Silver Star Freestyle Club Opens New Dryland Training Facility at SilverStar Mountain Resort
The new state-of-the-art facility features a landing airbag allowing year-round training for freestyle skiers and snowboarders in the Okanagan.
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- Silver Star Freestyle Club opens dryland training facility at SilverStar Mountain Resort
- Facility features state-of-the-art landing airbag for safe aerial training
- Eliminates need for athletes to travel to Oregon, Quebec, or Europe for off-season training
- Partnership with SilverStar Mountain Resort aims to create Western Canada's premier freestyle training centre
- Supports year-round athlete progression and coach development
The Silver Star Freestyle (Ski) Club has unveiled a new dryland training facility at SilverStar Mountain Resort in the North Okanagan. The centrepiece is a large, state-of-the-art landing airbag designed for safe aerial skill development.
Club president Carson Dorward said the facility creates a permanent legacy for athletes and coaches in the region. Athletes no longer need to travel to Oregon, Quebec, or Europe for comparable off-season training.
“Having this level of training infrastructure here at Silver Star means our athletes no longer need to travel long distances to access this kind of training.”
Developed in partnership with SilverStar Mountain Resort, the facility aims to become Western Canada's premier training centre for freestyle snowsports. It will support athletes from beginners to Olympic-level competitors.
The facility also provides coach development opportunities and helps the club attract and retain high-quality coaches. Training can now continue year-round outside the winter season.
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