8 Week Program Registration Deadline January 2, 2010
Programs begin Saturday January 9 or Sunday January 10, 2010
8 Week Programs Details
Ski Hearts - ages 3- 5
This program is designed for children ages 3-5 years. All activities on the snow are geared to excite the preschool aged child. Fun, progressive and within a safe environment, this is the right choice to introduce your child to the sport of skiing or to improve those who are already sliding. The interactive program follows Mount St Louis Moonstones Skier Progression Program, based upon skill development appropriate to Mount St Louis Moonstone terrain and lifts Wallet size photo required by December 30, 2009.
Sundance Raiders - ages 6-12
This exciting program is designed for any level of ability children age 6-12. Our emphasis is to better the existing skiing skills through fun filled activity. These supervised on snow activities will improve each individual following the Mount St Louis Moonstone Skier Progression Program. It is an excellent opportunity for children to interact with others while improving their skiing skills, within an educational, fun and safe environment.
Ridge Racers - ages 7-16
This program is an in-house race program for children ages 7 to 16. In-house means a non traveling race program. The goal is to improve overall skiing competencies through technical improvement, faster pace skiing and introduction to a race environment through the use of gates and training gates. Activities are generally performed on selected terrain. The program combines the Alpine Canada Husky Snow Stars and the Mount St Louis Moonstone Skier Progression program. Program is delivered by CSCF (Canadian Ski Coaches Federation) trained coaches.
Participants interested in this program must have physical capability to ski parallel 90 percent of the time on green and some blue slopes of Mount St Louis Moonstone. Specifically this translates into the skier being able to parallel ski to a hockey stop, comfortable in entry level bumps, side slip and quick stops-wedge turns at gates to parallel skis between gates and practices Skier Responsibiltiy Code. Helmets and goggles mandtory.
Slope Racers - ages 7-16
This program is a carbon copy of the Ridge Racers, however, is geared towards the enthusiast who is eager to handle an "ALL DAY PROGRAM". Increased mileage will enable the participant to improve at a quicker pace with the qualities of the half-day program professionally blended into a full day of all mountain skiing and race training.
Board Chasers - ages 8-16
A beginner program for snowboarders ages 8-16, geared towards the FIRST TIMER. The program is a great way to be introduced to the sport of snowboarding. Participants will be initiated to the proper progression of rider skills and rules introduced to the sport of snowboarding. Ourprofessional instructors will create a safe, energetic and informative environment.
All Terrain Skier - ages 8-12
This is an active 8-week program, geared towards the young INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED sker aged 8 to 12, who wants to experience it all. This exciting, active, quick paced program will improve the "Total" skier in your child. Skiers will be exposed to all types of terrain, bumps, parks, jumps, powder, ungroomed and more. This is a program that truly has it all.
Want to be Free Rider - ages 8-16
This program is geared towards the young FREE SKIER looking to introduced to Park features, an introduction for beginner Free Riderz. The progressive 8-week program will initiate skiers to beginner Park features emphasizing Park Etiquette, Safe approach, take-off and landing. This will bridge aspiration, ability and confidence to rider beginner features. A perfect stepping stone for entering into our infamous Righteous Riderz free ski program.
Participants must be able to ski parallel comfortably on green and blue trails of Mount St Louis Moonstone. This program requires the use of a helmet when in any Terrain Park, therefore is a requirement for the program.
Righteous Riderz - ages 12-17
This program is geared towards skiers who are competent and comfortable in both the Outback and Junkyard Terrain Parks. The group will ski together with one of the Snow School's best free skiers, Dave Stewart, learning how to handle the Park features. Highlights of the 8-day gatherings' will be video footage of riders, individual rider improvment in both parks, individual attention and opportunity to compete as a team in free ski events.
Sweet Snowboard Rider - ages 13-17
This cooperative program is designed for children ages 13-17, riding at an INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED abilty. Our program is geared to the Snowboarder who is competent and comfortable in both the Outback and Junkyard Terrain Parks. Focus of the program is to improve present skills of tackling features while demonstrating respect and safe park etiquette. Highlights of the program will be personal coaching, video of tricks and preparation for those interesed in competition.
