KIDS PROGRAM 2018
DFX Club
Whether riders are just starting out riding trails and have never been in the Bike Park to riders who are riding all levels of trails, jumping, dropping and shredding all over the valley and park. Coaches will choose trails appropriate to your child’s ability level to help them develop their technique, stamina and skills. Programs will work on developing skills on XC trails and DH skills in the Whistler Bike Park for all levels of riders. Amount of time spent in the Bike Park will depend on ability level with groups that are intermediate and above doing alternate days XC and DH.
RATES & INFO
| MAY 27 - JUNE 24, 2018 | SESSIONS | CHILD 8 - 12 YRS | KIDS 5 - 7 YRS | |
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| Sundays | 5 |
$415
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$415
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Regular price valid from May 1-26, 2018.
Rates do not include taxes. Rates include Bike Park tickets for lesson days but does not include season pass. Children should bring their season pass if they have one. If not, they will be issued day tickets as needed. Number of sessions spent in the Bike Park will depend on the age, ability level and interest of the whole group.
RATES & INFO
| JULY 1 - AUG 30, 2018 | SESSIONS | CHILD 8 - 12 YRS | KIDS 5 - 7 YRS | |
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| Sundays July 1 - Aug 26 | 9 |
$809 Regular Rate
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$689 Regular Rate
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Mondays & Wednesdays Jul 2-Aug 29
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Tuesdays & Thursdays Jul 3-Aug 30
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18 | $1,245 Regular Rate |
$1,149 Regular Rate
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Regular price valid from May 1-Jun 30, 2018.
Rates do not include taxes. Rates include full bike season pass, that can also be used on none DFX days. Number of sessions spent in the Bike Park will depend on the ability level and interest of the whole group. Groups that are intermediate and above doing alternate days XC and DH.
RATES & INFO
| SEPT 9 - 30, 2018 | SESSIONS | CHILD 8 - 12 YRS | KIDS 5 - 7 YRS | EARLY BIRD RATE | |
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| Sundays | 4 |
$329 Regular Rate
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$329 Regular Rate
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$245 |
Early Bird Rate valid until August 31, 2018.
Rates do not include taxes. Rates include Bike Park tickets for lesson days but does not include season pass. Children should bring their season pass if they have one. If not, they will be issued day tickets as needed. Number of sessions spent in the Bike Park will depend on the age, ability level and interest of the whole group.
PROGRAM DETAILS
DROP OFF AND PICK UP
- Drop off 8:45am to 9:15am.
- Pick up is 3:00pm to 3:30pm.
LUNCH
- Lunch is not provided, please provide a packed lunch with snacks suitable to taken on the trails.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT
- Bike with hand brakes, no coaster brakes allowed. Disc brakes highly recommended. Bike should have a minimum of front suspension and be suitable to go in the Bike Park regularly for rider's ability level intermediate and above. DH bikes can be rented at a DFX CLUB discount.
- Arm and leg armour, bike gloves and a hydration pack are required every day. A well-fitting XC helmet for XC days AND a full face for park days (ability level intermediate and above). Full body armour recommended for Park days.
BIKING ABILITY
- Groups for beginner to advanced riders (please note depending on numbers beginner riders aged 8-12 may be placed in a younger age group).
- Minimum biking requirement: Have ridden comfortably on easy single track trails in the valley.
MEETING LOCATION
BLACKCOMB KIDS - The lower level of the Whistler Blackcomb Admin Building. Located at the Base of Blackcomb Mountain in the Upper Village.
- CLUB 5 -7 Beginner and Novice levels ONLY
**NEW**
CREEKSIDE KIDS – Creekside Courtyard opposite Dusty’s
- CLUB 5 -7 Intermediate - Expert levels ONLY – children intermediate and above need to have a note on file to be eligible to book. New participants should check level with Sarah Harrison sbharrison@vailresorts.com
- CLUB 8 -12 all levels Beginner to Expert
BIKE PARK PASS
- Included in price of program for summer programs. Day tickets provided for Bike Park use during Spring and Fall programs.
- Includes Air Dome use while in DFX lessons.
TYPICAL DAY
- Meet from 8:45 to 9:15am, groups will leave to ride at 9:15am sharp - please be on time and ready to go. We will be riding either on the trails or in the Bike Park for most of the day. Sometime will be spent at parks and lakes especially on hotter days but as the groups progress the amount of time spent off the trails will decrease.
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Beginner and Novice groups will mostly be riding XC building up to riding some days in the Bike Park, you child's coach will let you know when their group is ready.
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Intermediate and up groups will ride XC on Mondays/Tuesdays and in the Bike Park on Wednesdays/Thursdays, unless your child's coach informs you differently, so please come with the appropriate bike and equipment (including a full face helmet).
- Lunch will be at approximately 12:00pm back at Base or on the trails. Sometimes on longer 'expedition days' lunch may be taken with us or dropped off for us at a park or lake. Depending on the groups stamina breaks will be taken in the morning and afternoon as needed but the majority of the day will be on our bikes.
- Pickup is from 3:00pm to 3:30pm each child must be signed out by a parent. If your child will be picked up by someone else please inform the coach in the morning. If you would like your child to sign out by themselves please ask your child's coach for a sign out permission form.
We will be riding in all weather, so please make sure your child is prepared with rain gear and sunscreen!
DFX KIDS FAQS
You've got questions? We've got answers! Get yourself prepared and find the facts on some of the frequently asked questions about DFX Kids Bike programs.
Need assistance?
| Hours | |
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| Apr 22 - through Summer |
8:30am - 5:30pm |
1-800-766-0449
604-967-8950 (LOCAL)
wbreservations@vailresorts.com
