Snowclub 3-6 Years | Falls Creek Ski Resort

Snowclub is designed to introduce young skiers to the snow while ensuring their day is full of fun.

Snowsports lessons must be purchased online in advance.

Epic Australia Pass and Epic Australia 4-Day Pass holders receive 20% off Snowclub Lessons when purchased online and in advance.

Full Day or Half Day Kids Lesson Programs

Snowclub is a great way for children to learn and progress, meet new friends, and explore the mountain. We offer full day or half day lessons for 3-6 year-olds.

Whether it is a first time ski experience, or your child is a seasoned skier, our friendly instructors will support your young ones to progress their skills in a fun and safe environment.

Your kids will enjoy a fun lesson filled with games, surprise visits from Pete the Snow Dragon, and on-snow activities.

Lunch and a light snack are included in both the Half Day and Full Day programs. Special dietary requirements will need to be provided at the time of booking.

Our Snowclub offers:

A safe and supportive environment with our friendliest instructors
A progressive learning experience with children arranged into groups based on ability
A purpose-built area, fitted with its own private kitchen and toilet facilities
Indoor staff to assist with any of your child's needs
Skip lift lines with our priority loading
Your child will explore the mountain in ways they've never seen before!

Please note, Snowclub is a skiing program. For children that would like to learn to snowboard, consider a private lesson.

*Snowclub requires all children to be toilet-trained.

Here is a list of essentials to pack for your child’s Snowclub lesson:

A valid Mountain Access Card, with lift access and Snowclub loaded onto it - lift tickets can only be purchased online
Skis (poles if requested by your child’s Instructor)
Ski boots – these should be on your child’s feet when they arrive at Snowclub
Helmet (compulsory for all children & teens in Falls Creek Snowsports Programs)
Goggles and/or sunglasses to protect your child’s eyes from glare
Waterproof snow pants and jacket
Warm layers under outerwear – an extra layer of thermals can be stored at Snowclub
Ski socks (not cotton)
Waterproof mittens or gloves
Neck warmer/ tube or Balaclava
Sunscreen SPF 15 or higher
Any special nut free food and/or medications (note that our Children’s Snowsports Centres are nut free zones)

Falls Creek's Helmet Policy requires that all participants in Children's Snowsports Programs, plus any programs that access our terrain parks, race courses or similar activities wear an approved snowsports helmet. Click here to view Falls Creek’s Helmet Policy.

It's crucial that your child brings their prescribed EpiPen/Inhaler to every lesson. It is necessary for their safety that they have it with them at all times. If they don't have their EpiPen or Inhaler, they won't be able to attend lessons. This policy ensures that we can provide a safe learning environment for all students. Please note that staff are only able to administer medication in life-threatening situations. Should your child require any regular medication throughout the day, a parent or guardian will need to return to administer this medication as required.

Skiers:

Koala first time skiing or still learning how to stop using a snowplough. I am learning how to balance and slide on my skis with the goal being to make a snowplough stop.

Possum I can stop using a snowplough on beginner terrain. I am ready to learn how to make small turns.

Wombat I can confidently ski down green terrain in a snowplough using small turns. I am ready to learn to consolidate these snowplough turns on steeper terrain.

Echidna I can confidently make strong turns in a small snowplough down green and some blue terrain. I am ready to learn to match my skis at the end of my turns (basic christie).

Lyrebird I can confidently ski down blue terrain in a basic christie. I am ready to learn how to ski parallel.

Kangaroo I can confidently ski parallel down all blue terrain. I am ready to learn how to perfect my balance and control on steeper and ungroomed terrain. This level is learning to use poles and it is recommended but not mandatory to bring poles along to the lessons.

Find Your Level - Skiing Abilities

Watch our videos to help identify which level of skiing you are.

Lift access is not included in your Snowclub purchase and all participants require a valid lift ticket regardless of their ability level.

