Kids Ability Levels
At the Big White Kids' Centre we run many different group levels for young skiers and snowboarders every day - from complete beginner to little ripper!
Please note: these descriptions provide the minimum requirements for registration in each ability level in a group environment.
Age: 3 to 4 Years
Ready Teddies - Kids Carpet

- This is my first time on skis.
- I will learn how to balance and walk on two skis.
- I will learn to straight run and stop without assistance on a gentle slope.
- My lessons will be on the Kids Carpet.
Eager Elephants - Magic Carpet

- I can safely ride the Kids Carpet.
- I can stand up straight with my equipment on.
- I will learn to control my speed, turn and stop using a snow plow, without an edgie wedgie.
- My lessons will be on the Magic Carpet.
Speedy Squirrels - Plaza

- I can stop and turn in control confidently without an edgie wedgie.
- I am learning to put on my equipment without assistance and stand up by myself.
- I will learn to ride Plaza chairlift when supervised.
- My lesson will be on runs off the Plaza chairlift.
Jumping Joeys - Green

- I can put my equipment on without assistance.
- I can stop and turn in a snow plow.
- I can do 3 runs consecutively from the Plaza chair without needing a break.
- I will be learning to start to match my skis on gentle terrain.
- I will learn the rules for staying safe on the mountain.
Racing Racoons - Blue

- I can ski comfortably on all green runs on the mountain.
- I will learn how to safely use poles.
- I can control my speed through turn shape.
- I am regularly skiing on blue runs.
- I will learn how to approach bumps and challenging snow conditions.