The mission of the Nendaz Freeride Association is to provide young athletes who are passionate about freeride skiing and snowboarding with high-quality coaching and support to help them develop their skills.

The Academy is made up of the following groups:

• Nendaz Freeride Training Group by ESS (ages 10–14): Introduction to freeride.
• Junior Team (ages 10–19): Freeride development and participation in **FWT Junior** competitions.
• Elite Team (19+): Participation in **FWT Qualifier** and **FWT Challenger** competitions.

Many thanks to all our partners for their invaluable support!

The Nendaz Freeride Junior Team is coached throughout the winter by certified ski instructors from ESS Nendaz.

Here are the details of the programme:

• 10 to 15 on-snow training days
• 5 days of coaching support at Freeride World Tour Junior competitions
• Support with competition registrations
• 3–4 off-snow training days (big airbag, skateboarding, trampoline, cycling, diving, etc.)
• Prevention and safety training
• Discounts on all Nendaz Freeride equipment and with the association’s sponsors
• Discounts on Nendaz Freeride competitions
• Free access to the Nendaz Freeride HQ (table football, table tennis, darts, conference room)
• A gift offered by the Nendaz Freeride Association (buff, goggles, T-shirt, cap or beanie)
• Mandatory equipment: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, helmet and back protector (airbag not mandatory)
• Price: CHF 800 per season

The objective of this group is to learn how to ride while having fun, with the highest possible level of safety, while also taking part in first competitions.

Some of the topics covered include:

Safety:

• How to react properly in the event of an accident
• Understanding the snowpack
• Using safety applications such as SLF, REGA, etc.
• Using mandatory safety equipment: avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
• Preparing for a freeride outing, etc.

On and/or off the slopes:

• Improving skiing technique in all types of snow
• Air & style (snowpark or backcountry)
• Learning how to identify and ride freeride lines

Participants are required to have a minimum level of skiing ability to ensure the smooth running of the programme and the safety of everyone involved. The ski instructors reserve the right to refuse or redirect a participant if their level is considered insufficient. In that case, they will be directed towards a more suitable course.

Information and registration:

Cindy Hasler
+41 79 440 56 53
cindy[at]nendazfreeride.ch

They are over 18 years old and compete in the Freeride World Tour Qualifier

This course is held every Saturday afternoon:

• 1:30 to 4:00 pm
• Tracouet area
• A first session of 5 classes at the beginning of the season
• A second session of 5 classes at the end of the season
• Price : CHF 20 per Saturday afternoon
• Mandatory equipment: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, helmet and backpack (airbag not mandatory)

More information here : https://www.skinendaz.ch/fr/nos-cours/samedis-apres-midis

This special "freeride" course will be supervised by certified instructors, with the authorization to teach off-piste. The objective is to learn how to ride while having fun, and this with the maximum safety possible.

Here are some of the topics that will be covered

Safety :

• How to react in case of an accident
• Reading the snowpack
• Use of safety applications such as SLF, REGA etc.
• Use of mandatory equipment: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe
• Preparing for a freeride trip etc.

On and/or off the slopes:

• Work on ski technique on all types of snow
• Air & style (snowpark or backcountry)
• Learn to spot and make "freeride lines
• The opening of this course requires the participation of a minimum of 6 people.

We will ask participants to have a minimum of ski technique for the good progress and safety of all. The instructors reserve the right to refuse or relax a candidate if their level is deemed insufficient. He will then be directed to a more suitable course.

Information and registration :

ESS Nendaz
+41 27 288 29 75
info[at]skinendaz.ch with copy to coachantho[at]nendazfreeride.ch

To ensure high-quality coaching and optimal training conditions for every young athlete, we have chosen to limit the number of participants. Unfortunately, we are therefore no longer able to accept new registrations for this season.

Thank you for your understanding and for your interest in Nendaz Freeride Academy.

See you next year!

The Organising Committee