Ages 12 - 17

Elevate your teen's mountain biking adventure with our Accelerate programs, tailored for ages 12-17 from Intermediate (Level 3) to strong advance (Level 6). Riders will access our WinSport trail network, navigate nearby Paskapoo slopes in our offsite activities, and refine skills at our program exclusive Skills Centre. Focused on tackling technical terrain, speedy descents, and mastering challenging skills, the program is an exhilarating journey to build confidence and advance their mountain biking prowess.

All groups will be organized by level and are taught to the lowest riding level in each group. Based on registration numbers, groups may have to be combined.

Lessons are 2 hours in length. Lift will not be accessible for spring programs. Levels may be combined based on registration.

Please review our Mountain Bike Safety Information before your program starts

 

 

TERMS OF CONTRACT

IMPORTANT – WAIVERS 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, access to WinSport’s facilities and/or rental of Equipment 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.

  • Each adult participant must complete their own 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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ENROLLMENT IS REVOCABLE WITHOUT REFUND IN THE EVENT OF MISCONDUCT. CANCELLATION OF ENROLLMENT AND REFUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO WINSPORT’S REFUND POLICY.

NO GUARANTEE OF CONDITIONS

We do not guarantee bike park or trail conditions, weather or other operating conditions including open terrain or lift operation.

NO FOOT TRAFFIC ALLOWED IN BIKE PARK

For the safety of WinSport’s guests, there is no foot traffic allowed or Bike Park viewing of lessons. Parents are not allowed in the Bike Park without mountain bike equipment and a valid ticket/pass. Only persons with a valid ticket/pass who are biking with appropriate equipment will be permitted in the Bike Park.

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

Accelerate Mountain Bike - Intermediate (Level 3)

This lesson runs Tuesday and Thursday from 5-7pm for 6 weeks.

Learn the fundamental skills required to take on Blue features, and lift accessible Blue trails. Our coaches will train riding with more technique to continue expanding the number and difficulty of the trails you can ride.

Expected Level of Trails/Features

Level 3 groups will start the week on Green and Blue trails aiming to progress to more difficult Blue trails, accessing both freeride and technical terrain and features requiring jump skills. This group will aim to access the chair lift trail network on the penultimate day of the program via up-track riding.

Pre-requisites

  • Comfortable riding on most Green trails
  • Experienced shifting gears, riding both uphill and downhill, and on rocky, rooted, and bumpy trails
  • Little to no previous experience on lift-accessed trails and capable of riding across a 7-9 km cross-country loop

Key Goals

  • Further develop your basic skills to improve your speed on trails
  • Learn to ride Blue features, and develop line selection
  • Expand the number of Green and Blue trails you can comfortably ride

Equipment Requirements

  • Front and rear disc brakes required
  • Front suspension required
  • Minimum helmet requirement: Half-shell [full-face helmet to be worn on downhill trails if brought to camp by participant]
  • Knee & elbow pads recommended

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Age Available Days Dates Starting From
12-14 SuMoTuWeThFrSa May 14 $540.00 Buy now
15-17 SuMoTuWeThFrSa May 14 $540.00 Buy now
Accelerate Mountain Bike - Strong Intermediate (Level 4)

This lesson runs Tuesday and Thursday from 5-7pm for 6 weeks.

Increase your riding at speed on technical trails, including your first Black trail. Coaches will focus on refining your skills to ride faster, more fluidly and with more confidence.

Expected Level of Trails/Features

Level 4 groups will start the week on Blue trails aiming to progress to more difficult Blue trails, accessing both freeride and technical terrain and features requiring jump skills. This group will aim to access the chair lift trail network on the second day of their program via up-track riding.

