School Groups

In the event that the resorts need to manage capacity to allow for physical distancing, Falls Creek Ski Lifts may make amendments to the 2023 groups offering. Your groups coordinator will advise of any such changes.

Primary school groups receive one free package for a teacher or adult to every five paying students and Secondary school groups receive one free teacher package to every eight paying students. The free teacher package is valid for participation within the school group lessons only.

The lift, lesson and rental package inclusions will mirror whatever has been purchased for the students. Additional attending teachers or adults as part of the school group can take advantage of great discounted prices (see group pricing rates), however, the number of adults must not exceed 50% of the total number of students.

Falls Creek Snowsports School has an experienced team of local and internationally qualified ski and snowboard instructors, ensuring your students receive expert tuition and maximise their learning potential.

1.5 Hour Lessons

Our 1.5hr lessons are designed to give your students the confidence they need to enjoy their time on the mountain.  All lessons include tuition and pointers to ensure students are educated on mountain safety.

School Groups Snowsports Lesson Location

All school groups meet at the Student Groups sign located at the top of Halley’s Comet chairlift.

It is advised all School Groups arrive 10 minutes prior to their designated start time.

School Group Lesson Times

Lesson times available for groups are: 8:30am, 1:30pm and 3.00pm.

Due to capacity limitations your first choice may not always be available, please supply two preferred lesson times when booking.

Progression Bundle

Our School Groups program also offers the option of an additional afternoon lesson designed to help your students' progress faster. For more information please speak to your group’s coordinator.

School Group Class Sizes & Composition

We require a minimum of 20 students for a school group booking.

Lessons will be allocated based on student’s ability and discipline. Class groupings will be determined during your first lesson. As instructors are allocated based on student numbers and ability / discipline levels, if your group does not meet our minimum requirement your smaller groups may be merged with other school / public lessons. Class groupings will be determined during your first lesson.

School Group Class Ability Levels

Please use the guide below to determine your students' ability prior to booking your Snowsports lessons. Please remember all abilities can benefit from a lesson, not just beginners.

• First Timer: First time on snow or need to refresh basics - Learn how to make basic turns and safely ride a lift.
• Beginner: You know the basics and ride beginner lifts - Expand your ability and learn to control speed on green runs.
• Intermediate: Can confidently link turns and control speed on green runs - Take your skills onto blue terrain.
• Advanced: You have mastered every groomed run prepare for more challenging terrain.

Participant numbers and abilities should include ALL lesson participants i.e. any teachers joining lessons as well as students as this affects group sizes and number of instructors required. Use of the free teacher package is valid within the school group lessons only.

Lift, Lesson and Rental Bundles offer the best value for your group and include:

• 1 x 1.5hr group lesson per day with the option to add an additional afternoon lesson
• A lift ticket giving your students access to all operating lifts across Falls Creek
• See the next accordion for rental options

For details on multi-day Lift, Lesson and Rental bundles please see our rates table here.

Lift and Lesson Bundles include:

• 1 x 1.5hr group lesson per day
• A lift ticket giving your students access to all operating lifts across Falls Creek

For details on multi-day Lift & Lesson bundles please see our rates table.

Lift and Lesson Bundles with an additional afternoon lesson include:

• 2 x 1.5hr group lessons per day
• A lift ticket giving your students access to all operating lifts across Falls Creek

For details on multi-day Lift with additional afternoon lesson & Lesson bundles please see our rates table.

The free teacher package will mirror the Lift and Lesson Bundle purchased by the students. Teachers must participate in the same lesson as their students to validate inclusions.

RENTAL EQUIPMENT
 

Rental equipment will be collected from a Falls Creek Sports outlet. Our Group Bookings coordinator will liaise with you to arrange collection.

How it works:

• An electronic rental registration form will be emailed to you and the completed form must be returned to Falls Creek Ski Lifts at least 7 days prior to your arrival.
• Where rental is included, it consists of sports skis, boots, poles and helmet OR snowboard, boots, helmet & wrist guards. Any alterations or changes needed during your stay may be made on the spot from any of our rental outlets.
• Equipment may be picked up the day prior to the commencement of the ticket and returned the morning after the last day on the ticket by arrangement.
• Equipment rental collection times and return times must be arranged prior to arrival.

Falls Creek has a range of winter activities that can be tailored to your school group. We can help your group to experience the extras Falls Creek has to offer.

Fireworks

Falls Creek comes alive with a spectacular fireworks display. The show is on Thursday nights at 7pm during July and August.

Falls Creek offers a wide range of accommodation options perfect for your next winter adventure. From apartments to cosy lodges, you will find something for every budget.

Click here to find out more.
 

Bookings for the 2024 season will open closer to the start of the season.

To book your school group snow trip at Falls Creek, please follow the below steps.

Step 1: Submit a School Group Booking Request

• Booking requests must be submitted via the online School Group Booking Request Form 
• Please ensure you have the following information when booking your School Group at Falls Creek:

• Dates
• Length of stay
• Size of group

Step 2: Confirmation of booking 

• Your booking request will be reviewed and if the requested dates are available, we will issue an order confirmation along with a tax invoice for a non-refundable deposit calculated at 10% of the total booking value  
• Once the deposit has been paid and received, the booking is confirmed. A contract is established, and both parties will be bound to these School Group Booking Terms and Conditions  

Step 3: 14 Days Prior to Arrival 

• Be ready to confirm the following details:  

• Final student numbers by discipline 
• Full name and date of birth for each participant 
• Medication, food or drug allergies 
• Rental information (if applicable) 
• In resort contact (for emergency purposes) 

• Lesson times will be confirmed once final student numbers by discipline have been received. Instructor allocation is determined based on the original booking request and where final student numbers materially increase, we cannot guarantee our ability to accommodate the additional participants 
• The final amount owing will be determined based on confirmed participant numbers and we will issue an updated, final order confirmation and tax invoice 

Step 4: 7 Days Prior to Arrival 

• Full payment is due a minimum of 7 days prior to the group’s arrival.
• Payments must be made by Direct Deposit 
• Tickets will not be issued without payment.

Please see our terms & conditions below for more details.

We understand that you'll need to complete a Risk Assessment for your School Group, and this is something our teams can help you with.

RISK ASSESSMENT

Click here to download our 2023 School Group Booking Conditions.