FAQ / Information for kids
Important information for ski lesson
We have put together the most important information about our ski lessons, so you are prepared, when you arrive!
Our highly trained ski instructors guarantee you safety, fun and learning!
Infos for children ski lesson:
At what age can my kid learn how to ski?
We are looking forward to teach your child at 4 ½ years of age in our group lessons! You are welcome to bring your child for a taster lesson and if everything goes well he or she can join the group lesson.
Do you have half day courses for children?
For the small children (3 – 4 ½ years) we offer half day courses in small groups, if there is demand. All other children courses run for the fulld day.
Can my children start a course an any time?
All group lessons for beginners start on sunday and monday (during Christmas holidays also on other days). If there is a few people interested we gladly start a beginner course also on other days. Joining an advanced course is posible daily according to ability and available spots. Please contact our skischool office - we will try to accomodate all enquiries!
How big are the groups?
6 - max. 10 children.
When do the children meet for their lesson?
On the first day of the group course we meet at 9.30 am for grouping, every other day we will meet at 9.45 am.
Where is the daily meeting point and where do the children ski?
Beginners meet in our children area opposite the bottom station of the Schönleitenbahn. Advanced children meet every morning at our children area and take the Schönleiten cable car into the ski resort Saalbach-Hinterglemm. The ski instructor chooses the runs according to the ability of the children. At 3.30pm alle children will be back at our children area and are ready to get picked up.
We are from the Netherland. Do you have dutch-speaking ski instructors?
Yes, we have a few dutch ski instructors. But also our other ski instructors teach children from the netherlands since many years and communicate well with the dutch children.
Can our children be together in one group?
Yes, that is a possibility, please talk to the ski instructor at grouping. Please be advised that if the children have different sking abilities the faster child will be in the group of the slower child.
Do I have to pick up my child at lunch time?
The ski instructor will take care of your child during the lunchbreak. (price: EUR 10,00/day incl. food and beverage of choice).
Can I pick up my child at lunch time?
Yes, the beginners can get picked up. It is more difficult to pick up the advanced children since they don't come back to our children area. The ski instructor will go for lunch with the group to the closest hut. If you want to meet with your child at noon, please coordinate it with the ski instructor in the morning.
Do the children need a helmet?
Since the winter 2010/2011 helmet usage is required by law for all children under 15 years of age! If you don't have a helmet you can rent an inexpensive helmet at our skirental!
Does my child need a lift ticket for the ski lesson?
Basically yes, but the beginners don't need a lift ticket for the first day (skischool magic carpet). Your ski instructor will let you know what lift ticket your child will need on the next day. Also the little children (born 2006 or younger) need a lift ticket and it isavailable free at all ticket offices (i.e. in our ski school office). Please bring a proof of the childs age.
Are there group lessons available on Friday?
All our group lessons run from Sunday till Thursday (exception Christmas). Most families want to spent one day of skiing together were the children show the parents what they learned.
At what age can my child learn to snowboard?
We recommend that children start snowboarding at an age of 8 to 10 years the earliest.
Why are the snowboard lessons for advanced only half days?
We had good experiences with half day lessons. Therefore every student can use the rest of the day for training or recovery depending on his stamina.