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ForUnlimitedWinterFun
DiscoverSkiing&SnowboardingintheCity
O
ne of the unique advantages of living and working in Toronto is having downhill skiing andsnowboarding facilities right at your door. Ourcentres offer a range of programs to suit all ages andabilities. Discover the joys of skiing and snowboarding forthe whole family...look into a Family Snow Pass and enjoy skiing/snowboarding day or night.
Call us today! 416-33 TO SKI
(416-338-6754)
SpecialEventsforTorontoSki&SnowboardCentres
Call 416-33-TO-SKI (338-6754) for added events.
Teen Nights – Monday-Thursday 
Teens (13-19 yrs) who purchase a Snow Pass between6 pm to close, will automatically get their purchase timedoubled. Not applicable on weekends.
Older Adults’ Early Bird – Monday-Friday 
Seniors who purchase a Snow Pass Monday to Friday fromopening to 1 pm, will automatically get their purchasetime doubled.
Men’s & Women’s Night – Thursday 
 
Men and women who purchase a Snow Pass to ski/snowboardbetween 4:30 and 9:30 pm on Mondays, will automatically get their purchased time doubled (i.e. buy a one-hour snow pass and receive two hours of skiing/snowboarding).
Family Night – Saturdays
Free Snow Pass must be obtained at the Snow Pass ticket window.
 Families can bring up to two children, 18 years of ageand younger, to ski or snowboard for free between 4-8pm when accompanied by a paying adult. Adults can skior snowboard for $18 between 4-8 pm. Children mustbe present at time of purchase. Regular rental rates andconditions apply. A great family ski value!
Toronto Winter City “Double Up Days” – Jan 30-Feb12
Family Day – Monday, February 16
 When you purchase a Snow Pass to ski or snowboardduring Family Day, we’ll automatically double up the timeon your snow pass. Family night special will be in effectat 4 pm. For other Family Day specials, please contactthe centres directly.
Please note that regulary scheduledprograms will not be running on Family Day.
March Break Double Up Days – March 16-20
 When you purchase a Snow Pass to ski or snowboardduring the March Break, we’ll automatically double upthe time on your snow pass. Regular rental rates andconditions apply.
CanadianSkiCouncil
Grade 4 & 5 Snow Pass
www.Snow Pass.org 
Great news for all 10 year-olds!
The Grade 4 & 5 Snow Pass is offered to kids in Grades4 and 5 or who were born in 1998 or 1999.FREE skiing and snowboarding at Earl Bales Park andCentennial Park (and other participating ski areas) isavailable once you’ve received your Snow Pass from theCanadian Ski Council. You can download a Snow Pass application form at
www.Snow Pass.org 
or e-mail
info@skicanada.org 
.
CertificationPrograms
For registration of Certification Programs, or for furtherinformation, please visit the CSIA/CASI/CSCF websiteat
www.snowpro.com
.Both City of Toronto Ski & Snowboard Centresoffer course dates starting in early January (specificdates TBA). Courses offered include; Level 1 Ski &Snowboard Instructor, Level 1 Race Coach, and new Ski & Snowboard Park Instructor.
