The Winter Park Snowboard Team (WPST) is designed to provide a structured
and rigorous training program
for serious riders; it is mentally and physically demanding!
Consequently, in addition to strong riding skills (see
riding criteria), potential team members must consistently demonstrate
a certain level of MATURITY, PERSONAL
RESPONSIBILITY, INDEPENDENCE and ACCOUNTABILITY.
Team Riders are expected to be comfortable
with the
following list of Team expectations (w/o assistance)-
- Familiar with the mountain environment
(weather, snow conditions, lifts, etc)
Why?- Team Riders must be comfortable in all
weather and snow conditions. Competition and training days rarely
occur in perfect weather. Tolerance for all conditions is
important.
- Can effectively operate AND adjust their
equipment (in all conditions)
Why?- Coaches want to dedicate
their time to teaching skills and techniques, not getting riders in and
out of bindings, gloves, etc.
Why?- Bad resort or park and pipe
etiquette is NOT tolerated. WPST Riders are expected to represent
the Team well, on and off the mountain! Supporting other team riders
is expected.
- Move quickly and efficiently around the resort
& on-mountain
Why?- Riders that get separated from the group
are expected to be able to either--find the group, or get to the base of
the resort safely. The Team practices in predictable areas,
reconnecting with the Team is not difficult.
- Riding on appropriate equipment
Why?- Riders are expected to be using recent equipment that is properly
fitted, adjusted and tuned. Poorly set-up equipment can hinder
technique and cause potential injury. "Stubbies", short-highback,
and/or baseless bindings are not allowed. Step-ins are not
recommended.
DO
NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT
JAMES MAMMELE WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE!!
ALL riders are expected to
sign-up for Winter Park Development Snowboard Team before WPST. This
program is structured and designed to be preparatory programs for WPST.
Coaches will recommend athletes to move to WPST each week.
For more information on all Competition Center
programs please visit
www.wpcompcenter.com . OR call
(970) 726-1590