All children's ability levels are based on a natural progression of skill development. Children are grouped according to skill level and the ability to ski or board on designated terrain, demonstrating good control through turn shape. Parents and children should be aware that factors such as weather, snow conditions, equipment, clothing, mental & physical well being, and the desire to participate will all play a role in determining ability level and subsequent performance. At the Star Kids Centre, we have five ability levels for the Ski Cubs and six levels for the Snowriders who are skiing or boarding.
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| RT = Ready Teddy (Beginner)* | Introduction to skiing. |
| EE = Eager Elephants (Controlled)* | Able to stop with confidence and begin to turn. |
| JJ = Jumping Joey (Independent Skier)* | Can ski confidently on green terrain. |
| RR = Racing Raccoon (Jr. Adventure Skier)* | Can ski most blue terrain. |
| JHS = Jr. Hot Shots (Jr. Mountain Skier) | Can ski all blue and some black terrain. |
*poles not required
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| SL = Sliders (Beginner)* | Introduction to skiing. |
| SR = Snow Rangers (Novice)* | Confident snowplow stop and turns. |
| TB = Trail Blazers (Intermediate) | Skiing green runs independently and easy blue runs. |
| ME = Mountain Explorers (Advanced Intermediate) | Skiing all blue runs and starting bumps and trees. |
| HF = High Flyers (Advanced) | Skiing all blue bumps, groomed black runs. |
| HS = Hot Shots (Expert) | Skiing the whole mountain. |
*poles not required
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| GR = Groomers | First time rider. |
| SS = Snow Surfers | Control on gentle terrain. |
| FR = Free Riders | Linked heel and toe side turns. |
| SH = Shredders | Riding on steeper blue runs. |
| JI = Jibbers | Introduction to freestyle and carving. |
| HS = Hot Shots | Bumps, steeps, air. |
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