National Team
Learn to Train • 8+ years
Program Details
The National Team is a full-time training program for riders committed to taking their snowboarding to the next level. Offered 3, 4, or 5 days a week, the program is designed for athletes on alternative or flexible school schedules and serves as a direct pathway to our Global Team. Training at Park City Mountain, riders refine foundational skills while advancing techniques in slopestyle, halfpipe, and boardercross.
Athletes should already demonstrate strong fundamentals, ride comfortably on black diamond terrain (on and off-piste), and be able to spin medium jumps and complete medium rail features. With season-long progression, goal setting, video review, and even social media development, this program is built for motivated riders ready to progress in both competitive and non-competitive arenas. Approval from the Program Director or Head Coach is required prior to registration.
Athletes should already demonstrate strong fundamentals, ride comfortably on black diamond terrain (on and off-piste), and be able to spin medium jumps and complete medium rail features. With season-long progression, goal setting, video review, and even social media development, this program is built for motivated riders ready to progress in both competitive and non-competitive arenas. Approval from the Program Director or Head Coach is required prior to registration.
Recommended Age
8+ years
Program Dates
Early Dec - Late Mar
competitions
USASA
Locations
Park City Mountain
Give Your Rider a Head Start this Winter!
September Dryland
(Ages 8+)
The September Fall Dryland program offers three days a week of fun, off-hill training to kick off the season. Athletes will rotate through skateboarding, trampoline sessions at Woodward Park City, and outdoor field days at City Park. These sessions are designed to build coordination, air awareness, agility, and body-weight strength while keeping athletes active and engaged before the snow falls.
October Dryland (Ages 13+)
Our October program shifts to four days a week with a more focused approach. Athletes train at Woodward Park City and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Center of Excellence, splitting time between strength and conditioning sessions and trampoline training. This program helps athletes develop coordination, strength, and air awareness while preparing for the competitive season. A current US Ski & Snowboard membership is required.
The September Fall Dryland program offers three days a week of fun, off-hill training to kick off the season. Athletes will rotate through skateboarding, trampoline sessions at Woodward Park City, and outdoor field days at City Park. These sessions are designed to build coordination, air awareness, agility, and body-weight strength while keeping athletes active and engaged before the snow falls.
October Dryland (Ages 13+)
Our October program shifts to four days a week with a more focused approach. Athletes train at Woodward Park City and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Center of Excellence, splitting time between strength and conditioning sessions and trampoline training. This program helps athletes develop coordination, strength, and air awareness while preparing for the competitive season. A current US Ski & Snowboard membership is required.
National Team Training
Boost strength this fall—add September and October Fall Dryland under Additional Fees
after checkout.
Sat + Tue & Thu Evenings
$6,144||Park City Mountain||192 training hours||Fall Dryland: +$477/month
RegisterSat + Tue & Thu Evenings
$6,144||Park City Mountain||192 training hours||Fall Dryland: +$477/month
RegisterIncluded in Program Fees
- Development in slopestyle, halfpipe, and boardercross
- Goal setting
- Video review (as appropriate)
- Wax program
- Guidance on building a social media portfolio
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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)
- USASA Membership (Only required for USASA competitions)
- US Ski & Snowboard Membership (Only required for USSS competitions)
- Snowboard equipment (available in registration: $75/season)
- Woodward evening training
- Fall dryland
- Coach and athlete travel fees (travel competitions only)
Training Schedule
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Coaching Staff
Rick Shimpeno
Snowboard Director
rshimpeno@parkcityss.org
Nicholas Poplawski
Head Freestyle Coach
pops@parkcityss.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the National Team snowboard program full-time?
Yes, National Team is a full-time program built for maximum training time, and it is designed for athletes pursuing alternative schooling. This structure suits committed riders ready to dedicate significant time to their development.What skills should a rider have before joining the National Team?
National Team is for riders age 8 and up with strong all-terrain skills who are ready to refine their techniques. Athletes should already be comfortable across the mountain before focusing on advanced disciplines.Which snowboard disciplines does the National Team focus on?
Athletes refine their techniques in slopestyle, halfpipe, and boardercross. The program develops well-rounded competitive riders across multiple freestyle and freeride disciplines.Where can the National Team lead my athlete next?
National Team serves as the pipeline to our Global Team, the club's top competitive snowboard program. It is built to prepare dedicated riders for that next level.
