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Race Programs

Please note: All athlete training programs with the exception of Rippers n’ Riders requires the athlete to be able to ski/snowboard confidently from the top of Snowplanet, perform linked turns and controlled stops. Should you have any doubt about your level or your child’s level please arrange a Private Lesson so we can assess your/their level.

In addition to all the athlete training prices below, you may also need a Snowplanet RFID card to access the lifts and ski mat in the Snow Dome. A deposit of $7 is charged for this RFID card. Please keep the card for future use (duration of the program) or return it for a full refund.

Helmets are compulsory for all skiers and snowboarders in the Snow Dome. If you do not have a helmet, you must hire one for $8.

365 Ski Race Program

‘Entry’ Race Program

The ‘Entry’ Race Program provides a development on skiing technique and a basic introduction to a race course.

‘Intermediate’ Race Program

The ‘Intermediate’ Race Program provides an introduction to advanced technique and begins to develop individual training techniques. This program develops individual racing techniques through a race course.

‘Advanced’ Race Program

The ‘Advanced’ Race Program is perfect for experienced racers looking to push themselves in a technical and competitive environment.

Please contact us if you wish to discuss a weekly payment plan option. This must be arranged in advance.

Term 3, 2023

Coming soon

Term 4, 2023

1 Hour, 30 minutes of training each week

Wednesdays (10 weeks)
  • 11th October – 13th December
  • 4:30pm – 6:00pm or 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Term 1, 2024

1 Hour, 30 minutes of training each week

Wednesdays (11 weeks)

31st January – 10th April

  • 5:30pm – 7:00pm for younger and less experienced athletes
  • 7:30pm – 9:00pm for older and more experienced athletes

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Members include: Year, Flexi Year & Family Membership holders.
  • Rental gear (equipment, clothing, gloves, helmet,) is NOT included in any of our Race Programs but can be hired seperately.
  • Snowplanet is not responsible for any injury that occurs during the use of our facility.
  • If you’re unable to book a program on the website, it may be because it has already started. If you’d still like to register and join, please contact michelle@snowplanet.co.nz

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Members include: Year, Flexi Year & Family Membership holders.
  • Rental gear (equipment, clothing, gloves, helmet,) is NOT included in any of our Race Programs but can be hired seperately.
  • All fees must be paid prior to first session and are non-refundable.
  • Minimum numbers per program and groups apply.
  • Make up sessions only apply due to sickness or illness. Please contact michelle@snowplanet.co.nz to lodge a missed session.
  • Maximum of 2 make up sessions per term are allowed, with 1 carried over to the next term.
  • Photos and videos of your children might be taken during a session and used on Social Media, if you do not agree to this please contact michelle@snowplanet.co.nz
  • Snowplanet is not responsible for any injury that occurs during the use of our facility.
  • If you’re unable to book a program on the website, it may be because it has already started. If you’d still like to register and join, please contact michelle@snowplanet.co.nz

To provide the best training opportunities and courses, please register according to your age group. Athletes born in 2014 or later (Under 12) should register for the 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM session, while athletes born in 2013 or earlier should register for the 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM session.

Member Full Payment = M, Non-Member Full Payment = NM

Term 3, 2025

Wednesdays (10 weeks)
  • 16th July – 17th September
  • 5:30pm – 7:00pm for younger and less experienced athletes
  • 7:30pm – 9:00pm for older and more experienced athletes

Term 2 is currently in progress and no longer accepting new enrolments. However, drop-ins are still welcome. To drop in, simply show up at the front desk and make your payment.

SKI RACING PROGRAM PRICING

Non-memberMembers
Term 3 (10 week)$78015% off

Membership discounts cannot be applied online at this point in time. All membership discounts MUST be processed at Snowplanet Reception.

The program has started but is still available for online booking from WEEK 2 at the pro rata price of $624. 

Term 4 program will soon be available for online booking. For late Term 3 program registration inquiries, please email michelle@snowplanet.co.nz. Fees will be prorated based on the remaining weeks.

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365 Snowboard Race Program

This 10 week program provides a development on snowboarding technique and introduction to a race course, right through to advanced technique and individual training techniques for more experienced riders who are looking to push themselves.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Members include: Year, Flexi Year & Family Membership holders.
  • Rental gear (equipment, clothing, gloves, helmet,) is NOT included in any of our Race Programs but can be hired seperately.
  • All fees must be paid prior to first session and are non-refundable.
  • Minimum numbers per program and groups apply.
  • Make up sessions only apply due to sickness or illness. Please contact michelle@snowplanet.co.nz to lodge a missed session.
  • Maximum of 2 make up sessions per term are allowed, with 1 carried over to the next term.
  • Photos and videos of your children might be taken during a session and used on Social Media, if you do not agree to this please contact michelle@snowplanet.co.nz
  • Snowplanet is not responsible for any injury that occurs during the use of our facility.
  • If you’re unable to book a program on the website, it may be because it has already started. If you’d still like to register and join, please contact michelle@snowplanet.co.nz