Adult Ski - ages 18 and up
This program is designed for skiers of all abilities, ages 18 and up. Improvement is based on the Mount St Louis Moonstone Skier Progression Program. Adults will be given achievable goals and objectives to enhance their present skill level. Enjoy this educational, social and informative program through the guidance of our enthusiastic professional staff.
Adult Cruise Club - ages 18 and up
This program is designed for skiers of all abilities, ages 18 and up. It is available afternoons for 8 consecutive Mondays. The program will follow the Mount St Louis Moonstone Skier Progression Program. You will be given achievable goals and objectives to enhance the improvement of each individual. Enjoy this educational, social and informative program through the guidance of our enthusiastic professional staff.
Tip of the Week - Members Only
For those members who ski everyday and would like only a few little tips to keep themselves satisfied each week. This is a half-hour ski time with one of our professionals to start your day as soon as the lifts open. Regardless of your ability, we will have something unique for you to work until the next week. The first tip of the week will be Tuesday January 26, 2010 meeting at the Summit Six Express.
Assistant Pro:
The goal of this program is to groom our future ski / snowboard professionals. During the 8-week program, aspiring professionals aged 15 and up will gain valuable hands on experience working along side staff professionals and assisting in the safety and development of our children's program. In addition, participants will receive professional training indoors and on-snow in preparation for entry-level certification. Hired candidates will receive professional staff benefits while in the program. Assistant pros receive a Season pass, snow school uniform and comprehensive training program. The program is geared for both Saturdays and Sundays. We will be holding an Orientation on December 13 for all assistant pros before the January start date. At this time, challenges with the schedule can be discussed. We are flexible and given proper lead-time, can come up with a mutual schedule.
Hours - There is no minimum amount of hours one needs for this program. It is setup so that assistant pros help us out with the teaching of our younger students and we will provide training to the assistant pros to prepare them for the certification course. Assistant pros receive a Seasons pass, snow school uniform and comprehensive training program. The above agenda does still allow for some free-time skiing.
Uniforms - The Resort views assistant pros as ambassadors of our Snow School…future Snow School professionals. Wearing the uniform is a part of this. We trust they are worn with pride and that their conduct is professional.
Orientation - We will be holding an orientation for all Assistant Pros on December 13, 2009 at 9:00am in the Kids Camp building. Registration deadline for the Assistant Pro is December 1, 2009.
***PROGRAM PASS***
For the following programs;
Sundance Raiders, Ridge Racers, Board Chasers, All Terrain Skier, Righteous Riderz, Free Rider and Sweet Snowboard Riders. Replacing a lost Program Pass or 1/2 Day lift pass the cost is is $25 + GST. Program Pass provides a lift pass which is valid 8:30 am – 4:30 pm for the start date to the program and allows the pass holder to ski/board on the schedule program dates as well as the option of skiing/boarding 7 days a week from March 1 to season closing.
Terms and Conditions
1. Each participant must sign a Release of Liability (or by parent/guardian if the participant is under 19) on or before the program begins.
2. All programs are enrolled on first come, first service basis. Programs may fill up prior to the registration deadline December 28, 2009. Request to switch your program after January 2, 2009 will not be accepted.
3. Wallet size picture is required for the Ski Heart Program only, please submit picture with application or by December 30, 2009.
4. Each program includes a non-refundable administration fee of $50.
5. All Programs meet at the Mount St. Louis base.
6. All programs must have a minimum of six people of the same ability for the program to run.
7. Inherent Risk - With skiing and snowboarding/blading with many factors affecting your demeanor
of the slopes: snow conditions, weather, snow features and lifts to name a few. Understanding
your limitation and abilites within the elements ultimately affect your safety. Awarness of
physcial conditions is the key.
8. To avoid disappointment please submit your application on or before the discount dates.
9. No program refund will be given after a program has started.
10. Program classes are held in all weather conditions. No refunds or credits for lessons or tickets will be given to participants who elect to miss lessons for any reason.
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