Snowboarding Lessons
Adult & Junior Lessons
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Our structured group classes, enable you to progress through our skill level system with other participants of the same ability. There is a maximum of 8 pupils on each group lesson (A-D).
A taster lesson is 1 Hour. Following lessons are 1.5 hour. We ask you arrive 30 minutes prior to the lesson start time to be kitted up. Lesson length includes de-kit and de-brief time at the end.
As everyone progresses at a different pace, it is possible a certain lesson may need to be repeated.
Call us on 01283 890089 to book your lesson OR click below to book online or view the timetable.
MULTI LESSON DEALS ARE CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE OVER THE PHONE.
Private Lessons
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Private lessons are a good form of learning for those that wish to progress quickly or just want a re-assessment of their ability.
More than one person can take part in a private lesson we just ask that the participants are at the same skill level.
Lessons are 1 Hour. We ask you arrive 30 minites prior to your lesson start time to be kitted up. Lesson length includes de-kit and de-brief time. (Slope time approx. 50 mins)
There is a minimum age limit of 9 years for snowboarding.
Call us on 01283 890089 to book your lessons or click below to book online.
MULTI LESSON DEALS ARE CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE OVER THE PHONE
Club Nights
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If you can already snowboard our Friday evening Club Nights are perfect for improving your technique in a fun and relaxed social setting with our experienced coaches on hand to guide your development.
Friday evenings 6pm – 9pm. Minimum age 9 years.
For snowboarders Level C and above.
Call us on 01283 890089 to book your lessons or click below to book online.
Day Courses: Oct — Mar
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Get ready for your holiday or learn a new skill and cover the basics of snowboarding in just one day! Perfect for those with limited time or who live some distance from our slopes.
The course aims to take you from a complete beginner to open practice standard in a day and covers all the elements included in our level A – D lessons, enabling you to link turns and control your direction and speed. All our day courses have a maximum of 8 participants ensuring you get plenty of individual coaching and are designed for all ages from 12 years upwards.
Our Day Courses are on alternate Sundays from the end of October through to March and include a hot lunch and breaks for refreshments and drinks, welcome and de-brief. Also included in the cost of the course is one free open practice session.
Please call us on 01283 890089 for available dates and to book.
A typical day would be as follows:
- 9.30 am – Arrival and welcome
- 9.45 am – Equipment allocation
- 10.15 am – Snowboarding
- 12.30 pm – Lunch
- 1.15 pm – Snowboarding
- 2.30 pm – Afternoon break
- 3pm – Snowboarding
- 4pm – Course de-brief
- 4.30pm – Finish
Please note a reasonable level of fitness is required to snowboard all day. We also offer group individual lessons and private lessons. Whilst the aim of the day is to reach our level D standard and be eligible for open practice sessions, some people may need a further lesson to attain this level.
What level are you?
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Introduction to Snowboarding
- Location: Nursery Slope.
- Walking with your snowboard: Be able to walk and turn on the flat, and walk up hill with your snowboard attached to one foot.
- Straight run: Be able to slide straight down the slope using a “run-out” to stop.
- Awareness of the Snowboard code: Understand the safety rules of the slope.
Learning to control your speed
- Location: Nursery Slope
- Side slipping – toe and heel: Be able to slide down the hill at slow speed whilst balanced on heel or toe edge of board using the edge to control speed.
- Diagonal side slip – toe and heel: Be able to slide diagonally across slope in both directions on both toe or heel edge.
Learning to control direction and use of lift
- Location: Nursery Slope
- Falling leaf – toe and heel: Be able to turn your board from a side slip to a steep angle and back again.
- Garlands – toe and heel: Same as falling leaf except a garland is in one direction multiple times.
- Use of lift: Be able to use drag lift comfortably and unaided.
Entering the Fall Line
- Location: Nursery and Main Slope
- Falling leaf – toe and heel – into fall line: Be able to move the snowboard from a level side slip, both toe or heel, into the fall line (straight down the hill) while maintaining good posture and balance, then return back to controlled side slip using a controlled skid.
- Garlands – toe and heel – into fall line: Same as falling leaf, just in same consecutive direction.
