Ages 6 - 14
Have fun while learning fundamental skills for alpine racing disciplines and gain confidence to ride and race steeper terrain with like-minded skiers.
Join a crew of young, enthusiastic skiers looking for their next adventure. Our multi-discipline, alpine-focused program is ideal for aspiring racers and will focus on developing foundational skills for alpine racing, such as skating starts, carving, and race tucks while skiing brush and stubbie racecourses. The program will also introduce freestyle skiing safety and essentials in the Beginner and Intermediate Terrain Parks.
This 2.5-hour-a-week program is for intermediate skiers 6-14 looking to develop the intermediate-to-advanced skills required in multiple disciplines of skiing such as alpine racing.
Season-long programs start Saturday, November 22 to Friday, November 28. With the winter hill currently set to open for skiers and riders on Friday, December 5, please note that season-long programs are scheduled to begin in a dryland format.
Terms of Contract
IMPORTANT – WAIVER REQUIRED
A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in WinSport’s Programs, Lessons, and Camps and, if applicable, rental of Equipment. If the applicable Waiver is not completed, participation in the WinSport Program and access to WinSport’s facilities will not be permitted, and a refund will be provided.
The Waiver will be available for completion during the sales process, and a copy is available for preview below.
- The Waiver will apply to all Ski & Snowboard Activities (as defined in the Waiver), including without limitation all day ticket use, season pass use, and participation in all programs, camps, lessons and events for the period of time set out in the Waiver.
- A parent/guardian must complete the Waiver for their minor/child participant.
PLEASE READ THE WAIVER CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of the Occupiers’ Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident.
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NO FOOT TRAFFIC ALLOWED ON SKI HILL - For the safety of WinSport’s guests, there is no foot traffic allowed or on-hill viewing of winter lessons. Parents (including carpet-only ticket holders) are not allowed on snow without ski or snowboard equipment and a valid ticket/pass. Only persons with a valid ticket/pass who are skiing or snowboarding with appropriate equipment will be permitted on snow.
NO GUARANTEE OF CONDITIONS - We do not guarantee hill conditions, weather or other operating conditions including open terrain or lift operation.
ENROLLMENT IS REVOCABLE WITHOUT REFUND IN THE EVENT OF MISCONDUCT. CANCELLATION OF ENROLLMENT AND REFUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO WINSPORT’S REFUND POLICY.
CODE OF CONDUCT - For the safety and enjoyment of all, participants and users of WinSport’s facilities are required to follow the WinSport Code of Conduct
LESSONS, CAMPS AND PROGRAMS REFUND POLICY - Refund Policy
Duration: Offered as season-long and January-start programs ending March 19. Programs will be extended one week if any sessions are cancelled by WinSport due to weather.
Group formation: Groups will be based on similar participant skill levels and ages, and may be combined at times.
For those simply interested in freestyle, our Try Freestyle or Level 5 Fundamentals may be for you.
Key goals
- All-mountain skills: Confidently carving on Green and Blue terrain.
- Terrain exploration: Athletes will learn how to adjust their turn shape and type to control both speed and direction. This will be done on Intermediate and Advanced groomed terrain and basic racecourses (with brushes and stubbies).
- Introduction to race techniques: Gain an introduction to race techniques such as skating starts, speed tucks, and early edge engagement.
- Introduction to gates: Starting with parallel skiing, athletes will progress to brushies and then to stubby gates.
- Introduction to freestyle: On natural or man-made features, learn the basics of jumping including proper take-off, landing, and timing techniques as well as sliding on and off small-to-medium box features.
- Safety: Understand and follow alpine racing and Terrain Park safety guidelines.
Prerequisites
- Skiers should have completed our Ski Intermediate 4 Snow School program (or equivalent)
- Skiers should be able to confidently ski Blue terrain and be ready to progress toward groomed Black terrain.
- Skiers should also feel confident with loading and unloading the chairlift without assistance.
- A WinSport Standard Access Winter Pass is required – lift tickets are not included in the program fee.
Mandatory Equipment
Skiers should have their own properly fitting equipment, including skis with quality metal edges and brakes, ski boots, ski poles, and a CSA approved Snow Sport Helmet.
Age | Available Days | Time | Dates | Price |
6-10 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 6:30 p.m. | 15-week: Starting Nov 27 | $1,025.00 Buy Now |
6-10 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 6:30 p.m. | 11-week: Starting Jan 8 | $875.00 Buy Now |
10-14 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 6:30 p.m. | 15-week: Starting Nov 27 | $1,025.00 Buy Now |
10-14 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | 6:30 p.m. | 11-week: Starting Jan 8 | $875.00 Buy Now |