Ski Club FAQ | Glacier Ski Club

Frequently Asked Questions

Equipment/Clothing

Does my child need to wear the Glacier Ski Jacket?: No, athletes can wear any jacket. Most of the athletes prefer to have a Glacier jacket like their peers.
What clothing should my child wear for racing?: Lots of layers, keeping their core warm will keep them warm.
Can my child wear a speed suit?: Most athletes U12 and older choose to wear a speed suit under their jacket and pants.
Where should I buy my equipment?: At a proper ski shop that sells racing equipment. Gates and Boards in Barrie, Skiis & Biikes or Sign of the Skier in Toronto, Squire John's/Skiis & Biikes/Corbett's in Collingwood.
What skis does my child need?: Speak with the Glacier coaches before purchasing equipment to ensure you have the correct equipment for your athlete.
When do we need chin/shin/pole guards?: Speak with Glacier coaches before purchasing equipment to ensure you have the correct equipment for your athlete. All of the protective equipment is recommended by the coaches when your athlete is ready.
What type of helmet does my child need?: Athletes U14 and older need to wear a helmet with a FIS label. Athletes U12 and under must wear helmets with hard ears.
What skis does my child need?: Speak with the Glacier coaches before purchasing equipment to ensure you have the correct equipment for your athlete.
When do we need chin guards and pole guards?: Speak with Glacier coaches before purchasing equipment to ensure you have the correct equipment for your athlete.
What type of helmet does my child need?: Athletes U14 and older need to wear a helmet with a FIS label. Athletes u12 and under must wear helmets with hard ears.

Registration

What is required for registration?

Three important steps, you need a season’s pass at MSLM, AOA membership and register at Glacier.

What payment options does Glacier offer?

Glacier accepts e-transfers and credit card payments. Credit card payments are subject to an additional 3% fee. E-transfer payments can be sent to fees@glacierskiclub.com. No password is required for e-transfers.

How are athletes selected for provincial finals?

This is based on performance and a quota. This is a discussion mid-season with the coaches. They will communicate with you if you qualify.

How do I get in touch with my coach?

All coaches ensure the families on their team have access to them. During the season a good place is via Slack.

How many coaches attend races?

For all regular season races, all of the coaches on the team. For extra races, we ensure an optimal ratio.

What fees are not included in the SOD/OCUP/FIS programs?

Invitational races, provincials, extra trips when offered, camps, etc.

What happens on Friday training days?

Friday is a regular training day for all athletes in our MAX programs. This is a great day for extra mileage. For athletes in SOD attending an extra Friday, we ensure there will be a coach covering you and your group. This is sometimes in gates and sometimes free skiing, depending on the needs of the athletes in attendance.

What's the difference between the SOD and OCUP programs?

SOD is Souther Ontario Division, this is more like house league. Great for those athletes learning to race and wanting to ski strictly Saturdays and Sundays. Races in this circuit are often more local. OCUP is Ontario Division, a Provincial Level. The races are often on the escarpment in Collingwood, they are more competitive and more races. This is for the more driven athletes.

What's the maximum number of athletes on the team?

We do not have a specific maximum, instead, we ensure a good ratio of athletes and coaches on every team.

How do I find out who my team manager is?

Your team manager will introduce themselves either early or prior to the season.

What payment options does Glacier offer?

What are the fees to race at Glacier Ski Club?

"1. AOA fees (insurance from Alpine Ontario) The fees vary depending upon the age category.
2. Mount St. Louis Gold Podium Pass (purchase before they sell out)
3. Glacier program fees
4. Equipment (speak with Glacier coaches before purchasing equipment to ensure you have the correct equipment for your athlete)
5. Invitational races
6. Coaching on extra training days, should you choose to attend extra days.
7. Lift pass if the team is training at a different hill (this is for OCUP and FIS)
8. Coach gifts at end the of the season
9. Donations for things like the silent auction end of season
10. Travel and gas
11. Trips if you opt to attend them when offered"

When does registration open for the season?

Registration opens in September. Please check the website for updates.

Volunteering

How many hours do I need to volunteer a year?: Every family is required to contribute at least 15 hours of their time through the various events and activities at the club. We require a $500 cheque to be handed in before your athlete begins their program.
I'm not a skier, how else can I volunteer?: Visit the job descriptions page for more detailed information on volunteering positions or contact our volunteer coordinator to discuss how you can contribute!

Races

On race days at other clubs, how are the "extra" tickets distributed?: This is different from team to team, year to year, and the hill you are at. But generally, you can purchase tickets and go skiing. Sometimes there might be 1-2 volunteer tickets provided, if this is the case, the cost of the remaining tickets to be purchased for all parents/siblings can be split so all benefit from the free volunteer tickets. Or the volunteer tickets are given to the parents volunteering at the race, helping with something on hill or with coat running. This is at the discretion of your team manager.
Should my child attend all of the races?: Yes, your child is in a racing program and ideally, they are able to attend all races. Attendance at all races is not required for registration at Glacier.
What do I do if I'm going to be late for training or a race?: Send a message to your team via Slack. This message will be received by coaches, your team manager, and fellow parents.
What's an invitational race?: During the season there are regular races, part of your circuit. Invitationals are extra, on top of those races. They are an extra cost, but often give your athlete the opportunity to do a race on the escarpment or at a hill outside of our circuit. These races are also often a high level, giving your skier a chance to really challenge themselves. They are also a lot of fun.