Developing turns
- Location: Main Slope
- Basic turn: Be able to get you board from level side slip to straight and back out on opposite edge making a C-shaped turn, e.g. heel edge-straight-toe edge. You will learn to be able to do this starting on either edge.
- Linked turns: Be able to link 2 basic turns together to make controlled S-shaped turns, e.g. hell edge-straight-toe edge-straight-heel edge.
- Intermediate turns: Be able to do linked turns at higher speed without slowing down as much between turns.
What level are you?
Keep track of your progress.
Level A
Introduction to Snowboarding
- Location: Nursery Slope.
- Walking with your snowboard: Be able to walk and turn on the flat, and walk up hill with your snowboard attached to one foot.
- Straight run: Be able to slide straight down the slope using a “run-out” to stop.
- Awareness of the Snowboard code: Understand the safety rules of the slope.
Level B
Learning to control your speed
- Location: Nursery Slope
- Side slipping – toe and heel: Be able to slide down the hill at slow speed whilst balanced on heel or toe edge of board using the edge to control speed.
- Diagonal side slip – toe and heel: Be able to slide diagonally across slope in both directions on both toe or heel edge.
Level C
Learning to control direction and use of lift
- Location: Nursery Slope
- Falling leaf – toe and heel: Be able to turn your board from a side slip to a steep angle and back again.
- Garlands – toe and heel: Same as falling leaf except a garland is in one direction multiple times.
- Use of lift: Be able to use drag lift comfortably and unaided.
Level D
Entering the Fall Line
- Location: Nursery and Main Slope
- Falling leaf – toe and heel – into fall line: Be able to move the snowboard from a level side slip, both toe or heel, into the fall line (straight down the hill) while maintaining good posture and balance, then return back to controlled side slip using a controlled skid.
- Garlands – toe and heel – into fall line: Same as falling leaf, just in same consecutive direction.
Level E/F
Developing turns
- Location: Main Slope
- Basic turn: Be able to get you board from level side slip to straight and back out on opposite edge making a C-shaped turn, e.g. heel edge-straight-toe edge. You will learn to be able to do this starting on either edge.
- Linked turns: Be able to link 2 basic turns together to make controlled S-shaped turns, e.g. hell edge-straight-toe edge-straight-heel edge.
- Intermediate turns: Be able to do linked turns at higher speed without slowing down as much between turns.
Price List (Beginner Group Lessons 1 Hour – All Other Group Lessons 1.5 Hours & Private Lessons 1 Hour)
Private lessons run all week. Give us a call on 01283 890089 to discuss times.
Group Lessons
Private Lessons
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I wear?
A: To take part in a ski or snowboard lesson you must have long sleeves, long trousers and gloves. If it is hot weather then leggings/tracksuit bottoms and long-sleeved t-shirts are perfectly fine to wear.
Q: Can I bring my own equipment?
A: You can indeed. However due to the nature of dry slope skiing and snowboarding wear and tear is increased so we recommend that you save your kit for the mountains and use ours on the mats.
Q: Do I need to wear a helmet?
A: Helmets are optional at the slope, however, if you are taking part in freestyle or race clubs then a helmet is a must. The centre does not provide helments.
Q: How early should I arrive for my lesson?
A: We ask that you arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of your lesson, this allowing time for you to be checked in and where possible, we will kit you up prior to the lesson start time, enabling us to give you as much slope time as possible.
Q: What is the minimum age for skiing/snowboarding?
A: We can take children as young as 3 years and up for skiing and children from 9 years and up for snowboarding.
Q: What surface do you have?
A: We use PERMA-SNOW on our nursery slope. This provides a great learning surface for skiers and snowboarders before progressing to our main slope which is a SkiTech Diamond Mat Surface.
Q: I can snowboard already, however, I have never been on a dry slope. What are the major differences?
A: Despite what level of skier or boarder you may be on snow, on a dry slope you will start at a level lower. On snow you can get away with minor flaws in your technique, whereas on a dry slope you cannot. A snow surface is a lot faster and easier. The snow building up under your skis or board, along with the reduced friction can help you make the turn or the stop, whereas on dry slopes you have to turn the ski and edge the board using technique, which may take some time to get used to if you have only ever skied on snow.