Training Spring Break: March 12–14, 2027
Training Hours
Friday: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Ready to ski more of the mountain? The All-Mountain Ski Program is built for intermediate and advanced skiers who want to grow their skills, build confidence, and have a blast doing it. Athletes train with experienced FSST coaches to sharpen technique, learn mountain safety, and take on new terrain and challenges — all in an environment where fun comes first.
We form groups thoughtfully, considering skier interest, friendships, coach compatibility, age, and ability. Whether your athlete loves carving groomers, hunting for side hits, or cruising with friends, they'll land in a group that fits both their goals and their idea of a great day on snow.
Group Options
- All-Mountain Ski Groups — matched by age, skill level, and interests
- Freeride/Freestyle Groups — for athletes drawn to terrain parks, moguls, and playful natural features, in a non-competitive setting
What's Included
- 13 scheduled weeks of training at Arizona Snowbowl
- FSST Team Hoodie
- End-of-Season Celebration
2026–2027 Season Pricing
- Friday Only = $550
- Saturday or Sunday = $1,105
- Friday + Saturday or Sunday = $1,545
- Saturday + Sunday = $2,155
- Friday + Saturday + Sunday = $2,625
ALL - MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARD
All-Mountain Snowboard Program
Ages 6+ | Sundays
Season Begins: January 10, 2027
No Training Spring Break: March 12–14, 2027
Training Hours
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Ready to ride more of the mountain? The All-Mountain Snowboard Program is built for intermediate and advanced riders who want to grow their skills, build confidence, and have a blast doing it. Athletes train with experienced FSST coaches to sharpen technique, learn mountain safety, and take on new terrain and challenges — all in an environment where fun comes first.
We form groups thoughtfully, considering rider interest, friendships, coach compatibility, age, and ability. Whether your athlete loves carving groomers, hunting for side hits, or cruising with friends, they'll land in a group that fits both their goals and their idea of a great day on snow.
Group Options
- All-Mountain Snowboard Groups — for riders who love exploring diverse terrain and snow conditions across the mountain
- Freeride/Freestyle Groups — for athletes drawn to terrain parks, moguls, and playful natural features, in a non-competitive setting
What's Included
- 13 scheduled weeks of training at Arizona Snowbowl
- FSST Team Hoodie
- End-of-Season Celebration
2026–2027 Season Pricing: Sunday (1 Day) = $1,105
INTRO TO RACE
Ages 8+ (U10 & Up) | Choose 1 or 2 Days per Week
Season Begins: December 12, 2026
No Training — Holiday & Spring Breaks:
- December 25–27, 2026 (Everyone off)
- January 1–3, 2027 (Everyone off)
- March 12–14, 2027 (Spring Break)
Training Hours
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Curious about ski racing but not ready for a full-time race commitment? Intro to Race is built for intermediate to advanced skiers eager to explore racing fundamentals. Each training day blends morning gate training with afternoon guided freeskiing — giving athletes a real taste of competition while continuing to grow as complete, all-mountain skiers.
What Athletes Will Experience
- Advanced Skill Development — Athletes progress through increasingly challenging drills and exercises that reinforce existing technique while building the new skills essential for success both inside and beyond the race course.
- Directed Freeskiing — As athletes grow, they're introduced to more challenging conditions and terrain: bumps, steeps, harder snow, open glades, and upper-mountain runs.
- Gateless Training — Success starts outside the course. Athletes work through drills targeting body position, stance, balance, edging, and pressure — and learn why each drill matters.
- Gate Training & Racing — Athletes train in a broad range of courses, from brushes and stubby gates to dye lines and age-appropriate slalom and giant slalom gates, fusing developing skills with the strategy and tactics of successful ski racing.
What's Included
- 15 scheduled weekends of training at Arizona Snowbowl
- Team Hoodie
- Early Lift-Load Access
- Lane Access
- Travel race coach support (additional travel fees apply — see Travel Policy for details)
- End-of-Season Celebration & Awards
2026–2027 Season Pricing
- 1 Day per Week = $1,245
- 2 Days per Week = $2,425
ALPINE RACE / FREERIDE SKI
Ages 10+ (U12 & Up) | Choose 2 or 3 Days per Week
Season Begins: Friday, December 5, 2026
No Training — Holiday & Spring Breaks:
- December 25–27, 2026 (Everyone off)
- January 1–3, 2027 (Everyone off)
- March 12–14, 2027 (Spring Break)
Training Hours
Friday: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Built for athletes committed to competitive alpine racing, big mountain skiing, and freeride/park disciplines under U.S. Ski & Snowboard, this program delivers structured development across both alpine and freeride skill sets. Training features video analysis, targeted drills, freestyle progression, and expert terrain work — including powder, trees, moguls, steep descents, and hike-access zones when available.
What Athletes Will Experience
- Advanced Skill Development — A progressive training sequence of targeted drills, foundational freeski techniques, and diverse course sets. By integrating freeskiing and gate training, athletes build performance across multiple skiing disciplines.
- Freeski & Gateless Training — As athletes advance, they take on increasingly challenging terrain and conditions — moguls, steeps, variable snow, tree runs, and high-mountain or extreme environments — supported by targeted lessons and drills.
- Gate Training & Racing — Morning sessions emphasize gate training, maximizing access to designated venues throughout the season. Athletes train across varied course setups, including brushes, stubbies, dye lines, and age-appropriate slalom and giant slalom gates, blending technical development with the strategy needed for success in racing and all-mountain skiing.
Supported Travel Events
- Southern Series Alpine Race Events
- U.S. Ski & Snowboard Rocky Mountain Competitions (with 3+ athletes participating)
- Pre- and In-Season Training Camps at Snowbowl and other resorts
What's Included
- 17 scheduled weekends of training at Arizona Snowbowl
- Team Hoodie
- Early Lift-Load Access
- Reserved Lane Access
- Travel race coach support (additional fees apply — see Travel Policy for details)
- End-of-Season Celebration & Awards
2026–2027 Season Pricing
- 2 Days per Week = $2,840
- 3 Days per Week = $3,365