Our dedicated Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance (CSIA) and Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) certified instructors are waiting to welcome you to our mountain and will be only too glad to assist you should you require their services as a begginer or someone seeking advanced technical instruction. Consult our various programs for the one that best suits your need. Call 1-800-363-3342 or write to ecole@ohd.ca for further information.

We wish to thank all our clientele and students for this season. We are already planning next season.

Take note that all future communications will be done through the web site.

See you all next winter.

Iniski et Inisurf - Winter 2012

You want to try skiing or snowboarding? You want to enjoy your experience? For first time skiers and boarders, we offer an initiation programthat  includes 1 hour of instruction, equipment rental and lift ticket. Valid 7 days a week. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance during business hours 8:30am to 4:00pm by calling (800) 363-3342 or (450) 292-3342. Minimum 6 years of age.

*Prices posted are taxes included
*We request you arrive to the Snow school 45 minutes before the lesson starts.
*Access to lifts during the lesson, equipment rental and helmet are included. A daily lift ticket will only be issued if the instructor agrees that it is safe, at the end of the lesson.

Conditions

Initiation

Full payment is required when you reserve.

Cancellation policy: it is your responsibility to notify us 24 hours in advance to reschedule a lesson. If you don't, you will automatically lose your lesson.

Lessons are not transferable and can't be postponed to the following season.

Missed lesson cannot be rescheduled.

The lessons have to be taken in the same season.

Rates can be changed without notice. The Snow Scholl reserves the right to limit the program during peak periods such as March break.

Holiday Camps - Christmas 2011 & New Year's 2012

3 Days - 2 hours per day for 6 hours of instruction for children 3 to 5 years. Maximum of 4 students per instructor. December 27th to December 29th, 2011 or January 2nd to January 4th, 2012 or January 4th, 5th & 6th, 2012

From 10 AM to noon

Little Owls Club (3-5 yrs.) - Winter 2011-2012

This program runs for 8 consecutive weeks either Saturday or Sunday, From January 7th to February 26th. A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 students per class. Helmet is mandatory. Please note that if there is only one student at a particular competence level, only one hour of instruction will be given daily. Should there be excessive number of students; classes may be divided in two groups with one group scheduled for afternoon lessons.

From 10 AM to noon

Cancellation policy for group lessons:

• Please check with us in case of inclement weather to know if the lessons are cancelled.
• The information will be available the morning of the class starting at 7:00 am on our web site www.owlshead.com or call at the Snow School at 1-800-363-3342 or 450-292-3342.
• A minimum number of registrations is required for the program to start. Minimum of 2 students per group. Otherwise, the Snow School can cancel or can change the duration of the program. If a lesson is cancelled by the Snow School because of bad weather, the lesson will be rescheduled to the end of the program. A maximum of one lesson will be retaken.
• Lesson hours are not transferable and cannot be rescheduled during the season or to the next season.
• The lift ticket is mandatory during the lesson: consult our multi day rates section.
• The required minimum age for programs must be reached before the first day of lesson.
• For any lesson reservation, a full payment will be required.
• Rates can change without notice. 

Holiday Camps - Christmas 2011 & New Year's 2012

3 days - 12 hours of instruction, 4 hours per day. December 27th to December 29th, 2011 or from January 2nd to January 4th, 2012 or January 4th,5th & 6th, 2012

From 10 AM to noon and from 1PM to 3PM

Junior Group Lessons (6-13 yrs.) - Winter 2011-2012 

Ski and snowboard

Program runs for 8 consecutive weeks, 2 hours per day for 16 hours OR 4 hours per day for 32 hours on Saturday and/or Sunday starting on the weekend of January 7th & 8th 2012. Program evaluation and fun race. Medal presentation at the end of the session. Helmet is mandatory.

From 10 AM to noon and from 1PM to 3PM

Program Cancellation policy for group lessons:

• Pease check with us in case of inclement weather to know if the lessons are cancelled. The information will be available the morning of the class starting at 7:00 am on our web site www.owlshead.com or call at the Snow School at1-800-363-3342 or 450-292-3342.
• A minimum number of registrations are required for the program to start. Minimum of 2 students per group. Otherwise, the Snow School can cancel or can change the duration of the program.
• If a lesson is cancelled by the Ski School because of bad weather, the lesson will be rescheduled to the end of the program. A maximum of one lesson will be retaken.
• Lesson hours are not transferable and cannot be rescheduled during the season or to the next season.
• The lift ticket is mandatory during the lesson.
• The required minimum age for programs must be reached before the first day of lesson.
• For any lesson reservation, a full payment will be required.
• Rates can change without notice. 

