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1 Ski and Snowboard Instructor courses

2 An instructor company owned and managed by instructors for ski and snowboard instructors.

3 Welcome to The Winter Sports Company We are a ski and snowboard training company owned and managed by ski instructors. We know what you want, so we keep it simple. All our courses offer international qualifications recognised worldwide. If you want to find employment in the snow sports industry we show you where and how to find your first paid position. There are no Our Goals are to provide hidden extras in our prices. We include all flights, accommodation, meals, tuition and lift passes. We don t want you to worry about your budget - we want you to focus on training and having fun. Whatever your circumstances, one of our courses will be perfect for you. For those with time constraints we have 2 and 3 week Internationally recognised qualifications World class resorts that deliver on terrain, tuition and fun courses in Canada and Italy. For dedicated snow enthusiasts we have courses up to 4 months long and if you want to work we can offer courses which include paid employment. And for the adventurous snow traveller, New Zealand has to be your choice. We share your passion. The next winter season is your winter season Worry free all inclusive package deals Incredible ski and snowboard skill improvement 100% pass rate across the board Support to find employment Courses for all ages

4 Canada Sun Peaks Resort, British Columbia Our Resorts Located in the Monashee mountains in British Columbia, Sun Peaks Resort has three mountains all leading directly to the door of your hotel. With powder like you have never seen before Canada s largest ski in/ski out resort has it all. Selected for snow, terrain, instruction and fun. Large and varied ski area Tree line skiing, deep bowls and staggering steeps Powder snow Busy snow school with daily shadowing opportunities Canadian nightlife with bars, restaurants and cafes Slope side accommodation Floodlit slope for night time skiing Three terrain parks 1 km long First-class snow school and instructors Additional race and park instructor training offered New Zealand Cardrona This is the largest ski area in the Crown Range Mountains and is situated thirty minutes from Wanaka, the home to extreme sports and your resort accommodation. For a summer snow fix, Cardrona s wide open bowls, world class snow parks and half pipes offer you all you need for an experience of a lifetime. Why Sun Peaks Resort, Canada? A ski-in/ski-out village in Canada with amazing powder and challenging terrain. Quality hotel accommodation with hot tubs and gym. Re- spected snow school with top level instructors. Why Courmayeur, Italy? A traditional Alpine resort. Snow sure with plenty of après ski. Masses of runs and off piste opportunities. A British ski school providing British Three valleys, three bowls with wide open terrain World class parks and Olympic half pipe Close to other resorts for a change of scenery Reliable snow and weather conditions Preferential job opportunities for the following year Lively night life and busy resort with shops, cafes and bars Freestyle centre Stunningly beautiful town of Wanaka Loads to see and do as well as skiing and boarding Dedicated ski and snowboard instructor training centre qualifications with experienced British trainers. And at the end of it all, guaranteed paid work Italy Courmayeur, Aosta Valley as an instructor. Nestled beneath Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe, Courmayeur boasts 100km of exciting downhill runs. It is a vibrant and stylish town with a great choice of apres ski entertainment. The British snow school here offers an amazing opportunity for you to fast track to become a ski instructor. There are plenty of teaching and shadowing opportunities with guaranteed paid work to successful candidates. Why Cardrona, New Zealand? For the sheer sense of adventure. And for the chance to live and work down under. Resorts you can feel at home in Guaranteed 4 weeks paid employment Beginner runs for instructor training Snowmaking facilities for early and late season skiing Off piste and heli skiing opportunities Quality, clean and comfortable hotel accommodation Traditional Alpine resort Experienced course trainers Challenging terrain for experts British snow school with British qualifications

5 Canada When we visited Sun Peaks Resort for the first time we knew we had found the perfect place for a ski or snowboard instructor course. Many resorts in Canada are a long way from the slopes and instructor courses require long bus journeys to and from the mountain. At Sun Peaks Resort you cannot be any closer. Roll out of bed and you can be in snow school within minutes. The accommodation at Sun Peaks Resort is of a high standard too. The hotels all have hot tubs and gyms and large rooms to relax in after a hard day on the slopes. The snow school has a reputation for high level instruction and a For a perfect skiing and snowboarding experience, there is no place like Sun Peaks Resort. busy schedule which ensures our trainees get superior tuition and chances to shadow real lessons. And as for the snow and terrain, Sun Peaks Resort has a vast area with mogul fields, steeps, tree runs and long cruisers. There are no lift queues, no crowds and on some days it can feel as if you are the only one on the mountain. And, when everyone is back in the village at the end of the day, you can take your pick of cafés, bars and shops. This is your chance to meet with the locals. They offer a warm and honest, Canadian welcome. Sun Peaks Resort will soon feel like home and we can guarantee you won t want to leave.

