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Athletic Facilities

Thomas Barbeau Training Center

The Thomas Barbeau Training Center opened in 2014

The facility is home to the majority of WVA's off-snow training and preparation. The facility includes free weights, squat racks, a dozen spin bikes, recovery equipment, space for stretching & works-outs, and a basketball hoop!

The TBTC also houses WVA's indoor trampolines. The two inground trampolines are used by Freeski, Freestyle, and Snowboard athletes to work on acrobatic skills before trying them outside on the bag or snow. 

 

Phil's Hill Training Center

Phil’s Hill  Bagjump Training Center at Snow’s Mountain, located on the campus of Waterville Valley Academy, is a 275’ jumping venue that is used to train athletes year-round in conditions of increased safety.

For Freeskiers, Freestylers, and Snowboarders, learning a new trick in a safe environment before trying it on snow is key! The first of its kind on the East Coast, the training venue has two take-offs to accommodate beginner and advanced athletes as they launch into the air and land safely on the BagJump airbag. Athletes slide down the exit area of the airbag, get coaching feedback, then hike back up to do it again.

The WVBBTS Bagjump is a high-tech innovative tool for athletes to learn and qualify their tricks safely! The multi-chambered, airbag apparatus is used for absorbing the impact of landings.