It’s almost that time of year. Winter is fast approaching and the time has come to start thinking about what the right ski/snowboard club is the right one for your child. We want to help make it easy. We’ve put together a complete list of all of your choices. The graphic is to keep it simple, to help show you what stage your child is at in accordance with their age and/or skill level. If you would like more information on the levels then scroll down to find the full description.
Take a look and if you have any questions, be sure to give us a call so we can help guide you, 250-423-2406.
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Kids & Youth Ski Clubs
Little Rippers (Age 3-4 )
The Little Rippers program is the perfect introductory program into the world of learning to ski for you and your child. The one-on-one tuition builds confidence both in the sport and with their independence, as each 45-minute lesson is tailored individually to ensure continuous development for each child, and a season of fun on the snow.
Offered for 6 or 12 weeks.
Ratio – 1:1
Wees Club (Ages 4-5)
In our Wees Club, we build on the foundation that was built in the Little Rippers program and introduce the kids to a social sports environment. Our energetic coaches use games and guided discovery to continue to develop the fundamentals of skiing necessary to progress their individual skiing. They will start to explore more of what the mountain has to offer, in a safe, team approach.
Offered for half-day or full-day, 6 or 12 weeks.
Days taught: Saturdays & Sundays
Ratio – 4:1
Snow Rangers (Ages 5 -6)
Our Snow Rangers program is geared toward kids graduating from our Wees program, and starting to ski in bigger groups. Snow Rangers will help bridge the gap for these youngsters between our Wees Club, and our Ski Club, with class ratios of 6:1 This will allow them to continue to explore the mountain, develop stronger independence in their skiing, and help build their love of the sport….
Offered for 6 or 12 weeks.
Days taught: Saturdays & Sundays
Ratio – 6:1
Ski Club (Ages 6-17)
This popular club is a fun and engaging program for children, which will have them embarking on a more technical approach to skiing. Whether they are beginners or intermediate skiers, we look for ways to challenge and improve on their existing skills and encourage them to take their abilities to the next level. Our coaches create an engaging, fair play social environment, allowing children to form friendships that continue from season to season.
Offered for 6 or 12 weeks.
Days taught: Saturdays & Sundays
Ratio – 10:1
Extreme Club (Ages 8-12)
The Extreme Club will develop skiers into confident all-mountain skiers. For kids who are confident on blue runs and some black runs, this program will start to challenge and consolidate their tactics as they develop into more “All Mountain” riders. They will be able to experience more of what Fernie Alpine Resort is all about, in their own way. Our specialist coaches will help nurture their desire for adventure in a safe and structured way.
Offered for 6 or 12 weeks
Days taught: Saturdays & Sundays
Ratio – 10:1
Freeski Club (Ages 12-17) tactics, thought process, risk and reward, refinement
This challenging high-end program cultivates true, solid “big mountain” skiers. Our specialist coaches help develop the skills necessary to shred the bumps, trees, powder, and even the gnarliest of conditions. Good use of proper tactics, developing sound thought process, understanding risk and reward and working toward the refinement of skills will all be part of the program. Introducing the Freeriders to important elements of alpine safety will also allow them to take ownership of their individual well being on the mountain.
Offered for 6 or 12 weeks
Days taught: Saturdays
Ratio – 10:1
Girls Freeski Club (Ages 12-17)
This increasingly popular program is for young ladies who really want to push their skiing. This has all the benefits of the Freeride Team but is exclusively for girls. It’s really exciting to see young women skiing big mountain terrain with so much confidence, talent and flair!
Offered for 6 or 12 weeks
Days taught: Saturdays
Ratio – 10:1
Big Mountain Development team (7 – 18)
This is a competitive program for competent big mountain skiers. The program is designed for young athletes who want to enter Junior Freeski Competitions at Fernie Alpine Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Coached by our dedicated high-performance coaches, this program is purely focused on developing the skills, strategy and style needed to move into the world of competitive freestyle.
Offered 12 weeks
Days taught: Saturdays
Ratio – 10:1
Big Mountain / Freeski Non Competitive program (7 – 18) NEW
Similar in approach to both the Freeski and Big Mountain programs, this Non Competitive program is based around the development of young skiers to reach their full potential on our mountain. Our high-performance coaches will help them develop good decision making, skills, and strategy to be able to cope with all the mountain has to offer.
Offered 12 weeks
Days taught: Sundays
Ratio – 10:1
Christmas Camp & Spring Extravaganza Camp(Ages 6 -17)
Join us for a fun-filled week, with top quality instruction from our
specialist children instructors. Includes coaching all days, video and apres ski.
Days taught: Tuesday – Friday
Dates: Christmas camps: Dec 31- Jam 3, 2020
Spring Extravaganza Mar. 24- 27, 2020
Session time daily: 10 am – 3:30 pm
Kids & Youth Snowboard Clubs
Little Shredders (Age 3- 5 )
The Little Rippers program is the perfect introductory program into the world of learning to snowboard for you and your child. The one-on-one tuition builds confidence both in the sport and with their independence, as each 45-minute lesson is tailored individually to ensure continuous development for each child, and a season of fun on the snow.
Offered for 6 or 12 weeks.
Ability Levels: 1 – 4
Days taught: Saturdays & Sundays
Ratio – 1:1
Wees Snowboard Club (Ages 4-6)
In our Wees Club, we build on the foundation that was built in the Little Rippers program and introduce the kids to a social sports environment. Our energetic coaches use games and guided discovery to continue to develop the fundamentals of snowboarding necessary to progress their individual riding. They will start to explore more of what the mountain has to offer, in a safe, team approach.
Offered half day or full day, 6 or 12 weeks.
Days taught: Saturdays & Sundays
Ability Levels: 2 – 4
Ratio – 3:1
Snowboard Rangers (Ages 5 -6) NEW
Our NEW Snowboard Rangers program is geared toward kids graduating from our Wees program, and starting to ski in bigger groups. Snowboard Rangers will help bridge the gap for these youngsters between our Wees Club, and our Freeride Club, with class ratios of 6:1 This will allow them to continue to explore the mountain, develop stronger independence in their riding, and help build their love of the sport….
Offered for 6 or 12 weeks.
Days taught: Saturdays & Sundays
Ratio – 6:1
Snowboard Freeride Club (Ages 6-17)
This Snowboard Freeride Program’s main goal is to make snowboarding fun. Whether they are beginners or intermediates, we look for ways to challenge and improve their existing skills and encourage them to take their abilities to the next level. Our coaches create an engaging, fair play social environment, allowing children to form friendships that continue from season to season.
Offered for 6 or 12 weeks.
Days taught: Saturdays
Ratio – 10:1
Girls Freeride Club (Ages 12-17)
This increasingly popular program is for young ladies who really want to push their riding. This has all the benefits of the Freeride Club but is exclusively for girls. It’s really exciting to see young women riding big mountain terrain with so much confidence, talent and flair!
Offered 6 or12 weeks.
Days taught: Saturdays
Ratio – 10:1
Note:
6 week programs start on January 4 & 5, 2020 or February 22 & 23, 2020.
12-week programs start on January 4 & 5, 2020.
Prices do not include tax.
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For more information: 250-423-2406
