Lil' Rippers
Snowboard • Youth Development • 7-10 years
Program Details
Lil’ Rippers is a fun, weeknight-only snowboard program designed to give young riders the skills they need to progress to our FUNdamentals weekend program. Perfect for building confidence and technique, this program focuses on refining essential riding skills like stance, body position, and linking turns.
Riders will also be introduced to the basics of freestyle snowboarding, including flat-ground tricks, small jumps, basic grabs, and sliding on boxes and rails. Held on a Tuesday and/or Thursday nights at Woodward, Lil’ Rippers provides a supportive environment where kids can grow their abilities, gain experience, and develop a love for snowboarding that will carry into more advanced programs.
Riders will also be introduced to the basics of freestyle snowboarding, including flat-ground tricks, small jumps, basic grabs, and sliding on boxes and rails. Held on a Tuesday and/or Thursday nights at Woodward, Lil’ Rippers provides a supportive environment where kids can grow their abilities, gain experience, and develop a love for snowboarding that will carry into more advanced programs.
Recommended Age
7-10 years
required skiing skills
Linking turns on green runs
Program dates
Jan 7 - Mar 26
Location
Woodward Park City
Woodward Access & Savings
Woodward membership or daily use fees are NOT included in the Tuesday/Thursday night Lil' Rippers snowboard program and must be purchased separately. PCSS members receive 20% off full Woodward memberships - a discount code will be provided by PCSS after program registration.
Lil' Rippers Program Options
Included in Program Fees
- Weeknight snowboard training at Woodward
- Skill development in body position, stance, and linking turns
- Intro to freestyle snowboarding (flat ground tricks, small jumps, grabs, boxes, rails)
Not Included in Program Fees
- Woodward membership or daily use fees (PCSS members get 20% off full memberships—contact Hatch Haslock for details)
- Team Jacket (available in registration if desired)
Required Equipment
- Snowboard, boots, helmet
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Training Schedule – Choose What Works for You
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Got Questions?

Hatch Haslock
Action Sports Director
hatch@parkcityss.org

Rick Shimpeno
Snowboard Director
rshimpeno@parkcityss.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is Lil' Rippers for and what does it involve?
Lil' Rippers is a weeknight snowboard program for ages 7 to 10 where young riders sharpen their basic riding skills and get an introduction to freestyle.Where and when does Lil' Rippers meet?
Lil' Rippers sessions take place at Woodward on Tuesday and Thursday nights in a fun, supportive environment.What freestyle skills will my child learn in Lil' Rippers?
Athletes get an introduction to freestyle riding with small jumps, grabs, boxes, and rails as they build their fundamentals.What does Lil' Rippers prepare my child for?
Lil' Rippers is designed to get young riders ready for the FUNdamentals weekend snowboard program.