CentennialParkSki&SnowboardCentre
256 Centennial Park Road 
Snow School:
416-394-8753
Snow Centre:
416-394-8754
Snow Conditions:
416-33-TO-SKI (338-6754)
Facilities Include:
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Snowboard & Downhill Rentals
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Ski & Snowboard School
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Hi-Tech Snowmaking
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T-bar & Magic Carpet Lift
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Night Skiing
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Snack Bar
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No ATM on site
Opening Dates:
Mid-December
(weather permitting)
Closing Date:
Mid- March
(weather permitting)
Hours of Operation
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Lift closes 10 minutes prior to closing time
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Daily tickets sales end one hour prior to scheduledclosing times.Monday-Friday: 10 am-9:30 pmSaturday: 9 am-8 pm, Sunday: 9 am-6 pm
Freestyle Park:
Mon-Fri, 3 pm-close; Sat & Sun, open-close
Holiday Hours
December 22-23: 9 am-9:30 pmDecember 24 & 31: 9 am-5 pmDecember 25: closedDecember 26, 29-30, January 1-2: 9 am-9:30 pmMarch 16-20: 9 am-9 pm
EarlBales
Ski&Snowboard
Centre
Earl Bales Park, 4169 Bathurst Street 
 Administration:
416-395-7931
Snow Conditions:
416-33-TO-SKI (338-6754)
Facilities Include:
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Snowboard & Downhill Rentals
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Ski & Snowboard School
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Hi-Tech Snowmaking
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Chair Lift & Tow Rope
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Ski/Snowboard Tuning
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Night Skiing
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Snack Bar
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Fireplace
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No ATM on site
Opening Dates:
Mid-December
(weather permitting)
Closing Date:
Mid- March
(weather permitting)
Hours of Operation
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Daily tickets sales end one hour prior to scheduleclosing times.Monday-Friday: 10 am-9:30 pmSaturday: 9 am-8 pmSunday: 9 am-6 pm
Freestyle Park:
Mon-Fri, 3 pm-close; Sat & Sun, open-close
Holiday Hours
December 22-23, 26, 29-30 & January 1-2: 9 am-9:30 pmDecember 24 & 31: 9 am-5 pmDecember 25: closedMarch 16-20: 9 am-9 pm
ForacompletelistofskiandsnowboardprogramsatCentennialPark,visitwww.toronto.ca/skiLookingforaGreatPart-TimeJob
?
 Join us this winter! We have openings (daytime andevening) for Lift Operators, Rental Shop, Ski Patrol,Ski/Snowboard Instructors, Free Style CertifiedInstructors and Administration. Now acceptingapplications and resumes at both locations. Visit Hiring Now at
www.toronto.ca/hiringnow 
orcontact:
Centennial Park .................................
416-394-8753
Earl Bales ...........................................
416-395-7931
 
North York District’s –
FUN Guide 
, Fall 2008/Winter 2009
Ski&Snowboard
EarlBalesSki&SnowboardCentre
4169 Bathurst Street, 416 33 TO SKI (416-338-6754)
Inside Earl Bales Park one light south of Bathurst Street & Sheppard Avenue West
E
arl Bales Ski & Snowboard Centre features day and night skiing on three intermediateslopes, one beginner slope, with a double chair lift, and one rope tow. In addition, wehave snowboard and downhill rentals, snow school, hi-tech snowmaking and a snack bar complete your experience for the whole family!
B
y TTC:
•
from Wilson Station
, take the Bathurst160 bus•
from SheppardStation
, take theSheppard 84 bus•
from BathurstStation
, take theBathurst 7C bus
SnowConditionscall41633TOSKI
(416-33-64)
Program Highlights:
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Holiday Camps (December & March)
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Ski & Snowboard Programs
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Ski League Racing Programs
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Instructor Prep Courses
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Ski Telemark program and Instructor Training program
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Junior Leadership & Teen Skiing & Snowboarding
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Special Needs Opportunities
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CSIA, CASI, CSCF Level 1 Courses (Night Courses)
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Freestyle Ski & Snowboard Programs
Note: All skiers/snowboarders/snowbladers of any age must have an area pass/ticket and are required to read and understand the waiver/release prior to use of thefacility.  Access to all slopes is restricted to those in possession of an area pass/tow ticket, and proper ski or snowboard equipment. Walking on the slopes is strickly prohibited.
Rates&Passes
Daily Snow Pass Rates Season Snow Passes
18 yrs & under/ 60 yrs+19 yrs+Age Group
Full SeasonDaytimeMon-FriNight Only
1 Hour
$11$14
18 yrs & under
$267$130$130
2 Hours
$16$19
19 yrs+
$307$165$165
4 Hours
$19$22
60 yrs+
$155$83$83
All Day
$25$25
Family Pass
$525N/AN/A
Rope Tow
$8$8
Best Value
$178N/AN/A
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Best Value Season Pass entitles program participants in an 8-week or 4-week program toa discounted Full Season Pass.