6 Qualifications Canada Internationally recognised, professional instructor qualifications are awarded in Canada by the Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance (CSIA) and Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI). The Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance The CSIA ensure a nationwide ski-teaching standard and are committed to the development of innovative and effective skiing techniques and teaching methods. The Winter Sports Company trains Senator Nancy Greene, Canada s female athlete of the 20th century. skiers to the standards required for successful qualification at levels 1, 2 and 3. Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors CASI set the snowboarding standards within Canada, and constantly pursue excellence in its teaching methods and snowboarding techniques. The Winter Sports Company offers training courses Sun Peaks Resort is a great place to live and a where clients can qualify as a snowboard and ski instructor. perfect place for ski improvement. Our award winning village, the best climate for skiing in North America, Courses and incredible terrain on our three mountains make it the ideal location for the Winter Sports Company s ski All courses are flexible and can be organised to suit your choice of start date. and snowboard instructor training programmes. I am sure that the expert training you ll receive at Sun Peaks Resort will exceed your expectations, and that your Canadian experience will add to your life skills. I look forward to seeing you on the slopes! Nancy Greene Olympic Champion 3-5 week courses. Training to Level 1 certification. 11 week courses. Training to Level 1 & 2 certification. 18 week courses. Training to Level 1, 2 & 3. Or dual certification. 6/8 week Level 3 course. Course for Level 2 instructors. Preparation for the level 3 exam. 6 week Level 2 course. Refresher course for Level 1 instructors. Training towards level 2. All Inclusive Pricing There are no hidden extras in our prices. Sun Peaks Resort is a great place to live and a perfect place for ski improvement. We don t want you to worry about your budget - we want you to focus on training and having fun. For up to date prices for Canadian courses please visit our website All Canadian courses include: Shared hotel accommodation at the Hearthstone Lodge. Flights 3 week course option for shared accommodation at Delta Sun Peaks Hotel. Airport transfers Breakfast and dinner 7 days per week (provided in a variety of restaurants.) Level 1 exam fee 25 Hours per week on-snow instruction. Season s lift Pass

7 Canada Accommodation Hearthstone Lodge Typically Canadian, the Hearthstone Lodge is situated at the heart of the village and minutes from the lifts. Guests staying at the lodge can benefit from all the comforts and conveniences of home whilst enjoying the amenities and facilities of a hotel. The en-suite rooms include a kitchen containing refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and a two burner cooker-top. And all have free internet access. Programme Content Group Training Ratios Hearthstone Lodge features: Ski in ski out Fitness equipment gym and two hot tubs Launderette High-speed internet Cable and satellite TV All programmes have an average teaching ratio of one instructor to eight students. All students receive personal attention to give them every chance for success. Luxury 3 week ski/ snowboard holiday Instruction The Winter Sports Company guarantees 25 hours of on-mountain training over a 5 day week. This will give you plenty of time to hone your skills and learn how to Thinking about an extended winter holiday? Want to improve your skiing be a great teacher. or boarding technique and want the luxury of four-star treatment? Then our three week ski or snow- Skiing/Snowboarding Techniques board instructor course in Canada will be perfect for you! Not only do you join the main group for 25 On a Winter Sports Company training programme your skiing and snowboarding hours of training every week, but being so close to the slopes, shops and bars, your opportunity to technique will improve dramatically. Instructors take you back to basics and add practice, socialise and party is endless. fresh skills to your style. You are continually assessed throughout the course to ensure your improvement. Delta Sun Peaks Resort Hotel Teaching and Work Experience This luxurious hotel accommodation is only available to clients booking on a 3 week course starting You will be shown how to plan lessons and how to handle classes effectively. You are in November or January. This is probably the most popular hotel in Sun Peaks Resort. It is just 50 encouraged to shadow an instructor in real lessons to learn teaching methods. This metres from the first lift and boasts striking views over the mountains and resort. With hot tubs and experience will be vital to your future as an instructor and can be an important part heated swimming pool overlooking the ski slopes this is a perfect place to relax after a day on snow. of any CV. On a 3 week course staying at the Delta Hotel, clients will take breakfast and their evening meal in the hotel restaurant, Mantles. Compare our prices to a typical package deal to Canada and you will Customer Service Training be surprised. Our 3 week course could be your holiday of a lifetime! Becoming an instructor is not just about being a good skier or boarder it is about working and dealing with people. Canadian qualifications require candidates to Delta Hotel Features: demonstrate great customer service. This will be highlighted on the course and par- ticularly in the level 1 and 2 exams. Equipment Maintenance Maintenance of your equipment is vital especially if you are on snow for a whole season. All programmes include training on ski and board maintenance and tuning. Ski in/ski out Business services Bars/Restaurant Heated swimming pool, sauna & 3 hot tubs Fitness centre/gym High-speed internet Cable and satellite TV Our 3 week course could be your holiday of a lifetime!

