A high-performance program where young snowboarders refine boardercross and slalom skills, gain competition experience, and build confidence in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Goals:

Develop strong training habits to support competitive demands
Engage in meaningful competition to test and refine your training
Have fun, build confidence, and contribute to the snowboard community

Includes:

10 weeks of athlete-centred, high-volume, low-intensity sessions to build speed-specific technical, tactical, physical, mental, and life skills
60 (or 120) hours on-snow coaching
3 off-snow Integrated Support Team (IST) sessions
In-competition coaching to replace regular training days at team-attended competitions (entry & travel-related fees extra)
Off-snow preparation with access to coaches and sport science professionals (strength & conditioning coach, mental performance consultant & nutritionist)
Individual seasonal and long-term planning based on goals and constraints
Social gatherings in the off season (entry fees apply)

Prerequisites:

Snowboard: 2-4 seasons of deliberate snowboard training
Psycho-social: self-identifies as a speed snowboarder when asked their sport preferences, highly motivated to train & compete
Physical: has begun adolescent growth spurt

Program design:

The Jibbers Competitive Development Team - Speed is optimally programmed for the individual competitor’s annual and long-term success by offering the right activities at the right time. Athletes in this program can expect to work with coaches and support staff September through May to prepare, practice, refine, and peak their skills.

Seasonal timeline:

The seasonal timeline outlines annual training & competitions for athletes in this program, providing a clear pathway from preparation to peak competition and recovery. In Week 1, athletes and their families meet with coaches to develop an individualized seasonal and long-term plan based on goals, competition schedules, and personal constraints.

Sept to Dec: Off-Snow Preparation

Focus: Build the physical, mental, and technical foundations for the season.

Key weeks:

Sept 8 – Program prep begins with coaches & integrated support team
Sept–Dec – Dryslope airbag and start gate, roller training sessions (optional)
Sept 8–Oct 20 – 6-week trampoline block #1 (optional)
Oct 20 – Testing after block #1
Oct 27–Dec 1 – 6-week trampoline block #2 (optional)
Dec 1 – Testing after block #2
Dec 8 – OFF

Dec to Mid-Jan: On-Snow Preparation

Focus: Transition to snow, refine fundamentals, and prepare for competition season.

Key dates:

Dec 15 week – Preseason trip to Quebec (optional, family invited)
Dec 27–30 – Holiday training camps at Wentworth (optional)
Second week of January – Possible Quebec training camp / early comp (Quebec Cup) (optional)

Late Jan–Early March: Pre-Competition & Regular Competition

Focus: Competition readiness and execution under pressure.

Key dates:

Jan 30–31 – Night-time Alpine Series at Martock (GS/SL)
Feb 7–8 – Alpine event at Wentworth or Cape Smokey
Feb – JibberFest at Wentworth
Feb 21–22 – Community event (banked slalom at Martock or SBX at Crabbe, TBC)
Late Feb–Early March – Quebec training camp & competition (Quebec Cup) (optional)

March: Main Competition Phase

Focus: Peak performance for major competitions.

Key dates - select one:

March 6–8 or March 21–22 – NS Snowboard Provincials
March 15–20 – Junior Nationals in Ontario

April–May: Taper & Active Rest

Focus: Recovery, reflection, and maintaining motivation for the next cycle.

Key dates:

May – The Gathering Camp in Banff (optional)
May–June – Trampoline, dryslope airbag and start gate, roller training sessions (optional)

Additional details:

Programs available (min 3 participants for groups to run):

Two-Day Program – Saturdays (discipline-specific) & Sundays (general riding improvement), 9 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm
Full-Day Program – Saturdays (discipline-specific), 9 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm
Private & Semi-Private Coaching (contact to arrange)

Recommended seasonal commitment:

Two-day or full-day + 3 camps and 3 competitions
Training volume: Athletes at this stage should aim for 50–70 on-snow days per season (Canada Snowboard & Sport for Life Canada LTAD guidelines), with approximately 70% training/freeriding and 30% competition.
Travel expectations: Commitment to at least 1 out-of-province competition and camp, plus all local speed competitions.

Fees & payment details:

Base program fee: Covers 10 (or 20) training sessions (or equivalent replacement with competitions) + 3 integrated fall sessions
Additional fees: Competition entries, travel, lift passes, equipment, camps, trampoline, dryslope airbag and start gate, roller training sessions, baseline concussion testing, 1:1 coaching or sport science services (if requested)
Payment options: 12-week installment plan available; trips require 50% deposit with balance due 30 days post-invoice

Athlete expectations:

Consistent attendance at training sessions
Active participation in off-snow preparation and testing
Commitment to competitions and camps
Represent the club positively by upholding team values

Competition pathway context:

This program supports athletes moving from grassroots programs into structured competitive training. It provides the technical and tactical foundation needed for speed disciplines and introduces them to meaningful competition at or slightly below the JR FIS level.

Next steps may include enhanced training to high-performing snowboarders with podium potential or transitioning to snowboarding for life (e.g. coaching):

High performance teams & higher level events (e.g. Canada Games, NORAM)

Canada Games 2027 age requirements: 13-19 years of age as of December 31, 2026 (year of birth: 2007-2013)
JR FIS/NORAM age requirements: 15 to 19 for speed as of Dec 31, 2025

NextGen program with Canada Snowboard
Transition to snowboarding for life (e.g. coaching, leadership, lifelong freerider)

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