Program Info

FAST All-Mountain

The FAST All-Mountain Team is the starting point for all skiers. This program is designed to help your athlete become a confident and independent skier in varying terrain across the mountain. This program focuses on skill development and progression. More advanced training and progression will be introduced as appropriate.

The goal of FAST All-Mountain is to teach mountain awareness and safety while instilling strong ski fundamentals and HAVING FUN. We follow US Ski & Snowboard curriculum of skill progression. Our coaches are highly certified and passionate about winter sports and teaching our youth the fundamentals of skiing. This program offers 14 weeks of training and competition opportunity, dependent on AZ Snowbowl terrain and availability.

Athletes are grouped by age, maturity and skiing ability. We are flexible. If you have a request for your child to ski with a friend and/or sibling, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate, however please be aware that we try to group by ability and may need to adjust as appropriate.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON TRAINING DAYS *Subject to change based on terrain and weather.

Meet at the Team Buildings (located just south of the Agassiz Lodge), 15 minutes prior to the start of training (suited and booted).
If you are late, please wait at the Team Buildings. A coach will be there to connect your athlete with their appropriate group.
Coaches will use a variety of learning activities each training day to help with athlete skill improvement and progression.
We break for lunch for 30 minutes. Athletes may store lunches in the Team Building. Due to the short lunch break, it is best to bring a lunch from home. You are more than welcome to join your athlete for lunch.
At the end of the day parents/guardians will meet athletes at the Team Building for pick-up. At this time, you may check in with coaches to see how the day went and ask any questions you may have.

Please direct any questions or concerns to your athlete(s) coach or Charlie Boyer, Alpine Director.

Please click here to access the Parent/Athlete manual for a more in depth look at expectations.

FAST ALL-MOUNTAIN TEAM

2023-2024 SEASON

This program instills in athletes a love of skiing and spending time on the mountain. It is designed to help skiers develop strong fundamental skiing skills, mountain awareness, and confidence. Our coaches are trained to provide a safe and fun environment to help develop a lifelong love of skiing.

All athletes are encouraged to participate in local races/events. We also provide opportunities to progress in moguls, powder, and easy terrain park features.

US Ski & Snowboard Membership is required-click here to join.

Ages 6+
Can ski green terrain comfortably
Can load, unload, and ride the chairlift comfortably and confidently without assistance
One, two, or three day programs

SEASON OFFERED Additional Fees SEASON

14 week training season January 5th, 2024-April 7th, 2024* snow and terrain dependent
Team Hoodie
End of Season Awards for all athletes

OFFERED

Friday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 2:30pm
Sunday 9:00am – 2:30pm
- Friday Only- $495.00
- Sat or Sun- $927.00
- Fri and Sat or Sun- $1,368.00
- Sat and Sun- $1,809.00
- Fri, Sat and Sun- $2,250.00

Family discounts: Families with multiple athletes will receive $75.00 off of the 2nd athlete team registration fees, and $150.00 off the 3rd athlete team registration fees.

Early Bird Registration: 5% off the team registration fee before the deadline.

Additional Fees

All FAST and GCFT athletes MUST be members of US Ski & Snowboard, at minimum of a Alpine General Non-Competitor (17 & under) membership:

https://my.usskiandsnowboard.org/membership/start

$300 Refundable Volunteer Deposit per family

*Equipment Fees and Membership Fees that were previously additional are now included in the registration fees.*

Early lift load only available to athletes on FAST Race or GCFT Comp Team for 23-24 season.

Younger athletes and beginning skiers/snowboarders should start with Arizona Snowbowl Snowburners Program or Ski School where beginning skiers/snowboarders learn to love the sport and the mountain.

* Season dates, curriculum, estimated training hours, and dedicated training space all based on Arizona Snowbowl snow and terrain availability.

FAST Race

FAST – RACE TEAM

2023-2024 SEASON

This program is for athletes who are interested in competitive alpine racing. This team focuses on advancing skills through progression plans and learning activities, guided free skiing, and gate training with video analysis. The members on this team enjoy traveling together and representing Flagstaff at Southern Series and Rocky Mountain Division events.

US Ski & Snowboard Membership is required-click here to join.

By invitation
Ages 8+
Must have skill and maturity to navigate the mountain with teammates and ride all lifts without a coach
Desire to improve both mentally and physically
Two, three, or four day programs

SEASON OFFERED Additional Fees SEASON

16 week training season from December 8th, 2023-April 7th, 2024
Includes Early Lift Load access and dedicated training lane space
Team Hoodie
Additional training and race opportunities such as Holiday Camps, Southern Series, and Rocky Mountain Division events will incur additional costs

OFFERED

2 Days Saturday & Sunday 7:30am – 1:30pm- $2,211.00
3 Days Wednesday OR Friday 1:00pm -4:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 7:30am – 1:30pm *Only offering Wednesday with enough interest*- $2,715.00
4 Days Wednesday and Friday 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 7:30am – 1:30pm *Only offered with enough interest*- $3,219.00

Family discounts: Families with multiple athletes will receive $75 off the 2nd athlete team registration fees, and $150 off the 3rd athlete team registration fees.

