Our Falls Creek Grom Programs are ideal for kids who aren’t ready to commit to a full season program. Participants will meet each Sunday for the chance to learn new skills in a fun environment with new and old mates. Catering to both skiers and boarders, this program is for everyone. 

Helmet use is mandatory for all participants. Each program requires a minimum number of participants to run - at the discretion of FCSL.

Minimum Ability: Comfortable on blue terrain  

Program Disciplines: Ski & Snowboard 

Grom Snowboard & Ski Sunday Program

• Dates: 16 July – 17 September 2023
• Days: Sundays 8.30am – 12.30pm. Program Duration is 10 Days

The Falls Creek Development, Alpine and Freeride Clubs provide the ultimate opportunity for kids striving to get the most out of their Snowsport goals.

Our Winter Sports Programs aim to develop each participant’s potential to excel as skier, athlete and individual by providing fun, safe, skill-based programs in a combination of competitive environments.

Our carefully defined training schedules develop the fundamentals of each discipline and equip each participant with master skills in a range of disciplines.

• Our Development Club is the pathway program for U8-10 skiers to build essential skiing skills and enjoy a good mix of all mountain skiing including steeps, bumps, jumps, off-piste, racing and more.

• Our Alpine Club is for U12+ skiers wanting to ski FAST! Kids will enjoy a good mix of free skiing, steeps, moguls, train courses and racing whilst specialising in Slalom, Giant Slalom, Skier Cross and Speed events.

• Our Freeride Club program is for U12+ aged skiers and snowboarders who love to conquer the whole mountain and get airborne. Kids will shred terrain parks and natural mountain features whilst specialising in Boxes, Rails, Jumps, Slopestyle and Big Air events. Kids may also participate in fun Ski-Cross and SB-Cross events.

As a National Pathway Program Provider, our programming aligns with Snow Australia's (SA) best practice pathway for athlete development. We work to Snow Australia’s relevant FTEM (Foundation, Talent, Elite, Mastery) structures and Sport Australia's Physical Literacy Framework to give our club kids the best start.

Please note that helmet use is mandatory for all participants. You may wish to consider the following in relation to the FIS Helmet Rules. 

Each program requires a minimum number of participants to run - at the discretion of FCSL.

Program Disciplines: Ski & Snowboard 

Minimum Ability:  

• Development Club (U8-10): Strong parallel in Steep Blue Terrain  

• Alpine & Freeride Club (U12+): Comfortable Carving in Black Terrain
   

Program Options:  

• Development Club (U8-10) 

• Alpine Club (U12+) 

• Freeride Club (U12+) 

Please make sure you have obtained your child’s Epic Australia Pass prior to the first day.  

Meeting location for all programs is at the bottom of Halley’s Comet Quad Chair.

2023 Year of Birth Categories 

Winter Sports Programs are categorised by Year of Birth as participants will compete in these same age categories at events. Age as at January 1 determines the age group your child will be in for the season.

Development Club

The perfect stepping stone to our Alpine and Freeride Ski Clubs. Development club is an excellent pathway for young skiers to improve their skills while getting a taste for both Alpine and Freeride environments with a fun group of friends.  

Our Development Club focuses on building solid technique across the mountain; covering challenging terrain, skiing steeps, bumps, boxes, jumps and introducing fun participation in race courses, terrain parks and more.  

Our Coaches provide an exciting mix of fun, skills-based learning while encouraging friendly competition and ensuring that kids master mountain safety and skier etiquette. 

All of this is wrapped up in a fun club atmosphere with dedicated coaches and wonderful friends to help foster a life-long love for Snowsports. 

U8 & U10 Equipment 

U8s & U10s are recommended to own a pair of junior racing or carving skis. However, please note that this is not mandatory. 

It is highly recommended that participants have access to the appropriate gear and protection to get the best out of what the program has to offer: 

• Goggles 

• Raincoat & Wet Weather Gloves 

• Spare Gloves 

• Warm Layers for variable weather days. 

Please note helmets are mandatory in all of our programs. 

Additional Information:

• Training Program: Our coaching team will plan out the most beneficial training program schedule for our kids. 

• Daily schedules will be shared with participants prior to program commencement. 

• Minimum requirement of 4 participants to run in any program. 

• Lunch not included; athletes will be provided with ample time for an unsupervised lunch break.  

Program Dates: 26 June – 17 September 2023

Full Time: Monday – Friday (all half days) during Victorian School Holidays then Friday (half day), Saturday and Sundays (full days) post school holidays.

Part Time: Monday – Friday (all half days) during Victorian School Holidays then Saturday and Sundays (full days) post school holidays.

