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U18 Team Programme
U18 Team Programme
The British Freeride U18 Team Programme is designed for skiers and snowboarders aged 13–17 who already have strong on and off-piste skills and want to take their freeriding to the next level.
The programme focuses on performance freeride coaching, developing both competitive ability and advanced mountain awareness through practical off-piste safety training.
The primary objective of the programme is to create outstanding 18yr old freeriders, equipped with the necessary skills and safety knowledge to go on and compete in FWT qualifier events.
From January to April, the programme offers regular weekend training days in Scotland, moving between venues to make the most of the best conditions.
On the weekends when a British Freeride event is running trainees are encouraged to enter, and we provide coach support.
In the 2026 season, British Freeride is running two U18 European training camps - one in Tignes (February) and the other in Avoriaz (March) - These offer riders the opportunity to train and compete in European freeride environments.
From April through to November we then encourage trainees to get into a regular artificial surface coaching programme and British Freeride organises a 2-3 training days as a squad to keep everyone connected, and monitor fitness and technical progression.
REGISTER FOR THE 2025/26 TEAM PROGRAMME
To sign up for the 2025/26 team programme click the blue registration button below, indicating what you are interested in - Training, Competition and/or European Camps. The core sign up fee is £50, which covers your registration, public liability insurance and attendance at the British Freeride Pre-Season Meet (see below for details). Thereafter, trainees then pay for each specific training session or camp as they book.
Turned 18 this year? Existing BF trainees who have now reached 18 are permitted to continue in the programme for one more year during which time the focus will be on supporting them to transition to training and competing independently and un-supported, in the Freeride World Tour Qualifiers.
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WEAR THE BADGE WITH PRIDE
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2025/26 - U18 PROGRAMME INFORMATION
2025/26 - U18 PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Our winter 2025/26 training programme kicks off at the end of November with a pre-season meet-up and training/induction day at Glenmore Lodge.
Once into the new year, Scottish based training weekends are scheduled between January and March as often as possible, as and when conditions are suitable. All announcements are made through our British Freeride junior Training WhatsApp Group.
In 2026 we are offering 2 overseas camps, one training camp in Tignes in February, and one training and FWT Junior competition camp in Avoriaz in March. See below for full details of all meets, training days and camps.
PRE-SEASON MEET WEEKEND: 29/30 NOV 2025
PRE-SEASON MEET WEEKEND: 29/30 NOV 2025
PRE-SEASON MEET: The British Freeride U18 programme pre-season meet takes place at the National Outdoor Training Centre, Glenmore Lodge.
This full Saturday with British Freeride offers all signed-up U18 Team trainees the chance to come together, meet new trainees and benefit from a day of pre-season training and preparation with our coaches.
It's a great chance to make friends, check kit and familiarise yourself with what to expect over the season.
Though not formally scheduled, if the weekend promises good on-hill conditions we will, at short notice, consider integrating an on-hill coaching session over the weekend.
TIMETABLE: To find out what's included in the day click here
SCOTTISH COACHING DAYS: - £45pp/day
SCOTTISH COACHING DAYS: - £45pp/day
Our Scottish mountain coaching programme runs from January to April each year. We train as often as possible, when conditions permit.
Notice of upcoming coaching sessions will be given via the BF U18 Programme WhatsApp group. When conditions look promising for the upcoming weekend, a "PROVISIONAL ON" and likely venue will be provided and trainees will be asked to indicate if the will attend using our session attendance registration sheet.
The final "ON/OFF DECISION" and venue confirmation will be announced on a Thursday evening, once the 72hour weekend weather forecast has been checked and we know group numbers.
Only once an "ON" confirmation is given, should trainees pay for the session using blue button below.
To find out more about how we organise and deliver our coaching days, the timetable, content and parent and coach responsibilities please see this example coaching day format
For details on how we track and feedback on trainee progress scroll down this page.
FEB 2026 EUROPEAN TRAINING CAMP - TIGNES
FEB 2026 EUROPEAN TRAINING CAMP - TIGNES
Our 2026 February training camp will take place in Tignes.
All registered trainees are invited to sign-up.
U18's must travel with, and be supported by an adult parent or guardian who is responsible for them at all times.
Coaching will be provided by our European based coaches Calum MacAllister and India Cairns, led by FWT athlete Finbar Doig.
The proposed programme:
Sun 8th Feb: Arrival and Orientation
Mon 9th - Fri 13th Feb: British Freeride Coaching
The closing date for sign-up is 15th January 2026. After sign-up closes registrants will be requested to pay the amount due within 7 days.
MARCH 2026 EUROPEAN TRAINING CAMP & FWT JUNIOR EVENT - AVORIAZ
MARCH 2026 EUROPEAN TRAINING CAMP & FWT JUNIOR EVENT - AVORIAZ
Our March 2026 training and competition camp will be in Avoriaz, France, where a Junior FWT competition will be held on 27-28-29 March
All registered trainees are invited to sign-up.
All U18's must travel with, and be supported by an adult parent or guardian who is responsible for them at all times.
Coaching and competition support will be provided by our European based coaches led by FWT athlete Finbar Doig.
The proposed programme for the week is as follows:-
Tues 24th March: Arrival & Orientation
Wed 25th March: British Freeride Coaching Day
Thu 26th March: British Freeride Coaching Day
Fri 27th March: Comp Scoping & Official Training/ Preparation Day
Sat 28th / Sun 29th March: FWT Junior Comp
Full camp details are below.
The closing date for sign-up is Sun 15th Feb 2026. After sign-up closes registrants will be requested to pay the amount due within 7 days.
MORE ABOUT OUR SCOTTISH COACHING DAYS
MORE ABOUT OUR SCOTTISH COACHING DAYS
British Freeride coaching days combine the spirit of off-piste adventure with training on the 5 core components of freeride performance, as determined by the the judging criteria of the Freeride World Tour listed below.
FREERIDE JUDGING CRITERIA
LINE Choice - How to select a safe line to suit your ability
Off-Piste TECHNIQUE - The fundamentals skills for steeps and deeps
Off-Piste CONTROL - Strategies to manage challenging conditions and terrain
AIR + STYLE - Developing jumping skills and expression
FLUIDITY - How to bring it all together into one seamless freeride run
Trainees are then also provided with a solid foundation in off-piste safety education required to create an awareness and respect of the hazards and challenges found away from the groomed runs.
The core safety and knowledge training covers Equipment, Weather, Snowpack, Avalanche Avoidance, Avalanche Search and Rescue, Group Safety, First Aid and much more! There's a lot to learn!
"It's an amazing programme that has literally changed my life"
Finbar Doig - Freeride Athlete
FREEDOM...
FREEDOM...
This is a training and event programme like no other, designed to build skills and a love for freeriding, as well as an understanding of the responsibility that comes with the freedom of mountain! We are big on developing the right culture and respect amongst our freeride trainees, and hold strong our 10 values:- Freedom, Adventure, Enjoyment, Inspiration, Belief, Respect, Trust, Knowledge, Progression and Achievement!
PROGRESSION TRACKING + FEEDBACK
PROGRESSION TRACKING + FEEDBACK
WE WON'T KEEP YOU IN THE DARK!
At British Freeride we understand that coach feedback to trainees and parents is critical to help everyone know how they're getting on. After every coaching session our coaches provide every trainee with personal feedback on their progress.
This is recorded using our unique British Freeride Trainee Skills Tracker, which is designed in vertical format for easy reference on a mobile phone.
Every trainee that signs up for coaching will be setup with their own online progression tracker. That way, as trainees and/or parents, you know exactly how you're progressing, and what you need to work on between coaching sessions.
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