FUTURES PROGRAM 6–14 YEARS
As Niseko’s only seasonal program for young shredders, Futures Progression Camps offer local up-and-comers 12-weeks of weekly on-snow learning with the same instructor and group participants all season long, offering a specialised and focused approach to learning in a comfortable and supportive environment. Join us on this journey and help unlock the full potential of the next generation.
12 days on snow | Saturday sessions
Optional Holiday Program: add 6 extra days during holiday periods to help your kids grow!
K2 Sponsorship
K2 sponsorship provides new gear for all sign-ups.
Expert Coaches
Our coaches are experienced, qualified, and passionate.
Seasonal Events
Seasonal events foster teamwork, community, and competition
Parent LESSON Updates
Parents stay connected with app updates and reports.
Structured Program
Our program will bring focus and structure to the season.
Team Bonding
Consistent teams build bonds with coaches and friends.
| Futures 6–14 years | Saturday Program | Holiday Program |
|---|---|---|
| Coaching | 12 days | 6 additional days |
| Price | ¥140,000 | +¥70,000 |
| Duration | 8:30 am – 3:00 pm | |
| Starts/Ends | 4th Jan – Ends 22nd March | |
From 140,000 JPY
FUTURES CALENDAR
| Saturday | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session # | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Date | 4 Jan | 11 Jan | 18 Jan | 25 Jan | 1 Feb | 8 Feb | 15 Feb | 22 Feb | 1 Mar | 8 Mar | 15 Mar | 22 Mar |
HOLIDAY CALENDAR
| Additional Sessions | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session # | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Date | Sun 5 Jan | Sun 12 Jan | Mon 13 Jan | Tue 11 Feb | Sun 23 Feb | Mon 24 Feb |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our seasonal program provides structure to the season with individual goal setting and events to focus progression and enjoy the results.
| Session Focus | Date | Time | Where | What |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Event | t.b.c | t.b.c | Indoor t.b.c | We will host an interactive welcome event with the athletes, coaches & families. A great event to set up the first on-snow session for success. |
| Futures Session | Week 1 & 2 | 08:30 – 15:00 | Hirafu | Season warm-up, goals set up for the season, group dynamic and skill development focus on core skills. Coaches will focus on setting the right pace and teamwork environment for a successful season. |
| Futures Session | Week 3 to 8 | 08:30 – 15:00 | Hirafu | Beginners to Intermediate: focus on achieving a balanced stance on different terrains and conditions, with exercises to reach the next level. Exploring new terrain in the second half of the program. Intermediate & Up: focus on skill development to achieve season goals and competition schedules. Building confidence in air awareness, freestyle, freeriding, and independence. |
| Backcountry Awareness Day | 1 February | 08:30 – 15:00 | Hirafu or Moiwa | An introduction to the backcountry, building skills in avalanche safety & rescue techniques. For Intermediate and up groups only. |
| Mid Season Point | 8 February | – | On Slope | A great opportunity to check with the coach on the athlete’s progression and their progress toward achieving their goals. |
| Day Trip | End of Feb/ March | 08:00 – 15:00 | Rusutsu/ Kiroro/ Moiwa/ Nakayama Pass | Groups will have the opportunity to visit other ski resorts. *Conditions apply. |
| Futures Session | Week 9 – 12 | 08:30 – 15:00 | Hirafu | The snow starts melting slowly, so it’s time to apply the season’s learning to focus on new drills: Freestyle, Snowpark, Short Turns, Carving, and tree riding among others. |
| Disclaimer: This schedule is live and will be updated as more events or competition dates are released. Session planning serves as a guide for athletes, coaches, and parents, but each group will adjust its progression according to group needs. Competitions are a commitment between athletes, coaches, and families. Extra costs such as transportation, accommodation, and lift passes may apply. Lift passes are not included. | ||||
EVENT SCHEDULE
| Event | Date | Time | Who | Where | Included | What |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gear Collection | 1st Week of December | 08:00 – 20:00 | Everyone signed up on a Seasonal Program | RHYTHM HIRAFU | YES | Make sure to collect your gear within the time given to avoid the crowds of peak season and start warming up before the program kicks off. If not possible, contact our team to arrange a date. |
| Welcome Event | t.b.c | Evening Session | Everyone | t.b.c. Indoor Session | YES | Get to know your instructor/group. Game sessions to prepare for a smooth first day on the snow. FAQ about the program and presentation. |
| Get to know our Pro Athletes | January | Evening | Futures | t.b.c. | YES | An open discussion with our high-performance instructors currently competing in high-level competitions like the FWT. A great chance for kids to get their questions answered about this exciting new world. |