Children aged 3 & 4 participating in Snowclub are eligible for free lift access. Please note you will need to purchase your Snowclub lesson and then select the 4 and under lift access as an add on. You will also need to ensure your child has a valid Mountain Access Card.

For further enquiries, contact our team.

Lesson Times:

Morning check in opens at -9.30am- 9.15am with lessons commencing at 10am.

Half Day Morning Lesson

Registration and check in opens at -9:30am- 9.15am
Lesson commences at 10am
Half Day program concludes at 1pm, pick up from 12:50pm
Lesson includes snack and lunch

Full Day Lesson

Registration and check in opens at -9:30am- 9.15am
Lesson commences at 10am
Full Day program concludes at 3pm, pick up from 2:50pm
Lesson includes snack and lunch

Our Snowclub Lessons commence on 21 June, running through until 28 September. Private Lessons are available outside of these dates.

Tips for being on time:

Please plan to arrive early each day as this allows more time for a relaxed entry into the program for your child, as well as providing time to build rapport with the team.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the conclusion of lessons for pick up, as this provides time for the instructors to discuss the groups' activities of the day.

Meeting Area:

Snowclub is located next to Cloud 9 restaurant, at the top of Halley’s Comet Chairlift. Access Halley's Comet chairlift from Slalom. If you can ski or snowboard down advanced green runs, you can also access Snowclub by skiing or riding from Eagle Express to Cloud 9.

If you and/or your child have never skied before, we highly recommend that you utilise Halley’s Comet Chair and carry your skis on the lift to allow for easier and safer loading and unloading. Our friendly Lift Operators are on hand to ensure safe loading of you and your child.

When accompanying children on the lift, a valid lift pass is required. For non-skiing parents/guardians, you will be required to purchase a $6 Mountain Access Card to get on the lift.

When you arrive at Snowclub, please ensure we are aware of any learning difficulties that your child has such as ADHD and autism.

If you have a child aged 3-6 who is attending our Snowclub Program, let us make your life a little easier! If you rent their equipment through Falls Creek Sports, we will deliver their skis straight to the Snowclub building at Cloud 9 for you. That’s one less thing to worry about when catching the chairlift in the morning!

Start by having your child fitted for their rental equipment from a Falls Creek Sports outlet by 5:30pm the night prior to your child’s program commencement. Once fitted out, you’ll take your child’s helmet and boots with you, and we will transport their skis to Snowclub at Cloud 9.

On the morning of your child’s lesson, head straight to Halley’s Comet chairlift, take a hands-free ride up the chair and start your day in a care-free way.

What happens after the program? You can choose, either:

Have your little one take their skis with them to bring to Snowclub the next day.

Take the skis to Falls Creek Sports to either conclude your rental OR so we can arrange for them to be waiting for you again the next morning at Snowclub.

Or leave them at Snowclub (to either return the next day to use again OR for us to return back to rentals for you). Noting, we can only return skis back to Falls Creek Sports.

Please note this service is exclusive to children who are enrolled into a Snowclub Program and have rented equipment from Falls Creek Sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I drop off my kids?

Snowclub is located at Cloud 9 at the top of Halley’s Comet Chair. Please plan to arrive early for your lesson with all your rental equipment ready. Check in for Snow Club is between 9.15am and 9:30am, so make sure to leave enough time to catch the lift.

Once you arrive at Snowclub, our team will establish the correct level for your child to participate in.

Does my child need to have their skis or snowboard on?

If it your child’s first time skiing or snowboarding, we recommend you carry their skis/board on the chairlift. If your child is more confident riding lifts in their gear, they can wear their skis/board on the chairlift.

When you arrive at Snowclub you will be required to remove your skis as this is a ski free zone during check in.

I’m not skiing, how do I drop my child off?

If you are not skiing, we have a ‘Parent Access Pass’ available for purchase to escort your child to and from ski school. The Parent Access Pass allows foot access for 1x parent per paying child and allows 2x return trips daily on Halley’s Comet Chairlift at drop off and collection time from ski school.

