Norquay Tubing
Snow School - Junior Programs

All program pricing does NOT include lift tickets, rentals or GST. Please refer to the “Add-ons” section for more details on discounted lift & rental packages.

All programs are NON-REFUNDABLE within 7 days from the start of the lessons.

We offer a wide variety of lessons and programs to suit your specific needs. For more information call our Snow Sport Center at (403) 760-7716 or e-mail us at skischool@banffnorquay.com

All prices are subject to 5% GST.
All rates are in Canadian dollars.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTPrograms 2009-2010BEFORE REGISTERING FOR PROGRAMS.
By Registering, you have read, understood and agreed with all the information presented. Click the button below to read the program information document.

Norquay Ski/Snowboard Programs
Please click on the links below to navigate to each section:
8-week Mid-week Programs: Mini Mites
8-week Weekend Programs - Skiing
8-week Weekend Programs - Snowboarding
Early Season & Late Season Camps
3-day Camps
Add-ons
Ability Levels

Mid-week Programs
 
MINI-MITES Group Lessons
8-week Ski Program - Ages 3-5 years
Offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays
   
Mondays: January 4th – March 1st, 2010
Tuesdays: January 5th – February 23rd, 2010

Sessions Available at 11am OR 1pm

1 hr group
11am or 1pm
$129
*NEW* – Create your own group: Pick your day and time that suits you the best. (based on instructor availability). Minimum 2 children to create your own custom group. Price includes 8 x 1hr lesson. Mon – Fri; any hour $159/child
1 Hour Daycare Add-on (8 weeks, 1hr before or after lesson)   $60

MINI-MITES Private Lessons
8-week Ski Program - Ages 3-5 years
Offered MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI
   
Mondays: January 4th – March 1st, 2010
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: Jan. 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th – Feb. 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 2010 (respectively)

Private Lesson Program start times available on the hour and is subject to availability.
1hr private for 4 weeks

1hr private for 8 weeks
$129

$229
1 Hour Daycare Add-on (8 weeks, 1hr before or after lesson)   $60

 
Weekend Programs - Skiing
Saturdays: January 9th – March 6th, 2010 or Sundays: January 10th – March 7th, 2010
Wee Warriors - Ages 3 – 5 years, all ability levels
This action packed 8-week, 2-hour program will introduce your child to all the fun aspects of skiing. Children are placed into groups based on their ability levels. Space is limited in this program due to the group sizes. Helmets are mandatory.
10 AM or 1 PM Sold Out
Weekend Warriors - Ages 6-12, all ability levels
Under the guidance of our professional child-friendly ski pros, your children will learn new skiing skills while exploring our mountain. Groups are based on ability levels. Helmets are mandatory. Fun and new friendships a must!
10 AM – 3 PM Sold Out
Free Riders - Ages 8+, minimum level 6
New program for kids ages 8+ where they will learn about avalanche safety, park, race gates, how to ski steeps, bumps, explore the skier cross world and more. Helmets are mandatory.
10 AM – 3 PM Sold Out
 
Weekend Programs - Snowboarding
Saturdays: January 9th – March 6th, 2010 or Sundays: January 10th – March 7th, 2010
Wild Child - Ages 8+, all ability levels
For first timers to advanced riders, this 8-week action packed riding program is filled with fun and excitement. Children will learn how to ride, perform tricks all over the mountain. For the higher-end groups they will learn how to perform small jumps and tricks, all under the guidance of our professional snowboard pros. Helmets are mandatory.
10 AM – 3 PM Sold Out
Free Riders - Ages 8+, minimum level 5
New program for kids ages 8+ where they will learn about avalanche safety, park, race gates, how to ride steeps, bumps, explore the snowboard cross world and more. Helmets are mandatory.
10 AM – 3 PM Sold Out
 
Early Season & Late Season Camps
All ability levels
Skiing:

Half day => ages 3-5yrs old
Full day => ages 6+ yrs old

Snowboarding:
Full day => ages 8+yrs old
Late Season 3 Saturdays OR 3 Sundays Camp:
Ages 3-5 (10am-noon OR 1-3pm) $89
Ages 6+ Ski (10am - 3pm) $149
Ages 8+ Snowboard (10am – 3pm) $149
Early Season – December dates:
3 Saturdays: December 5th, 12th, and 19th, 2009
3 Sundays: December 6th, 13th, and 20th, 2009
 
Late Season – March dates:
3 Saturdays: March 13th, 20th, 27th, 2010
3 Sundays: March 14th, 21st, 28th, 2010
 
Early Season Mini-Mites (1hr group lesson/wk):
3 Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays
Ages 3-5yrs old; Start times available at 11am OR 1pm
  $49
Early & Late Season Mini-Mites PRIVATES:
Start times on the hour – subject to availability; Ages 3-5yrs old
Late Season – Available Mon-Fri
3 x 1hr Private lessons
4 x 1hr Private Lessons
3 x 2hr Private Lessons
8 x 1hr Private Lessons

