LAUNCH IS OPEN!
OPERATING SCHEDULE:
- 7 days per week up until Labour Day. (based on facility bookings)
- Bookings can be made online up to 72 hours in advance up to a maximum of 16 athletes per session
- Friday to Sunday after Labour Day, until closing for the season (based on facility bookings).
- Additional days in the fall may be available to book for an extra fee. Extra fee is to cover the cost of hiring medical services on days they do not typically operate.
FALL OPERATING SCHEDULE: September 8th, 2026 – End of Season (TBC)
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Bag Only Sessions $175.00 +fees & HST
Note: Trampoline Access can be added during checkout for $25.00/hr/pp +fees & HST
Additional Trampoline bookings are available during opening hours and can be booked once logged in.
| TIME: | Session #1 | Session #2 | Session #3 |
| 10am-11am | Bag Access | ||
| 11am-12pm | Bag Access | ||
| 12pm-1pm | Bag Access | ||
| 1pm-2pm | Bag Access | ||
| 2pm-3pm | Bag Access | ||
| 3pm-4pm | Bag Access | ||
| 4pm-5pm | Bag Access | ||
| 5pm-6pm | Bag Access | ||
| 6pm-7pm | Bag Access |
Summer Operations: up to Labour Day
- AIRBAG & TRAMPOLINE (Day): $225 per user per session + HST & FareHarbor Fees. Includes 1 hour of trampoline only access, plus 3 hours of full access (i.e airbag & trampoline), plus 1 hour of Air Bag Only
- TWILIGHT SESSIONS: $175 per user per evening + HST & FareHarbor Fees. Includes 2 hours of full access (i.e. airbag & trampoline), plus 1 hour of Trampoline only.
| Time | Session #1 | Session #2 | Twilight |
| 9am-10am | Trampoline Only | ||
| 10am-11am | *Full Access | ||
| 11am-12pm | *Full Access | ||
| 12pm-1pm | *Full Access | ||
| 1pm-2pm | Air Bag Only | Trampoline Only | |
| 2pm-3pm | *Full Access | ||
| 3pm-4pm | *Full Access | ||
| 4pm-5pm | *Full Access | ||
| 5pm-6pm | Air Bag Only | Trampoline Only | |
| 6pm-7pm | *Full Access | ||
| 7pm-8pm | *Full Access |
*Full Access – indicates session participants can access either Trampoline or Landing Bag during that time BUT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THEIR COACH. For further clarity, a coach cannot divide their schedule or attention between the Trampolines or Landing Bag.
CLUB BUYOUT
Clubs are able to buyout the entire facility for sessions, making the session exclusive to their club. Please email info@launchskiandsnowboard.ca
NOTE: Additional bookings outside of normal operating hours can be accommodated for a team buy out of the facility and will incur additional safety staffing costs. Inquiries can be made at info@launchskiandsnowboard.ca
PARTICIPANTS – ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE
Parking – please use the general parking areas provided by Horseshoe Valley Resort and safely walk the golf cart path to the facility located between Chairlift 5 & 6. There is no personal vehicle access to the facility.
Check in Process
- Coaches Must be present for athletes to check in
- Arrive within the 30 min window prior to your session
- Check in with facility staff at the bottom of the Air Bag
Changerooms and washrooms are located at the bottom of the Air Bag for use by participants.
Athlete Jumping Guidelines and Safety
Only 1 jumper is permitted to jump at a time. The coach must ensure that the athlete who has completed their jump is off the airbag before sending the next athlete. When required (a team does not have a coach or volunteer at both the top and bottom of the facility) LAUNCH staff will oversee communicating to the Drop in Coach that the Air Bag is clear and they can drop the next participant.
- Always wait for the Coach sign to drop
- Always brace for landing
- Land on feet, butt or back – if landing on feet an athlete should immediately (or as immediately as possible) fall to their side, butt or back. Riding the bag out is not advised.
- No Ski Poles
- No Backpacks
- Take off your snowboard or skis to exit the airbag
- No lubricating chemicals or liquids (e.g. dish soap) allowed on the dry slope or skis other than wax and water.
- Ski breaks must be wrapped in accordance with facility standards.
Athlete Equipment
To start each session, the facility staff and athletes onsite coach is to inspect every participant’s equipment before being able to head up to the drop-in zone.
All athletes MUST wax their skis or snowboards before using the facility. This will help ensure the artificial snow surface does not regrade unnecessarily quickly.
Required Airbag Gear
- Skis or Snowboard *No edge cracks can exist on the equipment*
- Boots
- Helmet
- Gloves
- Full body clothing (no exposed skin on legs and arms)
Participant Transportation
Athletes will be transported from the bottom of the Air Bag to the bottom of the In Run Scaffolding Tower via UTV, Max. three participants will be transported at a time.
Seatbelts must always be worn when in the UTV and arms and legs must be kept inside the vehicle.