Skiing

All three Calshot Slopes are covered in Snowflex, a revolutionary new surface which has no holes, is easy to ski on and softer to fall on. All slopes have lifts, are floodlit and being inside our massive Sunderland Hangar offer an ideal learning environment whatever the weather. Calshot offers the complete package for skiing, with courses, private lessons and recreational skiing all on offer on our unique slopes. We now have 100% coverage of the revolutionary Snowflex matting: easier to turn on and softer to fall on, with no holes to catch those thumbs! Speed controllers on our drag lifts make for an easy start. Our slopes are indoor AND floodlit, so we can guarantee conditions will always be perfect for your visit. Under the watchful eye of our experienced instructors, you will master the basics of the sport safely, quickly and enjoyably. After your session relax in our fully licensed bar at the bottom of the slopes. Happy skiing!

For Adults	For Young People
Beginners	Skiing For Young People
Better Turns	Fast-Track ski
Freestyle Skiing	Calshot Youth Ski Club
Recreational Skiing	Ski Bobbing
Private Tuition

 

New and Improved for this season!

• Family Ski courses (12 years upwards)
• Intermediate freestyle nights start from October on Monday evenings
• Freestyle Skiing and boarding Wednesday evenings (Big Air night)
• Family orientated Recreational Skiing and Boarding Friday and Saturday evenings from October
• Half price Recreational skiing voucher with every Ski Beginner Course
• Many course prices frozen from last season!

Also
look out for our  “Family” courses marked Family open to  youngsters of 12 upwards.  These are best for accompanied youngsters, for unaccompanied children we suggest they are better catered for off on Youth Courses with other children of their own age.

 

Ski Taster

What it says on the tin! – a great way to have a go at skiing without having to commit lots of time or money.  If you have booked a ski holiday or want to come to our recreational ski session you will be better joining a day course or series of three evenings.

Weekends 1530-1700

£30 Adults (and under 18 on Family courses)

27 Nov	ST 110	Family
12 Dec	ST 210
8 Jan	ST 111	Family
5 Feb	ST 211
5 Mar	ST 311	Family

Ski Beginners

Still our biggest seller, if you are new to the sport, this course is an ideal introduction to downhill skiing. Perfect if you are booking an Alpine Holiday for the first time, and an ideal opportunity for those wishing to have a go at this exciting sport. Make the most of your holiday by learning the basics before you go. Choose between three consecutive Tuesday evenings, Monday mornings, or a full day course. For those of you who are concerned about fitness we suggest the three consecutive courses or if you would prefer a more gentle start try our “Easy Gliders” Beginners course.

Three Tuesday evenings 1900-2100
£73 Adults only (and under 18 on F courses) (Includes half price entry voucher for your first recreational ski)

28 Sept, 5, 12 Oct	SKBE 810	Family
12, 19, 26 Oct	SKBE 910
26 Oct, 2, 9 Nov	SKBE 1010	Family
9, 16, 23 Nov	SKBE 1110
23, 30 Nov, 7 Dec	SKBE 1210
4, 11, 18 Jan	SKBE 111	Family
25 Jan, 1, 8 Feb	SKBE 211
8, 15, 22 Feb	SKBE 311	Family
1, 8, 15 Mar	SKBE 411
15, 22, 29 Mar	SKBE 511

 

One Day
£80 Adults only (and under 18 on Family courses) Lunch included
0930 - 1630 (includes half price entry voucher for your first recreational ski)

17 Oct (Sun)	SKBD 1210	Family
30 Oct (Sat)	SKBD 1310
13 Nov (Sat)	SKBD 1410	Family
17 Nov (Wed)	SKBD 1510
27 Nov (Sat)	SKBD 1610
4 Dec (Sat)	SKBD 1710	Family
12 Dec (Sun)	SKBD 1810
18 Dec (Sat)	SKBD 1910
9 Jan (Sun)	SKBD 111	Family
15 Jan (Sat)	SKBD 211
22 Jan (Sat)	SKBD 311
30 Jan (Sun)	SKBD 411
5 Feb (Sat)	SKBD 511	Family
13 Feb (Sun)	SKBD 611
19 Feb (Sat)	SKBD 711
27 Feb (Sun)	SKBD 811
12 Mar (Sat)	SKBD 911	Family
20 Mar (Sun)	SKBD 1011
26 Mar (Sat)	SKBD 1111

      

Better Turns Skiing - the next step

Have you done a Beginners course but want to learn more? Or are you rusty after the summer? This course is designed to boost the confidence of those with a little experience, an ideal refresher to get you back into skiing. We never have more than 8 students per instructor, and this ensures you get the personal input you need to maximise your learning. If you can make basic snowplough turns then our popular improver course is for you!

£45 Adults (and under 18 on Family courses)
Mornings 0930-1230

 

Introduction to Freestyle Skiing

Do you fancy yourself as a freestyle skier? Ever wanted to try skiing backwards or jumping a small ramp? If so, this energetic course is for you. Under the watchful eye of an experienced instructor you will be taught the basics of Freestyle skiing, including skiing backwards, 360 spins and small jumps.

We never have more than 8students per instructor, and this ensures you get the personal input you need.

This course is a must for aspiring freestylers! You must be able to parallel turn. All equipment provided.

