Programs
Building Skills for a Lifetime – One Turn at a Time
At Big White Ski Club, our programs are built around a clear progression pathway that grows with your athlete—from first-time racers to high-performance competitors and future coaches. Each stage builds on the last, ensuring a strong foundation in alpine skiing, while gradually increasing the focus on technical skill development, competition readiness, and athlete independence.
Through high-volume, varied training—on snow and off—we support each athlete’s journey with age-appropriate challenges, structured coaching, and a strong focus on mental and physical conditioning.
Training is team-based, yet tailored to individual goals. Our certified coaches create a safe, fun, and inclusive environment that encourages a lifelong love of skiing—while helping athletes build confidence, discipline, friendships, and resilience along the way.
Programs Pathway
| Program Level | Age Range | Focus | Training Sessions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blazers | 6-9 | All-mountain fundamentals | Half or full-day Saturday or Sunday, optional Winter & Spring Break camps |
| Blazers Devos | 8-9 | Advanced Blazers seeking more snow time | Full-day Saturday or Sunday, early Dec to late March, fall dryland & simulator training |
| U12 | 10-11 | Intro to race training + freeski | Saturday & Sunday (1 or 2 days), early Dec to early April, summer & fall dryland & simulator training |
| U14 | 12-13 | Technical skill & competition prep | Saturday & Sunday, optional Fridays, early Dec to mid April, summer & fall dryland & simulator training |
| U16–U19 / CAP | 14-18 | High-performance racing & coaching | 60+ on-snow days, dryland 3x/week, simulator, summer hikes, coaching pathway via CAP |
A Path to Personal Bests
From learning the fundamentals in Blazers, to advancing into U12 and beyond, each program is designed to progress athletes at the right pace. Whether they aspire to podium finishes, coaching roles, or just becoming great all-around skiers, our programs help every participant grow with purpose and support.
Our programs are designed around and grounded in the national (Alpine Canada) and provincial (BC Alpine) athletic development methodology, Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD). It is designed to develop skiers at all levels.
At BWSC, we're more than a ski club—we're a community focused on developing well-rounded athletes in a sport they’ll enjoy for life.
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