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School's IN for WINTER!

(and you're going to LOVE it!)

NTSC has a highly qualified team of instructors ready to take your time on snow to the next level. Whether it's finally taking on those harder runs, keeping up with your friends, or you're just learning, our member instructors can teach you to ski/ride, improve your technique, and get the most out of your equipment. We focus on making sure lessons are enjoyable and fun!

With over 75 Canadian Ski Alliance (CSIA) certified ski instructors and 19 Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) certified snowboard instructors there is a lesson for every skill level from ● beginner to ♦♦ expert.

Snow School Updates:

Our Snow School continues to strengthen and develop with the following notable items added to our programming in recent years:

NTSC Level 1 Ski Instructor Academy - Fully recognized and endorsed by the CSIA
NTSC Snowboard Instructor Apprentice Program - Experience what its like to be a snowboard instructor
Special Clinic Programming - Join us for dedicated classes to further develop your skills!
One-on-One Afternoon Private Lessons with our superb instructors
All-Day Beginner Program For the first few weekends of the season, we offer all day lessons to beginners

During regular season day trips, NTSC offers morning lessons which our members are welcome to take every day they join us on the hill. Our renowned All-Day Beginner Program is offered for the first 4 - 6 weeks of the season to ensure everyone kick-starts the season ready for maximum fun and enjoyment.

Race Day, a long standing club favourite is also planned towards the end of the season.

Where do i start?

For Downhill Skiing, we follow the CSIA's Ski Step ability system, ranging from steps 0 - 9.

For Snowboarding, we offer 5 levels of coaching and teaching - Never-Ever, Beginner, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced

Lessons & Coaching

NTSC has one of the largest and most highly qualified ski schools in Canada! Whether you're just starting out, are an expert, or somewhere in between, our CSIA/CASI certified instructors have the right lesson for you. Helmets are required to participate in lessons.

Ski and snowboard lessons are offered on most day trips.
** Note that on Wednesday day trips, snowboard lessons will only be available if there is availability of instructors, and therefore snowboard lessons are not guaranteed.

We want you to get the most out of your lesson, so we group students with similar ability, pace and improvement goals. What step are you?

Learn
Beginner

The perfect place to start.

Improve
Intermediate

Become an even better skier/rider!

Technical
advanced

Improve your technique, get more out of your equipment and conquer those harder runs with ease.

Performance
expert

You've made it this far. You tackle the moguls like they don't exist and steeps like it's flat ground.

Now let's see what you can really do.

** Indicates that a Beginner Lift Ticket will be suitable for this class.

CLINICS

Take your skills to the next level with dedicated training towards specific technical goals. These special clinics will have limited spaces available, so make sure to register ahead of time to avoid disappointment!

Ski Clinics

Bumps - Build confidence in the bumps with a systematic approach to tackling mogul skiing

Race Prep - Never skied gates before? This intro clinic covers everything you need to start slaloming like a pro!

Carving - Looking to add some performance to your skiing? Join us for a focused session on edge-angles and high-performance turns.

Freestyle - All things Snow Park! Begin your adventure with our safe approach to Park Etiquette and Features.

Snowboard Clinics

Introduction to Terrain Park - Using a safe and progressive approach, this member session is for snowboarders who are new to entering the Snowboard Park.

Freeride Jam - Great for those looking to get lots of mileage on the snow and make the maximum use of terrain available at the resort while still getting a few valuable tips to improve your freeride skills from your instructor.

Moguls - Some boarders like to shred the moguls! We will cater to those who have never entered a mogul field before, and to those who are seasoned veterans.

Intro to Jumps - We will use a progressive approach and learn how to get some air off of moguls and terrain park jumps.

Race/Carving - We will teach snowboarders of various ability levels to race downhill through a set of race gates and how to improve your time by taking the 'best line'.

Boardercross - You'll learn to safely ride and take the most efficient line through the boardercross course and features such as banked turns, berms, rollers, and step-ups.

Our famous All-Day Beginner program

For the first 6 weekends of the season, we offer all day lessons for our beginning students at no additional cost. Enjoy small class sizes and dedicated instruction to get yourself mountain ready as quickly as possible. Our team have years of experience teaching learners of all ages and backgrounds.

This program is available to Ski Step 0-2 and Snowboard Neverever/Beginners. After the first 6 weeks, Beginner lessons are still available but only in the morning.

*Note: Snowboard All-Day is available on Saturdays only

ONE-on-ONE afternoon PRIVATE LESSONS

Is there an instructor that you really connect with?
Would you like to extend your training into the afternoon?

We offer One-on-One and group private lessons with our amazing instructors. These can be booked ahead of time, or can be requested on the day from the Snow School or Technical Director.

High Performance Training & Coaching

Our Snow School is just as well known for developing high-end Skiers and Snowboarders. Are you already a carving master? Speed-fanatic? Wannabe racer? With numerous highly certified instructors, we turn a day-trip into a high0level training opportunity to help you unlock the next level in your abilities. All at no additional cost!

BecomING an instructor

Take your skills even further and become a certified ski or snowboard instructor.

Skiing

Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA)

NTSC Level 1 Instructor Academy

As an advanced skier at Step 6 or higher, you will join our CSIA Level 3 & 4 Instructors for 16 hours of instructor training spread over 2 weekends. Through this intensive 4 day program, we develop your skiing ability and introduce you to the Canadian ski-teaching methodology.

As an officially recognized CSIA program, this course culminates in a Level 1 Certification Assessment for candidates that succeed in meeting the standard.

Snowboard

Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors

NTSC Snowbaord Instructor Apprentice Program

As a snowboard student of advanced ability, you will shadow our NTSC instructors during lessons and get hands-on experience that will help you train for CASI 1 certification.

First check out the CASI website for more information about CASI 1 instructor course requirements, course dates/locations, and the CASI 1 Course Guide and then contact the NTSC Snowboard School, or talk with one of our snowboard instructors for more details about this NTSC program.

NTSC has a number of successful graduates of this program who successfully passed the CASI 1 course, and are currently teaching with the club!

OUR TEAM

NTSC SKI SCHOOL

Led by Technical Director, Jeff Sinclair (CSIA Level 4 and Level 4 Course Conductor) NTSC ski instructors are some of the most trained ski pros in the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA).

The team participates in regular training to keep up to date with latest technical standards, class management and guest experience knowledge.

NTSC SNOWBOARD SCHOOL

The NTSC snowboard instructor team is certified by the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) and is led by Technical Director, Jason Hewitt (CASI Level 3, CASI Park Instructor and CASI Carving Instructor).

Our snowboard instructors hold CASI certifications from level 1 - 3, along with specialty certifications that allow us to host clinics such as carving, terrain park, racing, free riding and just plain old looking good on the slopes!

STAY SAFE ON THE SLOPES

Skiing, snowboarding and other activities that take place at ski areas can involve the risk of injury or concussion - and we want to see you on a future trip! Learn your responsibilities, how you can stay safe and how to recognize a concussion.