FAQs
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#1 What is the Cost?
#2 What information do you need to register as a SSASS student?
#3 When does registration start?
#4 When do the Local Weekly lessons begin?
#5 When is the visitors program available?
#6 How do I know if my registration is complete?
What is the Cost?
There is no charge by our organization for lessons or adaptive equipment. There are other costs however.
- CADS or BC Adaptive SnowSports. You will need to purchase an annual membership which provides liability insurance and supports the development of adaptive snow sports both provincially and nationally. Membership may entitle you to purchase lift tickets and rentals at a discount at SSMR - please contact the resort for details.
- Lift Pass. If you do not own a SSMR season pass you will need a daily lift pass from Silver Star Mountain Resort. Speak to your instructor before purchasing your day pass! There are different passes depending on the lifts you will use and afternoon 1/2 day passes are also available.
- Equipment. Unless you own your own equipment you may need to rent skis, snowboards, helmets and boots. SSASS will supply adaptive equipment at no cost.
What information do you need to register as a SSASS Participant?
Signing up for lessons takes about 20 minutes via our on-line portal - Snowline. Each Participant will need to create a unique user id and password and provide the following information:
- Personal Information: name, address, email, phone numbers, date of birth, caregivers, emergency contact, snow sport type: alpine skiing or snowboarding or sit-skiing.
- Club information request: Purpose of participating (finish sentence....'while on snow you wish to'...learn to race, learn skills, or be active for life; type of disability (checklist provided).
- Current personal information: Height/weight, condition as it relates to participation, behavioural traits and triggers, should escalation occur what to do, list mobility aids.
- Program you are registering for and potential date/times for lessons.
Note that acceptance to SSASS programs requires ALL information to be provided and waivers signed through Snowline. We encourage you to register as early as possible to avoid disappointment as our programs are very popular. Click Register below to open Snowline.
When does registration start?
Registration for all programs starts September 1.
When do the Local Weekly lessons begin?
Early January. Your instructor will contact you prior to arrange meeting time and place.
When is the visitors program available?
Our visitor program runs from when SSMR (Silver Star Mountain Resort) opens the alpine season until when the hill closes. Please be aware that we have very limited availability on weekends in January and February.
How do I know if my registration is complete and accepted?
You will receive a confirmation email from SSASS.
Where is SSASS located?
SSASS lessons take place on Silver Star Mountain Resort in Vernon, BC. The SSASS room is located at Silver Star Mountain Resort inside the National Altitude Training Center (NATC) building across from the Fitness Center. There is a drop-off parking zone close to the SSASS room. See our Location page.
How can I donate to SSASS?
You have three choices to make a donation to SSASS, you can:
#1 Email an E Transfer to our SSASS Treasurer
#2 Click the red Donate button below to open Snowline and donate online.
#3 Snail-Mail a check made out to Silver Star Adaptive Snow Sports with our address:
Silver Star Adaptive Snow Sports
P.O. Box 534
Vernon, BC, V1T 6M4