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TELUS WINTER SPORTS SCHOOL

Kids Snowboard Lessons & Programs

Multi-Week Snowboard Programs - 2023/24 Pricing

Early Bird Sale - EXTENDED TO SEPT. 22nd
Book Online, at 250-423-2406 or [email protected]
Multi-Week Programs start on Jan. 6 or 7, 2024 (no programs on Feb. 17 or 18, 2024)

Little
Shredders

Ages 3-5
Ability Levels: 1 - 3
Duration: 45 Minutes

  • The Little Shredders 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 on Saturdays & Sundays.

  • 6 weeks

    CA$305

  • 12 weeks

    CA$539

Wees Snowboard Club

Ages 5-6
Ability Levels: 1 - 3
Duration: 2 Hours

  • In our Wees Club, we build on the foundation that was developed in the Little Shredders program and introduce the kids to a social sport environment with small groups of 3 kids to one coach. Our energetic coaches use games and guided discovery to continue developing the snowboarding fundamentals necessary to progress their riding. They will start to explore more of what the mountain offers in a safe, group lesson approach. Offered on Saturdays & Sundays.

  • 6 weeks

    CA$279

  • 12 weeks

    CA$505

Snowboard Rangers

Ages 7-8
Ability Levels: 2 - 6
Duration: 3 Hours

  • Our Snowboard Rangers program is geared toward kids graduating from our Wees program, and starting to snowboard for a longer duration. Snowboard Rangers will help bridge the gap for these youngsters between our Wees Club, and our Snowboard Club, continuing with a small group approach, allowing them to explore the mountain, develop more robust independence in their riding, and help build their love of the sport. Offered on Sundays. Note: First time riders can sign up for our Christmas Camp to prepare for this program.

  • 6 weeks

    CA$479

  • 12 weeks

    CA$839

Snowboard
Club

Ages 7 - 14
Ability Levels: 2 - 4
Duration: Full Day

  • The Snowboard Club is designed to create a fun learning environment in which kids will progress quickly. This is a structured 6 or 12 week program where we look to challenge beginner and intermediate riders, improve their existing skills and encourage them to take their abilities to the next level. We help them with mountain awareness and decision making. Our coaches create an engaging, fair play social environment, allowing kids to form friendships that continue from season to season. Offered on Saturdays.
  • Note: First time riders can sign up for our Christmas Camp to prepare for this program.

  • 6 weeks

    CA$499

  • 12 weeks

    CA$899

Freeride
Club

Ages 10-17
Ability Levels: 4-6+
Duration: Full Day

  • The Freeride Club is designed to develop kids into confident all mountain riders. Our specialist coaches will challenge and consolidate their all-mountain skills and tactics each week. This is a structured non-competitive 6- or 12-week program focusing on freeride, powder, trees and big mountain freestyle. We introduce and develop towards these outcomes for strong intermediates and refine these elements in our advanced and expert riders. Kids graduating from this program we be truly independent big mountain free riders. Offered on Saturdays.

  • 6 weeks

    CA$499

  • 12 weeks

    CA$899

Girls Freeride
Club

Ages 10-17
Ability Levels: 4-6+
Duration: Full Day

  • This program follows our Freeride Club outline but is offered exclusively for girls. Our specialist coaches will challenge and consolidate their all-mountain skills and tactics each week in an environment designed to encourage and support girls to stay in snowboarding. This is a structured non-competitive 6 or 12 week program focusing on freeride, powder, trees and big mountain freestyle. We introduce and develop towards these outcomes for strong intermediates and refine these elements in our advanced and expert riders. Graduates from this program can expect to be truly independent big mountain free riders. Offered on Saturdays.

  • 6 weeks

    CA$499

  • 12 weeks

    CA$899

Snowboard
Competitive Program

Ages 10 - 17
Ability Levels: 5 - 6+
Duration: Full Day

  • This program provides a fun and safe environment, encouraging riders to meet their potential fully. It is geared towards young athletes looking to develop their skills and competencies, laying down the pathway to competition. The high-energy, professional coaches are always on hand to encourage progression on all-terrain, be it powder, park or boardercross. Coaches will help them develop good decision-making, skills, and strategies to be able to cope with all the mountain has to offer, and develop their competitive skills. This program will include coaching and one local comp event. Offered on Saturdays.

