Ages 7 - 12
Watch your child's passion for snowboarding take off in our Youth Snowboard programs. These lessons are for kids to have a blast on snow, gain confidence, improve their riding skills, and build friendships in a safe learning environment.
Each program begins with basic skills, advancing to more challenging terrain when appropriate. Participants will be evaluated at the beginning of the program and WinSport may adjust group placements to support an enjoyable and effective learning experience best suited to their skill level. All levels may be repeated multiple times to help build a solid foundation and allow your child to develop their skills at their own pace in a safe learning environment.
Multi-Week Lessons
- December: One, two-hour lesson per week for three weeks, or two, two-hour lessons per week for two weeks held on your preferred day. Please see available days below.
- January-March: One, two-hour lesson per week, held on your preferred day for four, six or eight weeks. Please see available days below.
- Note: Lessons will not run over the Family Day weekend (Feb. 14-16).
Holiday Camps
- Christmas & New Year: Two-hour lessons offered in two-day or three-day camps.
- Family Day weekend (mid-February): Two-hour lessons offered in two-day camps.
- Spring break (March 24-26): Two-hour lessons offered in three-day camps.
Terms of Contract
IMPORTANT – WAIVERS REQUIRED
A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement(s) ("Waiver(s)") must be completed prior to participation in WinSport’s Programs, Lessons, and Camps and, if applicable, rental of Equipment. If the applicable Waiver(s) are 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(s) will be available for completion during the sales process, and copies are available for preview below.
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The Waiver(s) will apply to all Ski & Snowboard Activities (as defined in the Waiver(s)), including without limitation all day ticket use, season pass use, and participation in all programs, camps, lessons and events and equipment rentals for the period of time set out in the Waiver(s).
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A parent/guardian must complete the Waiver(s) for their minor/child participant.
PLEASE READ THE WAIVER(S) 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.
VIEW THE SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS & PROGRAMS WAIVER
VIEW THE ALPINE EQUIPMENT RENTAL WAIVER
NO FOOT TRAFFIC ALLOWED ON SKI HILL
ENROLLMENT IS REVOCABLE WITHOUT REFUND IN THE EVENT OF MISCONDUCT. CANCELLATION OF ENROLLMENT AND REFUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO WINSPORT’S REFUND POLICY.
First time snowboarding.
No previous snowboarding experience is required in our Youth Snowboard - First Time program. We use fun snowboarding-related games and tactics to provide an engaging and active introduction to snowboarding and develop a lifelong love of the sport. Participants will learn to love learning to ride.
Prerequisites
- The ability to remain active for two hours
Level Goal
- Introduction to equipment and basic mobility.
Mandatory Equipment
- Snowboard boots
- Snowboard with metal edges
- CSA-approved snow sport helmet
- Winter jacket
- Waterproof snow pants
- Gloves/mittens
Recommended Equipment
- Buff or face covering (no scarves)
- Goggles
- Base layers made of moisture-wicking fabric
- Wool socks
- Neck warmer
Inclusions
Hill access for the duration of your lesson.
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Age | Available Days | Time | Dates | Price |
7-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Multiple options | Proceed to view December options | $315.00 – $425.00 Proceed |
7-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Multiple options | Proceed to view January to March options | $425.00 – $700.00 Proceed |
7-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Multiple options | Proceed to view Holiday options | $230.00 – $345.00 Proceed |
Still learning to balance and control your snowboard.
We use fun snowboarding-related games and tactics to provide an engaging and active introduction to snowboarding and develop a lifelong love of the sport. Participants will learn how to control speed and change direction. Beginner 1 may be repeated multiple times to help build a solid foundation.
Prerequisites
- Introduction to equipment and basic mobility.
Level Goals
- Stopping: I can stop on the silver carpet, both heelside and toeside.
- Balance: I can keep a stable, balanced body while sliding on the silver carpet.
- Mobility: I can comfortably skate with one foot strapped in.
- Turning: I can change direction on my heel and toe edge.
Mandatory Equipment
- Snowboard boots
- Snowboard with metal edges
- CSA-approved snow sport helmet
- Winter jacket
- Waterproof snow pants
- Gloves/mittens
Recommended Equipment
- Buff or face covering (no scarves)
- Goggles
- Base layers made of moisture-wicking fabric
- Wool socks
- Neck warmer
Inclusions
Hill access for the duration of your lesson.
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Age | Available Days | Time | Dates | Price |
7-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Multiple options | Proceed to view December options | $315.00 – $425.00 Proceed |
7-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Multiple options | Proceed to view January to March options | $425.00 – $700.00 Proceed |
7-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Multiple options | Proceed to view Holiday options | $230.00 – $345.00 Proceed |
Able to stop and change direction on both heel and toe edge.
Students continue building from the Beginner 1 skills as they learn how to complete their toe and heel side turns while maintaining a strong athletic body position.
