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Free Ride Club - For skiers and riders ages 7–17

Ten consecutive weeks of mountain fun & adventure for the rippers in the family. Choose from half-day or full-day programs, either Saturday or Sunday. Free riders are grouped by ability level, and work with coaches over the course of the program to improve skills and gain confidence. Helmets are required for all participants. Fun competitions are scheduled throughout the program.

Dates
Saturdays or Sundays, January 10, 11 - March 14, 15

Times
Half Day: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Full Day: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Half Day: $289 plus tax
Full Day: $489 plus tax (includes lunch)

Free Ride Parents

This is a special program for the parents of Free Riders only. Get to know the parents of the kids your children are out on the mountain with, by skiing or snowboarding with them and a pro. With your child in the Free Ride program it won't be long before they're leaving you in the dust! Put off that inevitable day by getting some pointers yourself.

Dates
Saturdays and Sundays, January 10, 11 – March 14, 15

Times
9:45am – 11:45am
Drop-in: $29 plus tax
10 weeks: $250 plus tax

Free Ride Team
If your experienced Free Rider would like more of a challenge, join our Free Ride Team and experience performance training and competitions with us! Training is an all mountain freestyle skiing and snowboarding experience with a focus on competitions. Join us for a full day of training on Saturdays with the option of adding Sunday training sessions on January 4.

Dates
Saturdays: 9:30am - 3:30pm
$729 plus tax
Sunday add-on: 9:30am - 3:30pm
$200 plus tax

Call the Ski & Board School at (250) 491-6101 or email us at skischool@bigwhite.com to get connected with the Free Ride Team coaches for more details.

After School Program
Winner of the 2006 Ski Canada Award for Best way to keep 'em off the streets!

This reduced rate program is available only to local Okanagan school students, grades 4 through Secondary. The program includes:

  1. Three completely supervised after school sessions running for three consecutive weeks.
  2. Western Bus Lines will provide luxury coaches with VCRs and washrooms to transport your children to and from Big White. These coaches will pick up the students at school dismissal time in front of their school and drop them off at the same location.
  3. Our supervisors will organize the students before they board the buses and they will be given their personalized lift passes at this time. (Season pass holders are not charged for their lift passes.) At the end of the lesson program, our supervisors will organize the students and make sure everyone is present before departing Big White on the coaches.
  4. Big White's International Ski and Board School will provide quality lessons for all abilities — Novice to Advanced.
  5. Ski and Snowboard rental equipment is available at a reduced rate.
  6. Prepaid meals are optional.
This complete 3 week package is only $95.00. Ski/Snowboard rental package including skis/boots/poles or snowboard/boots is $27.00 for all three sessions. Meals are $17.00 for all three sessions.

Registration forms are available at the front desk of your local school, Big White’s downtown office on 1894 Ambrosi Road, London Drugs, or by a request e-mail to snegrych@bigwhite.com

The completed forms can be mailed or faxed to the address or fax number on the registration form, dropped off at Big White’s downtown office on 1894 Ambrosi Road, or e-mailed back to snegrych@bigwhite.com

Programs run January through March. For information on room and availability, please contact Sherrie Negrych, program coordinator by phone at (250) 768-6900 or by email at: snegrych@bigwhite.com

First Session

Tuesday's
January 16, 13, 20

N.Glenmore
Glenmore
Pearson
S. Rutland
Quigley
Belgo
Wednesday's
Janary 7, 14, 21

AnneMcClymont
Raymer
Dorothea Walker
St. Joseph
Immaculata
Peter Greer

Thursday's
January 8, 15, 22

Glenrose Mid.
Cst. Neil Bruce
Mt. Boucherie
Dr. Knox
K.S.S.

Second Session

Tuesday's
January 27, February 3, 10

Casorso
A.S. Matheson
Bankhead
Springvalley Elem.
Rutland Elem.
Heritage Christian
Waldorf
Wednesday's
Janary 28, February 4, 11
Helen Gorman
Glenrosa Elem.
George Pringle
Shannon Lk.
Chief Tomat
Hudson Rd.
Rose Valley

Third Session

Tuesday's
February 24, March 3, 10

*N. Glenmore
Watson Rd.
*Glenmore
*Anne McClymont
*Dorothea Walker

Wednesday's
February 25, March 4, 11

Oyama
Davidson
*Peter Greer
Ellison
Black Mt.
L'Anse Au-Sable
K.C.S. Elem.
S. Kelowna

Thursday's
February 26, March 5, 12

OKM
K.L.O.
*K.S.S.
*Dr. Knox
Springvalley Mid.
Rutland Mid./Sec
George Elliot
Glenrose Mid.
Cst. Neil Bruce
Mt. Boucherie

*Schools that attend first and third sessions

Men’s Day

No talk of shopping, fashion, or hairstyles, this course is just for guys. Ski or ride with other guys of similar abilities on the last Friday of each month. Now a full day program with lunch. After ripping it up on the mountain sample some of the Okanagan's finest brews at our après reception.

Dates
Friday Jan 30, Feb 27 and March 27
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Drop In: $69.00 plus tax

Ladies’ Day

With no men around, this is the day for ladies to improve their skills on the mountain. In the morning, join other ladies of similar ability for a 2 hour group lesson followed by a luncheon, wine tasting, and prizes. If the morning just isn’t enough, we have provided an affordable afternoon add on 2 hour group lesson (1:00pm – 3:00pm) with the same instructor.

Dates
Wednesdays: December 3 - April 8
Time: 10:00am – noon
Drop In: $42.00 plus tax
Four Pack: $140.00 plus tax
PM Add On: $39.00 plus tax

50 Plus Program

Every Monday morning join other skiers of a similar ability level that are also young at heart. This is a 2 hour group session followed by a gourmet lunch prepared by our Executive Chef. This program is for both men and women over the age of 50 and is taught by our most experienced pros. Make the most of your Monday and join us!

Dates
Mondays: December 1 - April 6
Times: 9:30am
Drop-in: $42.00 plus tax
Four-pack: $140.00 plus tax

TELUS Park Flight School and Heavy Metal Shop

This is not a beginner program: All participants must be confident riders or parallel skiers. Soar from the pipe and grind the rails in Big White’s TELUS Park. Learn the skills and go from average bro to almost pro, in this week long intensive park and pipe camp. This is a 5 day program running Monday through Friday. Each day consists of 4 hours of coaching, running from 10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm each day. Minimum requirement is three people per group and is available for ages 13-17. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Helmets are required for all participants.

Dates
December 22 - 26
December 29 - January 2
February 16 - 20
March 16 - 20
April 6 - 10
Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm
$299.00 plus tax

Free Ride Club & Team members - call us for a special price!

Teen Freestyle Coaching

Join other skiers or riders aged 13 to 17, in TELUS Park for skiing or riding. Includes two hours of coaching in the park and pipe; including freestyle riding. $39 drop in fee includes munchies afterwards at The Underground Pizzaria. This program is for competent riders only. Register before 3:00pm. Minimum requirement of three participants.

Dates:
Offered evenings December 22 - January 2, February 16 - 20, March 16 - 20
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
$39.00 plus tax

Please contact us, we’d love to hear from you! Phone us at (250) 491-6101 or email us at skischool@bigwhite.com.

 
 
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