Early Bird Registration: 5% off the team registration fee before the October 25th deadline.

Additional Fees

All athletes MUST be members of US Ski & Snowboard, at minimum of a Alpine General Non-Competitor (17 & under) membership:

https://my.usskiandsnowboard.org/membership/start

$300 Refundable Volunteer Deposit per family

*Equipment Fees and Membership Fees that were previously additional are now included in the registration fees.*

Early lift load only available to athletes on FAST Race or GCFT Comp Team for 23-24 season.

* Season dates, curriculum, estimated training hours, and dedicated training space all based on Arizona Snowbowl snow and terrain availability.

GCFT Rippers

GCFT RIPPERS TEAM-SNOWBOARD & FREESKI

2023-2024 SEASON

This program is for snowboarders and skiers who have the basic fundamentals of snowboarding and skiing and wish to improve and grow in the sport. This program is all about having fun with snowboarding and skiing while developing fundamental techniques through a mix of learning activities and guided freeriding. Athletes will be taught technical skills for park riding, alpine and/or boardercross racing, as well as all-mountain and terrain park safety and etiquette.

Competitions are not a main component of this program, but we encourage participation in team events hosted by GCFT and USASA Grand Canyon Series Events.

US Ski & Snowboard Membership is required-click here to join.

USASA Membership is additional if your athlete plans to participate in any USASA Events- click here to join. The local series is the USASA Grand Canyon Series (GCS).

Ages 6+
Must be able to load and unload lift independently and comfortably
Snowboarders must ride both toe and heel edges comfortably on green terrain, linking turns.
Skiers must be comfortable on black terrain (expert) and ski in a parallel stance (no wedging)
One, two or three day program

SEASON OFFERED Additional Fees SEASON

14 week training season January 5th, 2024-April 7th, 2024* snow and terrain dependent
Team Hoodie
End of Season Awards for all athletes

OFFERED

Friday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 2:30pm
Sunday 9:00am – 2:30pm

- Friday Only- $495.00
- Sat or Sun- $927.00
- Fri and Sat or Sun- $1,368.00
- Sat and Sun- $1,809.00
- Fri, Sat and Sun- $2,250.00

Family discounts: Families with multiple athletes will receive $75.00 off of the 2nd athlete team registration fees, and $150.00 off the 3rd athlete team registration fees.

Early Bird Registration: 5% off the team registration fee before the deadline.

Additional Fees

All athletes MUST be members of US Ski & Snowboard, at minimum of a Alpine General Non-Competitor (17 & under) membership:

https://my.usskiandsnowboard.org/membership/start

$300 Refundable Volunteer Deposit per family

*Equipment Fees and Membership Fees that were previously additional are now included in the registration fees.*

Early lift load only available to athletes on FAST Race or GCFT Comp Team for 23-24 season.

* Season dates, curriculum, estimated training hours, and dedicated training space all based on Arizona Snowbowl snow and terrain availability.

GCFT Comp

GCFT COMPETITION TEAM – SNOWBOARD & FREESKI

2023-2024 SEASON

This program is for athletes that are passionate about skiing and snowboarding and are interested in taking their skills to the next level. Athletes and coaches will work together to set and track goals throughout the season. This program focuses on training skiers and snowboarders for USASA freestyle and racing events, both regionally and nationally. Athletes will learn and improve upon all-mountain and terrain park safety and etiquette as well as competition rules and regulations.

USASA Membership is additional – click here to join. Our local series is the USASA Grand Canyon Series.

By invitation
Age 8+
Must be comfortable on black terrain and switch riding
Must be comfortable with medium terrain/features
Must have skill and maturity to navigate the mountain with teammates and ride all lifts without a coach
Desire to improve both mentally and physically
Two or three day program

SEASON OFFERED Additional Fees SEASON

16 week training season from December 8, 2023 to April 7, 2024
Includes Early Lift Load access and dedicated training lane space
Team Hoodie
Additional training and race opportunities such as Holiday Camps, Nationals and other travel will incur additional costs

OFFERED

2 Days Saturday & Sunday 7:30am-1:30pm- $2,211.00
3 Days Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 7:30am-1:30pm- $2,715.00

Family discounts: Families with multiple athletes will receive $75.00 off of the 2nd athlete team registration fees, and $150.00 off the 3rd athlete team registration fees.

Early Bird Registration: 5% off the team registration fee before the deadline.

Additional Fees

All athletes MUST be members of US Ski & Snowboard, at minimum of a Alpine General Non-Competitor (17 & under) membership:

https://my.usskiandsnowboard.org/membership/start

$300 Refundable Volunteer Deposit per family

*Equipment Fees and Membership Fees that were previously additional are now included in the registration fees.*

Early lift load only available to athletes on FAST Race or GCFT Comp Team for 23-24 season.

* Season dates, curriculum, estimated training hours, and dedicated training space all based on Arizona Snowbowl snow and terrain availability.