The program, now in its sixth season, was initiated in 2003 by Husky Energy, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies and endorsed by Alpine Canada Alpin. Grade 2 FunPassTM holders are given a Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Super Pass for the 2008/09 ski season. The pass entitles children enrolled in Grade 2 unlimited access to Fernie Alpine Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort, Nakiska Ski Resort and Lake Louise Ski Area.

“Getting kids active with their families in the great outdoors is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle,” says Bill Bennett, Minster of Tourism, Culture and the Arts. “It’s great to see Husky Energy and Resorts of the Canadian Rockies continuing to lead a program that promotes outdoor recreational activity among our youth, and making skiing and snowboarding available to all Grade 2 students in our province.”

The Husky Snow Stars Grade 2 FunPassTM program provides young British Columbians an opportunity to learn and build their skiing and snowboarding skills, while encouraging healthy, active, family activities.

“Skiing and snowboarding are some of the best activities that families can enjoy together,” says Matt Mosteller, Vice President, Marketing & Sales for Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. “Minister Bennett played a pivotal role as he and the BC Liberals lead the country in getting kids active and healthy in British Columbia. It helps to have his support, as he understands how important it is to get kids and families to enjoy the great outdoors. This program promotes a healthy, active, outdoor lifestyle at a young age, by giving Grade 2 students the opportunity to try the sport for free for an entire season. We are excited to introduce a new generation of skiers and riders to the sport this year.” The Husky Snow Stars Grade 2 FunPassTM program is a privately funded program. Says Mosteller; “we love seeing the incredible long-term benefits from this program. We see it as a responsible contribution towards fighting childhood obesity by getting kids active in the outdoors.”

To qualify, the child must be in Grade 2 (or born in 2001) and living in Alberta or British Columbia. A copy of a birth certificate, current Grade 2 report card, or last year’s Grade 1 report card, must be provided for a pass to be issued. There is a $20 processing fee for the pass.

For more information about the Husky Snow Stars Grade 2 FunPassTM, please visit www.skircr.com/membership or call 1-800-258-7669 (SNOW).