SBBA 

Ski, Snowboard & Bike Academy (SBBA):  

A Program for Grade 11 & 12 Students 

The SBBA is offered to grades 11 & 12 during second semester. The learning goals focus on skill development and career preparation in a variety of areas pertaining to mountain adventure sports; and do so through the following courses: 

Outdoor Education 11/12; Active Living 11/12; Media Studies 11/12; Indigenous Studies 12 (satisfies Indigenous graduation requirement and socials requirement) 

Make sure you are choosing courses in your first semester that will satisfy grad requirements (CLE 11, Math 11, Science 11, English 11)

Students will be trained by professional coaches on the slopes, trails and in the classroom; the program includes 16 days of instruction on Whistler/Blackcomb and 27 half days of bike instruction on the trails around Pemberton.   

Ski & snowboard instruction will focus on basic techniques, racing, slopestyle, freeride and backcountry; while the biking instruction will be centred around enduro style riding on local trails.  

Certifications include: Ski or Board Instructor Level 1 and Avalanche Safety Training Level 1, and there are opportunities for additional 1st aid and Mountain Bike instructor’s certifications. 

Classroom learning activities will support on-slope instruction, and will include designing and implementing training programs, equipment maintenance and repair, wilderness rescue, investigating career options in the sports industry and include guest speakers from a variety of professions. 

The knowledge, skills, experience, relationships and certifications gained through this program will prepare students for many job and career opportunities in the mountain sports industry, while students have fun as they learn together on the slopes and trails. 

Mission statement  

The Sea to Sky Ski, Snowboard & Bike Academy will focus on personal growth in student’s athletic performance, leadership abilities, community involvement, social awareness, career options, academics, and global citizenship. Student learning will focus on SD48’s five competencies, using the project based learning model and incorporating the six pathways to student achievement.