BEFORE BOOKING

BEFORE BOOKING

Before you book a lesson, please first decide the following.

  1. 1. Lesson date
  2. 2. Duration of lesson
  3. 3. Type of lesson
  4. 4. Abillity level ⇒ please refer to the Ability Charts below.

Ski & Snowboard Ability Charts

Let us know your ability, please use the following information to determine your ability level.

SKI Ability Charts

Level 1 First Timer Never skied before.
Level 2 Beginner Can stop in a snowplough. No consistent turn.
Level 3 Beginner Can link snowplough turns on beginner terrain.
Level 4 Intermediate Can link parallel turns on advanced terrain.
Level 5 Advanced Can make confident parallel turn on advanced terrain.
Level 6 Expert Can ski with dynamic parallel turns on expert runs and in moguls.

SNOWBOARD Ability Charts

Level 1 First Timer Never snowboarded before.
Level 2 Beginner Can slide and stop on the heel side.
Level 3 Intermediate Can turn heelside to toeside and toeside to heelside on easy terrain.
Level 4 Advanced Can link turns on intermediate terrain with steady speed.
Level 5 Expert Comfortable on a wide variety of advanced terrain.

Terms&Cancellation Policy

All Lessons

  • Full payment is required in advance to secure a booking.
  • Lesson may be changed or cancelled if the ski area is closed due to operational or weather condition.
  • Lessons will not be extended, rescheduled or refunded due to the late arrival of guests, for any reason.
  • Please note rental shops may be crowded during busy periods, please check-in 60 minutes before you lesson to provide time to complete rentals
  • It is the owner or borrower responsibility and obligation for any lost, stolen and damaged equipment during a lesson. Including lost lesson time or any replacement costs.
  • Lessons are available in English only.
  • Specific instructor requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Instructors will not supervise lunch breaks and lunch not included in private lessons.
  • Ski school reception phone line may be busy prior to lesson start.
  • For special requests, please contact the Ski School directly.

Cancellation Policy

  • Lessons will not be extended, rescheduled or refunded due to the late arrival of guests, for any lesson.
  • Lesson cancellations due to bad weather will not be refunded. Lessons will only be refunded if no lifts are operational.
  • If a lesson cancels between 7 days to 48 hours in advance 20% of the lesson price will be charged.
  • If a lesson is cancelled within 48 hours or no shows, the full lesson price will be charged.
  • Any reduction in number of lessons, number of hours will constitute as a cancellation.
  • Changes to lesson start date must be confirmed 24 hours in advance of the designated start time.
    For changes via email please allow 48 hours. All changes subject to availability.
  • Students who arrive late cannot join the lesson and no refunds will be issued.

Private Lessons

  • Private lessons for guests aged 4 years old and above.
  • Private lessons are limited to the same ability level and discipline for more than 2 participants.
  • Instructors will not supervise lunch breaks and lunch not included in private lessons.
  • Lesson prices do not include ski/snowboard equipment rental.
  • Lift fees are not included in private lessons. Please purchase a "Special Lesson 1 Day Pass" or similar separately.
  • Special 1-day lift ticket" is a special ticket that costs 1,700 JPY less than a regular 1-day lift ticket. It can be purchased at the time of school registration on the same day.
  • Private lesson available in English only –please speak to reception for Chinese language requests.

First Time Ski Experience

  • It's a program for guests aged 7 years old and above.
  • This lesson is suitable for first-time skiers only.
  • Lesson will consist of groups of up to 10 students.
  • Lesson price includes rental ski equipment.
  • Lift Pass included in lesson price (lesson time only)
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Request & Inquiries
TEINE OLYMPIA SKI SCHOOL

E-mail: school@sapporo-teine.com(available from First Sep 2019)
Phone: +81-011-685-7000 (Business time:9:00 - 17:00)