Freestyle Certification
The Intermountain Division offers Freestyle Certificates (FS1 and FS2) for members looking for training and verification in freestyle skiing and riding. These are multi-discipline certificates open to both alpine skiers and snowboarders. These programs are based on the PSIA-AASI Freestyle National Standards.
Completion of the Freestyle e-learning in your primary discipline (snowboard or alpine) is required for both FS1 and FS2 certifications.
You must have an Alpine or Snowboard Level 1 certification to be eligible to take the Freestyle 1 assessment.
You must have an Alpine or Snowboard Level 2 certification or an FS1 certificate to be eligible to take the Freestyle 2 assessment.
FS 1: A two-day assessment based on the FS1 National Standards and fundamental skills. During the two days you will be assessed on your Freestyle Technical Understanding, MA, Teaching and riding specific to the standard of the FS1 tricklist. The Intro to Freestyle clinic or Freestyle Camp are strongly recommended before taking the assessment.
Prerequisites:
- Must complete Freestyle e-learning in primary discipline.
- Must have a Level 1 in primary discipline.
FS2: A modular three-day assessment based on the FS2 National Standards and fundamental skills. Day 1 is Technical Understanding and MA, Day 2 is Teaching, and Day 3 is the Ride Day. The FS2 Exam Prep clinics or Freestyle Camp are required before taking the assessment.
Prerequisites:
- Must complete Freestyle e-learning in primary discipline.
- Must have FS1 or Level 2 in primary discipline.
- Must have attended a FS2 Exam Prep clinic or Freestyle Camp
Freestyle Clinics-
Intro to Park: One day clinic to introduce you to the park and a great opportunity to hone your Freestyle skills specific to the FS1 tricklist. It is a great option to help you work on building Intro teaching progressions for your Freestyle lessons. A great prep for FS1.
Halfpipes and Transitional Features: One day clinic, come take advantage of our awesome pipes and playful transitional features we have in the Intermountain Region. Halfpipes can be intimidating but so much fun. Get an intro or develop your skills by receiving top-level coaching from our trainers.
Freestyle Camp: Come ride the awesome Parks and Pipe of the Intermountain Region with top coaching. This camp is geared towards those with some freestyle experience from beginners to advanced. Let’s push your skiing/riding and develop your skills. The next step after Intro to Freestyle. This can be used as a prep for the FS2 exam.
FS2 Exam Prep: One day clinic to give candidates an idea of the FS2 exam format as well as practice Teach and MA. The trick list will be reviewed, but for ski/ride development the 2 day Freestyle Camp is a great option.
360+ Clinic:
Spin to win! Want to get past those 180’s? Get yourself spinning that next rotation or spin on the next size up jump? This is a day to focus on that with one of our FS trainers. Minimum skill: Already able to COMFORTABLY do a 180 on a small jump is recommended for this clinic.
Upcoming Events
Intro to Freestyle
Woodward Park City
Monday, January 27, 2025
Halfpipe and Transitional Features
Woodward Park City
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Freestyle Level 1 Exam (2-Day)
Woodward Park City
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 -
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Ed Staff Training for Freestyle Clinic
Woodward Park City
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Intro to Freestyle
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Freestyle Level 1 Exam (2-Day)
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 -
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Related Documents
Freestyle E-Learning Course (Skiing Track)
Freestyle E-Learning Course (Snowboard Track)
Understand and commit to the PSIA-AASI Code of Conduct and Professional Instructor Expectations
