FIS Elite Aerials
Train to Compete • 14+ years
Program Details
The FIS Elite Team represents the highest level of aerials skiing at PCSS. Designed for athletes ages 14+ who are fully committed to competitive freestyle skiing, this program provides five days per week of full-time training with a focus on maximizing performance. Athletes will refine advanced technical skills, increase consistency under pressure, and develop strategies to excel in competition.
Programming is tailored to support skiers at both domestic and FIS-level events, offering pathways for those pursuing success at the highest tiers of the sport. Athletes are required to hold a U.S. Ski & Snowboard competitor’s license, as well as a FIS license for international competitions, and are expected to compete throughout the season. New athletes are required to interview with the FIS Head Coach and Freestyle Director for acceptance.
Programming is tailored to support skiers at both domestic and FIS-level events, offering pathways for those pursuing success at the highest tiers of the sport. Athletes are required to hold a U.S. Ski & Snowboard competitor’s license, as well as a FIS license for international competitions, and are expected to compete throughout the season. New athletes are required to interview with the FIS Head Coach and Freestyle Director for acceptance.
Recommended Age
14+ years
Required Skills
Qualified for U.S. Selections
Competing on NorAm Tour
Competing on NorAm Tour
competitions
US Ski & Snowboard Regional/FIS Events
U.S. Selections
NorAm Cup (North American Cup)
U.S. Selections
NorAm Cup (North American Cup)
World-Class Training Access for FIS Aerial Athletes
Training at the Center of Excellence gives FIS freestyle aerial athletes in Park City a valuable advantage by providing the space, equipment, and training environment needed to refine high-level skills with consistency.
Access to multiple trampolines allows athletes to increase repetitions, sharpen air awareness, and progress technical elements safely before transferring skills to the water ramps or snow. For athletes competing at the FIS level, this year-round training access supports more precise execution, stronger preparation, and continued progression toward higher levels of competition.
Access to multiple trampolines allows athletes to increase repetitions, sharpen air awareness, and progress technical elements safely before transferring skills to the water ramps or snow. For athletes competing at the FIS level, this year-round training access supports more precise execution, stronger preparation, and continued progression toward higher levels of competition.
FIS Elite Aerials Program Options

5+ Days
$8,060||Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun||Oct 1 - April 30||UOP Facility Access: +$283 (West Peak)||COE Dryland: Included
RegisterIncluded in Program Fees
- Tailored programming for domestic and FIS-level events
- Pathways to higher-level competition (national and international)
- Team Jacket
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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)
- IKON Pass (Recommended)
- UOP Intermediate & West Peak Facility Access Pass (required fee in registration)
- USSS, USASA, IFSA memberships (required for local and regional events)
- Registration fees for USASA, IFSA or USSS sanctioned events
Training Schedule
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Coaching Staff

Ryan DeVine
Freestyle Director
rdevine@parkcityss.org

Matt Saunders
Aerials Head Coach
msaunders@parkcityss.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What age should an athlete be for the FIS Elite Team?
The FIS Elite Team is geared toward committed athletes ages 14 and up who are aiming for national and international success in moguls and aerials.Is the FIS Elite Team invite-only?
Yes. FIS Elite is an invite-only team for athletes at the Train to Compete stage who have qualified for US Nationals/Selections and are either trying to qualify, or have qualifed for the NorAm tour.How is FIS Elite different from the Regional Teams?
FIS Elite is the more advanced track, generally for older athletes ages 14 and up who have qualified and are competing on the NorAm tour.What does the FIS Elite Team prepare athletes for?
FIS Elite focuses on elite performance in moguls and aerials, offering a path to the top of the sport through high-level competition and dedicated training.







