Who?

4 and 5 year olds, born in 2006 and 2007

What?

The Mini Meisters half-day program is designed for the up and comers in the family who may have older siblings in our other programs. We aim to make the early years on snow both productive and FUN! Our enthusiastic coaches promote on-snow games and tons of skiing. The Mini Meisters program is a great start for your little rippers!

Where, When and How Often?

Mini Meisters train for half a day on Saturdays or Sundays at Nakiska

5 year old athletes who wish to ski in a full-day program should register for the NGI Program

Start Date: January 7th, 2012 for the Saturday groups; January 8th for the Sunday groups

Finish Date: April 7th or 8th

No training on Family Day Weekend

Morning Session

Start Time: 9:30am

Finish Time: 12:00pm

Afternoon Session

Start Time: 1:00pm

Finish Time: 3:30pm

How Many Days?

Mini Meisters train for 13 days

Where will we ski?

• Nakiska 

How often will we race?

• Mini Meisters will compete in the Nakiska Cup and Wearmouth Cup races at Nakiska
• Mini Meisters will participate in the 'Coaches Cup' in-house fun races all season

Recommended Pass(es): 

Nakiska season pass 

Children under 5 ski for free at Nakiska - visit www.skinakiska.com for details

Minimum Skill Level:

• Mini Meisters must have the ability to stop, turn and ski independently on green terrain (e.g. the Bronze Chairlift at Nakiska)
• Please contact the Program Director if you are unsure or have questions

Average athlete to coach ratio: 5 to 1 – all athletes will be grouped according to their skiing ability

Program Costs (2011-12 rates):

Per Athlete

Program Fee (includes all on-snow coaching) $450

Alberta Alpine Registration/Insurance $76

(Mandatory for all registered athletes, includes coverage for all training and races)

Per Family

NASA Family Membership $50

Inclusions:

All on-snow coaching 

Training/lane fees (not including pre/post-season training) 

End of season report

Year-end banquet (athlete only)

Exclusions:

Ski Equipment 

Lift Tickets and Season Passes 

Race/Camp Fees (travel, accomodation, food, coach expenses) 

Pre and Post-season lane training fees and lift tickets