DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR LIFE


Children who are physically educated feel confident. They are encouraged to build confidence and skills through competitive and recreational sport activity. They will enjoy overall health benefits by developing greater physical literacy, which encourages them to be more physically active throughout their lives. Skiing is a life-long sport but skiing skills are not the only benefits of our ski programs. In addition, the children will learn:

  • Ski safety

  • Self-confidence

  • Goal-setting

  • Group/peer learning

  • Task-focused activities

  • Cooperation

  • Independence

  • Listening skills

WVSC’s Nancy Greene Ski League for 5 to 12 years old children starts in September with the off snow part of the program that consists of a two hour “dryland” outdoor (weather permitting) or indoor session each Friday from 1.30pm after school (Invermere Only). This part of the program consists of a number of age and fitness level appropriate games and activities designed to ensure children hit the slopes in December already good buddies who are in good physical shape and ready to play and learn.  The dryland portion is optional however strongly encouraged.

When our home ski hill, Panorama Mt. opens in mid December, the kids start the on snow part of the program. The content of the on snow program follows the BC Alpine’s Snow Stars program – a seven step skills progression program for children at this age level. This program is aligned with the Nancy Greene Ski League program and offers a fun way to learn the skills of skiing and if desired eventually ski racing. The program introduces and teaches the basic skiing techniques and skills, develops the ABC’s (agility, balance, coordination, strength /speed) in as many different snow conditions and terrains as possible, and most of all it teaches how to be safe and have fun on skis.

The frequency of on snow sessions and time format are designed to take advantage of our community’s close proximity to the mountain, as well as with the age group’s developmental abilities and needs in mind. The children are divided into ski groups at the beginning of the season and all attempts are made so that a group stays and advances through the different levels together. However, if a child progresses extremely quickly or experiences an unexpected set back and their coach determines that it is in the best interest of the child to be moved into a different group.

To complement the regular weekly program and to take advantage of school breaks the club also offer two additional ski camps during Christmas break and camps during Spring break which are considered full day camps for U8/U10+ groups (separate registration and fees apply)

The program has been developed and is overseen by WVSC Head Coach Dusan Grasic who runs all the club’s off snow, dryland programs, on and off season, as well as overseeing and mentoring all the WVSC coaching staff. The program will be run by a lead coach who will work closely with Dusan, other NG coaches and Nancy Greene Coordinator.

Groups usually consist of a small group of skiers and one dedicated coach. The younger children will also have club volunteers (parents, friends or family members) assisting the coach as “tail gunners.”  This is a great opportunity to see firsthand how the kids are learning on the hill.

Our program focuses on children’s safety while delivering a fun and exciting skiing experience.

Volunteering

Volunteering is what makes our club a success and all member families are required to pitch in during the season, the required areas of volunteering for NGSL Sunday families are determined by age and are as follows;

U6 Sunday only, volunteer 1 lodge parent slot, 3 tailgun slots per season (note these are half days). Lustis Cup prep pre during or post, Fundraising and Social Events

U8 Sunday Only, Volunteer 1 lodge parent and 3 tailgun slots per season, Lustis Cup prep pre during or post, Fundraising and Social Events

U10 Sunday Only, Volunteer 1 lodge parent and 2 tailgun slot per season, Lustis Cup prep pre during or post, Fundraising and Social Events

U12 Sunday Only, 1 lodge parent slot and 1 tailgun slot per season, Lustis Cup prep pre during or post, Fundraising and Social Events

U14 Sunday Only, 1 lodge parent slot and 1 tailgun slot per season, Lustis Cup prep pre during or post, Fundraising and Social Events

Details and sign up are available on our Volunteer Page

Please note that we know not everyone skis, has weekends off work etc, this will not be a barrier to your childs participation, just drop us a note prior to registration to chat about other ways you can help.

Register your children in the WVSC Nancy Green Ski League this ski season and watch your child’s ski skills and confidence take off!

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