Crabbe MountainSnowboard ClubRegister nowCrabbe Mountain Snowboard Club
Weekend coaching for riders ages 10–16 who are comfortable on blue runs and want to build skills, explore the mountain, and ride with a great crew.
Ages 10–16
Confident blue-run riders
8–10 weeks
Saturday or Sunday programs
$849
Full season fee
Choose Saturday or Sunday for the 2026–27 weekend program.
Register nowAbout CMSBC
Crabbe Mountain Snowboard Club is a registered non-profit sanctioned under Nova Scotia Snowboard. We create a fun, supportive place for riders to develop their skills, build confidence, and stay connected to snowboarding.
Operating under Nova Scotia Snowboard
Canada Snowboard-trained and recognized coaches
James 'Jimbo' Foster - Former Olympic SBX Coach
Registered non-profit
Vice President and Head Coach
Jimbo brings more than 20 years of experience in competitive snowboarding. He started out competing in halfpipe and snowboard cross in Ontario and spent eight years on the World Cup tour. After retiring from competition, he coached at Junior Worlds, the Youth Olympics, World Cups and World Championships. He served as Team GB’s head snowboard cross coach at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
Coach and Treasurer
Matt has taught snowboarding since 2014 and holds CASI Level 2 and Park 1 instructor certifications. He’s taught at Mont-Sainte-Anne, Le Relais, Stoneham, Whistler and Crabbe Mountain. Off the hill, he’s an inventor and artist. On the hill, you’ll often find him riding in the trees.
CMSBC practices Safe Sport and is committed to a respectful, inclusive environment for riders, coaches, volunteers, and families.
CMSBC is not run by or owned by Ski Crabbe Mountain (2015) Inc. We operate at Crabbe Mountain with their permission and support as a valued partner.
Saturday + Sunday programs
Build confidence and skills with Canada Snowboard coaches. Sessions follow Canada Snowboard’s Long-Term Athlete Development framework, with room to explore freestyle, snowboard cross and all-mountain riding. Competition experience is not required.
Stronger turns, balance, control, and mountain awareness
Freestyle, SBX, speed, and all-mountain riding
Ride for fun or explore club and provincial competition
Program format
Skills riders build
Weekend registration
Send the $50 registration deposit by Interac e-Transfer to info@crabbesnowboard.com. Include the rider’s full name in the transfer message. The deposit is applied toward the $849 program fee.
The remaining $799 is due by the second program week. Contact us to discuss alternate payment arrangements. No HST is charged. Lift access and NS Snowboard recreational membership are separate.
New to snowboarding?
CMSBC programs are not beginner lessons. Crabbe Mountain Snow School offers lessons for first-time riders and those still learning the basics.
Camps
Christmas + March Break
Into the Park is a two-day camp for riders of all ages who want to build confidence on jumps, boxes and park lines. The camp fee is $199, with NS Snowboard recreational membership purchased separately.
Register for campTentative schedule
Both dates depend on weather, snow conditions, and the availability of suitable terrain park features. If CMSBC is unable to run a camp, its deposit will be refunded.
✓ Jumps and grabs: small 180s, shifties, and takeoff techniques
✓ Intro to rails and boxes: ride-ons, first boardslides, and control
✓ Park flow and line selection: link features smoothly
✓ Personalized coaching and progression challenges
Volunteer, sponsor, donate
Volunteers make club programs and events possible. Canada Snowboard provides defined pathways for people interested in officiating events or developing riders as a coach.
Events pathway
Officials support everything from grassroots events to national competitions. Roles can include course support, gate judging, starts, finishes, timing, results, and event leadership.
Rider pathway
Coaches mentor riders, plan safe sessions, and help athletes progress. Canada Snowboard's pathway follows Long-Term Athlete Development and offers recreational and competitive entry points.
Community Stream: A lower-barrier route for recreational camps, inter-club events, and weekend training in a non-competitive scope.
Competition Introduction: The competitive entry point, combining the on-snow course, required NCCP modules, and a Canada Snowboard coaching licence.
Keep progressing: Certification leads to Competition Introduction Advanced, discipline specialization, and higher-performance pathways.
Tell us whether you are interested in supporting events, rider development, or the club as a sponsor. We will help you find the right next step.
Equipment donations are always welcome, especially specialized snowboards, bindings, and boots. Gear that does not find a home within the club will be placed in the annual ski swap to raise additional funds for CMSBC.
Partners & Sponsors
CMSBC is proud to work with organizations that support snowboard development, Safe Sport, events, and opportunities for riders in our region.
We are looking for sponsors to help grow our club and events. If you or your business is interested, please get in touch.
FAQ
No. Riders must confidently make toe-side and heel-side turns all the way down blue runs. All new Saturday and Sunday program riders must complete an on-hill assessment. This program is also not affiliated with the Crabbe Mountain Snowschool.
The program starts the second week of January 2027 and runs for 8–10 weeks. Choose Saturday or Sunday for four hours of coaching each week.
The weekend program costs $849 with no HST. A $50 deposit goes toward the total, with $799 due by the second program week. Contact CMSBC for alternate payment arrangements. Lift access and NS Snowboard recreational membership are separate.
Both Into the Park camp dates are tentative and highly dependent on weather, snow conditions, and the availability of suitable terrain park features. If CMSBC is unable to run a camp, its deposit will be refunded.
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