JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TEAM

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JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TEAM (JDT)

Swiss Valley Racing for ages 4-14 years old JDT is open to all skiers ages 4 to 14, of all ability levels. JDT Racers are encouraged to attend scheduled events which include races held at Swiss Valley, Timber Ridge, Bittersweet, Cannonsburg, Mt. Brighton, and Caberfae Peaks. JDT Director, Jennifer Perry Ross, leads the coaching team made up of former racers and professional ski instructors. Lift tickets & additional event fees not included, purchasing a Season Pass at Swiss Valley is almost always the most affordable option. (Each Racer must pay for racing bib in addition to their race fee.)

Program Goals & Training

The JDT program’s primary goal is to give our team members a chance to learn the art of ski racing and improve their overall skiing skills while having fun. Team Participation includes a Holiday JDT Race Camp along with weekly practices scheduled for Tuesday nights and weekend mornings. (Please reserve Thursdays as a weekly make up in the event practice is not held on Tuesday.) Our season ends with an athlete family race on February 25, 2024.

NEW FOR 2023-2024

The JDT program has been reorganized for optimal racer development. The team has been divided into JDT LITE, JDT & JDT PLUS. Please read the descriptions below to figure out which group is best for your athlete.

 

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SEASON PASSES ON SALE THROUGH MARCH 31st

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Get the best price on Swiss Valley Season Passes before March 31st! Unlimited Season Passes only $299, Silver Slider (60+) only $199.

Season Passes Offer Unlimited Skiing and Riding. A Season Pass has always been and is still the best lift ticket value as it allows you to ski/ride as much or as little as you like each and every day that Swiss Valley is open.

Silver Slider or Individual Season Pass Holder Benefits

1 FREE BUDDY TICKET – 1 free anytime ticket for a friend., Includes Rental
BUDDY TICKETS – Bring a Buddy when you use your season pass to get your ticket of the day and your buddy can purchase a ticket for only $30 on weekdays (Monday-Friday). Rental not included and must be purchased separately if needed. (Starting 1/3/2023)
10%Discount on tech and service work in Ski & Board Shop.
VIP Ticket Line for Season Pass Holders during peak times.
DISCOUNT INDY PASS ADD-ON – Indy stands for Independent Pass – Join the revolution and get 100 days of skiing at over 50 resorts for only $129.00 if you are a Swiss Valley Pass holder! COVID-19 wont stop this pass, if you find you are not able to use the pass this year, Indy will give you credit for next year.
DISCOUNTS AT PARTNER RESORTS – Partner resorts for the 23-24 season will be announced in the fall

BUY NOW!

RAIL JAM – TACOS-N-TOW ROPES SUNDAY MARCH 12th

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SUNDAY RAIL JAM in Shanda’s Nomadic Park on Easy Over at 2:30pm.

Session & Style, jamming it out on Easy Over with the rope tow!

This is a Swiss Valley First, a session park with rails, and boxes on Easy Over! If we are doing something for the first time ever, why not make it a contest? Come on out and show your best tricks and make some hot laps on the rope tow. Set on Easy over 2, the park bois will give you one more park for the year, come on out and have some fun and earn some bragging rights by showing us your best moves.

Registration ($10) and $25 Lift Tickets available beginning at 12pm.

If you are under 18, please have a parent or guardian sign the following release.

Rail Ride Release 2023

OH YEAH, there will be a TACO TRUCK available by the lodge, serving up some seriously good grub.

School Kid Specials – 5th, 6th & 7th Graders ONLY ($20)

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5th Grader Friday March 10th

5th Graders Ski for just $20 (Open to Close), includes Equipment Rental too!  Enjoy our snow and some spring skiing.  Bring your whole family for a day or evening on the slopes.  Bring proof of your 5th Grade status (report card, student ID, etc.) to the ticket sales window to receive this special.

6th Grader Saturday March 11th

6th Graders Ski for just $20 (Open to Close), includes Equipment Rental too!  Enjoy our snow and some spring skiing.  Bring your whole family for a day or evening on the slopes.  Bring proof of your 5th Grade status (report card, student ID, etc.) to the ticket sales window to receive this special.

7th Grader Sunday March 12th

7th Graders Ski for just $20 (Open to Close), includes Equipment Rental too!  Enjoy our snow and some spring skiing.  Bring your whole family for a day or evening on the slopes.  Bring proof of your 5th Grade status (report card, student ID, etc.) to the ticket sales window to receive this special.

