The Wentworth Freestyle Ski League is run by Ski Wentworth as a separate Club, focused on athlete and coach development, safety, fun and progression for all levels from recreational to competitive athletes. Athletes are divided into groups based on age and ability. Parents are expected to volunteer with site construction, competitions and fundraising events. JUMPS AND BUMPS FREESTYLERZ

Introduction to Freestyle (Age 6-12) DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The WFSL Jumps and Bumps program is de- The WFSL Development Program is designed COMPETITIVE PROGRAM signed to introduce young skiers to all aspects for skiers who have desire to build strong The WFSL Competitive Program offers the freestyle skills with an eye on future compet- of freestyle skiing. With an emphasis on highest level of freestyle ski coaching availa- itive endeavors. Strong skiing fundamentals maintaining a positive and fun learning envi- ble in Eastern Canada. Our athletes learn ronment, the athletes will learn skills such as and a willingness to learn new progressions how to hone their competitive skills through basic terrain park use and safety, halfpipe are a must. skiing, mogul skiing, glade skiing, parallel The Development Program maintains a gen- high performance training opportunities, lo- carving and switch skiing. Jumps and Bumps eral skills set, teaching all aspects of free- cal, inter-provincial and national competi- athletes will be encouraged to participate in a style skiing such as moguls, slopestyle, half- tions. The focus of the competitive program pipe, aerials, and glade skiing, but with more competition fun day where they will play is to address the needs of high performance games and compete in fun events such as advanced techniques. athletes and facilitate specialized training best trick or longest box slide for prizes and WFSL Development Program athletes will stickers. Potential Jumps and Bumps skiers have the opportunity, at an additional cost, through fitness, trampoline, bag jump, and need to be able to load the chair lift unassist- to attend trampoline, bag jump and on snow on-snow training opportunities. Competitive ed and ski blue runs comfortably in a wide training camps and will be encouraged to program athletes will be expected to partici- compete in all local freestyle competitions. parallel stance. Jumps & Bumps skiers are pate in all aspects of training as well as encouraged to take an afternoon session of Competition fees & Bag Jump Season Pass compete in local and inter-provincial compe- Snow Cats to develop strong skiing skills. are not included in the programs WHEN: Saturday and/or Sunday titions. Competition fees, travel costs, bag WHEN: Saturday and/or Sunday jump season pass, additional coaching and LENGTH: 9 weeks LENGTH: 9 weeks Starts: Jan. 7&8 Ends: March 4&5 Starts: Jan. 7&8 Ends: March 4&5 off season training are at an additional cost TIMES: 9:30am-11:30am TIMES: 12:00pm-4:00pm and not included in the program. Early Bird: $325+hst PLUS $40 membership fee (By Dec 15) COST: One Day Program—$450 + hst Regular Rate: $399+hst PLUS $40 CFSA mem fee Two Day Program—$550 + hst WHEN: Saturday and/or Sunday 2 hour session. Add an extra session for $100+hst Does not include lift ticket/season pass, Bag LENGTH: 11 weeks Does not include lift ticket/season pass Jump season pass or CFSA membership fee. Starts: Jan. 7&8

CFSA fees: CAN FREE 1/2 $45 TIMES: 12:00pm-4:00pm COST: Canadian Freestyle Ski Association Membership *IMPORTANT INFORMATION* One Day Program—$525 + hst All members of WFSL must belong to the CFSA. This is for insurance coverage for athletes during training Two Day Program—$650 + hst and competition. CFSA membership fee is not included in the price of the Development & Competitive pro- Does not include lift ticket/season pass, bag grams. Parents are responsible to sign up athletes and pay fees directly to CFSA for admittance jump season pass or CFSA membership fee. to the program. For a description of how to sign up, go to www.skiwentworth.ca under the WFSL tab. CFSA fees: CAN FREE 3 $80 WFSL COACHING STAFF Off Season Training & Camps Head Coach: Thor Durning Once enrolled in a WFSL program, athletes CFSA Air 1, 2, 3 & 4 a/b are encouraged to participate in off season CFSA Comp Dev Mogul, Slopestyle & Half Pipe Coach training and camps. This includes: Bag Jump, Wentworth One of Canada’s most highly certified coaches, Thor Trampoline, Dryland Training and On-Snow Durning has been involved in freestyle skiing at Ski Went- worth for over 20 years as an athlete and coach. Under Training Camps. Details on dates an pricing his coaching leadership, WFSL athletes have achieved will be available through the WFSL Newsletter Freestyle Ski Canadian Junior and Senior titles. in the Spring and Fall and on the website Thor is the Nova Scotia provincial coach. skiwentworth.ca. League Coach Louis Martin Bag Jump CFSA Air 1, 2, 3, 4 / CFSA Comp Dev Slopestyle Coach / Park & Pipe 1&2 Year round training is available at Ski Louis successfully completed the Super Coach Academy Wentworth’s Freestyle Training Centre. program. He is fully certified to oversee inverted maneu- Season passes, day passes and training vers. A former competitive athlete, Louis brings depth to camps will be available for qualified athletes. the WFSL coaching staff. Trampoline/Dryland Training Coach Corey MacCallum CFSA Air 1&2 / CFSA Club Coach / CFSA Park & Pipe 1&2 Trampoline is a 10 week program offered at A former WFSL athlete, Corey has a passion for skiing the Titans Gymnastics Club in Dartmouth. and coaching that comes across when he’s working with This is an essential part of freestyle ski train- young skiers. ing and highly recommended by coaches for Coach Frankie Martin all development and competitive athletes. CFSA Air 1, 2, 3, 4 / CFSA Comp Dev Slopestyle Coach Dryland Training is a 10 week program. / Park & Pipe 1&2 Frankie completed the Super Coach Academy program On-Snow Training Camps and is fully certified to oversee inverted maneuvers. She WFSL typically offers a pre and post-season was a Women in Coaching apprentice at the 2015 Canada on-snow training camps. Winter Games.

WORLD CLASS FACILITIES & VENUES CONTACTS: Ski Wentworth hosted freestyle skiing during the 2011 WFSL Program Administrator: Thor Durning Canada Winter Games. As a result, Wentworth boasts [email protected] competitive level mogul, aerial/big air, slopestyle and Ski Wentworth: Kim Adams Tattrie (winter season year round Bag Jump facilities. The sites are open for 2016-17 only) [email protected] training as soon as snowmaking and weather permits. Wentworth also builds a permanent skier/boardercross 902-548-2089 x235 Tel: (902) 548-2089 for season long training and competitions. In addition, Register online at skiwentworth.ca www.skiwentworth.ca Ski Wentworth has two terrain parks with features of Registration opens October 1, 2016 varying levels to suit athlete development. and closes December 31, 2016