These two hour improver sessions follow on from the end of the beginner course and are aimed at those who can manage linked snowplough turns. Sessions will focus on improving posture & balance and developing your turns. Sessions run on selected Tuesday evenings between 19.30 – 21.30.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  

Costs include all necessary equipment but please bring long sleeves, long trousers and a pair of gloves. Lessons go ahead in all weather conditions so please bring waterproofs if it’s raining. Please arrive 10 minutes before the session starts. Session dates are available from reception. Anyone 14 and over can attend.

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A friendly and relaxed way to enjoy some skiing time. Sessions are a mixture of tips and hints from one of our instructors, some practice time all followed by light refreshments and great conversation in our café afterwards! Sessions run twice a week (Mondays between 10.30 – 12.30 & Wednesdays between 12.30 – 14.30).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Booking is advised but you can also just turn up! Minimum standard of snowplough turns is required to attend. Costs include all necessary equipment but please bring gloves and dress for the weather. Buy a 30 Day recreational pass and get 50% off cost of these sessions! Please note, sessions do not run during school holiday periods.

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Wednesday night is race training night! If you are a good skier able to ski confidently from the top of our main slope…you can join this session. The session runs from 8pm – 10pm and is the ultimate performance training. Booking is not essential but we do advise you check with reception that the session is running.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

It is all about skiing gates so you will need the relevant head protection (essential) and ideally arm and leg guards (recommended). Ski equipment is included in the cost. Those who wish to use their own equipment do so at their own risk. Sessions go ahead in all weather conditions.

Members of Aldershot Junior and senior race teams and members of ASD get a 20% discount on this session.

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We’re getting involved with the #ThisGirlCan campaign to help teach more ladies to ski. This six week course will get you through the basics, and runs from 7.00pm – 8.00pm on a Thursday every week. We then offer a drop in Ladies ski evening on a Thursday evening from 7.30pm – 9.00pm for just £14 per session. Get the girls together and give it a go! Coached by friendly, qualified female coaches.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Costs include all necessary equipment, but please bring long sleeves, long trousers and a pair of gloves which are essential for all slope activities.

Lessons go ahead in all weather conditions so please bring waterproofs if it’s raining.

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Already able to Ski or Snowboard and looking for a new challenge? Inspired by Southampton’s Olympian Billy Morgan and fancy a slice of the action? Freestyle has landed at  Alpine Snowsports Southampton! Experience the thrill of going off our new jumps and rails. The sessions run every Friday night from 6.00pm – 9.30pm. Most weeks one of our qualified Instructors will be on hand to give hints and tips.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Costs include all necessary equipment, but please bring long sleeves, long trousers and a pair of gloves which are essential for all slope activities.

Lessons go ahead in all weather conditions so please bring waterproofs if it’s raining.

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Our race training nights are the ultimate thrill… the ultimate performance training. Designed for skiers who are ready to start carving and want to feel the buzz of racing through the gates, this session is developing skiing experts. If you can parallel turn on the main slope then this is the session for you.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Costs include all necessary equipment, but please bring long sleeves, long trousers and a pair of gloves which are essential for all slope activities.

Lessons go ahead in all weather conditions so please bring waterproofs if it’s raining.

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We have been awarded £160,000 by Sport England to develop a brilliant new activity programme for those individuals aged 14+ with a disability. A brilliant opportunity for you to learn to Ski in a small size group at The Alpine Snowsports Centre. Delivered by our friendly qualified instructors, each
session will be tailored to the needs of the participants, adaptive equipment available to suit the needs of the participant. Whether this is your first time skiing or you are an aspiring athlete this is the session for you.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Costs include all necessary equipment, but please bring long sleeves, long trousers and a pair of gloves which are essential for all slope activities.

Lessons go ahead in all weather conditions so please bring waterproofs if it’s raining.

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The session is aimed at children with a disability and families to access recreational skiing. Tuition is provided for those who are unable to ski or lack
confidence. Free refreshments will be provided at the end of each session for participants and parents to access in a social setting. Siblings can come along for free! Must be a member of the Buzz Network – for more information call 0800 169 8833.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Costs include all necessary equipment, but please bring long sleeves, long trousers and a pair of gloves which are essential for all slope activities.

Lessons go ahead in all weather conditions so please bring waterproofs if it’s raining.

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Available on most days, our practice sessions are a great way to build your confidence level on the slope and get those vital hours in to develop your skills.

Recreational use of the slopes is available to anyone who meets the required minimum standards as laid out below:

SKIING…Controlled turns, ability to control speed, stop and the ability to use all ski lifts.

SNOWBOARDING…Controlled sideslip on toe and heel edge, ability to stop and use lifts. All those attending for recreational use of the slopes will be
required to sign in at reception. Juniors must be signed in by an adult. For the safety of all users, Alpine Snowsports reserves the right to remove persons from the slopes if they do not meet these minimum standards.

Gloves, long trousers and long sleeved top must be worn at all times whilst on the slopes. Hard hats are also compulsory for those aged 6 and under (and strongly recommended for all ages). Skis, boots, snowboards and ski poles are provided free of charge to borrow.

There may be occasions where some or all of our slopes may be closed for recreational use. This may be for operational reasons or weather related. We always advise supporters to check slope availability prior to arrival by calling our reception team.

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If you are a family looking to enjoy a lesson together, these are the answer! The one hour lesson can include maximum of two adults and three juniors (minimum age is 6). To get the most out of the lesson all participants should be of a similar standard.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Costs include all necessary equipment, but please bring long sleeves, long trousers and a pair of gloves which are essential for all slope activities.

Lessons go ahead in all weather conditions so please bring waterproofs if it’s raining.

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