Competition Team
Train to Compete • 12+ years
Program Details
The PCSS Freeride Competition Team is designed for athletes ages 12+ who are serious about advancing their big mountain skiing and competing in IFSA Regional and National events. Led by a staff of IFSA-certified coaches, this program provides a high-level training environment focused on advanced freeride skills, competition strategy, and individual athlete development.
Athletes train in dedicated groups (separate from the Skills Team) and are expected to compete in at least three IFSA-sanctioned competitions each season. Training emphasizes steep, technical terrain, controlled execution of airs and cliffs, line selection, and confident top-to-bottom skiing, along with trick development in the terrain park. Sessions also include hiking, video review, and coaching on life skills like discipline, resilience, and teamwork.
Athletes train in dedicated groups (separate from the Skills Team) and are expected to compete in at least three IFSA-sanctioned competitions each season. Training emphasizes steep, technical terrain, controlled execution of airs and cliffs, line selection, and confident top-to-bottom skiing, along with trick development in the terrain park. Sessions also include hiking, video review, and coaching on life skills like discipline, resilience, and teamwork.
Recommended Age
12+ years
Program Dates
Dec 13 - Mar 28
competitions
3+ Regional competitions
Questions? Contact:
sstroud@parkcityss.org
Training Requirements!
To ensure the highest quality coaching, strong team camaraderie, and the best competition outcomes, all Freeride Competition Team athletes are required to train a minimum of 8 hours per week.
This commitment provides the consistency and focused on-snow time needed for advanced skill progression and competition readiness. Athletes can meet this requirement by:
- Training 1 full day at Park City Mountain plus 1 evening session at UOP or Woodward (recommended)
- Training 2 or more full days at Park City Mountain
Competition Team Training
Add Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday
to your team training for only $477
per day (64% savings compared to individual pricing)I
1 Day
$2,751||Weekly training: 8.25 hours||Park City Mountain||Fall Strength & Conditioning: +$500||PC High School Red/White 1 Day Add-On: $1,378
Register2 Days
$4,300||Weekly training: 12.5 hours||Park City Mountain||Fall Strength & Conditioning: +$500||PC High School Red/White 1 Day Add-On: $1,378
Register3 Days
$5,512||Weekly training: 18.75 hours||Park City Mountain||Fall Strength & Conditioning: +$500||
Register4 Days
$6,890||Weekly training: 25 hours||Park City Mountain||Fall Strength & Conditioning: +$500||
RegisterWednesday After School
$1,325 (full price) / $477 (add-on price)||Weekly training: 2 hours||Utah Olympic Park||UOP Facility Access: +$236||
RegisterThursday Early Release
$1,325 (full price) / $477 (add-on price)||Weekly training: 3 hours||Park City Mountain||All-Access Membership: ~$135.20/month||
RegisterThursday After School
$1,325 (full price) / $477 (add-on price)||Weekly training: 2 hours||Woodward||All-Access Membership: ~$135.20/month||
RegisterFriday After School
$1,325 (full price) / $477 (add-on price)||Weekly training: 2 hours||Woodward Park City||All-Access Membership: ~$135.20/month||
Register1 Day
$2,751||Weekly training: 8.25 hours||Park City Mountain||Fall Strength & Conditioning: +$500||PC High School Red/White 1 Day Add-On: $1,378
Register2 Days
$4,300||Weekly training: 12.5 hours||Park City Mountain||Fall Strength & Conditioning: +$500||PC High School Red/White 1 Day Add-On: $1,378
Register1 Day
$2,751||Weekly training: 8.25 hours||Park City Mountain||Fall Strength & Conditioning: +$500||PC High School Red/White 1 Day Add-On: $1,378
Register2 Days
$4,300||Weekly training: 12.5 hours||Park City Mountain||Fall Strength & Conditioning: +$500||PC High School Red/White 1 Day Add-On: $1,378
Register3 Days
$5,512||Weekly training: 18.75 hours||Park City Mountain||Fall Strength & Conditioning: +$500||
Register4 Days
$6,890||Weekly training: 25 hours||Park City Mountain||Fall Strength & Conditioning: +$500||
RegisterWednesday After School
$1,325 (full price) / $477 (add-on price)||Weekly training: 2 hours||Utah Olympic Park||UOP Facility Access: +$236||
RegisterThursday Early Release
$1,325 (full price) / $477 (add-on price)||Weekly training: 3 hours||Park City Mountain||All-Access Membership: ~$135.20/month||
RegisterThursday After School
$1,325 (full price) / $477 (add-on price)||Weekly training: 2 hours||Woodward||All-Access Membership: ~$135.20/month||
RegisterFriday After School
$1,325 (full price) / $477 (add-on price)||Weekly training: 2 hours||Woodward Park City||All-Access Membership: ~$135.20/month||
RegisterIncluded in Program Fees
- Freeride skill development across trees, moguls, powder, terrain parks, and steep groomed terrain
- Team Hoodie
- Preseason trampoline and conditioning (Sept 17-Nov 19 • Wed 5:30-8:00pm)
- Preseason goal-setting meeting
- Video analysis
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Not Included in Program Fees
- Park City Season Pass (Choose a pass option without blackout days. I.e. Park City Youth Pass)
- UOP Intermediate Hill Facility Access Pass (required fee in registration for Additional Wednesday programming)
- Woodward Membership (20% off discount available — only required for Additional Thursday and Friday programming)
- IFSA Membership
- Team Jacket (available in registration if desired)
- Coach and athlete travel fees (travel competitions only)
Training Schedule
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One session per month • Dates to be announced
December
January
February
March
April
Coaching Staff
Mike Campbell
Freeride & Freeski Director
mcampbell@parkcityss.org
Sawyer Stroud
Freeride Head Coach
sstroud@parkcityss.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Competition Team designed for?
The Competition Program is built for committed Freeride athletes focused on IFSA 2* & 3* competitions with the goal of qualifying for Junior Freeride ChampionshipsDoes the Competition Team train on weekdays?
Yes. The program provides training Tuesday and Wednesday for athletes with flexible school schedules.What does training focus on at the Competition level?
Training focuses on advanced skill development, trick refinement, and competition strategy to prepare athletes for high-level events.Is the Competition Team right for an athlete just starting to compete?
This program is geared toward seasoned and committed IFSA athletes Am, so newer competitors are typically better served on the Skills Team
