BRITISH FREERIDE

U18 COACHING PROGRAMME

INSPIRING AND DEVELOPING YOUNG FREERIDERS

Our U18 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.

From January to April, we run regular weekend training days in Scotland, moving between venues to make the most of the best snow and terrain conditions.

In 2026, British Freeride will also host two European training camps - one in Tignes (February) and another in Avoriaz (March) - offering riders the opportunity to train in world-class freeride environments.

To sign-up for the 2025/26 programme click the blue registration button below, indicating what you are interested in - Training, Competition or European Camps. Registration is FREE. You then pay for each specific training session or camp as you book.

Note: 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 train and compete independently in Freeride World Tour Qualifiers (whilst connecting with other British Freeride athletes on the circuit).

Membership and Insurance: When you pay for your first session this will include your annual trainee registration fee, which covers membership and public liability insurance.

SEE WHO'S IN for 2025/26

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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 - £45pp

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 newly signed-up trainees the chance to come together with those already in the programme, meet each other and the coaching team, and benefit from a fun day of pre-season training and preparation.

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 moving to the mountain for an on-snow session with all trainees, and then running the welcome presentation and season planning sessions online.

TIMETABLE: To find out what's included in the day click here

SCOTTISH COACHING DAYS: - £45pp/day

Our Scottish coaching days will take place between January and April as often as possible as and when conditions permit.

Notice will be given via the British Freeride U18 Training WhatsApp Group. When conditions look promising for the weekend ahead, a "PROVISIONAL ON" and likely venue will be given on a Tuesday.

A final "ON/OFF DECISION" and venue confirmation will then announced on a Thursday evening, once the 72hour weekend weather forecast has been checked.

Only once an "ON" confirmation is given, should trainees make payment for the session.

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.

TO PAY for an upcoming coaching day use the blue payment button below.

FEB 2026 EUROPEAN TRAINING CAMP - TIGNES

In February 2026 British Freeride will be hosting a week-long training camp in Tignes.

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.

Our European based coaches led by FWT athlete Finbar Doig will be present, to deliver coaching to trainees.

The proposed programme:

Sun 8th Feb: Arrival and Orientation
Mon 9th - Fri 13th Feb: British Freeride Coaching

Full camp details are now live.

Closing date for sign-up is Saturday 20th December 2025. After sign-up closes registrants will be requested to pay the amount due within 7 days.

TIGNES CAMP DETAILS

SIGN-UP FOR TIGNES

MARCH 2026 EUROPEAN TRAINING CAMP & FWT JUNIOR EVENT - AVORIAZ

In March 2026 British Freeride will be hosting a week-long training and competition camp that will include the Junior FWT competition on 27-28-29 March in Avoriaz, France.

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 now live.

Closing date for sign-up is Sun 18th January 2026. After sign-up closes registrants will be requested to pay the amount due within 7 days.

AVORIAZ CAMP DETAILS

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!

After coaching days are concluded each trainee is provided with personal feedback using our British Freeride Skills Tracker.

"It's an amazing programme that has literally changed my life"

Finbar Doig - Freeride Athlete

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

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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