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While entering its second year the Can Freestyle system continues to develop and COP remains a leader in Freestyle programming. From Jumps and Bumps up to the Alberta Half Pipe team our athletes are on a direct pathway to get the latest and greatest in Freestyle programming. Congratulations to former Freeskiers Noah Bowman and Megan Gunning on making the Canadian Half Pipe National team.
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RBC Jumps & Bumps Program - Ages: 6 to 10, intermediate to advanced skiers - CanFree 1 LTAD Fundamentals
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This program is a national introduction to freestyle skiing and COP hosts one of the largest Jumps and Bumps programs in the country. Our coaches will explore introductory skills in moguls, park and pipe and technical skiing at COP and on your two mountain trips.
- Start Date: December 3 or December 7
- Sessions: Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm or Saturdays 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Mountain trip: Norquay - January 22 and Lake Louise - February 26
- Program cost: $559
Additional Costs: COP Club Season Pass, CFSA memberships, transportation and lift tickets for mountain trips.
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Freestylerz - Ages 8 to 12, CanFree 2, LTAD Learn to Train
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Freestylerz will emphasize strong turning, basic jumping, mogul and terrain park foundations. Coaches will introduce acrobatic skills and how to train as an athlete. Skiers will also be entered into club and inter competitions.
- Start Date: Saturday, December 3
- Sessions: Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm and Saturdays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Competitions: Expect to travel for inter Club events and to two mountain days TBD in Alberta.
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Program Cost: $909
Additional Costs: COP Club Season Pass, event registration fees, accommodation, lift passes, and coach expenses, CFSA memberships.
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Freeskiers Team - Ages 11 to 16, CanFree 3, LTAD Train to Train
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These athletes are expected to take on the province and compete at inter-club, provincial level events and fight for Jr. National positions. Learning how to train as competitive athlete is the focus of this group. They will train and compete in all disciplines of freestyle including a new mogul training facility. Year round training such as water ramp camps and trampoline programs are strongly encouraged at this stage.
- Start Date: November 22
- Sessions: Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Competitions: Club, inter-club and provincial events. Expect 2-4 traveling events around Alberta on weekends.
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Program Cost: $1,539
Additional Costs: COP Club Season Pass, water ramp camps, dryland programs and competition fees, CFSA memberships
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Freeskiers Recreational Program - Ages 11 to 16, intermediate to advanced skiers
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This recreational group is strictly a weeknight group that trains at COP during the evening. The coaches will safely progress athletes through the terrain parks and our other facilities to get the most of skiers in a recreational atmosphere. Not being a part of the competition world or simply a member of another weekend club will allow this group to concentrate on the simple side of Freestyle, making friends and having fun.
- Start Date: November 22
- Sessions:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Competitions: NONE
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Program Cost: $839
Additional Costs: COP Club season pass, CFSA Membership
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Freeskiers
Performance 'B' Team - Ages 14 to 18, LTAD Learn to Train, Learn
to Compete
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One step up from our "TEAM" program, the B team is an athlete's last step as a COP Club athlete. The training on COP's B Team is very technical to prepare athletes for their next journey on provincial teams. Still competing in all disciplines this team will spend time on water ramps, trampolines, in the gym and on all venues of snow developing their freestyle skiing which is getting close to refinement. Selection of team is coach determined and requires an interview with the coach and club manager.
Call Guest Services to register at (403) 247-5452.
- Schedule: September - April (determined by the coach)
- Competitions:
Provincials, Jr./Sr. Nationals, Canadian Series
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Program Cost: $2,720
Additional Costs: Club Season Pass, Upgraded CFSA membership fees, competition fees, travel costs and additional camp costs.
 Coach: Chip Milner - Title: COP B-Team Coach
- Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
- Years Coaching: 15 Years
- Accomplishments as an athlete: 2 Time US National Champion 6 Year US
- Ski Team Member 51 World Cup Starts, 30 +years in Freestyle
- Certifications: Master Coach Air, MLF Moguls
- Favourite sport to do besides skiing/snowboarding: Soccer, Slalom Water Skiing
- Favourite Ski Resort: Snow Bird, Utah
- Gear of Choice: Anything FREE...
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WinSport Canada's Alberta A Team - Ages 16 and up, LTAD Learn and Train to Win
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This team is geared for athletes to pursue their halfpipe dreams. WinSport Canada and Alberta have teamed up to complete a stepping stone from Alberta's clubs to the National Halfpipe program. These groups will hunt down AFP Bronze, Silver and Gold competitions mostly in the USA. The 10 month program is limited to ranking and coach selection only and subject to an interview.
Call Guest Services to register at (403) 247-5452.
- Schedule: July - April (determined by coach)
- Program Cost: $4,300
- Coach: Brett McClelland
- Title: WinSport-Alberta Halfpipe Team Coach
- Hometown: Grande Prairie, Alberta
- Years Coaching: 6
- Accomplishments as an athlete: 2003 Alberta Newschool Grand Prix Champ
- 2003 Alberta Halfpipe Provincial #2 1st Overall
- 2003 Alberta Big Air Provincial #2 2nd Overall
- 2002 Alberta Champs Slopestyle 2nd Overall
- 2002 Alberta Champs Moguls 5th Overall
- Certifications: CFSA Air 1,2 & 3. Aerial Qualifier. Mogul 1&2
- Favourite sport to do besides skiing/snowboarding: Mt Biking, Fishing, Snowmobiling
- Favourite Ski Resort: Powder King, BC or Aspen, CO
- Gear of Choice: Anything over 110 mm underfoot. Rossi FKS Pivot Binding, Full Tilt Boots
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Supplier to the Performance 'B' Team and
WinSport Canada's Alberta A Team
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