Wentworth Freestyle Ski League
The Valley of Snow
Wentworth Freestyle League
The Wentworth Freestyle League is run by Ski Wentworth as a separate Club, focused on athlete and coach development, safety, fun and progression for all levels from recreational to competitive athletes. Athletes are divided into groups based on age and ability. Parents are expected to volunteer with site construction, competitions and fundraising events.
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Thor Durning
FC Air 1, 2, 3 & 4 a/b
FC Competition Development Mogul Coach
FC Competition Development Slopestyle Coach
FC Competition Development Half Pipe Coach
One of Canada’s most highly certified coaches, Thor Durning has been involved in freestyle skiing at Ski Wentworth for over 20 years as an athlete and coach. Under his coaching leadership, Ski Wentworth athletes have achieved Canadian Junior and Senior titles. Thor was the head coach of the 2011 Nova Scotia Canada Games team.
MacKenzie Cooper Young
FC Air 1, 2, 3, 4 / Park & Pipe 1&2
MacKenzie completed the Super Coach Academy program. He is certified to oversee inverted maneuvers. A long time programs coach, MacKenzie brings depth & experience to the coaching staff
Frankie Martin
FC Air 1, 2, 3, 4 / CFSA Comp Dev Slopestyle Coach / Park & Pipe 1&2
Frankie completed the Super Coach Academy program and is certified to oversee inverted maneuvers. She was a Women in Coaching apprentice at 2015 Canada Winter Games
Emma Stevens
FC Air 1, 2, 3, 4 / CFSA Comp Dev Slopestyle Coach / Park & Pipe 1&2
Emma is a nationally ranked freestyle ski athlete. She is certified to oversee aerial maneuvers. Her high performance background provides invaluable experience for up and coming athletes.
Off Season Training & Camps
Once enrolled in a WFSL program, athletes are encouraged to participate in off season training and camps. This includes: Water Ramps, Trampoline, Dryland Training and On-Snow Training Camps. Details on dates an pricing will be available through the WFSL Newsletter in the Spring and Fall.
Water Ramp Camp
WFL typically offers two water ramp camps in August & September in Quebec. Mandatory for athletes in the Competitive Program.
Trampoline/Dryland Training
Trampoline is a 10 week program offered at the Titans Gymnastics Club in Dartmouth. This is an essential part of freestyle ski training and highly recommended by coaches for all development and competitive athletes. Dryland Training is a 10 week program held in Truro for competitive athletes.
On-Snow Training Camps
WFL typically offers a pre and post-season on-snow training camp in Quebec.
WORLD CLASS FACILITIES & VENUES
Ski Wentworth hosted freestyle skiing during the 2011 Canada Winter Games. As a result, Wentworth boasts competitive level mogul, aerial/big air, slopestyle and half pipe facilities. The sites are open for training as soon as snowmaking and weather permits. Wentworth also builds a permanent skier/boardercross for season long training and competitions. In addition, Ski Wentworth has two terrain parks with features of varying levels to suit athlete development.
Freestyle Canada Membership
All members of WFL must belong to the CFSA. This is for insurance coverage for athletes during training and competition. CFSA membership fee is not included in the price of the program. Lift tickets and/or season passes are not included in the program price.
For more information on Freestyle skiing email Thor Durning: thordurning1@hotmail.com.