Novice 2 may be repeated multiple times to help build a solid foundation.
Prerequisites
- Stopping: I can stop on the silver carpet, both heelside and toeside.
- Balance: I can keep a stable, balanced body while sliding on the silver carpet.
- Mobility: I can comfortably skate with one foot strapped in.
- Turning: I can change direction on my heel and toe edge.
Level Goal(s)
- Stopping: I can come to a full stop on beginner terrain while remaining balanced.
- Balance: I am able to adjust body position to change direction.
- Mobility: I can stand up without assistance.
- Turning: I can confidently demonstrate heelside and toeside turns.
Mandatory Equipment
- Snowboard boots
- Snowboard with metal edges
- CSA-approved snow sport helmet
- Winter jacket
- Waterproof snow pants
- Gloves/mittens
Recommended Equipment
- Buff or face covering (no scarves)
- Goggles
- Base layers made of moisture-wicking fabric
- Wool socks
- Neck warmer
Inclusions
Hill access for the duration of your lesson.
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Age | Available Days | Time | Dates | Price |
7-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Multiple options | Proceed to view December options | $315.00 – $425.00 Proceed |
7-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Multiple options | Proceed to view January to March dates | $425.00 – $700.00 Proceed |
7-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Multiple options | Proceed to view Holiday options | $230.00 – $345.00 Proceed |
Able to turn from heelside to toeside and back.
Students start riding on steeper terrain while learning how to confidently link toe and heel side turns at higher speeds. This program progresses from beginner to intermediate level of riding. Intermediate 3 may be repeated multiple times to help build a solid foundation.
Prerequisites
- Stopping: I can come to a full stop on beginner terrain while remaining balanced.
- Balance: I am able to adjust body position to change direction.
- Mobility: I can stand up without assistance.
- Turning: I can confidently demonstrate heelside and toeside turns.
Level Goals
- Stopping: I can stop in control on intermediate terrain.
- Balance: I can maintain balance throughout different size turns effectively.
- Mobility: I am turning with my lower body.
- Turning: I can confidently link toeside and heelside turns on intermediate terrain.
- Timing: I can demonstrate rhythm in linking turns.
Mandatory Equipment
- Snowboard boots
- Snowboard with metal edges
- CSA-approved snow sport helmet
- Winter jacket
- Waterproof snow pants
- Gloves/mittens
Recommended Equipment
- Buff or face covering (no scarves)
- Goggles
- Base layers made of moisture-wicking fabric
- Wool socks
- Neck warmer
Inclusions
Hill access for the duration of your lesson.
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Age | Available Days | Time | Dates | Price |
7-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Multiple options | Proceed to view December options | $315.00 – $425.00 Proceed |
7-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Multiple options | Proceed to view January to March dates | $425.00 – $700.00 PRoceed |
7-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Multiple options | Proceed to view Holiday options | $230.00 – $345.00 Proceed |
Able to link S-turns on chairlift terrain.
This program focuses on refining fundamental skills and equipping students with the tools to ride any terrain confidently. Develops strong heel and toe side turning on intermediate terrain and allows participants to ride all kinds of terrain with ease. Intermediate 4 may be repeated multiple times to help build a solid foundation.
Participants in eight-week programs may progress to developing fundamental freestyle kills in the Beginner Terrain Park.
Prerequisites
- Stopping: I can stop in control on intermediate terrain.
- Balance: I can maintain balance throughout different size turns effectively.
- Mobility: I am turning with my lower body.
- Turning: I can confidently link toeside and heelside turns on intermediate terrain.
- Timing: I can demonstrate rhythm in linking turns.
Level Goals
- Stopping: I can consistently make controlled stops on variable terrain.
- Balance: I maintain an athletic body position at speed and have confidence riding variable terrain.
- Mobility: I can flex and extend to change my turn shape.
- Turning: I can change edges confidently before my board points downhill.
- Timing: I am beginning to demonstrate flow when riding variable terrain.
- Freeride: I have been introduced to riding switch, hopping with my board pointing downhill, and carving.
Mandatory Equipment
- Snowboard boots
- Snowboard with metal edges
- CSA-approved snow sport helmet
- Winter jacket
- Waterproof snow pants
- Gloves/mittens
Recommended Equipment
- Buff or face covering (no scarves)
- Goggles
- Base layers made of moisture-wicking fabric
- Wool socks
- Neck warmer
Inclusions
Hill access for the duration of your lesson.
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Click "Proceed" to view this product on our eStore.
Age | Available Days | Time | Dates | Price |
7-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Multiple options | Proceed to view December options | $315.00 – $425.00 Proceed |
7-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Multiple options | Proceed to view January to March options | $425.00 – $700.00 Proceed |
7-12 | SuMoTuWeThFrSa | Multiple options | Proceed to view Holiday options | $230.00 – $345.00 Proceed |