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Members include: Year, Flexi Year & Family Membership holders.
  • Rental gear (equipment, clothing, gloves, helmet,) is NOT included in any of our Race Programs but can be hired seperately.
  • Snowplanet is not responsible for any injury that occurs during the use of our facility.
  • If you’re unable to book a program on the website, it may be because it has already started. If you’d still like to register and join, please contact michelle@snowplanet.co.nz

Member Full Payment = M, Non-Member Full Payment = NM

Term 3, 2025

Wednesdays (10 weeks)
  • 16th July – 17th September
  • 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Term 2 is currently in progress and no longer accepting new enrolments. However, drop-ins are still welcome. To drop in, simply show up at the front desk and make your payment.

Term 1 2025 details TBA

SNOWBOARD RACE PROGRAM PRICING

Non-membersMembers
Term 3 (10 Weeks)$78015% off

Membership discounts cannot be applied online at this point in time. All membership discounts MUST be processed at Snowplanet Reception.

The program has started but is still available for online booking from WEEK 2 at the pro rata price of $624. 

Register now

Private Race Lane

The Private Race Lane is ideal for athletes wanting dedicated coaching with maximum gate time! Need to work on or correct a specific skill? Want a more personalised coaching focus? Enquire below!

 

Coaching sessions are 1 hour.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Maximum 3 athletes per coach.
  • $200 deposit required to secure a space for booking. All fees must be paid prior to going on snow.
  • Any cancellations must be made more than 24 hours before a session. Cancellations less than 24 hours prior to session will forfeit their deposit.
  • Photos and videos of your children might be taken during a session and used on Social Media, if you do not agree to this please contact michelle@snowplanet.co.nz
  • Snowplanet is not responsible for any injury that occurs during the use of our facility.

Member Full Payment = M, Non-Member Full Payment = NM

Term 3

Wednesdays
  • 4:15pm – 5:15pm

PRIVATE RACE LANE PRICING

Tier 2 CoachTier 3 Coach
One Athlete$299$349
Additional Athletes$99pp$129pp
Enquire now

Gatebusters

Looking for maximum laps in a less structured session? Gatebusters offers access to a number of courses, with guided supervision rather than all out coaching. This means more laps while still allowing for feedback.

A minimum of 15 athletes per session is required by 4pm Friday each week. If a session is cancelled due to insufficient numbers, an email will be sent just after 4pm, and a refund in Snowplanet vouchers will be issued the following week.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Photos and videos of your children might be taken during a session and used on Social Media, if you do not agree to this please contact michelle@snowplanet.co.nz
  • Snowplanet is not responsible for any injury that occurs during the use of our facility.

TERM 3, 2025

Saturdays (5 weeks)
  • 8am – 9:30am
  • 2nd August
  • 9th August
  • 30th August
  • 6th September
  • 13th September

Term 2 is currently in progress and no longer accepting new enrolments. However, drop-ins are still welcome. To drop in, simply book below.

GATEBUSTERS PRICING

Member Full Payment = M, Non-Member Full Payment = NM

Per session
Drop in$100
Book now

Snowplanet & Whakapapa Ski Areas

2025 Alpine Race Program

Snowplanet and Whakapapa are excited to announce a new collaborative Alpine Race Program for 2025, combining the best of indoor technical training with world-class on-snow development. This partnership aims to deliver a comprehensive race experience for aspiring young athletes, offering structured coaching, skill progression, and exposure to both controlled and variable environments.

Snowplanet Indoor Training

  • When: Wednesday nights
  • Session Duration: 90 minutes
  • Times: 5:30 PM or 7:30 PM (age-group dependent)
  • Term: 10 weeks
  • Focus: Skiing fundamentals, technical skill development, and tactical drills in a consistent environment
  • Coaches provided by Snowplanet
  • Snowplanet training follows Snowplanet T/Cs

Whakapapa On-Snow Training

  • Training Blocks: Choose from 10-day or 20-day training packages starting Jul 19/20 (weather dependent)
  • Focus: Terrain adaptation, full-length gate training, performance skiing, and race preparation
  • Location: Whakapapa Ski Area, Mt. Ruapehu
  • Coaches provided by Whakapapa
  • Mountain training covered by Whakapapa T/Cs.
  • Whakapapa t/cs

PLEASE NOTE:

