The Whistler Valley Snowboard
Club (WVSC) is Whistler Blackcomb high-end freestyle snowboard program that
encourage both competition and recreational riders to fully meet their
potential. Designed to
provide Whistler & Vancouver kids with snowboard instruction all day, every
Saturday and Sunday, the WVSC can coach snowboarders ages 9 and up.
New this year, the WVSC is launching the Whistler Valley Snowboard
Academy (WVSA). Located in the heart of Whistler, The Academy is prepared to accommodate co-ed students/athletes (single
and shared rooms are available) that register into one of its Snowboard Programs. Two well/balanced
meals plus healthy snacks are included and a kitchen is available at any time.
Wireless internet is available and a guardian will always be present to assist
in any situation.
As part of the snowboard programs, members will have the
opportunity to snowboard some of the most incredible terrain in North America. Competitive members will have the
opportunity to travel to different mountains throughout the season for Half-pipe,
Big Air, Rail Jam, and Boardercross competitions.
WVSA’s Sports School Programs allow high school students who breathe, eat, and sleep snowboarding to train on snow up to five days a week, while earning school
credits through Whistler
Secondary Sports
School, or another
accredited system. Students enrolling into the Full Year or Winter Term Programs will have the opportunity to stay
at The Academy, while local students already living in Whistler will
have the opportunity, through the Local
Program, to get the coaching and snowboard 100+ days on Whistler Blackcomb
Mountains without
necessarily staying at The Academy.
Depending on how many students enroll the WVSA’s Sports
School Programs with accommodation; Weekend
Packages will be available for kids interested in getting weekend coaching
and staying at The Academy. Drop-ins
are also accepted for the WVSC coaching programs (including Xmas &
Spring Break Camps), but accommodation will be limited.
Also new this year is the addition of a Boardercross Package for adults (18+). Under the coaching guidance
of Darren Chalmers, Canadian Olympic
Snowboarder and 3 times World Cup winner, this package is focused on competitive
boardercross training.
The WVSA will be the first of its kind in Canada with its first session will take
place this winter season (2006-2007). Led by Joe McAdoo, the coaching programs will encourage hard work,
self-discipline and dedication, providing a solid foundation for success in
every aspect of life. Joe is a former national/international competitor. Joe
moved on to Assistant Coach for the Canadian Snowboard Federation Halfpipe
Team, followed by Head Coach of the National Development Team.
The WVSC & WVSA are now accepting applications. Space is
limited so call now to register: 604-932-2092
