What do freestyle skiers do when there is no snow to ski on? We use WATER! There is no better way to work on your jumping skills than to come and soar on the water ramps! We also have 4 Olympic trampolines and a mini skateboard ramp to play on!
We will be hosting 2 Open Houses this coming summer for those curious about what our programs offer. Please stop by to jump on our trampolines and jump in the pool with or without skis! All participants will need a parent when arriving to sign a waiver. All participants should bring a bathing suit and towel. We have skis, boots and life jackets to borrow.
Open House on July 15 & 16 from 11 am – 3 pm
Athletes can select the training days that work for their schedule this summer.
The Intro to Water Ramps is for newcomers and novice skiers still dialling in their skills at the facility. Athletes spend a ton of time dialling in their skills on the trampolines before heading to the water. The days are structured to allow athletes ample time to work on the progression to use the water ramps safely and successfully.
Our other camp offerings are U14 Ramp Camps and All Ages Ramp Camps are for athletes who have graduated from the Intro program. A Freestyle Whistler coach must sign off all athletes to attend or have prior water ramp experience. If you are unsure, please email [email protected]
Programs
***All participants must have a Freestyle Canada membership to participate in our programming***
Please select “Whistler Blackcomb Freestyle Ski Club” as your affiliate club.
Intro to Water Ramps Camps
We will be running Intro to Water Ramp days throughout July and August when the pool is warm, and the sun is out!
Designed for new athletes or novice users of the water ramp facility. All athletes must be 8+ and confident parallel skiers. Coaches will work with athletes on the fundamentals to ensure a great first experience. Athletes typically need 2 – 3 days in the Intro to Water Ramp Camps before progressing to our more advanced Ramp Programs.
Athletes will spend 1 – 2 hours warming up at the trampoline centre, followed by adventuring over to the water ramp jumps to get splashing!
Cost: $55/day
2023 Dates:
July 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30
August 3, 4, 5, 6, 18, 19, 20
Time: 11 am – 3 pm
U14 Water Ramp Camps
These camps use Jump 1 or the Intermediate/Advanced Jump of the water ramp facility. These camps are designed specifically for athletes in our Freestylerz, Girlstylerz and All Mountain Freestyle programs during the 2022/2023 Winter, new athletes who will be entering our club for the 2023/2024 Winter Season or athletes enrolled in other ski programs that want to refine their acrobatic skills for the winter.
Athletes are encouraged to have specific skill goals before arriving to help focus the session. Coaches will work with athletes on Jump 1 to develop their acrobatic skills to succeed this winter. Skills worked on are backflips, frontflips, on-axis 360, 540, 720, Cork 720/900, Rodeo 540/720, Misty 540/720.
Note: Athletes must have experience skiing on the water ramps before signing up for this camp. Please sign up for our Intro Days, as skiing on the artificial ski surface differs from snow.
Costs: $55/day
Dates:
July 27, 28, 29, 30
August 24, 25, 26, 27
Time: 2 – 5 pm
All Ages Water Ramp Camps
Open to all athletes of any age hoping to dial in their skills for the winter. All athletes will be required to have attended an Intro to Water Ramp camp before participating in this camp.
Athletes are encouraged to have specific skill goals before arriving to help focus the session. Coaches will work with athletes on Jump 1 to develop their acrobatic skills to succeed this winter. Skills worked on are backflips, frontflips, on-axis 360, 540, 720, Cork 720/900, Rodeo 540/720, Misty 540/720.
Costs: $55/day
Dates:
August 3, 4, 5, 6, 17, 18, 19, 20
Time: 3 – 6 pm
Girlstylerz Water Ramp Camps
Ready to have a blast with like-minded female athletes? These camps are wicked fun! Our coaches will have you progressing your skills on the trampolines and the ramps. These camps are open to female athletes new to ramps or seasoned veterans.
It is recommended for athletes to participate in more than one consecutive day to optimize progression.
All participants MUST be confident parallel skiers to be able to hit the water ramp jumps.
Costs: $55/day
Dates:
July 31
August 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Time: 9 am – 2 pm
Register Here!
About Water Ramps
Ramps are an acrobatic training tool for athletes to practice their spins and flips into a pool before landing on snow for the first time. Our facility is located at Base 2 on Blackcomb Mountain. There are three jumps to choose from: Jump 4 is the beginner jump, Jump 1 is the “singles” jump (for single inverts), and Jump 2 is the “doubles” jump (for athletes going around twice in the air).
Things to bring to water ramps:
- Skis
- Boots
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Lifejacket
- Water bottle (No potable water on site)
- Snacks/Food
- Athletic clothing for warm-up and trampoline
- Towel
- Warm clothes for after ramps
Please pack out what you pack into ramps. Be Bear Aware.
How to get to water ramps:
– Drive to Whistler Blackcomb’s “Base 2” on Blackcomb Mountain
– Park in Lot 6 (ignore the no parking signs)
– Walk behind the lodge
– Walk on the road underneath the chair lift
– about 50m after the chair take the right fork in the road
– you will see the facility up the hill
We ask parents to please park in Lot 6 and walk-up. No Driving on Whistler Blackcomb Property.