Holiday Camps - Christmas 2011 & New Year's 2012

3 Days - 12 hours of instruction, 4 hours per day. December 26th to December 28th, 2011 or from January 2nd to January 4th, 2012 or January 4th, 5th & 6th, 2012

From 10 AM to noon and from 1PM to 3PM

Technical development for teens (12-17 yrs.) - Winter 2011-2012

All Mountain
Ski and snowboard --Improve and fine tune your skills. Advanced level instruction and technical training with video analysis and basic high performance skills. Course will encompass all aspects of the mountain, on all snow conditions, including bumps and glades. eight weeks, Saturdays and/or Sunday, starting January 7th or 8th, 2012.

From 10 AM to noon and from 1PM to 3PM

Pre-requisite:
Ski: Completed with success Adventure 2.
Snowboard: Completed with success step 6.

*Wearing a helmet is mandatory 

This program is 8 consecutives weeks for 2h or 4h per day Saturday or Sunday. It begins January 7th & 8th in the snowpark. This program includes training for the boarder/skier cross. The evaluation includes a friendly competition and medal presentation.

From 10 AM to noon and from 1PM to 3PM

Pre-requisite:
Ski: Completed with success Adventure 2.
Snowboard: Completed with success step 6.

Specialized Group Lessons for parents who have children in the 8 weeks program - Winter 2011-2012

Ski or snowboard workshops for parents only.  Come and have fun with a group. Form a group of your own and ski with friends. Or make friends while having fun and improving yourself. Improve and fine tune your skills.
Workshops include instruction for intermediate to advanced level technical training with video analysis and basic high performance skills and will be available from January 7th to February 27th, 2012. Courses will encompass all aspects of the mountain, on all snow conditions, including bumps and glades. You choose your favorite workshop. examples include: How to ski with children, how to put them back on their skis,etc. Slalom, or Boarder/Skiercross training, glades, moguls powder runs or simply technical improvement workshops all depending on Mother Nature.These workshops are only examples. The workshops will be announced before the day of the lesson.  However, in any case, they can be modified, replaced, or adapted according to the snow conditions, weather, or according to your wishes, needs or suggestions

Conditions and cancellation policy 

Ski in a group or with friends, a minimum of 3, maximum of 8 persons.

Please check with us in case of inclement weather to know if the lessons are cancelled.

The information will be available the morning of the class starting at 7:30 am on our web site www.owlshead.com or call at the Snow School at 1-800-363-3342 / 450-292-3342

A minimum of registrations is required for the program to start. Otherwise, the Snow School can cancel or can change the duration of the program.

If a lesson is cancelled by the Ski School because of bad weather, the lesson will not be retaken.

Lesson hours are not transferable and cannot be rescheduled during the season and to the next season.

The lift ticket is mandatory during the lesson.

For any lesson reservation, a full payment will be required.

Rates can change without notice.

Rates for private lessons 2011-2012:
 

Extra for request of a level 3 instructor: 15%

Technical update

Learn how to make the most out of your new shaped skis. Get to know the techniques that are adapted to shaped skis. Ideal when you buy the new shaped skis.

Extra for request of a level 3 instructor: 15%

Lesson time packages that you can use at your convenience, and schedule.

Extra for request of a level 3 instructor: 15%
Prices are for  the lesson only.
These lessons are for persons 4 years old or older.

For guests who are staying at the resort or in the region for the week, The Classic Ski Week runs Monday to Friday and is a great way to spend your vacation at Owl's Head. 2 hour group lessons each day help you refine your technique and further your ability. Furthermore, your CSIA or CASI certified instructor serves as your own personal guide around the mountain. The ski week is open to skiers and snowboarders, but a minimum number of participants is required.

Ski workshops for women only.  Come and have fun with a group. Form a group of your own and ski with friends. Or make friends while having fun and improving yourself.

2 hours workshops from January 10^th 2012, until February 22^nd 2012. On Mondays and Fridays, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Workshop examples:

For beginners to intermediate
- Ski improvement; Taming short radius turns; Increase your confidence and your pleasure, gain control over your skis; get to ski more difficult trails with confidence.

Short radius:
This workshop will show you how to negotiate ever shorter turns.  From a medium radius turn you will learn how to make ever shorter, faster and precise turns. This workshop is for skiers wish to perfect their technique.

Ski improvement: 
For those who wish to learn while having fun. Ideally suited for the beginning of the season, to work on the ‘little problems’. A personalized, and simple, approach to skiing. Open to all levels.