$89
$129
$149
$229

 
3-Day Camps
3 consecutive days; All ability levels
Skiing:
Half day => ages 3-5yrs old
Full day => ages 6+ yrs old
Snowboarding:
Full day => ages 8+yrs old
Ages 3-5yrs old (10am-noon OR 1-3pm) $99
Ages 6+yrs old for Skiing; 8+yrs old for Snowboarding (10am - 3pm) $159
Christmas Camp 1: December 21st – 23rd, 2009
Christmas Camp 2: December 28th – 30th, 2009
Family Day Long Weekend Camp: February 13th – 15th, 2010 (Sat – Mon)
Spring Camp 1: March 22nd – 24th, 2010
Spring Camp 2: March 29th – 31st, 2010
Spring Camp 3: April 5th – 7th, 2010

 
Important Add-Ons
Lift tickets, Bus transportation, rentals and lunches are not included in our 8-week programs or 3-day camps.
The Add-Ons are only available on the day your child is registered in the program.
Calgary Bus Transportation
SATURDAYS ONLY commencing January 9th, 2010
Two Calgary pick up and drop-off points offered; Ski Cellar MacLeod Trail in the South & Petro Canada gas station opposite to the C.O.P.

Registrations for Calgary Bus Transportation close on November 13th, 2009.
Minimum 25 children required to offer this service. We will contact all registrations with bus add-on option by November 20th, 2009 to let you know whether the Calgary bus will be provided.

8-week package: $249
1 day only (return ticket): $35
Lift Ticket Package
8-week: $125
3-day camp: $45
1-day only: $15
Rental Package
8-week: $80
3-day camp: $36
1 day only: $12  
Ability Levels

Wee Warriors and Mini Mites; Ages 3-5 years old Level/Description
M1 Never ever or very little experience on skis
Can put on skis with assistance
Can stand on skis

M2

Can balance while sliding
Can walk / sidestep uphill
Can get up unassisted
Can snowplow with assistance
Can stop occasionally

M3

Can snowplow unassisted
Can stop consistently on demand
Can ride the Magic Carpet
Learning to turn left/ right
Can control speed on Magic Carpet

M4

Can link turns on Magic Carpet and Cascade
Can load the Cascade Chair with assistance
Can ski on Spirit Chair but not the steep pitch (uses the High Traverse only)

M5

Can traverse across the hill with skis parallel
Can match skis towards the end of the turn; occasionally
Can link snowplow turns on top pitch of Abracadabra (Spirit) with good speed control

M6

Controls speed at all times, can stop anytime and anywhere
Learning to make basic parallel turns
Can link turns on blue and some black runs

Full-day SKI programs; Ages 6+ Level/Description

1

Never ever
Can put on skis unassisted
Can stand on skis

2

Can balance while sliding
Can walk/ sidestep uphill
Can get up unassisted
Can snowplow with assistance
Can stop occasionally

3

Can snowplow unassisted
Can stop consistently on demand
Can ride the Magic Carpet
Can turn left/ right (not linked) occasionally
Can control speed on Magic Carpet

4

Can link turns comfortably on Magic Carpet
Can load the Cascade Chair with or without assistance
Can link turns on Cascade
Can traverse across the hill with skis parallel
Can match skis towards the end of the turn; occasionally

5

Can link snowplow turns on top pitch of Abracadabra (Spirit)
Can ski down blue runs, with good speed control
Can make basic parallel turns (occasionally)

6

Can make basic parallel turns (consistently)
Controls speed at all times, can stop anytime and anywhere
Can link turns on Mystic (Blue and Black Runs)
Can ski easy moguls (blue runs)

Full-day SNOWBOARD programs; Ages 8+ Level/Description
S1 Never ever
Can put on board with assistance
Can balance while sliding
Can get up with assistance
S2 Can sideslip
Can pendulum left & right
Can ride the Magic Carpet
Can turn left/ right; not linked, occasionally
S3 Can link turns comfortably on Magic Carpet
Can control speed on Magic Carpet
Can load the Cascade Chair with or without assistance
Can sideslip/ pendulum down Cascade
S4 Can link turns comfortably on Cascade
Can sideslip/ pendulum down top pitch of Abracadabra (Spirit)
S5 Can turn comfortably down top pitch of Abracadabra (Spirit)
Can link turns on Mystic (Blue/Black Runs)

Skiing & snowboarding can be more enjoyable!
Improve your technique and skills on the slopes. Call our Snow Sports Center at (403) 760-7716, our main line at (403) 762-4421 or email us at skischool@banffnorquay.com for more information.
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