The Groms program is a competition freestyle development program designed for boys and girls ages 8 to 10. Athletes interested in Freeskiing & Freestyle skiing will move on from the Mites Program and into the Groms Program.  The program offers an opportunity for our youngest skier to explore various freestyle disciplines including slopestyle, moguls, and aerials all while doing a ton of freeskiing and preparing young athletes to enter the competitive discipline(s) of their choice.

New groms should have the ability to perform basic link turns down green and blue trails at Waterville Valley.  Groms will be introduced to competitions at other mountains but, the majority of the weekends are spent skiing at Waterville Valley. Emphasis is placed on having fun, developing a lifelong love for skiing, and building skills all at the same time.  We foster healthy competition, good sportsmanship, teamwork, and social interaction along with the development of independence and responsibility.

2023/2024 Program Fees (YOB: 2014 & 2015) Early Bird Rate $2,357– Regular Rate $2,828

Ned has coached for WVBBTS for 29 years, 17 years coaching Freeski/Freestyle and previously for 12 years coaching Alpine U10-U14 (including Mitey Mites). For six years, Ned also worked full time at Waterville Valley Academy teaching chemistry, math, and earth science. He has USSS Level 200 Aerial certification.

In addition to his work for WVBBTS, Ned has been developing software applications for 29 years, 17 for Financial Asset Management, and 12 for Environmental Consulting projects. Ned received his BS in Environmental Science from Lewis and Clark College, where he competed in NCSA Alpine Racing. After graduating, Ned returned to Waterville and worked as a Construction Framer building North Face Condos, then worked full time in Waterville Resort's Snowsports program.  While pursuing graduate level studies, Ned was the Head Alpine Coach for Men’s and Women’s Varsity Ski Teams at Harvard College (NCAA Division I). Additionally, Ned holds a master’s degree in Natural Resources from the University of Michigan.

Dan brings more than 15+ years of Freeski and acrobatic training experience to WVBBTS.  He is a Level 400 certified Aerial coach.  He has worked with athletes who have appeared on both the national and international freeskiing scene.   In 2013 and 2020, USSA named Dan the U.S. Freeskiing Domestic Coach of the Year.