CANFree
AGES: 10+ (as of Jan 1, 2025)
*by invitation from head coach
REGISTRATION CLOSES NOV 1, 2024
The CANfree program focuses on developing athletes for competition by providing advanced training in moguls, slopestyle and all mountain skiing. These athletes participate (or are working towards) competition at the Provincial level.
CANFree coaches have significant freestyle coaching experience and have top certifications under Canada's Freestyle Coaching Program (CFSA). Athletes wishing to participate in CANfree must receive coach approval.
If your athlete is not already a member of the CANfree team but would like to join, please email the EFSC President at pres@edmontonfreestyle.com noting your athlete's name and the name of their coach from last season.
Moguls
CANfree athletes consistently navigate mogul terrain cleanly, while working to perform more advanced tricks off of the jumps. Athletes will complete some training on Provincial level courses.
Slopestyle
CANfree athletes will be challenged to master more advanced features and larger jumps, while increasing the technicality of the tricks performed.
All Mountain
CANfree athletes can ski all terrain on the mountain competently and confidently and will work to perform more advanced tricks using natural features.
Junior CANfree Development
The Canfree Junior Team will compete at the Club Competition Level. This program serves athletes who envision themselves potentially competing on the Provincial team someday.
Kids in this program must already have demonstrated strong commitment to the sport, the right attitude, and the skills to be forceful on the competition stage. Advanced tricks and techniques are already in place at this level.
Athletes in this program are expected to attend:
3 - 4 training camps on the road
3 - 4 club competitions
and dryland training in the fall
Athletes on this team will work towards spinning in all 4 directions, sliding multiple rails sideways with a forwards and backwards exit, skiing a top-to-bottom mogul run with tricks in a clean and controlled manner and developing strong switch skiing skills. Athletes are also encouraged to begin training inverts (trampoline/airbag).
Program schedule & cost
Weekly training commitment:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays ($2,055)
Senior CANfree Development
This is the highest level of training offered by EFSC. The CANfree Senior team competes only on the Provincial Level. Athletes in this program are the closest they can be to the Alberta Provincial Team and are invited to participate after demonstrating a high level of skill, commitment to the sport, and the right attitude.
Athletes in this program are expected to attend:
3-4 training camps on the road
3 provincial level competitions
and dryland training in the summer and fall
These athletes are refining their spins in all 4 directions and working on multiple rail tricks (270s on/off, swaps, etc.)
Those training in moguls will consistently ski clean top-to-bottoms runs in the mogul course while increasing the technique of their tricks.
Senior Development athletes will also engage in invert training on snow.
Program schedule & cost
Weekly training commitment:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ($2,055)