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FAQ

Tips for a successful registration:

  • A parent/guardian must first be registered as a general member, official or coach before any athlete can be registered.
  • A Family Fee of  $107.84 will be applied to the first parent/guardian, but all others will be a $0 charge. 
  • Please enter any parent/guardians who will be attending or volunteering at any ski events, as they can only be insured if registered
  • Only 1 athlete can be added per registration
  • There are 2 payment steps for each athlete. (1) Direct to AB Alpine and must be paid in full and (1) NAST club fees which have a full payment or monthly payment option
  • If none of this has been successful, have a glass of wine or beer. Then email our registration coordinator: Cate Porterfield: cate.porterfield@gmail.com
A common question to us is “how much ski experience does my child need?”
We are a ski race program so your child does need to have basic skills before joining such as basic turns, stopping and riding up the lift. Not sure what your child’s level is? No problem! We will do assessments of all new athletes in December to determine the right skill level group for them.
If your child needs more work on basic skills, we will create an individual training plan to ensure a safe entry into group ski race coaching. This plan may include, but not limited to, individual lessons with Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park instructors or extra time one-on-one skill development with a parent. We can prorate their ski fees to allow for individual plans if there is a delayed start to group coaching.
It has been our experience that kids learn incredibly quickly and a little goes a long way in the ski lesson department. You will be amazed at what your child can learn in one season!! 

If the hill is open, we are skiing! Each family can decide what is too cold for your skier.

Our Goal is fun, not freezing so please dress accordingly!

Nitehawk will close when temperatures are below -30C. Closures will be communicated to the club as soon as possible after Nitehawk makes their determination.

Cold Weather Tips:

  • Dress in layers – base layer to insulate and wick away moisture, insulating mid-layer, and a water & wind proof shell
  • Charcoal hand warmers are great!
  • Charcoal foot warmers work well, but please ensure that there is enough space within the ski boot to wiggle toes
  • Cover any exposed skin – try a balaclava or tape
  • Choose mitts over gloves

We plan for approximately 16 weeks of training at Nitehawk. Training is dependent on weather and snow conditions but typically starts early Dec and ends early April.

Parents, please have your skier at the hill dressed and ready to ski 10 minutes prior to the start times listed above. The groups will not wait for late skiers. If you arrive late, please find a Coach. They will radio your skier’s Coach. DO NOT send your skier out on the hill to look for their group.

A parent/guardian must remain at the hill during training to take responsibility for your athlete to assist in breaks, cold protection, or in case of injury. Frequency of breaks will be dictated by the weather. As we are unable to use the warmup shack this year, warm up breaks will be in vehicles. Please pack a snack and water in your racer’s boot bag for break times. An extra granola bar in a pocket is also a great idea. The Nitehawk chalet will be open.

If you require financial assistance, you may be eligible for the Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart program. Since 2005 the local Jumpstart Chapter has provided over $216,000 to help over 1500 children participate in organized sports and recreation.

JumpStart Application

If you have any questions about any of the gear listed below, please ask your Coach.

  • Helmet – must have hard ear coverings
  • Goggles – very important! you can’t ski if you can’t see
  • Skis – must be parabolic skis
  • Boots – if possible avoid rear entry boots
  • Poles – all Nitehawk skiers must use poles at age 6 and up. For 4 & 5 year olds this will be at the coach’s discretion.

Ski Passes at Nitehawk Adventure Park are offered with special club pricing for club members. Ski passes at other ski resorts are typically discounted with partner season passes.

No there is only a $60/athlete coaching cost for away events (camps/races) where the coaches have travel and accommodation expenses.