IMPORTANT: We are an Alberta Snowboard sanctioned club.  ALL athletes are required to have an Alberta Snowboard Membership to ride with our club. You can get this membership here > Alberta Snowboard – 2024/2025 Membership | SnowReg

You will be asked to provide your AB Snowboard membership number each time you register for our camps. Athlete memberships will be verified prior to camp starts. 

• Drop Ins
  • You can purchase a Limited Activity (1 use per season) Memberships for $15 
• Multiple Day’s
  • Purchase a Recreational Membership (use for the full season) for $50.

 If you require assistance with purchasing a membership there is a How To Pdf doc in our Athlete Doc Google Drive Folder. 

Club Structure

Jasper Freeride Boarders is a Freestyle Riding Program geared towards introducing and progressing riders to the specified snowboard disciplines of:

• Freestyle – Slope/Park
• Freestyle – Big Air
• All Mountain Freeride
• Some SBX and Slalom introduction (based on course availability).

We focus on a FUN group environment where riders are coached and encouraged to progress with like minded individuals.

The new operating structure for 2024 will have us running Camp Style, allowing for more riders to come and join us throughout the year.  Watch for themes and targeted skill camps as the season progresses.  

Camps are scheduled to run:

• Sundays
• Some Saturdays – For Athletes Aged 10-17 mix Freestyle/ Advanced Shredders 
• School Break camps – For all 3 age groups.

From December 1 – April 30 at Marmot Basin.

For the most up to date schedule please refer to our Calendar.

Age Categories.

• Mini Shredders – Ages 6-10
• Freestyle Shredders – Ages 10-17
• Advanced Shredders- Ages 10-17

Please read below for our category descriptions and where to place your athlete.

It is the case that your rider may occasionally fall between 1 or 2 categories, select the category best suited to their aspirations at this time. This gives our coaches a general idea of what to expect. 

In our levels groups may work together on targetted skill development. This allows for mentorship and team work. Coaches may rotate between groups so your athlete is exposed to different instruction methods and techniques.

Mini Shredders

For Athletes aged 6-10 

Eager 5 year olds who meet the minimum requirements may be accepted at coaches discretion. Please reach out to jfboarders@gmail.com to inquire. 

Rider experience:

• 2-3 seasons of riding experience either with a parent or through Snow School
• Rider:
  • Is Mostly Linking turns
  • Is Mostly able to get off the chairlift unassisted.
  • Can ride in control
  • Confident on Green runs
  • Comfortable on most Blue runs.

Target Aspirations:

• Develop confident all mountain riding through skill development
• Learn basics of snowboard disciplines
• Advance skills in a fun group environment

Freestyle Shredders

For Athletes aged 10-17

Athletes interested in advancing their skills in Park and more advanced terrain. These Athletes may have an interest in competing but are mostly looking for a fun group to learn with. 

Rider experience 

• Comfortable on Blue and some Black runs. 
• Must be able to link turns.

Target Aspirations:

• Develop confident all mountain riding
• Introduction to training more discipline specific skills – Park and advanced terrain

Advanced Shredders

For Athletes aged 10-17

Athletes that have an interest in going to competitions and developing more advanced riding techniques.

Rider experience 

• Comfortable on Blue and Black runs. 
• Comfortable riding a variety of terrain
• Previous park experience.

Target Aspirations:

• Develop confident all mountain riding
• Training more discipline specific skills geared towards competition

Competitions.

Home Competitions:

Tentative – January Rail Jam (tbd) 

• Our Coaches will be present to coach your athletes.

Freestyle Festival – April 4-6 2025. 

• Our coaches will be present to coach your athletes in this competition

Away Competitions:

At this time we are not planning to send coaches to away competitions, Please attend any away competitions on your own accord. (we will constantly review this and see how our season progresses). 

It would be really cool though if you invited some teammates to potentially join you and tagged us in your socials! 

We will share a variety of away competitions as they are announced in our Whats App Community. – Join the – JF Snowboard Parents Chat. 

AB Snowboard Competitions

The Alberta Snowboard Association offers a variety of events throughout the season, ranging from grassroots competitions to high-level FIS-sanctioned events. The Alberta Series provides a platform for up-and-coming athletes to participate in fun and inclusive grassroots competitions, fostering growth and skill development within a supportive community. In contrast, Sanctioned Events are FIS-sanctioned competitions, offering more experienced athletes the opportunity to compete at an elite level with international standards.

Please note that all events are subject to change due to weather, scheduling, or other unforeseen circumstances. We recommend checking back regularly for the most up-to-date event details.

You can find all AB Snowboard Sanctioned competitions on their website HERE