 From intermediate to expert level:

Ski improvement;

 Short radius improvement;

- Ski moguls
- Ski powder
- Learn how to ski hardened surfaces in control and how to enjoy expert trails, ( ♦ ) ‘black trails’.
- Discover all-terrain skiing, ski our glades (sous-bois), build your confidence.

- Discover slalom and giant slalom: Discover the thrill of skiing in a race course and add new abilities to your ski.

Slalom course: 
This workshop is suited for skiers who like technical skiing and want to learn how to deal with a tight and fast course. We will teach you how to read a slalom course, how to ski it and what tactics to use to finish faster. We strongly suggest that you use shin-pads and hand guards. Helmet use is mandatory. This workshop is for any skier capable of skiing short radius turns who is not afraid of facing a race course.

Giant slalom (GS) course: 
For skiers that love speed and going fast. We will teach you techniques to learn how to ski faster. Helmet use is mandatory. 

Glades (Sous-bois): 
Owl’s Head has great glades (sous-bois). We will have you discover them while enjoying yourself as you master all-terrain skiing. This workshop is for skiers that are capable of skiing in moguls and rough terrain.

Moguls:
They are sometimes small, sometimes huge, but always a challenge. We will show you how to read a mogul field, find your way and ski them without being overwhelmed. This workshop is for any skier able to ski short radius turns.

Video: 
As the saying goes: An image is worth a thousand words. This workshop proposes an informal teaching approach with a video session. The lesson will begin with a few tips followed by two filmed runs. These videos will then be showed to you. You will then be able to return on your skis and work on the tips and advice given to you by the instructor.

These workshops are only examples. The workshops will be announced before the day of the lesson.  However, in any case, they can be modified, replaced, or adapted according to the snow conditions, weather, or according to your wishes, needs or suggestions. For example, let’s suppose that on that particular Friday, 30 cm of fresh powder snow has fallen, we will then make the best of it and learn how to have fun and enjoy skiing in deep powder snow.

The goal of the Chouettes: That the chouettes have fun!!!

Conditions and cancellation policy for Chouettes

Ski in a group or with friends, a minimum of 3, maximum of 8 persons.

Please check with us in case of inclement weather to know if the lessons are cancelled.

The information will be available the morning of the class starting at 7:30 am on our web site www.owlshead.com or call at the Snow School at 1-800-363-3342 / 450-292-3342

A minimum of registrations is required for the program to start. Otherwise, the Snow School can cancel or can change the duration of the program.

If a lesson is cancelled by the Ski School because of bad weather, the lesson will not be retaken.

Lesson hours are not transferable and cannot be rescheduled during the season and to the next season.

The lift ticket is mandatory during the lesson.

For any lesson reservation, a full payment will be required.

Rates can change without notice.

General Information

Winter 2012

Schedule

Inscription

Volunteer

Contribute Financially

General Information

Since 1995 the Eastern Townships Disabled Skiers Foundation has been providing valuable outdoor recreational experiences aimed at improving the quality of life of people with disabilities.

Winter 2012

Schedule 

Please choose a group that is best for you, we will do our best to accommodate you.

Both Groups: Race & Banquet on March 5th.
Our program is designed for individuals with physical disabilities.

Registration 

Early registration (by December 1st) is strongly recommended as there is limited space per group. Each applicant is processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. To register online please click hereor visit www.sportsadaptes.ca. You can also contact us phone at (450) 243-5985

Payment

Payment is due with registration, which secures your spot in the program. Cheque or money order are accepted.

Please send your cheque payable and mail to: Adaptive Sports Foundation, P.O. Box 3732, Knowlton, Qc. J0E 1V0

We need two passport pictures. One for your ski pass and one for your file. You can obtain these pictures at Uniprix, Jean Coutu, or Walmart for a minimal fee.

There are several new students who want to ski. So, if you don’t want to be disappointed follow the following procedure:

Important we need the following as soon as possible:

• Registration on line
• Passport Pictures (2)

Individual Day Lesson

Individual day lessons are available depending on the availability of instructors. Adaptive equipment and  trained instructor available.

Who can participate?

Our ski program is designed for all individuals with physical disabilities age 8 and older who require adaptive equipment and lessons.  

Volunteer 

Each year more than 80 people volunteer to help us teach the ski courses using specially adapted equipment. We have volunteer instructors, assistant-instructors, snow mobile drivers and office assistants that help make our winter program such a success. If you would like to help out in an organization that supports people with special needs. For more information on volunteers, please click here or visit the web site www.sportsadaptes.ca.