  • 12 weeks

    CA$899
    Includes coaching at one local event/comp

Christmas & Spring Camps (Ages 5-14) - 2023/24 Pricing

Snowboard Christmas Camps

December 26 - 29, 2023
January 2 - 5, 2024

Ages 8 - 14
Ability Levels: 1 - 6
Duration: Full Day

  • Join our kid's specialist coaches for 4 days of skill development, terrain exploration, fun and games. This camp will have the kids riding confidently, working on their decision-making skills as they jump into new terrain, and feeling comfortable with whatever the mountain has to offer. A great way to start the season off, either as a standalone camp or a prelude to our 6 and 12-week programs.

  • 4 Day Camp

    CA$335

Wees Snowboard Camps

December 27 & 28, 2023
January 2 & 3, 2024

Ages 5-6
Ability Levels: 1 - 4
Duration: 2 hours

  • This camp will introduce the kids to a social sports environment with small groups of 3 kids to one coach. Our energetic coaches use games and guided discovery to continue developing the snowboarding fundamentals necessary to progress their individual riding. They will explore more of what the mountain has to offer in a safe, small group lesson approach. A great way to start the season off, either as a standalone camp or a prelude to our 6 and 12-week programs. 2-hour time slots are offered at 9 am, 11:15 am or 1:45 pm.

  • 2 Day Camp

    CA$155

Spring Extravaganza Camp

March 25 - 27 - 3 Day Camp
Ages: 6 - 14
Ability Levels: 1 - 6
Duration: Full Day

  • Join our kid's specialist coaches for 3 or 5 days of skill development, terrain exploration, fun and games. This camp will have the kids snowboarding confidently, working on their decision-making skills as they jump into new terrain, and feeling comfortable with whatever the mountain has to offer.

  • 3 Day Camp

    CA$275

2023.24 PRICING COMING SOON!

Telus Learn to Ride Programs - 2022/23 Pricing

Check back in the Fall to book
Programs are for Never Ever, Novice & Comfortable Novice Riders only.

Package includes: a beginner lower mountain lift pass and basic equipment rental for use in your group or one-on-one lesson.

Learn to Ride Private
One on One

Ages: 8-12
Ability Level: Never Ever


Call us to book 250-423-2406

  • The package includes a beginner lower mountain lift pass and basic equipment rental for use in your one-on-one lesson.

  • Half Day

    CA$269

  • Full Day

    CA$389

Learn to Ride Private
One on One

Ages: 8-12
Ability Level: Novice / Comfortable Novice

Call us to book 250-423-2406

  • The package includes a beginner lower mountain lift pass and basic equipment rental for use in your one-on-one lesson.

  • Half Day

    CA$349

  • Full Day

    CA$499

Learn to Ride
Group Lessons

Ages: 8-12
Ability Level - Never Ever

*Holiday Rate

Call us to book 250-423-2406

  • The package includes a beginner lower mountain lift pass and basic equipment rental for use in your group lesson.

  • Half Day AM

    CA$169 / 186*

  • Half Day PM

    CA$139 / 153*

  • Full Day

    CA$199 / 219*

  • Half Day - 3 Day

    CA$309

  • Full Day - 3 Day

    CA$349/384*

Learn to Ride
Group Lessons

Ages: 8-12
Ability Level - Novice/Comfortable Novice


Call us to book 250-423-2406

  • The package includes a beginner lower mountain lift pass and basic equipment rental for use in your group lesson.

  • Half Day

    CA$179

  • Full Day

    CA$209

  • Half Day - 3 Day

    CA$329

  • Full Day - 3 Day

    CA$399

Single Day Snowboard Lessons - 2022/23 Pricing

Check back in the Fall to book

Private Lessons

Ages 8-12

*Holiday Rate

Call us to book 250-423-2406

  • Book the ultimate learning experience! Build confidence and explore the mountain with a pro that matches your exact needs.
  • Pricing is set for up to 3 people (see table below). Participants must be over 4'7".

