Alpine Canada Snow Stars is a skill development guide that offers coaching/instructing education and evaluation resources and an assessment tool for alpine, ski cross and para-alpine skiers. Originally created in 2001, the success of this program is built on its role as an accessible education and planning guide for coaches/instructors and families. The Heights has created a “site specific” version of the Snow Stars Program to make the benchmarks and skill assessment criteria that is relevant to our terrain.
The Heights specific Snow Stars information can be found on our website however, you are encouraged to explore Alpine Canada’s website and the Snowstars curriculum for valuable information and reference.
Intermediate – 2 – I can ski on all hills with comfort. My skis are parallel on Blue and most Black slopes. I sometimes start my turns with a snowplow on steeper slopes. I can ride all lifts without assistance and am comfortable with group instruction. This is the minimum recommended level to enter the U10 Race program.
Advanced – “Parallel Skier” I can comfortably ski at higher speeds with my skis parallel always. I can ride all lifts and take direction in a group setting. This is the minimum recommended level to enter U12 and up race programs.
$800 includes: 9 Days
$1,400 includes: 18 Days
$2,400 includes: 34 Days on snow plus Fall Dryland
The O-CUP Program is for enthusiastic, dedicated and committed 12 and 13 yr (U14) or 14 and 15 yr (U16) athletes who want to participate in an intensive training and racing program.
Athletes will be expected to commit to race training a minimum of 3 days per week(50 total days) during the regular season and a pre-season camp (Tremblant/West etc)
Athletes will have a designated coach/mentor and will compete in Slalom, Giant Slalom and speed races included on the Alpine Ontario OCUP race calendar
$3,500 includes 50 days of training and racing plus all pre-season dryland sessions and fitness testing.
Anyone interested in O-Cup Programs or for more information, please contact Brian McLeod brian@theheightsscc.com
A La Carte – $65/session
Age: U10 and up
Meeting Place: Bottom of Chalet Schuss
Ratio: Varies
Set Times: 9:00 to 11:30 & 12:30 to 3:00
Pre-requisite:
Program Description:
Friday Training gives the athlete an opportunity to gain some extra mileage in and out of the gates and is a supplement to the regular Core program. Focus will be on gate training and technical skill development through training and drill courses.
To ensure proper ratios and provide quality instruction/coaching, you MUST sign up for Friday training by the TUESDAY prior to the FRIDAY you or your child will be attending.
There is NO training at The Heights on Men’s and Ladies’ Day however, we may look to train off-site on the escarpment and will communicate any opportunities for this.
Pre–season Holiday Camps @ The Heights are a great way to kick-start your season and ensure your young athletes are ready for the start of the 9-week programs.
Camp #1 – 5 days – Dec. 27-31 – 3 day option Dec 27-29
Camp #2 – 4 days – Jan. 2-5 – 2 day option Jan. 2 – 3
March Break – 5 days – Mar. 11-15 – 3 day option Mar. 11-13
Camp #1 – 5 day – $300 or 3 day – $200
Camp #2 – 4 day – $250 or 2 day – $150
March Break – 5 day – $300 or 3 day – $200
Camp #1 and #2 – November 30th, 2023
March Break Camp – March 1st, 2024
All Holiday Camps run from 10-12 and 1-3 Daily.
Email communication will be sent to participants prior to the start of each camp!