Canyon Ski Day - March

**NOTE: If you registered for the February ski day that was postponed and asked Valerie to hold your funds/registration for this day, please DO NOT re-register. Valerie will transfer your info/registration/funds.**

As Alberta’s largest non-mountain alpine resort, Canyon is the best place to learn to ski and snowboard! Come join other families as Canyon Ski Lessons incorporate and emphasize snow safety and the importance of outdoor recreational activities as part of a healthy balanced lifestyle. 

This is a great small ski resort to learn how to ski and enjoy the day outside enjoying God’s beautiful creation.

Lessons included in the ticket price are available for children ages 6 – 18.  For a child under 5, lift tickets and/or rentals are available for purchase the day of at the Customer Service Office. 

If a child 5 and under OR an adult would like to take private lessons, they are available to book (a week in advance) by calling Canyon Ski Resort.  If you decide to book a lesson the day of, it would depend on the availability of instructors. 

All attendees who are not participating MUST register for a Foot Pass – these are Free.

Lessons for students are complimentary (not mandatory) with the purchase of a lift ticket. Helmets are required for everyone for lessons.

NOTE: If you do not have young children who require your assistance and you would be willing to assist in a supervisor role for family check-in/rental shop/lessons area to get kids to the right group, please let Valerie know.  Please indicate as a supervisor whether you are wanting to ski/board yourself. 

The ski day is weather dependent and may be cancelled or postponed due to inclement weather or temperatures below -25 degrees Celsius.

By purchasing a ticket, each participate agrees to the Alpine Responsibility Code:

1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop, or avoid other people or objects.

2. People ahead of you have the right-of-way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.

3. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.

4. Before starting downhill or merging onto a trail, look uphill and yield to others.

5. If you are involved in or witness a collision/accident you must remain at the scene and identify yourself to the Ski Patrol.

6. Always use proper devices to help prevent runaway equipment.

7. Observe and obey all posted signs and warnings.

8. Keep off closed trails and obey area closures.

9. You must not use lifts or terrain if your ability is impaired through the use of alcohol or drugs.

You must have sufficient physical dexterity, ability, and knowledge to safely load, ride, and unload lifts. If in doubt, ask the lift attendant.

GENERAL DETAILS:

• This event is only open to: Public.  Please feel free to invite other homeschoolers to join us.  Please make them aware that they need to conduct themselves appropriately as being with the Roots group does not entitle anyone from our group more important than any other patrons at the Ski Hill.  Please be patient with the staff, instructors and the ski coordinator – we will all have a good day if we can practice kindness.

• Recommended Ages:

  Ages 6 to Adult (Ages 5 and under, tickets can be purchased at the Ski Hill.)

• Registration deadline date:

  February 23, 2026

• Should guests bring lunch?

  Yes, pack snacks, water, lunches.  Onsite cafeteria is also available.

• Any specific dress/attire required?

  Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. You will be more comfortable if you dress in layers of non-restrictive clothing that can be altered as the temperature changes.

  Suggested by Canyon Ski:

  • Warm, water-resistant jacket and snow pants

  • Warm, water-resistant gloves/mitts

  • Neck warmer or turtleneck sweater

  • Long underwear

  • Goggles or sunglasses

  • Warm wool socks (1 pair only)

  • Toque or Hat

  • Helmets (which are included with the rental package)

• Are younger (non-participating) siblings welcome?

  • If the parent is not participating and will supervise them, that’s ok.  Anyone not participating must indicate they need a Foot Pass, which is Free.

• Arrival Time: 9:30am – Once everyone has arrived and fitted with rentals/equipment, they are to gather in the Lesson Meeting Area. Lesson levels and times will be communicated by Canyon Staff.

• Refund Policy:

  Families may only cancel prior to the registration deadline of February 22, 2026 at noon. There will be no refunds past this date.

  
  

PARENTS' HOUSEKEEPING

1. We need your assistance in ensuring that your children are at class on time and picked up at the end of each session on time. This allows the classes to start in a timely manner.

2. Parents are responsible for transporting and supervising their children at all times while the child is not in class.

3. Parents are responsible to stay on site at the venue during class time in case of an emergency.  Should you not be able to stay, a letter with the parent signature, stating who is responsible for your child in your absence (an adult staying on site), must be given to the event organizer.

4. There are no refunds past the registration deadline unless a class must be cancelled due to lack of student enrolment.

5. Each child needs to bring a labelled water bottle, water fountains are not always available.

Students: Roots reserves the right to make final decisions regarding the acceptance of any student into the program. Students who do not demonstrate an attitude of cooperation and willingness to respect the rights and property of others will be dismissed after two warnings are issued. There will be no refund.

GYM WAIVER

On behalf of my child, I/we hereby waive and release the Roots Christian Home Education Fellowship, The Father’s House Christian School and any Roots volunteer/facilitator/administrative staff of the Roots Christian Home Education Fellowship from any liability to my(our) children. I/We are fully aware of the risks and potential for harm involved in such events, and on behalf of our child, release from liability Roots Christian Home Education Fellowship (Roots), The Father’s House Christian School and waive any claims such minor may have as a result of an accident, mishap or negligence of the Released Party and/or and other party under or affiliated with the Released Party.

I acknowledge that I, the parent/guardian of the registered attendee/s agree to stay on site at the venue of the program to oversee my child/ren for the duration of the program.  Should I not be able to stay at the venue with my child/ren, a handwritten note with my signature will be sent with my child and given to the program organizer, stating the adult who is staying on site and has agreed to be responsible for my child/ren for the duration of the program.

ORGANIZER CONTACT INFORMATION 

Valerie Unger

403-999-4463

valerie@d5.ca