Last Updated 13-Oct-09
NGSL (E1) Program for 6-8 yr olds (for 9-11, click here)
Head Coach: Roy Sperling
Certification: CSIA Level 2, CSCF Level 1, CADS Level 2
NGSL (Nancy Greene Ski League) is the foundation of Tyee's development programs.
The program is open to kids ages 6-8 and teaches kids essentials of balanced skiing. In order to join this program, kids must be able to turn and stop on command, and to be comfortable on the chairlift at a minimum. 5 year old kids with good skills and independence may join the program as well.
At these early development years, the program fosters the love for skiing while focussing on the development of basic balance, control and movement on snow. These objectives are achieved through game like activities suitable for the age.
Our club's expert head coaches design the winter training plan and lay out the developmental priorities to the coaching staff. Alpine Canada's snowstars program is used as progression and evaluation guideline. For the 6-8 yr old kids we aim to employ instructors/coaches with good parenting skills. This also means that we would like any club members/parents with good skiing skills and interested in caoching kids to come forward and express their interest.
The NGSL program starts the first weekend of January and runs every weekend till the end of March. The kids also take part in night skiing at Grouse with the choice of Tuesdays or Thursdays for the duration of the season.
Extra skiing days in March during spring break are included in the program!
Families have a few options:
- NGSL: Saturday or Sunday plus your choice of Tuesday or Thursday evening - Early bird price of 565$
- NGSL+: Weekend plus your choice of Tuesday or Thursday evening - Early bird price of 670$
The above prices include the online processing and payment fees.
Sunday and Tuesday are busy nights for the club so we ask that you consider Saturdays and Thursdays in your choices. This will allow us to make sure we have sufficient coaching resources available. It is very important that the kids start coming to the sessions right from day 1 so they can be grouped in a similar ability group. Please note that some switching around may take place and will require your patience. Groups are arranged by the Tyee NGSL coaches' assesment and approved by the NGSL Head Coach and Program Director.
Training times for this group are approximately 7:30am-2:30pm on weekends and approx 5:30-8:30pm on weeknights. Coaches meet their groups at the bottom and load up with the kids. (If you are arriving late, it is your responsibility to locate the group on the mtn)
Racing opportunities for this group are moderate and are team success oriented. Home or away race event fees are not included in the program fees. Details on these will be announced in a timely fashion and will be published on our calendar with the race notice.
For 2009-2010 NGSL Program Schedule: click here
**Please note for Club Race on December 30, 2009, NGSL racers are invited to attend with their Parents.
Please contact our NGSL Head Coach Roy Sperling at ngsl@grousetyee.com if you have any further questions about NGSL.