GoSkiGoBoard Campaign

Inspired by the Olympics? If you have ever wanted to learn to snowboard or ski, then maybe now is the time! GoSkiGoBoard is a new national campaign that's being backed by the Snowsports England team.

Snowsports England

Having watched the Olympics, whether it's the Downhill or the Giant Slalom, Snowboard Half-Pipe or Ski Cross, learning to ski or snowboard is now easier than ever thanks to the indoor and outdoor slopes available across the UK. In addition, thanks to Snowsports England, it's even easier to give it a go to see if you get hooked.

How Can I get Involved?

Across the UK participating snow centres or slopes are joining in this initiative and whether you've never been on the slopes, or fancy "switching codes" the GoSkiGoBoard campaign could be just the thing to get you started again.

Luckily there's now no excuse not to drive a short way to find your nearest 'snow dome' rather than relying on outdoor slopes. You can't beat snow unfortunately, but the UK doesn't always get the right sort of snow, nor get enough of it. Coupled with a distinct lack of mountains, our ability to match the European snow sport nations is severely hampered. But don't despair.

The GO SKI GO BOARD campaign provides a number of great opportunities whether it's just you, or whether you're a group wanting to give it a go.

What's Involved?

The deal is a 6 hour ski or snowboard 'lesson' split across 6 weeks - meaning an hour a week (giving you time to practise in between lessons) - at one of the clubs offering the initiative across the UK - see below.
The Go Ski Go Board initiative caters for all levels and experience and the best bit is that the price you see is price you pay. So there's no hidden costs for equipment, clothing, lift pass or the 6 hours of instruction.

As an Individual :

You can contact any of the participating snowsports centres directly - see below for details. Most offer similar packages for individuals and groups, but always best to check if you have to drive any distance to get there.

As an individual you also get a couple of extra incentives :

Become a "Snowsport Maker" and get a great deal if you can organise a group of friends to come with you
Become a GO SKI GO BOARD Activator to promote the programme, gaining free time on the slopes as a reward

As a Group :

It doesn't matter what kind of group you are, school, university, from work or just a group of you from your local community, if you want to get on the snow - you're welcome!

Additionally, there's also a Schools Pathway that can help your students create an after school club, educational ski trips and even to get involved in English school championships.

Where?

Not all locations offer all the options, for example Thames Valley XC Ski Club focuses entirely on cross country skiing using tarmac for rollerski sessions.

You can also check out some of the following with our indoors ski slopes and outdoor slope contact information pages.

Ackers Adventure, Birmingham - 0121 772 5111
Alpine Snowsport Centre, Southampton - 02380 790970
Alpine Snowsport Centre, Aldershot - 01252 325 889
Bowles, Tunbridge Wells - 01892 665665
Calshot Activities Centre, Calshot - 023 8089 2077
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre, Chatham - 01634 827979
Chill Factore, Manchester - 0161 749 2222
Exeter Ski Club, Exeter - 01392 211 422
Folkestone Sports Centre Trust, Folkestone - 01303 850222
Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre, Gloucester - 01452 501438
Gosling Ski and Snowboard Centre, Gosling - 01707 384384
John Nike Leisuresport Complex, Bracknell - 01344 789002
Kendal Snowsports Club - 01539 734 365
Kidsgrove Ski Centre, Stoke - 01782 784908
Mendip Snowsport Centre, Churchill - 01934 852335
Norfolk Snowsports Club, Norwich - 01603 662781
Pendle Ski Club, Clitheroe - 01200 425222
Plymouth Ski and Snowboard Centre, Plymouth - 01752 600220
Radnor Golf and Leisure, Redruth - 01209 211059
Ski Rossendale, Rawtenstall - 01706 226457
Skiplex Basingstoke - 0845 600 3599
Skiplex Reading - 0845 600 3599
Snowtrax, Christchurch - 01202 499155
Snozone Castleford - 0871 222 5671
Snozone Milton Keynes - 0871 222 5670
Stoke Ski Centre - 01782 204159
Suffolk Leisure Park, Ipswich - 01473 602347
Sunderland Snow Sports Centre - 0191 553 5785
Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre - 01283 217200
Tamworth SnowDome - 08448 000011
Telford Ski Centre, Telford - 01952 382688
Thames Valley XC Ski Club, Wallingford
The Snow Centre, Hemel Hempstead - 08452 589 000

Who Are Snowsport England?

Snowsport England are the National Governing Body of snowsports in England. With responsibility to help promote both skiing and snowbarding in the UK, they promote participation both in England and further afield.

Snowsport England set up GO SKI GO BOARD as participation programe in order to try and increase the levels of interest and participation in both skiing and snowboarding.

You can become a member of Snowsports England quite easily and this will have a number of benefits for you, including coaching schemes, quarterly magazines and Civil Liability insurance.