Skill/Ability Level
Participants are assessed on the first day of the program and may be moved to a different level to ensure the best possible learning environment. When registering, please select the participant's ability level as accurately as possible. This information helps us create appropriate initial groupings and supports a positive and progressive experience for all students.
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ALL MOUNTAIN SKI PROGRAMS
Level 0: Never skied before
Level 1: Comfortable and can stop on Kidzbuhel
Level 2: Can turn and stop on green runs such as Eaton’s Annex/Kendall’s Kandihar
Level 3: Comfortable skiing anywhere at Caledon - skis may be in wedge position
Level 4: Controls speed and maintains parallel skis on blue runs such as Larry’s Line & Soules
Level 5: Skis maintain parallel on all black runs such as Knight Flight or Yeighway Highway and can complete various types of turn shapes to adapt to terrain
ALL MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARD PROGRAMS
Participants are confident with riding green and blue terrain around the club. They are able to ride chairlifts mostly independently.
Please visit the program page for more information
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TELEMARK PROGRAMS
This program is for skiers with telemark experience to continue developing their skills.
Please visit the program page for more information
COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS
Please visit the information page for your Competitive Program of choice for details on age and skill ability for athletes entering the program.
Racing Programs
U8: Must be able to ski independently with parallel skis on blue terrain and ride the lift with minimal assistance. CLICK HERE for a video example of a U8 athlete!
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U10: Must be able to ski independently with parallel skis on blue/black terrain and ride the lift with minimal assistance. CLICK HERE for a video example of a U10 athlete!
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U12+/YRT/Adults: Skis maintain a parallel position on all black terrain, can complete various types of turn shapes to adapt to terrain. CLICK HERE for a video example of a U12 athlete!
Freestyle Programs
Lil' Stylerz: Participants should be strong intermediate parallel skiers who are comfortable skiing on blue runs. Some experience in terrain parks is recommended. At this level, participants will focus on developing freestyle skiing skills and are not yet expected to ride rails. Skiers must also be able to load, ride, and unload chairlifts independently.
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Intro to Freestyle: This program is designed for parallel, intermediate skiers who want to explore freestyle skiing. Participants should be confident and strong parallel skiers in order to benefit from this program. Must be able to ride chairlifts independently.
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Slopestyle: This program is designed for skiers who are already familiar with the Terrain Park and are looking to progress their skills to larger jumps and rails. Skiers already have strong skills switch skiing, sliding boxes and taking small jumps. Must be able to ride chairlifts independently.
Moguls: This program is designed for skiers looking to improve their mogul skiing and jump skills. Participants are strong parallel skiers who can ski on blue or black terrain. These skiers are recommended to have moderate experience in Terrain Parks. Must be able to ride chairlifts independently.
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Snowboard Cross Programs (SBX)
Mini Cross: Program participants are intermediate snowboarders confidently riding on all terrain with some speed and are able to load/unload chairlifts independently.
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Snowboard Cross: Program participants are advanced snowboarders confidently riding on all terrain with some speed and are able to load/unload chairlifts independently.
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Please visit your program page for more information.