Starting Soon · Winter

Winter Sports Academy

National Shred Snowboarding

From First Turns to Total Mountain Control

Program Length
8 Weeks
1 session per week
Session
2.5 hrs
100 min of on-snow coaching
Age Batches
3
Groms · Teens · Adults
Location
Local Hill
Winter park, details soon
About the Program

From First Turns to Total Mountain Control

National Shred Snowboarding takes riders from their first glide to confident all-mountain control. Small age-matched batches, a clear eight-week progression and 100 minutes of real on-snow coaching every session keep learning safe, fast and fun.

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Snowboarder on a groomed slopeFirst turns on the hill
Why It Matters

Built for Safe, Fast Progress

Strict Age Batches

Riders train with their own age group so coaching, pace and terrain always fit.

Safety First

Gear and binding checks, safe falling mechanics and lift safety are taught from the first lesson.

Personal Goals Every Week

Every session ends with coach feedback on body position and a clear goal for the next session.

Real Mountain Skills

From the magic carpet to blue terrain, riders learn the control needed for the whole mountain.

Who It's For

Strict Age Batches

Ages 6–11

Groms

5 to 8 riders per batch

Playful, safety-focused first turns for younger riders.

Ages 12–16

Teens

5 to 8 riders per batch

Faster progression and confident terrain choices.

Ages 17+

Adults

6 to 10 riders per batch

Technique-first coaching for beginners and returning riders.

The Curriculum

8-Week Progression Plan

Four two-week blocks, from board basics to carving the whole mountain.

  1. 01
    Weeks 1–2

    Board Basics & Edge Initiation

    Stance determination (Regular vs. Goofy), one-foot skating, straight glides, heel-side and toe-side slipping and safe falling mechanics.

  2. 02
    Weeks 3–4

    Directional Control & Lift Safety

    The “Floating Leaf” exercise (side-to-side traverse), basic independent steering and safe use of the magic carpet and chairlift.

  3. 03
    Weeks 5–6

    Linked S-Turns & Speed Control

    Fluid weight transitions from toe-edge to heel-edge, upper and lower body separation and speed control on green slopes.

  4. 04
    Weeks 7–8

    All-Mountain Carving & Progression

    Dynamic carving, riding steeper blue terrain, managing variable snow conditions, small terrain rollers and the graduation lap.

Session Structure

Inside a 2.5-Hour Session

0:00 – 0:20

Pre-Hill Check

Gear, boot and binding fit inspection, safety check, on-snow warm-up and the daily objective briefing.

0:20 – 2:00

Slope Instruction & Progression

100 minutes of active on-snow coaching, drill demonstrations, edge refinement and guided hill runs.

2:00 – 2:30

Debrief & Goal Setting

Coach feedback on body position, cool-down, equipment check-in and personal training goals for the next session.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where and when will lessons run?

Training takes place at a local hill or winter park. Exact dates will be scheduled around resort and gear-rental availability and announced before registration opens.

What are the age groups?

Groms (ages 6–11) and Teens (ages 12–16) ride in batches of 5 to 8, and Adults (ages 17+) in batches of 6 to 10.

How long is each session?

Each weekly session is 2.5 hours: a 20-minute pre-hill check, 100 minutes of on-snow coaching and a 30-minute debrief with coach feedback and goal setting.

Do riders need experience?

No. Weeks 1–2 cover stance, gliding and safe falling, so true beginners are welcome.

How do I register?

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