Alpine Club U12 

Our U12 Alpine Club program is for speedy young skiers looking to improve their skiing skills with an increased focus on technical skiing and racing. Kids still enjoy a good mix of carving, free skiing, steeps, moguls, and jumps, and terrain parks whilst they further explore the disciplines of Slalom (SL), Giant Slalom (GS) and Skier Cross (SX). 

Our coaches will inspire a lifelong desire to ski fast, while encouraging further skill development through challenging skiing and friendly competition in a variety of training environments, including energetic dryland training. 

Athletes will enjoy friendly competitions such as Interschool, Club and Resort events and in the Snow Australia Skills Challenge.  

This program is designed to further young athletes' on-snow skill development and emphasise the Learning to Train Stage in line with Snow Australia development framework and their Physical Literacy in line with the Sport Australia framework. 

U12 Equipment 

It is the responsibility of participating families to ensure that their children have the appropriate equipment for skiing. Participants are recommended to consider the following in relation to FIS Helmet Rules from U12 onward.   

It is highly encouraged that U12 athletes have access to the appropriate gear and protection to get the best out of what the program has to offer: 

• A suitable pair of GS skis  

• A suitable pair of SL skis 

• Mouth Guard (for GS & SL training days) 

• Back Protection 

• Raincoat & Wet Weather Gloves 

• Rock Skis - an older pair of GS type skis for free skiing in thin weather conditions, particularly in the early/late season. 

Additional Information:

• Training Program: Our coaching team will plan out the most beneficial training program schedule for our kids. 

• Daily schedules will be shared with participants prior to program commencement. 

• Minimum requirement of 4 participants to run in any program. 

• Lunch not included; athletes will be provided with ample time for an unsupervised lunch break. 

• Ski Racing Training Shorts & Alpine Racing Suit are not mandatory at U12 but may be allowed at U12.

Program Dates: 26 June – 17 September 2023

Full Time: Monday – Friday (all half days) during Victorian School Holidays then Thursday & Fridays (half days), Saturday and Sundays (full days) post school holidays.

Part Time: Monday – Friday (all half days) during Victorian School Holidays then Saturday and Sundays (full days) post school holidays.

Alpine Club U14 

Our U14 Alpine Club program is for kids who love to ski and race alpine events. U14 athletes again have an increased focus on technical skiing and alpine racing. Kids will continue to develop their overall skiing skills whilst specialising in Slalom (SL), Giant Slalom (GS) and Skier Cross (SX) events, with the introduction of Speed (Super G) events in training.  

Our coaches will inspire a lifelong desire to ski fast, while encouraging further skill development through challenging skiing and friendly competition in a variety of training environments, including energetic dryland training.  

Our program focus grows to encourage U14 athletes to become independently managed, self-sufficient ski racers. Athletes will learn good nutrition and hydration, efficient physical preparation, mobility and recovery, equipment preparation and care. Coaches and Parents will support the new independence of athletes through a gradual release of responsibility. 

Competitive participants, athletes may find themselves competing across Australian Resorts in Interschool, Club and Resort events and in the Snow Australia Children’s Carnival competitions & Skills challenge. 

Recreational participants may prefer to selectively compete at Club and Resort events and Snow Australia’s Skills Challenge held in Falls Creek and not travel to events held in other Resorts. The same level of high-quality coaching and programming is provided to all athletes and recreational athletes may become more competitive, should they wish to race at a more competitive level.  

This program is designed to further young athletes' on-snow skill development and emphasise the Learning to Train & Train to Train Stages in line with Snow Australia development framework and their Physical Literacy in line with the Sport Australia framework. 

U14 Equipment 

It is the responsibility of participating families to ensure that their children have the appropriate equipment for skiing. Participants are recommended to consider the following in relation to FIS Helmet Rules from U12 onward. 

It is highly recommended that U14 athletes have access to the appropriate gear and protection to get the best out of what the program has to offer: 

• A suitable pair of GS skis 

• A suitable pair of SL skis 

• A set of SL Poles with Pole Guards 

• A pair of SL Shin Guards (for SL training days) 

• Detachable Chin Guard that works with FIS helmet (for SL training days) 

• Mouth Guard (for GS & SL training days) 

• Back Protection 

• Raincoat & Wet Weather Gloves 

• Ski Racing Training Shorts (for Training & Events) 

• Alpine Racing Suit (for Training & Events) 

• Rock Ski- an older pair of SL or GS skis for free skiing in thin weather conditions, particularly in the early/late season. 