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Full Season Pass entitles a person to enjoy the centre during all hours of lift operation.
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Night Season Pass entitles a person to enjoy the centre from 3:30 pm to closing sevennights a week.
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Mon-Fri Daytime Pass entitles a person to enjoy the centre from opening to 4 pm.
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Season Passes are valid at both Toronto Ski and Snowboard Centres and Chicopee SkiClub (located in Kitchener).
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 A $10 replacement fee will be charged for lost passes.
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Photos will be taken on-site
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 Available for purchase starting December 1.
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Season Passes can be purchased by Visa, MasterCard, cash or cheque.
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 All pass holders must read, understand and sign a release of liability waiver.
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Participants under 18 years of age must have release of liability waiver signed by aparent/guardian.
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Daily ticket sales end one hour prior to scheduled closing times.
Rental Equipment Rates
Full Set
(Skis, Boots & Poles)
Skis OnlyPoles OnlyBoots Only
Full Set Snowboard
(Board & Boots)
Snowboard Only
1 Hour
$14$12$10$10$14$12
2 Hours
$16$14$10$11$16$14
4 Hours
$20$18$10$15$20$18
All Day
$25$20$10$17$25$20
Rental Equipment Requirements
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Rental equipment cannot be issued to anyone under 18 years of age without being accompanied by a parent/guardian.
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A $300 credit card pre-authorization or cash deposit is required to rent ski or snowboardequipment. Card owner’s signature is necessary.
Note: Interac pre-authorizations arenot available.
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One piece of valid government issued photo identification is required to rentequipment.There will be no public rental equipment available from 9 am-3 pm on Saturdays andSundays during our four-week programs, as well as during any of our Holiday Camps inDecember and March.
 
 North York District’s initial registration begins: September 16
Ski&Snowboard
0Policies
 Weather: 416-33-TO-SKI for daily updates
The Earl Bales Ski & Snowboard Centre operates in all weather conditions including rain,snow, sleet, wind, full sun and extreme cold. Instructors/coaches are trained to deal withvarious weather conditions to ensure quality lessons take place. Regardless, all participantsmust understand that they may encounter various weather conditions. However, in very severeconditions the centre may close and postpone lessons. Lessons cancelled by our operation willbe added to the end of the regularly scheduled period of lessons.
8 Week Program
Registration for the 8 week program will not be accepted after the second class. Registeredparticipants who have missed the first two classes will not be permitted to continue in theprogram unless they have demonstrated the appropriate ski/snowboard ability.
3 & 4 Day Program
Registration for the camps or 4 day programs are permitted up to the start of the program’ssecond class only.
Transfers
 
 A transfer fee of $10 (per person/per course) will be applied to any client initiated request tomove from one program to another or from one class to another. Transfers must be requestedprior to the third class/day and will be prorated.
 Withdrawls
 All cancellations/withdrawls must be initiated in writing prior to the start of the programssecond class/day. No refunds or credits will be considered after this date. Withdrawls willbe prorated based on the date of withdrawal not based on attendance in the program. A $10administration fee will be deducted, per person, per program, for all refunds, withdrawals andcredits.
Family Day 
There will be no classes held on Family Day, February 16. Lessons will still be their fulllisted duration.
LessonsClassTeachingRatios
SkiBeginnerSkiExperienceSnowboardBeginnerSnowboardExperience3 yrs –
Supervised Terrain Area
3:13:1N/AN/A
4-5 yrs
5:16:1N/AN/A
6-8 yrs & 9-14 yrs
8:110:16:18:1
15 yrs+
8:110:16:18:1
9-14 yrs & 15 yrs+ –
Specialty Programs
N/A10:1N/A10:1
Program ratios may be altered as necessary. Group lesson ratios are subject to change at thediscretion of the program supervisor. We will ensure lesson quality and progression and will attempt, where possible, to manage group lessons to the set ratios.