£31 Adults (and under 18 on F courses) Min age 14
Weekends 1330 - 1530

Recreational Skiing & Ski Bobbing

Recreational  skiing allows you to practice your skills either between lessons or before departing for the slope.  You must be able to perform controlled snowplough turns and use the lift.

Ski Bobbing
Friday evening        1830–1930
Saturday evening    1700–1830 (same start and finish dates as Ski)

Skiing & Snowboarding – (family / less experienced orientated, no ramps or rails)

Friday evening 1830–2145.  Starting 1 October until 15 April
Saturday evening 1700–1945. Starting 2 October until 16 April

Freestyle Skiers

Rent some of our twin tips or bring your own skis and join in Fridays and Saturdays.

Monday 1900–2145
Monday evenings are ideal for your first time on ramps and rails
4 October – until 18 April

Wednesday evenings 1900 – 2145
The slope becomes the “Calshot Fun Park” for boarding & skiing (Big Air Night)  with ramps, rails  & boxes -
All year round

Prices

Adults £10 per session,
Concessions £8.90
Under 18’s £8
Includes equipment hire, charges apply per activity.
Freestyle ski hire - £3.50
Helmet hire £2.60 Compulsory for Ramps 'n Rails

Christmas Opening Hours –
The slope will be closed Friday 24 December and will re open Wednesday 5 January. 

Conditions of use :

• UNDER 18’s – Parent / Guardian MUST sign consent form on first visit, U14’s must have adult supervision present.
• Gloves & long sleeved clothing must be worn.
• Important!!
xxSkiers must be able to use the lift and perform controlled snowplough turns.
• Remember helmets are compulsory for Ramps ‘n’ Rails and are available to rent.

Private Tuition and Assessments

	1 person
1.5 hrs	£80
3 hrs	£150
6 hrs	£260 (includes lunch)

Additional person(s) 50% extra. For 4 or more, enquire about our group rates.

 

Skiing for Young People

Flyer Tryers for 5–7 year olds.
£20 Wednesday Evening 1730 - 1900
Taking your children skiing for the first time? Let them try it out first! Lots of games on the flat to help balance and gentle slides on short slopes to gain confidence. This session is not aimed at teaching them to ski, just to help familiarize younger children with the kit, and give them (and you) some top tips for your holiday.
Please note the minimum boot size is Child size 9

17 Nov	FL 410
15 Dec	FL 510
19 Jan	FL 111
16 Feb	FL 211
23 Mar	FL 311

 

Junior Burners for 7-12 year olds

This session is aimed at beginners and may include children who have been once or twice before. Running over three evenings the emphasis is on fun and includes lots of games.

Having completed a Burners course the instructor will decide if the skier is ready for the Improvers course or whether they would benefit from attending another Burners course.

£35
Three Thursday evenings  1800–1930  

14, 21, 28 Oct	JB 510
4, 11, 18 Nov	JB 610
25 Nov, 2, 9 Dec	JB 710
6, 13, 20 Jan	JB 111
27 Jan, 3, 10 Feb	JB 211
10, 17, 24 Feb	JB 311
10, 17, 24 Mar	JB 411

 

Having completed a Burners course the instructor will decide if the skier is ready for the Improvers course or whether they would benefit from attending another Burners course.

Fast-track Ski for 11-16 year olds

Are you aged 11-16? Going on a ski holiday with school or family? Want to be good before you go? This course is for YOU! Our experienced instructors will fully prepare you for a first trip to the mountains. Go on holiday confident that you know what you’re doing and don’t waste valuable time plodding up the nursery slopes.

£35 Three Thursday evenings 1800 - 1930

4, 11, 18 Nov	SFT 610
2, 9, 16 Dec	SFT 710
20, 27 Jan, 3 Feb	SFT 111
24 Feb, 3, 10 Mar	SFT 211
17, 24, 31 Mar	SFT 311

£29
Morning Weekends 0930–1230             

31 Oct (Sun)	SFW 710
27 Nov (Sat)	SFW 810
12 Dec (Sun)	SFW 910
8 Jan (Sat)	SFW 111
23 Jan (Sun)	SFW 211
5 Feb (Sat)	SFW 311
20 Feb (Sun)	SFW 411
5 Mar (Sat)	SFW 511
19 Mar (Sat)	SFW 611

 

Improvers for 7-16 year olds.
This is for those individuals who have successfully achieved a basic snowplough.  The ski sessions will follow the progressions of consolidating the snowplough, controlling speed, and finally snowplough turns from the top of our main slope.

£30
Weekends 1340–1700                

24 Oct (Sun)	SYI 410
11 Dec (Sat)	SYI 510
16 Jan  (Sun)	SYI 111
6 Feb  (Sun)	SYI 211
6 Mar   (Sun)	SYI 311

 

Calshot Youth Ski Club

Carry on your skiing (or begin) with Calshot Youth Ski Club, meeting Thursday evenings, starting in November. Ideal for those having attended Burners, Fast Track or improver courses, also suitable for those looking for a longer course, or going on a ski holiday with school, family or friends. Members have gone on to race in Junior Squads at home and abroad, joined the Club’s instructional team and gained BASI qualifications. Come along and have fun!

Courses run for approximately six week blocks: 1930-2030 Thursday Evening Age 7 - 21
Session dates will be announced shortly. It may be possible to join partway through a ski course if you are able to complete at least a basic turn.

For more details on the Calshot Youth Ski Club (only) telephone: 023 8089 8523
e-mail: cyski@btinternet.com

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