Flagstaff Ski & Snowboard Team Programs & Requirements
❄️ 2025–2026 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 Monday, September 1.
ALL - MOUNTAIN SKI
Ages 6+ | 1, 2, or 3 Days/Week
SEASON: January 9, 2025 – April 11, 2026
TRAINING HOURS:
Friday: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
NO TRAINING:
- Spring Break: March 13–15, 2026
The All-Mountain Ski Program is designed for intermediate and advanced skiers who are ready to explore more of the mountain while developing confidence, skill, and a lifelong love of skiing. Athletes work with experienced coaches to improve technique, practice mountain safety, and take on new challenges-all while having FUN! Groups are formed with flexibility in mind, taking into account skier interest, friendships, coach compatibility, age, and ability level. Whether your skier loves carving groomers, finding side hits, or cruising with friends, your athlete will be in an environment that supports both their goals and their enjoyment.
GROUPS INCLUDE:
- Ski Groups Tailored to Age, Skill Level, and Interests
- Freeride/Freestyle Groups: Ideal for athletes who love terrain parks, moguls, and playful natural features—offered in a non-competitive setting.
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:
- FSST Team Hoodie
- End-of-Season Celebration
COST:
- FRIDAY ONLY: $525
- ALL-MOUNTAIN 1 DAY: $1,050
- ALL-MOUNTAIN 2 DAY: $2,050
- ALL-MOUNTAIN 3 DAY: $2,500
ALL - MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARD
Ages 6+ | 1, 2, or 3 Days/Week
SEASON: January 9, 2025 – April 11, 2026
TRAINING HOURS:
Friday: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
NO TRAINING:
- Spring Break: March 13–15, 2026
The All-Mountain Snowboard Program is designed for intermediate and advanced riders who are ready to explore more of the mountain while developing confidence, skill, and a lifelong love of snowboarding. Athletes work with experienced coaches to improve technique, practice mountain safety, and take on new challenges-all while having FUN! Groups are formed with flexibility in mind, taking into account snowboard interest, friendships, coach compatibility, age, and ability level. Whether your rider loves carving groomers, finding side hits, or cruising with friends, your athlete will be in an environment that supports both their goals and their enjoyment.
GROUPS INCLUDE:
- All-Mountain Snowboard Groups: Perfect for those who enjoy exploring diverse terrain and snow conditions across the mountain.
- Freeride/Freestyle Groups: Ideal for athletes who love terrain parks, moguls, and playful natural features—offered in a non-competitive setting.
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:
- FSST Team Hoodie
- End-of-Season Celebration
COST:
- FRIDAY ONLY: $525
- ALL-MOUNTAIN 1 DAY: $1,050
- ALL-MOUNTAIN 2 DAY: $2,050
- ALL-MOUNTAIN 3 DAY: $2,500
INTRO TO RACE
Ages 8+ (U10 & Up) | 1 or 2 Days/Week
SEASON: December 20, 2025 – April 11, 2026
TRAINING HOURS:
Saturday: 7:30 AM-1:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM-1:30 PM
NO TRAINING:
- Holiday: December 26-28, 2025
- Spring Break: March 13-15, 2026
Tailored for intermediate to advanced skiers eager to explore racing fundamentals, this program blends morning gate training with afternoon guided freeskiing. Ideal for athletes curious about competition without diving into a full-time race commitment.
ADVANCED SKILL DEVELOPMENT: Athletes will progress through increasingly challenging drills and exercises that reinforce existing techniques while building new skills essential for success both inside and beyond the race course.
DIRECTED FREESKIING: As each athlete grows in skill and ability, they will be exposed to a variety of more challenging snow conditions, lessons and drills, and terrain. This includes bumps, steeps, harder snow conditions, open glades, and upper mountain terrain.
GATELESS TRAINING: Success is rooted in the extensive use of free skiing and drills outside of gated courses. This includes drills to progress the athletes body positioning, stance, balance, edging, and pressure, as well as the knowledge and understanding of drills and the purpose they serve.
GATE TRAINING AND RACING: Athletes will be exposed to a broad range of training courses which include brushes, stubby gates, dye lines, as well as age appropriate height slalom and giant slalom gates. This immersion into gated training is designed to fuse the athletes' developing skills with the strategy and tactics required to be a successful ski racer.
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:
- Team Hoodie
- End-of-Season Celebration & Awards
- Early Lift-Load Access
- Lane Access
- Travel race coach support (additional travel fees apply - see Travel Policy for Details)
COST:
- INTRO TO RACE 1 Day: $1,185
- INTRO TO RACE 2 DAY: $2,310
ALPINE RACE / FREERIDE SKI
Ages 10+ (U12 & Up) | 2 or 3 Days/Week
SEASON: December 5, 2025-April 11, 2026
TRAINING HOURS:
Friday: 1:30 PM- 4:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM- 2:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM- 2:00 PM
NO TRAINING:
Holiday: December 26-28, 2025
Spring Break: March 13-15, 2026
Focused training designed for athletes dedicated to competitive alpine racing, big mountain skiing, and freeride/park disciplines under the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Organization. The program offers structured development across both alpine and freeride skill sets, featuring video analysis, targeted drills, freestyle progression, and expert terrain training—including powder, trees, moguls, steep descents, and hike-access zones when available.
ADVANCED SKILL DEVELOPMENT: Athletes engage in a progressive training sequence that includes targeted drills, foundational freeski techniques, and diverse course sets aimed at expanding their skillset. By integrating both freeskiing and gate training, the program offers a comprehensive approach to skill acquisition—enhancing performance across multiple skiing disciplines.
FREESKI & GATELESS TRAINING: As athletes advance, they’ll tackle increasingly challenging terrain and conditions—ranging from moguls and steeps to variable snow, tree runs, and high-mountain or extreme environments—supported by targeted lessons and drills.
GATE TRAINING AND 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. This approach blends technical skill development with the strategic insight needed for success in both ski racing and all-mountain skiing.
SUPPORTED TRAVEL EVENTS:
• Southern Series Alpine Race Events
• US Ski & Snowboard Rocky Mountain Competitions (with 3+ athletes participating)
• Pre- and In-Season Training Camps at Snowbowl and other resorts
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:
• Team hoodie
• End-of-season celebration
• Early lift access
• Reserved lane access
• Travel race coach support (additional fees apply; see Travel Policy for details)
COST:
RACE/FREESKI 2 DAY: $2,705
RACE/FREESKI 3 DAY: $3,205