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Why should School Students learn to ski or snowboard?
Skiing and snowboarding are great ways to spend quality time with family, friends, fellow students and teachers.
Skiing and snowboarding are perfect ways to get everyone out in the fresh air, learn new skills and make memories.
Skiing and snowboarding skills last a lifetime. Studies show that over fifty percent of all adult skiers/boarders began skiing/riding before the age of twelve.
Skiing and boarding will improve the level of physical fitness among school aged children and teach them a healthy way to enjoy the outdoors in the winter.
Skiing and boarding are safe sports. Contrary to media attention, accident statistics for skiing average less than 2 per 1000 visits as compared to 21 per 1000 in hockey or football. (Ski Industry Statistics)
Skiing and boarding are affordable. Most ski areas offer special rates for schools. Long Lake's rates are $14.95/student from K- Grade 6 and $15.95/student grades 7-12.
Adult Skiing Supervisors (1 per 20 students) ski for free.
Students get excited about ski trips. These can be used as incentives for students. New curriculum ideas are endless: science, environmental studies as well as physical education. Some things are better learned outside the classroom in a fun environment.
Students and teachers arrive back at school refreshed, tired but refreshed!
Lessons and Evaluations
All students are required to attend the evaluation session by our Certified Instructors at the beginning of the day (as per Alberta Learning Guidelines).
All beginner and intermediate students will be assessed by skiing/riding around a series of cones on the beginner slope--regardless of information received as to their ability.
"N" Ability -no skiing experience
Level I Ability--Had a lesson, will have limited access to easier runs.
Level II and III Ability--Will have access to lifts and all open runs.
Please note: Long Lake Ski Area may limit or prohibit the Ski School participants from using certain terrain.
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