Contribute Financially 

The ETDSF is a non-profit organization that counts on the generous support from individuals, corporations and foundations to help us offer quality programs to individuals with disabilities. Such support allows us to pay for our special equipment, staff training and underwrites the cost of lessons. We can give a tax receipt as we have a Charitable registration number: 889920732 RR0001.

Winter Program Location

Our alpine ski lessons take place at Owl’s Head Ski Resort in Mansonville, Quebec. The best skiing in the East!

Check out our web site for more information: www.sportsadaptes.ca. 

You may contact us by email at admin@sportsadaptes.ca or by phone 450-243-5985.

Pre-Competition - winter 2012

Inspired by the Canadian Ski Coach Federation training techniques, this program will allow young skiers to improve within the framework of course training and free skiing. 

Program runs for 8 consecutive weeks, 3 hours per day, total of 48 hours, (6X8), on both Saturday and Sunday.  From January 7th until February 27th 2012. Program evaluation with fun race and medal presentation at the end of the session.

Schedule: 9 AM to noon
Prerequisite: Exploration 3, aged between 6 and 12 years old.
Ratio: 1 instructor per 6 students.
*Minimum of 4 students per group.
*Children must be 6 year's old before the first day of lesson.

Lessons Only

Saturday and Sunday (Lift tickets not included) 6hrs $750 Taxes included

Tickets and lessons

Saturday & Sunday 6hrs $1,070 Taxes included

Cancellation policy for group lessons:

• Please check with us in case of inclement weather to know if the lessons are cancelled.
• The information will be available the morning of the class starting at 7:00 am on our web site www.owlshead.com or call at the Snow School at1-800-363-3342 or 450-292-3342.
• A minimum number of registrations are required for the program to start. Minimum of 2 students per group. Otherwise, the Snow School can cancel or can change the duration of the program.
• If a lesson is cancelled by the Ski School because of bad weather, the lesson will be rescheduled to the end of the program. A maximum of one lesson will be retaken.
• Lesson hours are not transferable and cannot be rescheduled during the season or to the next season.
• The lift ticket is mandatory during the lesson.
• The required minimum age for programs must be reached before the first day of lesson.
• For any lesson reservation, a full payment will be required.
• Rates can change without notice.

Owl’s Head is proud to introduce a new incentive for any assistant instructor of less than 18 years of age to become instructors. Indeed, any student who has successfully completed our Pre-instructor training course and has volunteered as an assistant instructor for at least one season will be granted a scholarship equivalent to the registration cost of a CSIA or CASI level 1.

Here are the steps to follow if you are planning on joining the Owl’s Head Snow School as an instructor or assistant-instructor for the coming season.

1- Before November 15th 2011, send an email to ecole@ohd.ca to inform us of your interest for a job as an instructor or an instructor assistant. The email should have in attachment a cover letter along with your resume. The cover letter must describe:

• Your personality
• Your interest for your sport (For how many years? Did you take lessons? Where?).
• Your reasons for wanting to join the team (Monetary? Do you know any instructors? Who?).
• Any other subject of interest.

2- We will invite everyone that have sent their letter and resume to our off snow selection day.

• Saturday, November 19th 2011, from 10:00am to 2:00pm (bring your lunch).
• The meeting point will be in front of the ski school at Owl’s Head.
• Confirm your attendance at ecole@ohd.ca

The selected candidates will be invited to our on snow selection day..

• Saturday, December 17th 2011 from 9:00am to 3:00pm (bring your lunch)..
• The meeting point will be in front of the ski school at Owl’s Head.
• In case of bad weather, the activity is postponed to December 18th 2011.

4- Fill out the services offer that we will give you during the on snow selection day to complete your hiring.

5- You will have to pass one of the courses held in December*

* Does not apply to help-instructors.
* In case of failure, you still can be hired as an assistant-instructor until you successfully complete the course.
* Sign up for courses start at the end of September.

Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA)
Web Site: www.amscquebec.com
Person to contact : Serge Pilon, 450-227-4101

Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI)
Web Site: www.snowquebec.com
Person to contact: David Gagnon, 514-907-2513

FREE Level 1

You want to become a ski or snowboard instructor, you wish to share your knowledge and you dream to be part of a dynamic team? This is the perfect program for a future job!

The program includes:

• 22 hours of lessons during the 8 weekend program - on Sunday, starting January 8, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Lessons only (1 day, Sunday)

$250 taxes inc.

