Ages 13 - 17
Make the most of the cold winter months and enjoy some time on the slopes! The teen program is an engaging space that provides a fun and safe place to learn new skills and develop your technique.
Teen ski/snowboard lessons are 2-hours long and include standard hill access during the lesson. All levels can be repeated to refine and consolidate skills. Each program will begin by reinstating goals from the previous level on more challenging terrain.
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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 Alpine 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.
- 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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NO GUARANTEE OF CONDITIONS - We do not guarantee hill conditions, weather or other operating conditions including open terrain or lift operation.
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.
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First time on skis.
Take the first steps as a skier! Familiarize yourself with the equipment, and how to use it to get around. As the group progresses you will learn to be safe on the hill and begin to develop skiing fundamentals to control your speed and direction.
Prerequisites
Remain active for 2 hours.
Level Goal(s)
- Introduction to equipment and basic mobility.
Equipment Required
Dress in layers so participants can adjust your temperature for hill conditions and stay dry.
Come wearing the following items for a successful lesson experience:
- Buff or face covering
- Snow sports helmet (no hockey/bike helmets)
- Goggles
- Base layers made of moisture-wicking fabric
- Winter jacket
- Waterproof snow pants
- Wool socks
- Gloves/mittens
- Neck warmer
- Skis with metal edges and release bindings
Optional Add-ons
Rentals
Inclusions
Hill access during lesson time slot
New Online Store
Purchase your program in our new online store. (In-person purchases are not yet available). Please allow yourself time to become familiar with this new online process. You will need to create a new account and complete your waivers prior to finalizing your purchase.
Ready to book your spot?
Still learning to stop and control speed.
Grasp the basics and learn how to be safe on the hill before progressing to the next level. Start by learning the fundamental skills and gain confidence on beginner terrain as you learn how to control your speed and change direction.
Prerequisites
Have skied once or twice, still working on the basics.
Level Goal(s)
- Stopping: I can perform a controlled snowplow to stop on a small incline.
- Balance: I have a stable body position when going straight on green terrain and can keep weight on the centre of skis.
- Mobility: I can walk and slide on flat snow with my skis on.
- Turning: I have been introduced to turning.
Equipment Required
Dress in layers so participants can adjust your temperature for hill conditions and stay dry.
Come wearing the following items for a successful lesson experience:
- Buff or face covering
- Snow sports helmet (no hockey/bike helmets)
- Goggles
- Base layers made of moisture-wicking fabric
- Winter jacket
- Waterproof snow pants
- Wool socks
- Gloves/mittens
- Neck warmer
- Skis with metal edges and release bindings
Optional Add-ons
Rentals
Inclusions
Hill access during lesson time slot
New Online Store
Purchase your program in our new online store. (In-person purchases are not yet available). Please allow yourself time to become familiar with this new online process. You will need to create a new account and complete your waivers prior to finalizing your purchase.
Ready to book your spot?
Able to stop and control speed on gentle slope.
This program introduced more challenging skills and techniques as participants learn how to ski more challenging terrain confidently while maintaining an athletic body position and demonstrating edge control.
Prerequisites
- Stopping: I can perform a controlled snowplow to stop on a small incline
- Balance: I have a stable body position when going straight on green terrain and can keep weight on the centre of skis.
- Mobility: I can walk and slide on flat snow with my skis on.
- Turning: I have been introduced to turning.
Level Goal(s)
- Stopping: I can snowplow (pizza) to control speed and stop on Bronze, Silver & Gold Carpets.
- Balance: I have a stable body position when linking turns.
- Mobility: I can sidestep uphill.
- Turning: I can link turns on call carpets.
- Timing: I can demonstrate rhythm in linking S-turns.
Equipment Required
Dress in layers so participants can adjust your temperature for hill conditions and stay dry.
Come wearing the following items for a successful lesson experience:
- Buff or face covering
- Snow sports helmet (no hockey/bike helmets)
- Goggles
- Base layers made of moisture-wicking fabric
- Winter jacket
- Waterproof snow pants
- Wool socks
- Gloves/mittens
- Neck warmer
- Skis with metal edges and release bindings
Optional Add-ons
Rentals
Inclusions
Hill access during lesson time slot
New Online Store
Purchase your program in our new online store. (In-person purchases are not yet available). Please allow yourself time to become familiar with this new online process. You will need to create a new account and complete your waivers prior to finalizing your purchase.
Ready to book your spot?
Able to stop, control speed and direction on beginner terrain.
Refine skills as you ski steeper runs, reach higher speeds, and develop varied terrain techniques.
Features such as small jumps, bumps, and rollers may also be introduced at this level, depending on the group's interests.
Prerequisites
- Stopping: I can snowplow (pizza) to control speed and stop on Bronze, Silver & Gold Carpets.
- Balance: I have a stable body position when linking turns.
- Mobility: I can sidestep uphill.
- Turning: I can link turns on call carpets.
- Timing: I can demonstrate rhythm in linkings turns.
Level Goal(s)
- Stopping: I can control my speed and stop on chairlift terrain.
- Balance: I can demonstrate upper and lower body separation while turning
- Mobility: I can consistently stand up without assistance.
- Turning: I can match my skis on the traverse of my turns (I can create french fry skis when travelling across the slope).
- Timing: I have been introduced to pole planting.
Equipment Required
Dress in layers so participants can adjust your temperature for hill conditions and stay dry.
Come wearing the following items for a successful lesson experience:
- Buff or face covering
- CWSAA approved Snow Sport Helmet
- Goggles
- Base layers made of moisture-wicking fabric
- Winter jacket
- Waterproof snow pants
- Wool socks
- Gloves/mittens
- Neck warmer
- Skis with metal edges and release bindings
Optional Add-ons
Rentals
Inclusions
Hill access during lesson time slot
New Online Store
Purchase your program in our new online store. (In-person purchases are not yet available). Please allow yourself time to become familiar with this new online process. You will need to create a new account and complete your waivers prior to finalizing your purchase.
Ready to book your spot?
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