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Little Rippers
Little Rippers is the ideal progression program for young skiers aged 3 – 6 years and snowboarders aged 5 – 6 years. This program is open to all ability levels and has specialised instructors. Lunch and snacks included.
- Location: Thredboland
- Dates: 12 x Sundays from 22 June 2025
- 3 – 4 year olds have an option to add ‘Little Thursdays’ program, running each Thursday from 20 June
- Drop Off: 8:30am – 9am | Pick Up: 3:30pm
- Class Size: Max 6 for 4 – 6 years | Max 4 for 3 years
- Children must be toilet trained
Shred Crew
Shred Crew is perfect for kids and teens aged 7 – 17 years looking to progress their skiing or snowboarding skills while also enjoying a great mix of social and snow. Open to beginners through to advanced. Lunch and snacks included.
- Location: Friday Flat – Seasonal Program Area
- Dates: 12 x Sundays from 22 June 2025
- Drop Off: 9am | Pick Up: 3:30pm
- Class Size: Max 9
Development Squad (13 Days)
The Development Squad (13 days) is a great option for those who can only commit to 2 consecutive weeks of training. This intensive NSW public school holiday program is for young athletes aged 7 – 17 years who have previously attended an organised training program and are interested in skiing or snowboarding at competition level (minimum level 5 requirement – explained here).
- Dates: 5 – 19 July 2025 (excluding 9 & 15 July)
- Drop Off: 8:30am | Pick Up: 3pm
- Location: Friday Flat – Seasonal Program Area
- Class Size: Max 9
- Lunch and snacks included
- Includes strength and conditioning training
Development Squad (19 Days)
The Development Squad (19 days) is a great option for those who can only commit to weekends through the holidays, the first week of NSW public school holidays and Sundays thereafter. This intensive training program is for young athletes aged 7 – 17 years who have previously attended an organised training program and are interested in competitions (minimum level 5 requirement – explained here).
- Dates: Sundays from 22 June 2025 plus:
- 4 x Saturdays from 28 June
- Extra days in school holidays: 7, 9, 10 July
- Drop Off: 8:30am | Pick Up: 3pm
- Location: Friday Flat – Seasonal Program Area
- Class Size: Max 9
- Lunch and snacks included
- Includes strength and conditioning training
Development Squad (24 Days)
The Development Squad (24 days) is a great option for those who can commit to weekends through the holidays, midweek training during NSW public school holidays and Sundays thereafter. This intensive training program is for young athletes aged 7 – 17 years who have previously attended an organised training program and are interested in competitions (minimum level 5 requirement – explained here).
- Dates: Sundays from 22 June 2025 plus:
- 5 x Saturdays from 21 June plus 16 August.
- Extra days in school holidays, 5 – 20 July (excluding Tuesdays and Fridays)
- Two blocks of focused training and competition: July Mogul Comp (or SB Park), August Giant Slalom
- Drop Off: 8:30am | Pick Up: 3pm
- Location: Friday Flat – Seasonal Program Area
- Class Size: Max 9
- Lunch and snacks included
- Includes strength and conditioning training
Development Squad (30 Days)
The Development Squad is for young athletes aged 7 – 17 years who are committed to training all weekend and two weeks of NSW public holidays. Participants have previously attended a training program and are interested in competitions (minimum level 5 requirement – explained here).
- Dates: 12 weekends from 21 June 2025 plus:
- Extra days in school holidays, 5 – 20 July (excluding Tuesdays and Fridays)
- Two blocks of focused training and competition: July Mogul Comp (or SB Park), August Giant Slalom
- Drop Off: 8:30am | Pick Up: 3pm
- Location: Friday Flat – Seasonal Program Area
- Class Size: Max 8
- Lunch and snacks included
- Includes strength and conditioning training
Development Squad (45 Days)
The Development Squad (45 days) is a great option for those who want training all weekend, wednesdays and two weeks of NSW public school holidays. This intensive training program is for young athletes aged 7 – 17 years who have previously attended an organised training program and are interested in competitions (minimum level 5 requirement – explained here).
- Dates: 14 Weekends from 21 June 2025 (excluding 13 July) plus:
- School holidays, 5 – 21 July (excluding 8, 13 & 18 July)
- And Wednesdays from 23 July
- Drop Off: 8:30am | Pick Up: 3pm
- Location: Friday Flat – Seasonal Program Area
- Class Size: Max 8
- Lunch and snacks included
- Includes strength and conditioning training
45 Day Mountain Academy
This program is designed for skiers aged 8 to 17 years looking to get to the highest level in their chosen discipline. Our high-performance coaches work with athletes on structured training, individual performance plans, competition preparation, nutritional literacy, equipment preparation and strength and conditioning literacy and training.
- Dates for Alpine/MD/Moguls: 14 weeks from 14 June – 20 September 2025
- Dates for Snowboard/Freeski/Freeride: 14 weeks from 21 June – 21 September 2025
- Disciplines: Alpine Ski Racing, Multi-Discipline, Freestyle Moguls, Snowboard, Freeski, Freeride
- Location: Friday Flat – Seasonal Program Area
- Drop Off: 8:30am | Pick Up: 3:00pm
- Invite Only Program: Find out how to apply and try out here
57 Day Mountain Academy
Join Mountain Academy Elite and get more more training days this season. This program is specifically designed for skiers aged 10 to 17 years looking to get to the highest level in their chosen discipline. Our high-performance coaches work with athletes on structured training, individual performance plans, competition preparation, nutritional literacy, equipment preparation and strength and conditioning literacy and training.
- Dates for Alpine/MD/Moguls: 14 weeks from 14 June – 20 September 2025
- Dates for Snowboard/Freeski/Freeride: 14 weeks from 21 June – 21 September 2025
- Disciplines: Alpine Ski Racing, Multi-Discipline, Freestyle Moguls, Snowboard, Freeski, Freeride
- Location: Friday Flat – Seasonal Program Area
- Drop Off: 8:30am | Pick Up: 3:00pm
- Invite Only Program: Find out how to apply and try out here
Mountain Academy Park & SBX Teams
This program is designed for snowboarders aged 8 to 17 years looking to get to the highest level in their chosen discipline. Our high-performance coaches work with athletes on structured training, individual performance plans, competition preparation, nutritional literacy, equipment preparation and strength and conditioning literacy and training.
- Dates: 14 weeks from 21 June – 20 September 2025
- Weekends and public school holidays
- Plus Fridays in Term 3
- Disciplines: Snowboard Cross, Snowboard Slopestyle, Freeski (Park), Freeride
- Location: Friday Flat – Seasonal Program Area
- Drop Off: 8:30am | Pick Up: 3:00pm
- Invite Only Program: Find out how to apply and try out here
Mountain Academy Elite Park & SBX Teams
Join Mountain Academy Elite and get more more training days this season. This program is specifically designed for SBX, Park Riders and skiers (10 to 17 years) looking to get to the highest level in their chosen discipline. Our high-performance coaches work with athletes on structured training, individual performance plans, competition preparation, nutritional literacy, equipment preparation and strength and conditioning literacy and training.
- Dates: 14 weeks from 21 June – 20 September 2025
- Weekends and all school holidays
- Plus Wednesdays / Fridays in Term 3 and additional days during school holidays
- Disciplines: Snowboard Cross, Snowboard Park, Freeski (Park), Freeride
- Location: Friday Flat – Seasonal Program Area
- Drop Off: 8:30am | Pick Up: 3:00pm
- Invite Only Program: Find out how to apply and try out here