Additional Information:

• Training Program: Our coaching team will plan out the most beneficial training program schedule for our kids. 

• Daily schedules will be shared with participants prior to program commencement. 

• Minimum requirement of 4 participants to run in any program. 

• Lunch not included; athletes will be provided with ample time for an unsupervised lunch break. 

Program Dates: 26 June – 17 September 2023

Full Time: Monday – Friday (all half days) during Victorian School Holidays then Wednesday and Thursdays (half days) and Friday, Saturday and Sundays (full days) post school holidays.

Part Time: Monday – Friday (all half days) during Victorian School Holidays then Saturday and Sundays (full days) post school holidays.

Alpine Club U16 

Our U16 Alpine Club program is for teenagers looking to rip up the mountain with their mates and are passionate about Alpine Ski Racing.  

Athletes again have an increased focus on technical skiing and alpine racing. Kids will continue to develop their overall skiing skills whilst specialising in Slalom (SL), Giant Slalom (GS) and Skier Cross (SX) events, with the exploration of Speed (Super G) events in training. 

Our coaches will inspire a lifelong skillset of versatile skiing and tactical racing. Coaches will support the participants development towards becoming Junior Alpine Ski Athletes and all mountain skiing experts through a variety of training and competition environments, including enriching dryland training.  

Athletes primary focus is to continue to train their developing skills as a skier and racer, whilst they steadily explore their potential as a competitor in a variety of ski disciplines.  

Athletes will continue to develop as an independently managed ski racer, learn good nutrition and hydration, efficient physical preparation, mobility and recovery, equipment preparation and care. Coaches and Parents will support the athletes to achieve their skiing goals. 

Competitive participants, athletes may find themselves competing across Australian Resorts in Club and Resort events and in the Snow Australia Children’s Carnival competitions & Skills challenge. 

Recreational participants may prefer to selectively compete at Club and Resort events and Snow Australia’s Skills Challenge held in Falls Creek and not travel to events held in other Resorts. The same level of high-quality coaching and programming is provided to all athletes and recreational athletes may become more competitive, should they wish to race at a more competitive level.  

This program is designed to further young athletes' on-snow skill development and emphasise the Train to Train Stage in line with Snow Australia development framework and their Physical Literacy in line with the Sport Australia framework.

U16 Equipment 

It is the responsibility of participating families to ensure that their children have the appropriate equipment for skiing. Participants are recommended to consider the following in relation to FIS Helmet Rules from U12 onward.   

It is highly recommended that U16 athletes have access to the appropriate gear and protection to get the best out of what the program has to offer: 

• A suitable pair of GS skis 

• A suitable pair of SL skis 

• A set of SL Poles with Pole Guards 

• A pair of SL Shin Guards (for SL training days) 

• Detachable Chin Guard that works with FIS helmet (for SL training days) 

• Mouth Guard (for GS & SL training days) 

• Back Protection 

• Raincoat & Wet Weather Gloves 

• Ski Racing Training Shorts (for Training & Events) 

• Alpine Racing Suit (for Training & Events) 

• Rock Skis - an older pair of SL or GS skis for free skiing in thin weather conditions, particularly in the early/late season. 

Additional Information:

• Training Program: Our coaching team will plan out the most beneficial training program schedule for our kids. 

• Daily schedules will be shared with participants prior to program commencement. 

• Minimum requirement of 4 participants to run in any program. 

• Lunch not included; athletes will be provided with ample time for an unsupervised lunch break. 

Program Dates: 26 June – 17 September 2023

Full Time: Monday – Friday (all half days) during Victorian School Holidays then Wednesday and Thursdays (half days) and Friday, Saturday and Sundays (full days) post school holidays.

Part Time: Monday – Friday (all half days) during Victorian School Holidays then Saturday and Sundays (full days) post school holidays.

Our FIS Alpine Club program is for the committed alpine ski racer intending to compete in the Alpine Open Age Alpine Races including the FIS National Championships, FIS Australia New Zealand Championship Alpine Events and potentially ready your career as an International Ski Racer.  

Athletes will continue to develop their Alpine skiing and racing skills, specialising in Slalom (SL), Giant Slalom (GS) and Skier Cross (SX) events, with the exploration of Speed (Super G) events in training.  

Our coaches will inspire a lifelong skillset of versatile skiing and tactical racing. Coaches will support the participants development towards becoming successful Junior Alpine Ski Athletes and all mountain skiing experts through a variety of training and competition environments, including enriching dryland training.  

This program is designed to further young athletes' on-snow skill development and emphasise the Train to Train & Train to Compete Stage in line with Snow Australia development framework and their Physical Literacy in line with the Sport Australia framework. 

