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Train at the Southern Hemisphere’s most extensive parks and pipes

Parks Squad Programme Cardrona

Cardrona Parks Squad

Welcome to the Cardrona Parks Squad, the stepping stone to Freeski and Snowboard Park and Pipe excellence. Cardrona is the Southern Hemisphere's hub for all things freestyle skiing and snowboarding. Expansive terrain parks, world-class coaches, and diverse features make us the ultimate destination to elevate your skills.

Parks Squad Camps

Tailored to different age groups and skill levels.

Programme

Core Skills

Winter 2025 Coming Soon

  • Refreshes fundamental techniques

  • Challenges athletes on their skills

  • 2 week camp in June, 4 days per week

  • 8 years+

  • Intermediate to advanced skiers and riders

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Programme

Snow Camp

Winter 2025 Coming Soon

  • The ultimate NZ school holiday experience

  • Intro to park, freeride and race training

  • 1 week camps, 5 days per week

  • 8 – 16 years

  • Intermediate to advanced skiers and riders

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Programme

Private

Winter 2025 Coming Soon

  • One-on-one park and pipe training

  • Technical development and skill progression

  • Option to include additional athletes

  • Work on exactly what you want to

  • Private lift line priority

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Key Information

Why Choose Our Parks Squad Camps

Train your way. Parks Squad Camps blend expert coaching with flexible scheduling. Choose the training window that works for you.

  • World-class training facilities: At the southern hemisphere's most extensive terrain parks and halfpipes.

  • Skill development: Each camp aims to enhance your skiing or riding abilities, from core skills to high-performance progression.

  • World-class Coaching: In a supportive and fun camp environment.

Parks Squad Season Long

Tailored to different age groups and skill levels.

Season Long

Programme

Parks Squad Season Long

Winter 2025 Coming Soon

  • Premier freestyle ski/snowboard training

  • Progression and competition preparation

  • 1, 2 and 4 day per week options available

  • 12 weeks (July – October)

  • 8 years +, advanced skiers and snowboarders

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Programme

Coaches Apprentice

Winter 2025 Coming Soon

  • Full-time, twelve weeks

  • 18+ NZSIA L1 or equivalent experience

  • Training for ski & snowboarding coaches

  • Providing skills, knowledge & resources

  • Mentorship from top coaches

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Key Information

Why Choose Cardrona Parks Squad

Our programmes offer a combination of skill development and competition preparation. They reflect the progression of the season and utilise competition opportunities. With world-class coaching, a supportive environment, and a “club” feel, Cardrona Parks Squad has solidified its place on New Zealand’s competitive snow sports pathway. Over the years, our programmes have trained elite ski and snowboard athletes, including the Wells brothers, Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, Nico Porteous and Rocco Jamieson.

Lift line priority: Get more time on snow with more laps.

Intensive training: Each training programme requires a high level of commitment from participants.

Growth and development: Train with professionals to push your limits in the park and pipe.

"The best park I've ever ridden"

"I've been riding with Parks Squad for a long time now and it's been great for my progression. The park at Cardies is the best I've ridden. Shoutout to the boss park crew."

Rocco Jamieson

Wānaka

"Fostering progression and growth"

"I am truly amazed by the HPC programme and how it has transformed my son. He has progressed from having just a few tricks to mastering many skills in the park, and he has also grown and matured as a person. A big shoutout to Gonz...

Andrea Murphy

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Frequently
Asked Questions

We recommend signing up as soon as possible, at least 4 months in advance. While we don't have a specific cutoff date, we do have limited availability!

We welcome athletes 8 years and over. In addition to the age requirement, each of our programmes has its own prerequisite skill level, this can be found under each programme. If you’re unsure, complete the enquiry form and let us know so we can help you find the right fit for your athlete.

Athletes are required to wear back protection and helmets (MIPS highly recommended). We also recommend impact shorts and mouthguards. 

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World-class training

All Programmes

Cardrona and Treble Cone has a long history providing world class training programmes.

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Kids Multi-day Programmes

Designed for all ages and levels, these programmes offer 4-day, 6-week and season-long options at both mountains.

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