Devo Freeski Part Time | Freeskiing Winter Programs

Devo Freeski Part Time, grades 4-6

The Devo Freeski Part-Time Program is perfect for skiers who have yet to decide their specific area of interest or those not fully committed to competition. This program builds upon skills from the U10 programs while exploring diverse skiing areas, including slopestyle, halfpipe, big mountain, moguls, and more. This program focuses less on competition and more on developing a love for the sport and discovering your potential. It’s an ideal starting point for those wishing to experience the breadth of skiing, grow their skills, and find their passion. Competition experiences will be available to this group at events held locally, and take advantage of the one-day competition pass for the different events.

DEVO Free includes competition options that prioritize events hosted here in Steamboat. Skiers are encouraged to participate in the Steamboat Cup Series. Athletes interested in a more competitive experience can participate in one USASA slopestyle, halfpipe, and rail jam event and/or IFSA big mountain event each, along with one opportunity to travel to one additional event. Each discipline, USASA Park/Pipe, and IFSA Big Mountain require separate memberships, and we will discuss which ones each athlete will need at the start of the season. This program is scheduled for three days a week on snow. At this age and stage, it is our goal to help create a love for the sport and a love for the process of improving!

Requirements

Skill requirement: Must be able to ski blue/black runs confidently with an interest in skiing across the whole mountain.
Equipment: Alpine ski equipment and helmet. USASA/IFSA participants should have twin-tip skis. Back protector required for IFSA competitions and recommended for training and USASA but not required.
Passes: Full IKON and Howelsen Hill pass required.
Competition information: SSWSC will choose selected events from the USASA (halfpipe and slopestyle) and IFSA (big mountain) competition series that will be staffed. For USASA there will be a Slopestyle event available to travel to, and Ikon Resort along with our home Rail Jam and Half Pipe events, and for IFSA our home event will be offered for competition options. Confirmation on our home events are subject to change and we will offer other options for competitions if needed.
Memberships: Skiers do not need a license for the Steamboat Ski Cup Series, but a USASA license is required for USASA slopestyle and halfpipe competitions and an IFSA license is required for Big Mountain events. One-competition passes are available for both organizations. The full license is not needed in Devo Part-Time.
Age: Grade 4-6 (AGE GROUP GUIDELINES)

Schedule

October 9– March 15

Dryland: October 9 - November 8
Wednesday and Friday, 4-5:30 p.m. at Howelsen Hill for field workout (if weather is poor we will have at least one team building activity throughout the week indoors).

Check out the September Ramps add-on for additional water ramp training going into the winter season (weather permitting).

On-Snow: December 2 - March 15
Monday, 4:15-6:15 p.m. at Howelsen Hill
Friday, 4:15-6:15 p.m. at Howelsen Hill
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Steamboat Resort
*No Training December 23 - January 2, February 17 - 21. Camps may be offered during these breaks.

2024-2025 Program Fee

2024-2025 Program Fee: $3,450 plus $300 refundable work deposit

Payment Plan: SSWSC offers multiple payment options for summer, winter, and year-round program fees. Credit cards, eCheck (ACH bank transfer), cash, and checks are all accepted. We also offer a payment plan option. Find more information HERE.
Work Deposit Program: SSWSC requires a work deposit for each family. During the registration process, the program fee listed includes the work deposit. Families can earn back the work deposit by volunteering for SSWSC or opt out of volunteering and donate the work deposit to SSWSC. Find more information on the Work Deposit Program HERE.
Ride the SSWSC Bus: SSWSC offers after-school bus transportation from Steamboat Springs public schools to Howelsen Hill for SSWSC elementary and middle school athletes, 1st through 8th grades, on their scheduled training days. Sign up during the registration process. CLICK HERE for more information.
Scholarships: SSWSC offers scholarships for program fees through a one-step EZ Scholarship process during registration and enrollment. For more information on additional program fee scholarships and other scholarship opportunities, check out the scholarship pages on our website.