 

 

Operations Update 2/27/23

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Due to the unseasonable weather forecast for Monday 2/27/23, we have decided to close for the day and allow the snow to rest while we weather yet ANOTHER rain event this “winter”. We plan to reopen Tuesday February 28th at 5pm and ski until 9pm. We plan to continue with evening operations (5pm-9pm) Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. We will watch the forecast closely and give an update on hours for Friday as soon as we can. As always, please check the snow report, social media, or the snow phone for the latest updates before traveling.

We still have a few events planned for the rest of the season. Fifth Grader Friday 3/3/23, where fifth graders ski for only $20. Our “Slush Cup” is scheduled for Saturday March 4th, stay tuned for details! And Our final Scout Day of the Season on 3/5/23.

HomeSchool Monday!

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Join us for a day on the slopes! Available to Homeschoolers and their families.

$38.00 per person includes: ALL AREA / ALL DAY lift ticket & equipment rental.

Homeschooler check-in: is from 9:30 am – 11:30 am on each day the special is offered throughout the season.

Helmet rental: is offered at $10.00

Never-ever Beginner Ski and Snowboard Lessons: are offered at 11:00 am on each day the special is offered throughout the season for only $15.00 per person. The never-ever beginner ski lessons accommodates ages 8 yrs and older. Reservations for the never-ever beginner lessons are required and must be made by 6 pm the night prior to your visit. Call 269-244-5635 to reserve.

Additional Lessons: are based on availability at a cost of $15.00 per person if scheduled in advance. $25 Day of, based on availability.

Lessons for Children 7 yrs and under: may request a semi-private or private lesson. Cost is subject to the going rates for the day.

Also Note: Children 7 yrs and under are most successful when they participate in the VALLEY KIDS LEARNING PROGRAM. This program is available on weekends and holidays throughout the season.

Offers may not be combined with other discount programs or coupons.

February 9th

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THURSDAY, Feb 9,  Swiss Valley will be closed due to predicted high winds and soggy weather. We will resume regular hours FRIDAY, Feb 10 10a-9p! We have plenty of snow and once Thursdays crummy weather passes, we have a great weekend on the slopes planned – ski’ya then!

CLOSING EARLY – 2/15/23

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We will be open today, February 15th until 2:30 PM.
We would like to thank our groups that came out this morning to enjoy a morning of learning on the slopes. We would also like to congratulate our group of Level 1 PSIA & AASI Instructor candidates on progressing towards their Level 1 certification today.
Due to unseasonable temperatures, we will close the slopes at 2:30pm today and remain closed tomorrow Thursday February 16th. We plan to reopen Friday Morning at 10AM.
We plan to fire up the snowmakers Thursday night as soon as cold temps arrive, to ensure great conditions for a great President’s Day Weekend ahead!

It’s a weekend for fun on the slopes!

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Despite Mother Nature’s insistence that it is not winter in Southwest Michigan, it is winter at Swiss Valley! Yes, we still have snow! Yes, we are skiing on 5 Runs and have a hike park set up in the main terrain park area. The crowds are small, ticket prices are reduced…it’s the perfect time to get out and learn the fun sport of skiing or snowboarding.

All Day Saturday Lift tickets are $40 and Rentals are $25. Saturday Evening Lift Tickets (4pm-9pm) are $35 and Rentals are $25.

Sunday from 9am – 5pm Lift Tickets will be $40 and Rentals ONLY $10!

Winter finally returns mid week and we are ready to start making snow. We are ready and waiting to take full advantage of the cold temps in the coming days.

So what are you waiting for? Get out and ski!

 

Instructors Wanted

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Instructors Wanted! Those interested can directly email SnowSports for questions and an application SnowSports@SkiSwissValley.com  or you can talk one on one with our SnowSports Staff on November 5th or November 12th here at Swiss Valley from 9am-10am.   Junior Instructors can apply beginning at age 14 (work permit required).  Benefits include a season pass, 50% Off Cafe’ 225 food while working, a discount in our Swiss Valley Ski & Board Shop, on the snow training and optional PSIA professional instructing certification programs.

Looking to add fun friendly skiers and snowboarders to our team of instructors that want to further their snow sport skills, get paid to help other people learn & enjoy the sport we all already love, and to ski and snowboard for free in their spare time.  No teaching experience necessary, all you need are some black ski pants, a friendly smile and a can-do attitude!