ProgramStructure
To ensure you register in the correct Step, use the program structure below.
Terrain Garden Program
Each child will participate in an indoor component in a Terrain Garden Program.
StepOld LevelAgeCurrent AbilityGoalsPenquin
Beginner3 yrs4-5 yrs• Never skied beore.• Knowledge o ski area environment• Condence with instructor• Able to complete run with assistance
Panda/ Giraffe
Beginner+3 yrs4-5 yrs• Limited experience• Skier needs assistance tobalance• Improve condence with environmentImprove balance• Able to complete run and snowplow stopwithout assistance• Linked wedge turns on fat terrain unassisted.
Zebra
Experience 14-5 yrs• Is able to use surace litswith assistance• Able to snowplow turn incontrol• Ready or steeper terrain• Development o balance• Linked snowplow turns• Development o weight transer• Increment o speed• Completion o turns
Tiger
Experience 24-5 yrs• The child is solid and agile• Skier condence enableshim/her to ski aster onsteeper terrain.• Improvement o independence o his/her two eet• Improvement o pivoting• Development o steering o the outside ski• Completion o turns keeping the skis parallel(end o turns)• Increment o speed• Development o edging
NEW!Ski “Step” Program Structure for 6-8 years
StepOld LevelAgeCurrent AbilityStep 1
Beginner6-8 yrsFirst experience.
Step 2
Beginner6-8 yrsCan execute straight run and a snowplow stop.
Step 3
Experience 16-8 yrsIs able to execute some snowplow turns and to increase speed.
Step 4
Experience 26-8 yrsIs able to perorm series o linked snowplow turns, basic use o ski poles.
Step 5
Experience 36-8 yrsIs able to bring skis together between turns, improved use o ski poles.
NEW!Ski “Step” Program Structure for 9 years+
StepOld LevelAgeCurrent AbilityStep 1/2
Beginner9-14 yrs15 yrs+None or limited previous experience.
Step 3
Experience 19-14 yrs15 yrs+Is able to execute snowplow turns and to increase speed.
Step 4/5
Experience 29-14 yrs15 yrs+Is able to execute series o rhythmical and linked snowplow turns. Intro touse o ski poles.
Step 6
Experience 2+9-14 yrs15 yrs+Is able to perorm turns with skis together during turn.
Step 7
Experience 39-14 yrs15 yrs+Accomplished parallel skier seeking technical improvement andcondence.
Step 8
Experience 3+15 yrs+Advance skier with strong technical interest.
NEW!Snowboard “Step” Program Structure for 6-8 years
StepOld LevelAgeCurrent AbilityStep 1
Beginner6-8 yrsFirst time snowboarder.
Step 2
Beginner6-8 yrsSnowboarded a ew times, has balance on a snowboard and/or completedSTEP 1, able to side slip independently.
Step 3
Experience 16-8 yrsAble to complete a all line edge change.
Step 4
Experience 26-8 yrsAble to link 4-6 consistant turns, able to use lit with snowboard on.
NEW!Snowboard “Step” Program Structure for 9 years+
StepOld LevelAgeCurrent AbilityStep 1/2
Beginner9 yrs+First time snowboarder or may have tried a ew times, able to sideslipindependently.
Step 3
Experience 19 yrs+Able to complete a all line edge change- ready to start turns.
Step 4
Experience 1+9 yrs+Able to link 4-6 consistent turns, able to use lit with snowboard on.
Step 5
Experience 29 yrs+Able to link novice turns with fexion/extension.
Step 6/7
Experience 2+9 yrs+Able to link intermediate turns with steering rom the knees and demonstrateimproving edging skills/ Able to complete basic carved turns on fatter ter-rain and demonstrate strong edging and steering skills on steeper terrain.
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