8 Qualifications italy BASI Qualifications Alpine Ski Instructor The British Association of Snowsports Instructors (BASI) is the UK national training and grading provider for professional snowsport instructing and coaching qualifications. BASI is a member of the ISIA (International Ski Instructors Association) and its four levels of alpine ski instructor qualifications are recognised worldwide. If you are serious about becoming a ski instructor, then our Courses 11 week fast-track course in Courmayeur is the one for you. We guarantee 4 weeks paid employment to all clients on this course who qualify as a BASI level 2, ski instructor. Work com- 11 week ski instructor course mences as soon as the programme ends. Plus 4 weeks paid employment. * This course starts early December you can be teaching and *Subject to student performance and behaviour. All Inclusive Pricing earning by mid February. In total we expect you to stay 15 weeks in the Alps, if not more. Our most comprehensive and all inclusive programme. For up to date prices for Courmayeur course please You will love Courmayeur with its cobbled streets and vibrant visit our website night life. Not to mention its shops. And once up the mountain Courmayeur course includes: Return transport from UK to Italy Shared accommodation at the Hotel Télècabine Breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days per week 6 days per week on snow tuition & shadowing Equipment hire if required Level 1& 2 Exam Fees Season s Lift Pass you will be delighted with the snow and challenging terrain. will be shadowing real lessons. Your personal ski development Programme Content and teacher training is supervised by an experienced and dedi- 6 days a week training and shadowing Your training begins as soon as you arrive, and within days you cated, BASI trainer. All qualifications on offer are certified by the British Association of Snowsports Instructors and are internation- Course syllabus includes technical performance training, teaching skills, lesson planning, lesson shad- ally recognised. owing, first aid course, safeguarding children module, technical evening workshops and video feedback both on and off the snow. One week course. An introduction to ISIA standards-required for level 3 qualification. Accommodation Hotel Télècabine is a modern, cosy and welcoming hotel close to the gondola and a short walk from Courmayeur village centre. All rooms have private facilities and come as doubles or triples. Breakfast and dinner is served in the hotel and vouchers are issued for lunches to be redeemed at one of the many mountain restaurants.

