The FreeRide skiing program is designed to introduce athletes 10-18 years old to the sport of FreeRide and to develop each athlete’s abilities to the fullest in a fun and safe environment. The FreeRide team will be broken into groups based on skills and competitive aspirations.  If your child is under 10 years of age but has the desire, skill level and maturity level to participate in this program, please call or email the MARA office to discuss an arrangement.  We will make every effort to satisfy each request while taking into consideration which program will best suit the needs of the athlete.

Abilities

To ensure all participants are of the appropriate standard for training, all new team members will need to pass an ability assessment with a coach prior to joining their team. This is to guarantee all athletes are placed in groups appropriate for their development. Athletes under 10 years old may request admission to the FreeRide program pending ability assessment and coaches approval.

Equipment

FreeRide team members will be required to have helmets and other FreeRide equipment approved by coaches. This is to ensure safety as a top priority for all members of the FreeRide Team

Schedule

MARA offers the following options for our FreeRide program:

The FreeRide Team will start Saturday, January 2nd, 2016. Teams ski from 9.00am – 3.00pm with a one hour unsupervised lunch between 11.30am – 12.30pm.

Camps

The Holiday Camp is currently scheduled for December 28th – 31st, 2015, from 10.00am – 3.00pm at Mt. Ashland. (The Holiday Camp is included in the fees for all full season athletes)

Competition

Competition for freestyle skiers is not required or expected, however participation in local freestyle competitions will be strongly encouraged.

Mt. Ashland Night Rail Jam – TBA

Mt. Ashland SlopeStyle- TBA

Mt. Ashland Boarder X – TBA

Mt. Shasta Rail Jam- TBA

Mt. Shasta Slopestyle- TBA

Tahoe Junior Freeride Event- Squaw – Dates TBA

Prorated Programs Available! Contact MARA at 541-708-1523.