Term 3 registrations Now

Snowplanet is taking Chilly Bin club registrations for skiing & snowboarding in term 3 right now. Term 3 is super popular so please register asap.

Please note there is a new payment structure as follows:

“anyone who wants to book in their child and confirm their space either needs to pay in full up front, or pay $100 upfront to hold the child’s space and then the weekly payments of $35 for non members or $25 for members”

For those paying in full up front, a  10% discount is now being offered.

Look forward to hearing from you, Carmen skiing@sportgulfharbour.co.nz.

New Zealand's biggest snow sale is on THIS WEEKEND!

Have a look at this link - there is some great bargains to be had.
http://www.snowcentre.co.nz/UniversitySkiBoardSale2011/tabid/185/language/en-US/Default.aspx

What slope to use at Snow Planet

Level	Ability at Skiing	Slope
1a	I have never been skiing before.	Beginners Slope
1b	I have been skiing before but i'm still working on stopping and turning.	Beginners Slope
2	I can make wedge turns and i'm able to control my speed.  I'm comfortable skiing from half way up the slope and i'm working towards skiing from the top of the slope.	Mid Slope
3	I'm able to start the turn in a wedge shape and end the turn with skis parallel. I'm comfortable skiing from the top of the slope.	Top Slope
4	I can ski parallel and can make a basic carving turn.	Top Slope
5	I can make short, medium and long carving turns.	Top Slope
6	I can make dynamic short, medium and long carving turns on all groomed slopes.	Top Slope

Level	Ability of Snow Boarding	Slope
1a	I have never been snowboarding before.	Beginners Slope
1b	I have been snowboarding before but i'm not comfortable riding on both heel and toe edges.	Beginners Slope
2	I can link both turns from half way up the slope, happily riding on both edges and controlling my speed.  I'm working towards snowboarding from the top of the slope.	Mid Slope
3	I have been to the top of the slope a few times, riding on both edges down the slope, linking both my turns most of the time.  I'm generally happy on the slope. I just need some handy hints.	Top Slope
4	I'm riding down from the top of the slope easily and could do with some pointers on speed control, turn size and shape to build my confidence.	Top Slope
5	I can make short, medium and long carving turns.  I can perform basic freestyle.	Top Slope
6	I can make dynamic carving turns and i'm an advanced freestyler.	Top Slope

Snowsports set to commence with Snowplanet in Term two

We are working with Snow Planet to have a great programme in place for our members to begin term two.

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