Lift + Lessons (1 day, Sunday)

$410 taxes inc.

Prerequisites:

Ski: Adventure 3.

Board: Step 7

Ratio: 1 instructor per 6 students.

Minimum 4 persons per group.

Student must be 13 year's old, or more, before the first day of lesson.

FREE LEVEL 1: For details go to “Become an instructor"

Cancellation policy for group lessons

Please check with us in case of inclement weather to know if the lessons are cancelled.

The information will be available the morning of the class starting at 7:00 am on our web site www.owlshead.com or call at the Snow School at1-800-363-3342 or 450-292-3342.

A minimum number of registrations are required for the program to start. Minimum of 2 students per  group. Otherwise, the Snow School can cancel or can change the duration of the program.

If a lesson is cancelled by the Ski School because of bad weather, the lesson will be rescheduled to the end of the program. A maximum of one lesson will be retaken.

Lesson hours are not transferable and cannot be rescheduled during the season or to the next season.

No refund will be accepted for any program. In the case of an injury a credit for the remaining hours will be issued for the following season.

The lift ticket is mandatory during the lesson.

The required minimum age for programs must be reached before the first day of lesson.

For any lesson reservation, a full payment will be required.

Rates can change without notice.

APPRISKI

A program, for the citizens of Mansonville and Magog.

A six week family program that includes an hour and a half lesson for children and a 1 ½ hours of coaching for the parents: "How to ski with my child?”

Coaching workshops giving tools to the parents to make skiing with their children a more pleasure full experience.

What to do when they fall, how to take lifts, how to choose trails, how to manage speed, etc.

A family activity that includes the lift ticket and the lessons.

Without equipment :

Youths 6 to 17: Cost of the lift ticket + the lesson, total: $28.00, taxes included, per week for a maximum of 6 weeks.

Parent: Cost of the lift ticket + $15 the lesson, total: $35.00, taxes included,  per week for a maximum of 6 weeks.

With equipment :

Youths 6 to 17: Cost of the lift ticket + the lesson + the equipment: total $38.00, taxes included,  per week for a maximum of 6 weeks.

Parent: Cost of the lift ticket + the lesson + the equipment: total 47.00$, taxes included,  per week for a maximum of 6 weeks.

Offer subject to the following conditions: Valid on Sunday afternoon only. Be a resident of Mansonville or have the Magog citizen’s card, proof of residency is required. Offer valid for a family constituted of at least of a parent and a child.

Alpine Ski Program

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

What is it?                

Alpine ski courses will be given at Owl’s Head Ski Center, under the supervision of instructors/coaches who are qualified in working with people living with an intellectual disability, and assisted by volunteers.

Goals:                       

To offer opportunities to participate in a sport, develop alpine skiing skills, prepare for competitions, and socialize in a group affiliated with Special Olympics Québec (SOQ).

Course hours:         

Sunday afternoon, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM

Length of program:

8 weeks starting January 8^th and ending on March 11^th, 2012.  Two competitions at ski resorts in the province are scheduled within this time frame.

Prerequisites:

Beginner – A volunteer must be available and assigned to aid the athlete (put on equipment and help on the hill).  We encourage that for every new athlete to the Program, a new volunteer be identified and available for the 8 weeks.

Intermediate/Advanced –The athlete must be able to put on his/her own skis and be able to ski in a controlled snowplow or better.  On hill volunteers are available to coach this group.

Cost: 

The costs for an athlete and volunteer are partially covered thorough financial assistance¹; includes lift ticket and lessons by a certified instructor.  Equipment rentals are available at an additional cost.

Registration:            

Registration is required on or before December 15^th, 2011.  All forms are available through the contacts listed at the bottom of this page.  Payment is required at the time of registration. 

*Note 1: Financial assistance is available through Special Olympics Québec, for lift tickets, season’s pass, lessons and ski rental; the total being reimbursable at 50% up to a maximum of $75.00 per person, for the season.

All participants and volunteers have access to the Financial Assistance for Special Olympics Québec events that are not included in the above-mentioned course. 

“Enriching the lives of Canadians (individuals) with an intellectual disability through sport.”

            - Mission statement; SPECIAL OLYMPICS CANADA

Registration contact:

Art Zentner

Owl’s Head SOQ - Program Director

art.zentner@bgmservices.com

(450) 292-0800

All other information:

Ariane Chrétien-Boucher

Sports Coordinator - Special Olympics Québec

acboucher@olympiquesspeciaux.qc.ca

 (514) 843-8778