The Sun Peaks Alpine Club offers 4 ski programs for skiers aged 5 – 12 years old (year of birth: 2006 – 1999) using the Nancy Greene Ski League format. These programs deliver customized free skiing and introduce young skiers to alpine ski racing. The focus is FUN on skis.
The "Snow Stars" program - a seven step skills progression program for children at this age level - supplements the Rio Tinto Alcan Nancy Greene Ski League, and offers a fun version of learning the skills of skiing and eventually ski racing. Children receive a Snow Stars Booklet which outlines the skill and knowledge level reached each season.
Coaches are Canadian Ski Coaching Federation (CSCF) certified and Canadian Ski Instructor Association (CSIA) certified, many with ski racing backgrounds.
For the younger skier in the family who has been on skis before. This youngster can ride the chair lift with an adult supervising and possible help from the lift attendant as well as come confidently down a green run and be able to easily stop on their own accord. The coaches will be working on improving your child’s skill and confidence levels so they can graduate to the Race Kids program.
Two of the training days are at other mountains where the kids will have the opportunity to partake in interclub team races where all kids attending get prizes and will experience a super fun race day.
For the developing skier challenging green and blue runs and working on good technical skiing skills. This customized free skiing and introductory racing program is the best of both worlds. The kids will have the opportunity to ski all over the mountain experiencing varied terrain and conditions as well as skiing in customized race courses for their skill levels. The goal of this level is to develop a love for skiing that will provide your family with a long and fun future on the ski hill! Graduates of this program move onto the Race Tiger program.
For the developing skier challenging blue and black runs, variable terrain, and working on a wide variety of skiing skills. Kids in this program will ski with their peers and rapidly gain skills to tackle the slopes. The goal of this level is to develop a love for skiing that will provide your family with a long and fun future on the ski hill! Graduates of this program move onto the Race Tiger 2 day program or to the Kinder Level. Two of the training days are at other mountains where the kids will have the opportunity to partake in interclub team races where they will experience a super fun race day.
For the more advanced E2 keener with eyes on higher level ski racing, and the intention of going onto the Kinder Race Program. This customized free skiing and introductory racing program is designed to offer those skiers with previous E1 and E2 experience a more challenging program. This program is focuses on both free skiing and organized alpine racing. Kids will ski all over the mountain as well as skiing in customized race courses for their skill levels. The goal of the two day Race Tigers program is to provide skiers with the opportunity to excel at skiing and experience what it is like to be more involved in organized alpine racing. Graduates of Race Tigers move on to the Kinder (K1) Carded Alpine Racing Program. Four of the training days are at other mountains where the kids will have the opportunity to partake in interclub team races where they will experience a super fun race day.
These rates are available until Nov 1st, 2011. After this date, the rates increase by $50.00 per racer
In addition to the regular programs listed above, the Sun Peaks Alpine Club offers two camps for kids aged 5 – 12 years of age. Each camp runs for 3 consecutive days and focuses on free skiing, improving their technical ski skills, and an introduction to a customized race course for their particular skill level.
Christmas Camp – December 28/29/30 – 2011
Camp price - $90.00 for club members
Registration Deadline – December 20, 2011
A $15.00 late fee will be applied to all late registrants if space is still available
Spring Camp - March 19/20/21 – 2010
Registration Deadline – March 12, 2012
All racers in the program are required to wear a club vest. If you have a vest that still fits, feel free to use that one. If you need a new size or it is your child’s first year in our program the charge will be $25.00 per vest. You are welcome to swap sizes between other friends or family as well.
The rates listed above for the 4 kids program are available until November 1st. After this date the rates increase by $50.00 per racer
In addition to the base program fees (see programs) a $155.00 club membership will be charged per family. This fee covers mandatory membership with BC Alpine / Alpine Canada as well as Sun Peaks Alpine Club cabin maintenance and upkeep. Any family with a child in any of our programs is welcome to use our clubhouse throughout the ski season during normal operating hours.
IMPORTANT, please note: Deadline for 2012 registration is December 1st, 2011. Registration after this date will be accepted based on available space & the approval of the SPAC Program Director.
2961 Heffley-Louis Creek Rd Heffley Creek, BC V0E 1Z1
lisasmillie@telus.net
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU REGISTER AFTER NOVEMBER 1ST, THE PRICE INCREASES BY $50.00 PER RACER