Block 20* – Snowboard Big Mountain Freeride program is designed for athletes under 12 -18+ years of age and the Block training package enables Athletes to train for a total of 20 days of on-snow and dryland training throughout the season. The Block is a set schedule of training days, which include training during the Victorian July School Holidays and then 4 set weekends.

Team Hotham Advanced Development Level Snowboard program provides the ultimate development opportunity for athletes striving to get the most out of their chosen Winter Snow Sport. Our coaches will assess program participants to ensure they are matched with the best cohort to ensure they are able to develop and progress to their maximum potential, regardless of whether their focus is on competition at national and international race events or simply being a competent snowboarder who can manage all-mountain terrain.

Our Pathway performance program focuses on athlete development, focusing on technique and skills to enable them to compete in various disciplines. Athletes choosing a focus discipline will still be exposed to other disciplines.

Team Hotham is an accredited Snow Australia Pathway Program Provider; our programs align with Snow Australia’s best practice athletic and sports development framework FTEM Foundation, Talent, Elite, Mastery, as part of a whole sport pathway continuum.

Click on the relevant link for more information on Athlete Pathways (FTEM) or Snow Australia Pathway Program Providers

The coaching team works through a carefully planned program, which includes:

• Snowboard discipline focus is on Freeride, Park, Rails, Slope Style, Big Air with exposure to or Race and SBX.
• Drills – gates & stubbies;
• Freeride discipline skill development
• Physical literacy is based on a strong base of movement skills and;
• Dryland skills (warmup and recovery).

*Block Conditions 

• • This offer is open to prior MHRS participants or with Team Hotham Sports Director approval (subject to group mix, ability, and numbers).
  • Team Hotham reserves the right to limit enrolments in Block Programs due to coaching capacity.
  • Dates will be confirmed prior to the commencement of the program.
  • Refunds will only be provided for a medical certificate or approval by the treasurer.
  • *Official Team Hotham Jacket must be rented from the club for $150. Athlete wears own black ski pants.