  • 1.5 Hours

    CA$225 / 247*

  • 2 Hours

    CA$299 / 329*

  • 3 Hours

    CA$375 / 412*

  • 6 Hours

    CA$599 / 659*

  • 2 Hours AM & PM

    CA$425 /467*

Group Lessons

Ages 8-12



Call us to book 250-423-2406

  • Improve your skiing skills at any ability level in a group environment. We recommend booking your lessons at least 48 hours in advance to guarantee availability. Participants must be over 4'7" in height to be able to ride the chairs without an adult.
  • Days taught: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holiday periods.
  • Start times will vary based on availability.
  • Duration: Half Day - 2 hours, Full Day - 4 hours

  • Half Day AM

    CA$89 / 98*

  • Half Day PM

    CA$79 / 86*

  • Full Day

    CA$115 / 126*

Family Coaching

For up to 2 adults & 3 children



Call us to book 250-423-2406

  • Spend quality time on the mountain in your family bubble. Improve your skiing, snowboarding or cross-country skills together as a family with up to 2 adults and 3 kids.

  • 3 Hours

    CA$345 / 379*

  • 6 Hours

    CA$545 / 599*

Griz Kids
Private Lessons

Ages: 6-7

Call us to book 250-423-2406

  • Book the ultimate learning experience! Build confidence and explore the mountain with a pro that matches your exact needs.
  • Private lessons for kids in this age category are offered on a one-on-one basis only. This will allow us to teach each individual to maximize safety, fun and development.

  • 1 Hour

    CA$95

  • 1.5 Hours

    CA$129

  • 2 Hours

    CA$189

  • 3 hours

    CA$249

Kinder
Private Lessons

Ages: 3-5

Call us to book 250-423-2406

  • Book the ultimate learning experience! Build confidence and explore the mountain with a pro that matches your exact needs.
  • Private lessons for kids in this age category are offered on a one-on-one basis. This will allow us to teach each individual to maximize safety, fun and development.

  • 1 Hour

    CA$95

  • 1.5 Hours

    CA$129

  • 2 Hours

    CA$189

No School
Ride Days

Ages: 8-17

Call us to book 250-423-2406

  • Keep your kids busy and having a blast on those No School Days! This is a great opportunity to improve your kids skiing skills in a group environment. We recommend booking your lessons at least 48 hours in advance to guarantee availability. Participants must be over 4'7" in height to be able to ride the chairs without an adult.
  • December 23
  • January 27
  • February 3
  • April 7
  • April 10
  • Price includes a lesson and a lift ticket.

  • Half Day

    CA$64

  • Half Day Rental Add-On

    CA$20

  • Full Day

    CA$99

  • Full Day Rental Add-On

    CA$27

Performance Academy Freeride

Freeride Session with Freeride World Tour athlete Katie Anderson
1 Day
Duration: 5 Hours

  • Learn how to choose a suitable freeride line adapted to your own level and how you want to express it.
  • Learn freeride techniques and how to prepare for the best run of your life.
  • Groups of 6 (max).
  • Detailed video analysis.
  • All mountain, all terrain.
  • 5 hours of coaching.

  • Dec 31 - Adults

    CA$199

  • Feb 25 - Kids (8-12)

    CA$199

  • March 4 - Youth (13-17)

    CA$199

ABILITY LEVELS

SNOWBOARD ABILITY CHART

LEVEL 1
First Time Rider

01

Never snowboarded before, or requires hand assistance to stop safely.

LEVEL 2
Novice

02

Able to stop safely, mobility on toe-side and heel side edges. (Pendulum/falling leaf skills). Using magic carpet and may progress to chairlift.

LEVEL 3
Comfortable Novice

03

Can complete heel side and toe side turns on gentle green terrain. Learning to link turns. Using chairlift.

LEVEL 4
Intermediate

04

Can link turns and control speed on green runs. Learning to turn with confidence on all green runs and easier blue runs. Can use chairlifts and surface lifts.

LEVEL 5
Advanced

05

Can link turns on blue and easy black runs. Learning short turns, carving, off-piste terrain and powder. Possible interest in basic freestyle and free-ride riding.

LEVEL 6
Expert

06

Can snowboard in control on all terrain, including double black with possible free-ride/freestyle skills. Interested in refining skills and technique.

PARTNERS
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