FAQs
The Covid-19 refund policy for the 2020-21 season can be found here.
The head coaches of each program are responsible for posting and updating training schedules to each program’s respective TeamReach group.
All Freeride program participants are required to have the following equipment:
- A digital, two or three-antenna avalanche transceiver
- An avalanche probe
- A metal avalanche shovel
- A sturdy and comfortable backpack with straps for attaching and carrying skis
- Skis suitable for firm snow and gate training less than 75 millimeters underfoot with camber
- Skis suitable for freeride training and competition no more than 108 millimeters underfoot with camber and, ideally, tip rocker
- A skiing certified helmet
- Properly fitting ski boots, preferably without walk mode,
- and other equipment related to Alpine skiing (i.e. for U12s) including hard-ear helmets suitable for competition
For everyone’s safety, prospective Freeride program participants who are 11 years old as of December 31st of the current ski season must pass an on-mountain skills assessment before they will be allowed to join the Freeride team. The Freeride Head Coach will determine the sufficiency of an applicant’s skills at his or her sole discretion. Those athletes who aren’t yet ready for the Freeride program will be encouraged to participate in one of BSSEF’s Alpine programs (e.g. Youth Ski League or Buddy Werner).
All U12 Freeride Team members must compete in a) BSSEF’s Freeride competition and b) at least one other regional IFSA-sanctioned competition. U12 athletes are encouraged, but not required, to participate in U.S. Ski & Snowboard-sanctioned Alpine race competitions, too.
Being a competent Freeride competitor requires an athlete to be a strong skier. Consequently, all U12 Freeride Team members must also participate in Alpine training—including gate training. The objective is to help you become an excellent all-around skier, not necessarily a racer. (However, U12 Freeride Team members are strongly encouraged to participate in Alpine races.) To meet this Alpine training requirement, U12 Freeride Team members must a) participate in one day of midweek Alpine training for every two days of weekend Freeride training or b) participate in one weekend of Alpine training for every three weekends of Freeride training per month.
As BSSEF has become active year-round, we’ve been compelled to push the Early Season pricing deadline earlier in the year for planning and cash flow purposes. However, we recognize that taking advantage of Early Season pricing – while beneficial – might cause a cash crunch for some families. So, we’re now offering installment payment options on a limited basis.
Here’s how installment plans work:
- Choose the Partial.ly Payment Plan option at check out (currently available for order values of more than $1,000).
- Select your down payment amount.
- Select your payment frequency.
- Your scheduled payments will be calculated based on the final due date of December 31, 2020.
- Select your payment method (credit card, debit card, or bank account ACH).
- Read the terms carefully.
- “Sign” the payment contract electronically.
- Click Process Down Payment.
Installment payment terms are subject to change.