FIS Equipment 

It is the responsibility of participating families to ensure that their children have the appropriate equipment for skiing. Participants are recommended to consider the following in relation to FIS Helmet Rules from U12 onward.   

It is highly recommended that FIS athletes have access to the appropriate gear and protection to get the best out of what the program has to offer: 

• A suitable pair of GS skis 

• A suitable pair of SL skis 

• A set of SL Poles with Pole Guards 

• A pair of SL Shin Guards (for SL training days) 

• Detachable Chin Guard that works with FIS helmet (for SL training days) 

• Mouth Guard (for GS & SL training days) 

• Back Protection 

• Raincoat & Wet Weather Gloves 

• Ski Racing Training Shorts (for Training & Events) 

• FIS Alpine Racing Suit (for Training & Events) 

• Rock Skis -  an older pair of SL or GS skis for free skiing in thin weather conditions, particularly in the early/late season. 

Additional Information: 

• Training Program: Our coaching team will plan out the most beneficial training program schedule for our kids. 

• Daily schedules will be shared with participants prior to program commencement. 

• Minimum requirement of 4 participants to run in any program. 

• Lunch not included; athletes will be provided with ample time for an unsupervised lunch break. 

• Please note at FIS level events all equipment must meet the FIS rules and regulations. 

Program Dates: 26 June – 17 September 2023

Full Time: Monday – Friday (all half days) during Victorian School Holidays then Wednesday and Thursdays (half days) and Friday, Saturday and Sundays (full days) post school holidays.

Part Time: Monday – Friday (all half days) during Victorian School Holidays then Saturday and Sundays (full days) post school holidays.

Freeride Club 12 & Under

Want to be a mountain all-rounder? Our Freeride Program is aimed at both ski and snowboard athletes who want to conquer the whole mountain and have a whole lot of fun doing it! 

Our Freeride Program fosters kids' overall enjoyment of winter sport with skill development including: All-round Technique & Skill acquisition, Mountain Freeriding, Park (Rails, Slopestyle, Big Air), Ski-Cross or SBX skill development, & learning to compete across various disciplines. Spatial Awareness is a major factor in all aspects of becoming a better athlete and we aim to provide opportunities for the complete all-rounder, with programming both on and off snow.

Additional Information:

• Training Program: Our instructor and coaching team will plan out the most beneficial training program schedule for our kids.
• Daily schedules will be shared with participants prior to program commencement.
• Minimum requirement of 4 participants to run in any program.
• Lunch not included; athletes will be provided with ample time for an unsupervised lunch break.

Program Dates: 26 June – 17 September 2023

Full Time: Monday – Friday (all half days) during Victorian School Holidays then Thursday and Fridays (half days) and Saturday and Sundays (full days) post school holidays.

Part Time: Monday – Friday (all half days) during Victorian School Holidays then Saturday and Sundays (full days) post school holidays.

Freeride Club 13+

Want to be a mountain all-rounder? Our Freeride Program is aimed at both ski and snowboard athletes who want to conquer the whole mountain and have a whole lot of fun doing it! 

Our Freeride Program fosters kids' overall enjoyment of winter sport with skill development including: All-round Technique & Skill acquisition, Mountain Freeriding, Park (Rails, Slopestyle, Big Air), Ski-Cross or SBX skill development, & learning to compete across various disciplines. Spatial Awareness is a major factor in all aspects of becoming a better athlete and we aim to provide opportunities for the complete all-rounder, with programming both on and off snow.

Additional Information:

• Training Program: Our instructor and coaching team will plan out the most beneficial training program schedule for our kids.
• Daily schedules will be shared with participants prior to program commencement.
• Minimum requirement of 4 participants to run in any program.
• Lunch not included; athletes will be provided with ample time for an unsupervised lunch break.  

Program Dates: 26 June – 17 September 2023

Full Time: Monday – Friday (all half days) during Victorian School Holidays then Thursday and Fridays (half days) and Saturday and Sundays (full days) post school holidays.

Part Time: Monday – Friday (all half days) during Victorian School Holidays then Saturday and Sundays (full days) post school holidays.

Our Falls Creek Masters and Social programs are ideal options for Adults wanting to combine the development of their skiing skills with the great Falls Creek comradery.