Pre-requisites

  • Comfortable riding on Blue trails
  • Confident riding at a moderate and safe speed while carrying momentum on trail
  • Moderate experience on lift-accessed trails and capable of riding across a 9-11 km cross-country loop

Key Goals

  • Develop your skills to experience larger Blue features and more technical trails at a safe speed
  • Progress your skills, line selection, body positioning, and cornering to access Black trails
  • Complete all Blue trails and progress to Black trails

Equipment Required

  • Front and rear disc brakes required
  • Front suspension required
  • Minimum helmet requirement: Half-shell [full-face helmet recommended to be worn on downhill trails if brought to camp by participant]
  • Knee & elbow pads recommended

View our detailed list of what to bring

Age Available Days Dates Starting From
12-14 SuMoTuWeThFrSa May 14 $540.00 Buy now
15-17 SuMoTuWeThFrSa May 14 $540.00 Buy now
Accelerate Mountain Bike - Advanced (Level 5)

This lesson runs Tuesday and Thursday from 5-7pm for 6 weeks.

Conquer the WinSport trail network including Black features and Black trails with speed and confidence. Coaches will focus on skill proficiency and athletes' feedback to progress your riding to allow for bigger jump, drops, and trail speeds.

Expected Level of Trails/Features

Level 5 groups will start the week on Blue trails aiming to progress to Black trails accessing both freeride and technical terrain and features requiring jump skills. This group will aim to access the chair lift trail network on the first day of their program via up-track riding.

Pre-requisites

  • Comfortable riding on most Blue trails looking to get on Black trails
  • Confident picking a line and riding difficult technical trail sections, steep trails, narrow pathways, and Blue features
  • Highly experienced on lift-accessed trails and capable riding across a 12-15km cross-country loop

Key Goals

  • Develop your skills to experience Black features and more technical trails, riding with greater speed, control, and fluidity
  • Develop strong technique and technical skills to unlock the entire Bike Park
  • Ride every trail available including our Black trails

Equipment Required

  • Front and rear disc brakes required
  • Front suspension required
  • Rear suspension recommended
  • Dropper post recommended
  • Half-Shell and Full-Face helmet required [full-face helmet to be worn on downhill trails]
  • Knee pads strongly recommended
  • Other body armour such as neck brace, chest/back protector, elbow pads recommended

View our detailed list of what to bring

Age Available Days Dates Starting From
12-14 SuMoTuWeThFrSa May 14 $540.00 Buy now
15-17 SuMoTuWeThFrSa May 14 $540.00 Buy now
Accelerate Mountain Bike - Strong Advanced (Level 6)

This lesson runs Tuesday and Thursday from 5-7pm for 6 weeks.

Ride like a pro. Perfect your technique through focused coaching and feedback. Master your skills to ride every trail at the highest level with confidence, flow, and speed.

Expected Level of Trails/Features

Level 6 groups will start the week on Blue trails and quickly progress to Black trails, accessing both freeride and technical terrain and features requiring jump skills. This group will aim to access the chair lift trail network on the first day of the program via up-track riding.

Pre-requisites

  • Comfortable riding on some Black trails
  • Confident riding at high speeds, and capable of riding all features on all Black trails
  • Capable of clearing Black features with proper technique
  • Frequently rides lift accessed Black trails and capable riding across a 15-20km cross-country loop

Key Goals

  • Perfect your technique to ride the most difficult trails at the highest level and speed
  • Master your skills and take your fitness to the next level with our most experienced coaches
  • Ride every trail confidently, with the highest levels of speed, flow, and control

Equipment Required

  • Front and rear disc brakes required
  • Front suspension required
  • Rear suspension recommended
  • Dropper post recommended
  • Half-shell and full-face helmet required [full-face helmet to be worn on downhill trails]
  • Knee pads strongly recommended
  • Other body armour such as neck brace, chest/back protector, elbow pads recommended

View our detailed list of what to bring

Age Available Days Dates Starting From
12-14 SuMoTuWeThFrSa May 14 $540.00 Buy now
15-17 SuMoTuWeThFrSa May 14 $540.00 Buy now