Durango Freestyle Team
Get ready to rip!
Dear Member,
The goal of Durango Freestyle Team is to develop recreational and competitive freestyle athletes for Southwest Freestyle Tour, USSA and USASA competition. The primary focus is to have fun and allow athletes to become a more accomplished all around skier. The program is designed to teach basic and advanced mogul skiing techniques, aerial training, Terrain Park and overall free skiing skills. With strong ties to the U.S. Freestyle Team, the Durango Freestyle Team offers children an introduction to all of the freestyle disciplines including moguls, dual moguls, aerials, slope style and half pipe. From “Old School to ‘New School” the freestyle team knows all the tricks. From local competitions to regional and national USSA freestyle events the team offers structural training in a fun environment.
For more information on the Freestyle team please call 970-903-2119 or e-mail freestyle@purgatoryskiteam.org or log on to www.purgatoryskiteam.org.
On behalf of your coaches, Andy, Alex, Andrew, Matty, Matt, Ben, Alison and J.C., welcome to the Durango Freestyle Team.
Sincerely,
Kirk Rawles, Director, Durango Freestyle Team
2011/2012 Team Overview
The Durango Freestyle Team offers children an introduction to mogul skiing, freeriding, Terrain Park and aerial training. The team also offers a chance to compete on a local, regional and national USSA and USASA freestyle level. The purposes of these programs are to develop these skills in a fun environment. All teams listed below require an appropriate USSA and or USASA license (see below). The following packages are an ‘ala carte” menu that can be customized for each athlete. Durango Freestyle Team packages include:
Development “C” Team $500 for 14 training sessions
Affectionately known as “Devos”, this freestyle introductory program is designed for the intermediate/advanced skier under the age of thirteen. Skiers must be able to ski blue/black mogul runs. Focus will include basic mogul skiing techniques and introductory aerial and terrain park training. Includes introduction to competition in the Southwest Freestyle Tour. Additional fees will be travel, lift tickets and lodging to Telluride SW Tour events and entry fees. Mid- December to Mid-March
“B” Team $850
Open to all ages, this program will focus on advanced mogul skiing, aerial, free ride cross training and competition techniques. This team will train with Park & Pipe at least one day a week if they choose too or will do mogul training if desired. Additional training sessions are designed for children who want to spend more time on the snow and with more of an appetite for competition. Focus will be on Southwest Freestyle Tour events and the Rocky Mountain Devo Championships. For children over the age of thirteen, there will be an opportunity to participate at selected Rocky Mountain divisional events and USASA competitions. Participation in the travel squad is required for athletes participating at away events. Tuition costs include one holiday camp. Additional fees will include travel, lodging and lift tickets at away events and entry fees. Holiday camp is free to “B” team members and cannot be deducted from tuition cost. Chapman Hill training is included in the tuition fee. Schedule will be all day Saturday, half day Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights at Chapman Hill. Tuition does not include dry land/gymnastics training (see below). Early December to late March
Park & Pipe $1,000
The Park & Pipe program encompasses all of the terrain park disciplines including slopestyle and half-pipe. An emphasis is placed on jumping and safety as athletes learn to use the terrain park.
Focus will be on USASA competition. Participation in the travel squad is required for athletes participating at away events. Tuition costs include one holiday camp. Additional fees will include travel, lodging and lift tickets at away events and entry fees. Holiday camp is free to Park & Pipe team members and cannot be deducted from tuition cost. Chapman Hill training is included in the tuition fee. Schedule will be half day Saturday, half day Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights at Chapman Hill. Tuition does not include dry land/gymnastics training (see below). January – April
Team Demon $500 for 14 training sessions at Purgatory
This program is designed for the advanced skier over the age of thirteen. Focus will include all mountain skiing, mogul skiing and aerial techniques. This team is geared toward the young adult interested in participating on the team with less emphasis on competition. These skiers become accomplished within a more recreational and social atmosphere. December -March
Team Purg-Freestyle Competition USSA Team $1,000
This training program is designed for the serious athlete interested in competing full time at a regional and national USSA competition level. Focus will include expert mogul skiing and aerial techniques and overall presentation for competition moguls. Participants will compete at USSA divisional races. Qualified skiers will acquire points for USSA Junior Nationals and USSA Nationals. Participation in the travel squad is required for athletes participating at away events. Tuition costs include one holiday camp. Additional fees will include travel, lodging and lift tickets at away events and entry fees. Holiday camp is free to Team Purg team members and cannot be deducted from tuition cost. Chapman Hill training is included in the tuition fee. Tuition does not include dry land/gymnastics training (see below). Mid October to Mid March
In addition to the core training programs listed above, many individuals may add additional programs to customize training programs. The following are additional activities for athletes:
Holiday and Spring Camps costs are $125.
The purpose is to add three additional training days for children who will be in Durango for the holidays. Many people add this camp to the Development or Team Demon package.
Dry Land Training/Gymnastics $75 Part Time/$125 Full Time
Dry land training will take place in mid-October through late November 3 days a week. A blend of trampoline, gymnastics, core strengthening and dry land training is available.
Chapman Hill- $100 for one night per week $200 for two nights per week
For those seeking additional mid week training, Chapman Hill programs are an ideal addition. Chapman Hill is included in “B” team and Team Purg training programs. Athletes are required to purchase a Chapman Hill season pass.
Travel Squad
The ski team travel squad is for athletes who want to participate in additional competitions held away from Purgatory. Costs are $125 – $150 per athlete per event. These fees cover coaching costs for travel, lodging and food per diem.
IMPORTANT CHANGE: As of November 8th, 2011, Athletes are NO LONGER required to obtain a license or join the USSA organization to be members of the Purgatory Ski & Snowboard Team. Athletes will have to join USSA ONLY if they compete in an USSA event or competition.
USSA License
ONLY Athletes who participate in USSA Events & Competitions will be required to hold a current USSA youth or competitor license. USSA is the United States Ski Association and is the governing body of the U.S. Ski team. Athletes under the age of thirteen will need to apply for a Rocky Mountain Division Freestyle youth license and athletes over the age of thirteen will require a Rocky Mountain Division Freestyle Competitor license. Forms will be available at registration or on line registration at www.ussa.org and click on memberships and must be renewed by October 15th each year. USSA member service hotline is 435-647-2666.
USASA
The United States of America Snowboard Association (USASA) offers freeride events for competitive skiers. The Park & Pipe team will compete in the Southwest Colorado Series and Southwest Freeride Series. Points are earned to attend the USASA National Championships. A separate USASA license may be required. Visit www.usasa.org for more information.
