Lessons & Programs

Thredbo has one of the best ski and snowboard schools in Australia and offers a variety of lesson and programs to suit all abilities. Ski and snowboard lessons from Thredbo’s outstanding team of instructors provide the best possible opportunity to learn or improve your skills, build confidence on the mountain and access lift line priority.

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Lift & Lessons
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Adult (Max6) – Lift and Lesson
Teen (13-17) – Lift and Lesson
Child (7-12 Years) – Lift and Lesson
First Timer Lift & Lesson
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Adult – First Timer – Lift and Lesson
Teen (13-17) – First Timer – Lift and Lesson
Child (7-12 Years) – First Timer – Lift and Lesson
Thredboland (3-6)
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It’s All About Me – Private Lesson
Thredboland – Ski Program Max4 (3 – 4 Years)
Thredboland – Ski Program (5-6 Years)
Burton Riglets – Snowboard Program (4-6 Years)
Freeriders (5-14)
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Max4 – 5 Day Adventure Camp (5-12 Years)
Freeriders (7-14 Years) Program

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Mountain Academy – Multi Discipline Skiing (12 – 17 years)

This program is for the snow sports athlete who would like to develop elite skills across all ski disciplines and aspires to compete at a high level. The athlete joining the team will have strong technical all-mountain and GS skills, aggressively ski a mogul course and be dedicated to working on aerial skills and overall ski strength and fitness. The athletes in this program will be dedicated towards participating in a variety of events throughout the season.

The following criteria will be used as a guide for admission into the program:

Achieved consistent individual competition results at State Interschools or similar level in GS, Skier Cross and Moguls
Demonstrated a commitment to training and overall fitness
Potential to acquire skills to transfer to a NSW team level
Is a strong all mountain skier both on and off-piste
Be prepared to commit to season long training

Training Benefits

Experienced coaches from around the globe
Planned and structured training sessions
Goal setting and follow up
Competition preparation and support
Healthy meals and nutrition support
Team layering jacket will be supplied
Develop an awareness of pathways in alpine and freestyle
Access to dryland training
Access to ACE facility
Up to 45 days of training and competition support included throughout the season

What You Need To Know

Athletes are required to express interest and will undergo a selection criteria for this program
Athletes must possess a high commitment level and desire to compete at a competitive pathway level
Training times and days will vary depending on competition, facility availability and conditions
Athletes will have access to a locker and storage facility in the Thredbo Leisure centre
In the case of injury or other detailed occurrence program protection can be purchased for an additional $30
Events supported by Mountain Academy coaching staff
- State and National Interschools
- NSW Junior Series Mogul Event- Perisher and Thredbo
- Thredbo Snow Series event
- SSA Children’s Series
Other events will be considered upon consultation
It is required that all athletes hold a current SSA alpine/Freestyle race licence to enable them to compete at the relevant level and participate in the National Skills Assessment
Age Requirements
- 10 years and above for Moguls
- 12 years and above for Slopestyle
- 12 years and above for Multi Discipline
- 12 years and above for Rider Cross
Advanced, competitive athletes with goals
Program commences on June 23
Program times and days vary to meet training and competition requirements
2018 season pass with Leisure Centre access is required. Click here to purchase season pass
Does not include lift pass
2018 Mountain Academy Calendar Example
Please note final training calendars will be formed with each individual group