This pass is $6 and can be loaded for as many days as children’s lessons are booked. Due to the safety risks with skiers and over snow vehicles, you are only permitted to drop off children at Ski School and enter Cloud 9 restaurant and are not allowed to walk on any ski run. 

The Parent pass is available for purchase at Falls Creek Sports, Slalom Plaza and Falls Creek Sports, Village Bowl. 

Please note: To be able to ride as a foot passenger each person must have the ability to move to the load point, ride and unload with minimal assistance. Infants are not permitted in baby carriers and must be able to walk with minimal assistance to purchase a pass. 

Should I pack snacks?

Lunch and a light snack are provided for all Snowclub lesson programs. Drinks are also available throughout the day, and on cold days, we offer hot chocolate to help keep everyone warm.

If your child has any allergies, please inform the instructors before the lesson. You’re welcome to pack a small, nut-free snack in your child’s pocket if you’d like to provide something extra for during the lesson. Please note that our children’s centres are strictly nut-free, and any self-supplied snacks must comply with this policy.

Can I stay and watch the lesson?

We appreciate it can be very nerve wracking to leave your child in a new environment and also exciting to watch them ski for their first time. To assist our team of professionals building a trusting rapport we ask that all friends and family members please leave the area promptly after check-in.

Having parents watching or check in throughout the lessons can be very disruptive to the lesson flow and can also upset your child. If you would like to watch your child learn to ski we kindly ask that you remain unseen and utilise the windows from inside Cloud 9 café.

My child has special needs; can they join into the group lesson?

Whilst we appreciate that parents may wish to have their child in group lessons for a number of reasons, many special needs children will often have a far better experience with one-on-one instruction with our team members who have undertaken certifications to best cater to these students. Please visit our Adaptive Winter Sports page for information of how we can best assist you.

My child has a food allergy; do I need to pack their own lunch?

You are not required to pack a lunch, as we provide meals for all children and can accommodate most food allergies. However, please note that all meals are prepared in a commercial kitchen where traces of allergens may be present.

If you prefer to provide your own lunch for your child, you are more than welcome to do so. Please notify the instructor and inform the supervisor on duty—they will guide you on where to store the lunch safely.

My child has special dietary requirements/allergies. How do I ensure the lunch caters to their needs?

We can cater to all allergies and dietary requirements. To ensure your child is appropriately catered for please make sure to fill in all relevant information into the dietary/allergy sections upon registering for the program. Instructors will also ask each child in their group for allergies prior to leaving the meeting area as an extra check for catering purposes on the day.

My child requires medication and/or an EpiPen/Inhaler. What do I need to bring?

If your child is prescribed with a an EpiPen and/or Inhaler please bring all necessary medications and an action plan along to your lessons daily.

Please note that staff are only able to administer medication in life-threatening situations. Should your child require any regular medication throughout the day, a parent or guardian will need to return to administer this medication as required.

My child does not want to wear their ski boots on the chairlift up. Can I carry them?

Yes - you can bring your child to Snowclub wearing their snow boots and change into their ski boots in when you check them in. We are able to store the snow boots for the day if required.

Terms and Conditions

Children participating in any programs will need a valid lift ticket or Epic Australia Pass to participate.
A Mountain Access Card is required when purchasing a lift ticket and lesson products. These cards can be reloaded (not only this season but in future seasons. The Mountain Access Card fee is $6.00.
The Mountain Access Card fee is applicable for guests who do not already have a re-loadable Falls Creek, Hotham and Perisher Mountain Access Card.
If a card is lost or stolen, a replacement card will be required to be purchased.
Snowclub caters to skiers only. Junior Workshop cater for both skiers or boarders.
All tickets are for consecutive days.
All children need to be at least 3 years of age and completely toilet trained to attend any of our snowsports programs. If your child is 2 years old and would like to give skiing a try, this can be arranged via a private lesson.