Children's Seasonal Programs

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. Snacks and Lunch 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

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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. Snacks and Lunch included.

• Location: Friday Flat – Seasonal Programs Area
• Dates: 12 x Sundays from 22 June 2025
• Drop Off: 9am | Pick Up: 3:30pm
• Class Size: Max 9

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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 Programs Area
• Class Size: Max 9
• Snacks and Lunch included
• May include some strength and conditioning training

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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 Programs Area
• Class Size: Max 9
• Snacks and Lunch included.
• Includes strength and conditioning training

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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 Programs Area
• Class Size: Max 9
• Snacks and Lunch included.
• Includes strength and conditioning training

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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 Programs Area
• Class Size: Max 8
• Snacks and Lunch included.
• Includes strength and conditioning training

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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). This team will train the skills to be successful at the next Mountain Academy Tryouts in August 2025.

• Dates: 14 Weekends from 21 June 2025 (excluding 13 July) plus:
  • School holidays, 5 – 21 July (excluding 8, 13 & 18 July)
  • Includes all Wednesdays from 23 July – 17 Sep
• Drop Off: 8:30am | Pick Up: 3pm
• Location: Friday Flat – Seasonal Programs Area
• Class Size: Max 8
• Snacks and Lunch included
• Includes strength and conditioning training.

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45 Day Mountain Academy Ski Teams

This program is designed for skiers aged 8 to 17 years (or up to year 12) 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 & conditioning literacy and training.

• Dates for Alpine/Multi Discipline/Moguls: 14 weeks from 14 June – 20 September 2025
  • Weekends and 2 public-school holiday weeks
  • Plus Fridays in Term 3
• Disciplines:  Alpine Ski Racing, Multi-Discipline Alpine, Freestyle Moguls
• Location: Friday Flat – Seasonal Programs Area
• Drop Off: 8:30am | Pick Up: 3:00pm
• Snacks and Lunch included
• Invite Only Program: Find out how to apply and try out here.

45 Day Mountain Academy/TAB Park, Freeride & SBX Teams

This program is designed for snowboarders aged 8 to 17 years (or up to year 12) 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 & conditioning literacy and training.

• Dates for Snowboard, Freeski & Freeride: 14 weeks from 21 June – 21 September 2025
  • Weekends and 2 public-school holiday weeks
  • Plus Fridays in Term 3
• Disciplines:  Snowboard Cross, Snowboard Park & Pipe, Freeski (Park & Pipe), Freeride (Ski & Snowboard), Snowboard Park Groms (ages 8-11)
• Location: Friday Flat – Seasonal Program Area
• Drop Off: 8:30am | Pick Up: 3:00pm
• Snacks and Lunch included
• Invite Only Program: Find out how to apply and try out here.

57 Day Mountain Academy Ski Teams

This program is specifically designed for athletes aged from 10-17+ (or up to year 12) 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, strength & conditioning literacy and training.

• Dates for Alpine/Multi Discipline/Moguls: 14 weeks from 14 June – 20 September 2025
  • Weekends and all 3 private-school holiday weeks
  • Plus Wednesdays & Fridays in Term 3
• Disciplines:  Alpine Ski Racing, Multi-Discipline Alpine, Freestyle Moguls
• Location: Friday Flat – Seasonal Program Area
• Drop Off: 8:30am | Pick Up: 3:00pm
• Snacks and Lunch included
• Invite Only Program: Find out how to apply and try out here.

57 Day Mountain Academy/TAB Park, Freeride & SBX Teams

This program is specifically designed for athletes aged from 8-19 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, strength, conditioning literary and training.

• Dates for Snowboard, Freeski & Freeride: 14 weeks from 21 June – 21 September 2025
  • Weekends and all 3 private-school holiday weeks
  • Plus Wednesdays & Fridays in Term 3
• Disciplines:  Snowboard Cross, Snowboard Park & Pipe, Freeski (Park & Pipe), Freeride (Ski & Snowboard)
• Location: Friday Flat – Seasonal Program Area
• Drop Off: 8:30am | Pick Up: 3:00pm
• Snacks and Lunch included
• Invite Only Program: Find out how to apply and try out here.