9 New zealand Cardrona/Wanaka If you want adrenalin and adventure then our totally inclusive New Zealand ski and snowboard instructor courses will not disappoint. Cardrona boasts some of the best powder, steeps and moguls in the southern hemisphere. It has world class snow parks and an Olympic half pipe. Staying in the nearby town of Wanaka you are at the heart of New Zealand s playground for snow enthusiasts. Qualifications New Zealand Snowports Instructors Alliance The New Zealand Snowsports Instructors Alliance was established in 1971 to train, examine and qualify snowsports instructors and coaches to an internationally recognised standard. Snowboard Instructors New Zealand SBINZ are responsible for all snowboard instructor training and certification in New Zealand. They are internationally renowned for producing professional and knowledgeable instructors. Courses 10 week ski and snowboard instructor courses All Inclusive Pricing An all-inclusive programme with flights. For up to date prices for Cardrona course please visit our website Cardrona course includes: Season s Lift Pass Flights Level 1& 2 Exam Fees Resort transfers 4 days per week on snow tuition & limitless shadowing Self catering breakfast restaurant meals 5 days per week Shared accommodation at the Belvedere apartments with kitchen facilities Wanaka is a lively town with plenty of bars, restaurants, shops and clubs. It is close to the famous Lake Wanaka renowned for its spectacular natural beauty and a multitude of outdoor activities. Programme Content Accommodation On our 10 week course you receive tuition from a dedicated instructor training centre and take highly respected New Zealand qualifications. Clients who qualify with the Winter Sports Company at Cardrona also get priority in the recruitment process to return to work the following year. The perfect package. Cardrona boasts some of the best powder, steeps and moguls in the southern hemisphere. 4 days a week training and unlimited shadowing Your instructor programme includes 6 hours tuition a day, regular assessment, evening sessions and video analysis. The New Zealand ski instructor course is designed to support you in finding employment in the industry. At the end of the course you will be assisted in finding a ski instructor job. Students who enrol on this course will receive priority in the recruitment process to return the following year as a ski instructor at the ski school at Cardrona. Belvedere luxury apartments These apartments are close to the shores of Lake Wanaka and just thirty minutes from Cardrona. They come with complete kitchens that include fridge freezer, cooker, microwave, dishwasher, cooking utensils, laundry with dryer, a lounge with Sky TV, DVD player, iron and ironing board. The Belvedere apartments also have heated ski and board drying rooms with lockers and each unit has its own courtyard or balcony.

10 And Finally... What our clients say about us Emma Weschke, 18 (Gap year student) CSIA Level 1 & 2 Ski Instructor 2013 The instructors were amazing plus after an epic day on the mountain they would join you in the pub for a couple of beers and a game of pool. Rick Tavini, 23 CSIA Level 1 & 2 Ski Instructor, CSCF Race Coach Level The people on the course were an awesome bunch, the instructors too and the skiing is incredible. Jonathan Woodhouse, 24 CASI Level 1 & 2 Snowboard Instructor, Park Instructor Level I wanted to get serious about boarding I had doubts about reaching the standard but Andy was a fantastic instructor it was a good group of people to board with, supportive and fun to be around. Jade Kent, 21 CSIA Level 1 & 2 Ski Instructor 2012 Since the course I landed myself a job at the ski dome, Ski Dubai in the UAE and haven t looked back since. This course will change your life. Lello Clark, 52 Forrest King, 30 CASI Level 1 & 2 Snowboard Instructor, CASI Park Instructor Level /14 working as an instructor at Breckenridge, Colorado, USA The powder at Sun Peaks Resort was fantastic, but there was nothing better than riding the tree runs. Grant Tipler, 34 CSIA Level 1 & 2 Ski Instructor, CSCF Race Coach Level Winter 2013/14 instructing at Mount Washington, Canada. I was over the age to get a working holiday visa. I asked the Winter Sports Company and Adam from the snow school for a reference I got a reply pretty soon offering me a Skype interview.. I was offered the job there and then! Emma Vicky Rick Jonathan Jade Forrest Chris Cath and Martin Vicky Rutherford, 31 CSIA Level 1 & 2 Ski Instructor, CASI Level 1 & Level 2 Snowboard Instructor 2012 Now lives and works as an instructor at Sun Peaks Resort, Canada. Anna Patrickson, 33 CASI Level 1 & 2 Snowboard Instructor 2007 Anna has worked as an instructor for 2 seasons at Whistler, Canada, 1 season at Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand and in 2013 worked at Cypress Mountain, Canada. Cath and Martin Woodhart, 61 & 62 CSIA Level 1 & 2 Ski Instructors 2013 Returning to Sun Peaks Resort 2014 for the Winter Sports Company Level 3 training course. CSIA Level 1 & 2 Ski Instructor Chris Jopling, 44 (Ex British Army) Ex managing director of health spas in London CSIA Level 1 & 2 Ski Instructor, CSCF Race Coach Level If you are serious about skiing your place is here at Sun Peaks Resort Lello Winter 2013 worked as ski instructor in Switzerland for Viamonde at Anzere, Saas Fee & Saas Grund. Winter 2014 instructing at Hidden Valley, Canada. All of the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed in this brochure. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to:

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