• Helmet use is mandatory for all participants. You may wish to consider the following in relation to the FIS Helmet Rules
• Each program requires a minimum number of participants to run - at the discretion of FCSL

Minimum Ability: Comfortable for blue terrain skiers

Program Disciplines: Ski

Masters Club Programs:

• Full Program
• Wednesday Club
• Sunday Club

Full Program

• Dates: 26 July – 17 September 2023
• Days: Each Wednesday and Sunday. Wednesday lessons are 2 hours, Sundays 4 hours. Program duration is 16 days.

Wednesday Program

• Dates: 26 July – 17 September 2023
• Day: Each Wednesday. Lesson duration is 2 hours. Program duration is 8 days.

Sunday Program

• Dates: 30 July – 17 September 2023
• Day: Each Sunday. Lesson duration is 4 hours. Program duration is 8 days.

Come and see what seasonal programs all are about by participating in our 2-week holiday programs. Catering for skiers and boarders aged 6-16, the holiday program aims to develop each participant’s potential in a fun and safe environment.

Helmet use is mandatory for all participants. Each program requires a minimum number of participants to run - at the discretion of FCSL.

Program Disciplines: Ski & Snowboard 

Dates: 26 June – 7 July

Days: Monday – Fridays only (All half days). Program duration is 10 days.

Come and see what seasonal programs all are about by participating in our 2-week holiday program. Catering for skiers and boarders aged 6-16, the holiday program aims to develop each participant’s potential in a fun and safe environment.

Children will be split into groups based on age, ability, and discipline.

Dates: 18 September – 22 September

Days: Monday – Friday (All half days). Program duration is 5 days.

Enjoy springtime fun! This program is designed for those wanting to extend their seasonal program or those wanting to jump into some school holiday fun. Catering for skiers and boarders aged 6-16, the holiday program aims to develop each participant’s potential in a fun and safe environment.

Children will be split into groups based on age, ability, and discipline.

Thanks for a great 2023 snow season! We look forward to welcoming you back next winter.

Winter Sports Program registrations will be available closer to the start of next season. Want to be the first to know? Sign up to our newsletters here and never miss a beat!

No, program costs do not include lift access. We recommend that Falls Creek Winter Sports Program participants purchase the Epic Australia Pass.

Meeting places and start times are planned by program and may change throughout the season. Any changes will be communicated by the coach.

Daily training attendance is recommended but not mandatory. Please keep in mind that the acquisition of skills is based on a season long progression and missed days may interrupt personal development.

Training schedules are planned based on daily participation throughout a season long program and coaches are engaged for every scheduled training day. There are no refunds, credits or exchange of days permitted.

Falls Creek Winter Sports Club programs will still go ahead as long as a safe training environment can be provided. It is important to learn how to handle variable weather conditions in preparation for competition participation and coaches will find suitable training locations to provide the best on-snow coaching possible.

Each program has a unique minimum skill level prerequisite to participate. Please visit the program page of your choice for further details.

Snow Australia is the nationally and internationally recognised National Sporting Organisation (NSO) for competitive snowsports in Australia. Snow Australia manages athlete pathways, organises events and training for Alpine, Cross-Country, Freestyle and Para-alpine skiing as well as snowboard and Para-snowboard. Perisher Winter Sports Club programs underpin the Snow Australia Athlete Pathway and is an officially recognised athlete development pathway program.

Falls Creek Winter Sports Club athletes will be able to compete in several national and international events in Australia that require a Snow Australia membership and/or FIS race license to enter in these events.  Further information can be found on the Snow Australia website.

Yes, helmets are required and must be worn while participating in all programs.

Competition level athletes must wear a helmet that meets applicable Snow Australia/FIS competitions standards and requirements.

For all other athletes a helmet certified for Snowsports activities is suggested as a minimum requirement. For other protective equipment needs, please refer to your program coach.

Individual programs and disciplines inform what type of equipment is needed and will be subject to the athlete’s age, physical maturity and program type. 

Check out recommendations on the Snow Australia website or seek out your coach for suggestions.

Parents and athletes are responsible for organising all transportation and accommodation for events held other than at Falls Creek.

Wintersports Program Coaches will be made available to attend these events at a cost of $580 per day per coach. This fee covers the coach for each day for the duration of the event, travel to and from the event, lunch and dinner daily for the coach. This fee is payable by the athlete/s attending. Accommodation for the coach is the responsibility of the athlete/s.

Supervision outside of regular coaching hours is the responsibility of parents.

We are unable to provide lodging or daily transport to and from the resort to program participants.

Our Winter Sports Club Supervisor will commence closer to the winter season. The FAQs section aims to provide you with answers to our frequently asked questions and is the source of our most up-to-date information. If you can't find the information you need, or for any technical advice or detailed program outcomes above, please submit a contact form here.