  • In the case of any entire Programme or Programme day(s) cancellation due to customer illness/injury with accompanying medical certificate, a refund will be provided (on a pro-rata basis where applicable).
  • No refunds will be given due to missed Programme days, except in the case of medical illness/injury (see above). If the Programme is relocated to beginner terrain due to weather conditions or lift status, the Programme will still continue and any missed days by the customer will be forfeited.
  • Where off-snow activities are provided as part of a Programme, these are optional, however no partial refund or discount is available for opting out.
  • In the case of any Programme day cancellation due to Ski Area closure, alternative activities may be provided at an off-mountain location. If an alternative activity is not provided, or attendance is not possible due to safety concerns around access from a club lodge (e.g. road or weather conditions), a refund may be available on a pro-rata basis.”
  • Note that Whakapapa training does not include seasons pass.
  • Members include: Year, Flexi Year & Family Membership holders.
  • Rental gear (equipment, clothing, gloves, helmet,) is NOT included in any of our Race Programs but can be hired seperately.
  • Snowplanet is not responsible for any injury that occurs during the use of our facility.
  • If you’re unable to book a program on the website, it may be because it has already started. If you’d still like to register and join, please contact michelle@snowplanet.co.nz

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Members include: Year, Flexi Year & Family Membership holders.
  • Rental gear (equipment, clothing, gloves, helmet,) is NOT included in any of our Race Programs but can be hired seperately.
  • All fees must be paid prior to first session and are non-refundable.
  • Minimum numbers per program and groups apply.
  • Make up sessions only apply due to sickness or illness. Please contact michelle@snowplanet.co.nz to lodge a missed session.
  • Maximum of 2 make up sessions per term are allowed, with 1 carried over to the next term.
  • Photos and videos of your children might be taken during a session and used on Social Media, if you do not agree to this please contact michelle@snowplanet.co.nz
  • Snowplanet is not responsible for any injury that occurs during the use of our facility.
  • If you’re unable to book a program on the website, it may be because it has already started. If you’d still like to register and join, please contact michelle@snowplanet.co.nz

To provide the best training opportunities and courses, please register according to your age group. Athletes born in 2014 or later (Under 12) should register for the 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM session, while athletes born in 2013 or earlier should register for the 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM session.

Member Full Payment = M, Non-Member Full Payment = NM

Term 3, 2025

Wednesdays (10 weeks)
  • 16th July – 17th September
  • 5:30pm – 7:00pm for younger and less experienced athletes
  • 7:30pm – 9:00pm for older and more experienced athletes

SKI RACING PROGRAM PRICING

Non-memberSnowplanet Gold Member
Snowplanet + Whakapapa 10-Day$1,769$1,652
Snowplanet + Whakapapa 20-Day$2,579$2,462

All registrations must be processed at Snowplanet Reception or through Whakapapa.

Membership discounts can only be processed at Snowplanet Reception.

Key Benefits

  • Year-round athlete development
  • Seamless progression from technical skill building to high-performance race training
  • Access to two of New Zealand’s premier ski training venues
  • Collaborative coaching from Snowplanet and Whakapapa’s experienced teams

For more information email:

brad@snowplanet.co.nz or snowschool@whakapapa.com

Register now

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Members include: Combo Year, Year, Flexi-Year & Family Year Membership holders
  • All fees must be paid prior to the first session and are non-refundable
  • Minimum numbers per program and groups apply
  • Make up sessions only apply due to sickness or illness. Please contact michelle@snowplanet.co.nz to lodge a missed session
  • Maximum of 2 make up sessions per term are allowed, with 1 carried over to the next term
  • Photos and videos of your children might be taken during a session and used on Social Media if you do not agree to this please contact michelle@snowplanet.co.nz
  • Snowplanet is not responsible for any injury that occurs during the use of our facility.

Drop in sessions
For those who wish to come on a casual basis and not commit to a weekly training session you can join in at a drop in rate of: Non-Members $78 per session | Members $67 per session

For full T&C’s please see the registration form.

Ski Racing

Northern Ski Team Race

January 2022

Snowplanet & NST are pleased to offer January training weekends.  These weekend training sessions are open to all race athletes.

  • Athletes must sign up for the full weekend.
  • Booking must be made in advance and online only
  • No drop-ins are allowed
  • 1 Hour, 30 minutes of training each week.
Sessions:
  • Weekend 1: Sat 15th Jan 8am – 10am & Sun 16th Jan 8am – 10am
  • Weekend 2: Sat 22nd Jan 8am – 10am & Sun 23rd Jan 8am – 10am
  • Weekend 3: Sat 29th Jan 8am – 10am & Sun 30th Jan 8am – 10am
Pricing:

$200 for 1 weekend of Training

$360 for 2 weekends of Training

$540 for all 3 weekends of Training

Requirements:

Skiers must be parallel from the top of Snowplanet making controlled turns. If unsure about ability please book a Private Lesson with one of our race coaches prior to the start of the program.

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