| Backcountry Awareness Day | February | 08:30 – 15:00 | Futures Intermediate & Up | Hirafu or Moiwa | YES | An introduction to the Backcountry world and all the precautions we need to have. For Intermediate and Up groups. |
| Mid Season Point | 8 February | – | Everyone | On Slope | YES | A great opportunity to check with the coach where the athlete is in their progression and how they are achieving their goals. |
| Kiroro Mountain Goat | February | 07:30 – 17:00 | SB FUTURES | Kiroro | NOT | An opportunity for the SB groups to join a freestyle competition focused on participation and fun. More info. |
| Crazy Helmet Day & Family Shred | 15 February | 08:30 – 12:30 | Mini’s & Futures | Hirafu | YES | This tradition occurs at the halfway point of the program, and this year, we invite parents to observe the progress our athletes have made! Prepare for a day filled with fun, prizes for the best group efforts, and recognition for outstanding individual creations. |
| Powder Freeride Kiroro Open | End of Feb | 07:30 – 17:00 | Futures | Kiroro | NOT | A freeride competition in Kiroro on a gentler slope than what is used at Grand Hirafu. Groups will attend, and the event is all about participation and fun! More info. |
| Rhythm Rail Jam Grom Series | March | Evening | Futures | Hirafu Sun Sports | NOT | A competition for intermediate & up groups who set this challenge at the beginning of the season. |
| Banked Slalom | March | 08:30 – 16:30 | Futures | Hanazono | NOT | An exciting event combining speed, skill, and creativity. Participants navigate a winding course featuring banked turns and varied terrain, designed to challenge riders and showcase their carving abilities. |
| End of Season Event | 22 March | 08:30 – 16:30 | Everyone | Moiwa | YES | Our famous end-of-season party, where we all gather to celebrate another season full of learning and great memories. Treasure Hunt, Dress Up Day, and many more surprises! |
| End Of Season Reports | 23 Mar – Mar 29 | – | Futures | – | YES | Time to receive feedback from our coaches on how the athletes have performed and what’s next! Mini’s will track their progress on a beautiful progression passport. |
| Return your Gear | 23 Mar – Apr 06 | 08:00 – 18:00 | Everyone | RHYTHM HIRAFU | YES | Make sure to return your gear on time to keep this benefit running for many seasons! |
| Disclaimer: This schedule is live and will be updated as more events or competitions are published. The competition schedule is an optional commitment between the athletes, coach, and families. “Not Included” means that sign-ups, transportation, and resort lift ticket fees may be required to participate in events. | ||||||
USEFUL INFO
Inclusions
- 7 Hours per day
- Daily Lunch included
- Experienced, highly qualified and passionate coaches
- Same coach, same kids all season!
- Brand New K2 Rental Gear included in the program to enjoy for the season
- Structured coaching including video analysis & progress reports
- Consistent teams help kids bond with their coach and make new friends
- Weekly session report, mid-season and end-of-season reports
- Group bonding and teamwork activities throughout the season
- End of season Futures event
- Stay connected with the group App for parents, coaches, and program events.
Exclusions
- Lift passes sold separately.
Useful Information
- When will I know if I have secured a spot in the program?*
Registration will be open until December 06th with program placements confirmed by December 20th. Programs require a minimum of 4 athletes per group/level in order to operate.
Waitlist positions for the program will be confirmed from December 22nd. - What’s the Holiday Program?*
The Holiday Program is an add on available for our Seasonal programs that runs during 6 different National Holidays and Sundays to allow the athletes and coaches to have more time on the slopes to build their progression - Can I sign up for an individual session of the Holiday Program?*
The program is available only to be booked in full. - What are the progress reports and when will you be providing them?
Our coaches are serious about progressing our Futures Athletes. During the season we will conduct regular skills assessments at the start, middle & end of the program to track our athletes’ progress in a number of snowsports skills. This will provide a foundation for planning our sessions, working towards goals & also tracking our athlete’s progress over the course of their time in the Futures program. We will provide these reports to all parents at the halfway mark & end of the season.
Mini Futures will be provided with a progression booklet to be completed across the season and track their progress and next goals. - Refund for Missed Session
Our program is offered at a fixed price for the entire season regardless of how many days you can attend during the season. We are unable to offer pro-rata refunds or rescheduled lessons due to missed training days.
We will offer a refund or reschedule only for the following reasons:- The training session has been cancelled by Rhythm Futures.
- There is a season-ending injury – a valid medical certificate is required.
