Camp/Course News

New Onyx Snowboard School base in Morzine, Avoriaz and Les Gets.

Over the past two years Onyx Snowboard School have helped hundreds of snowboarders in the UK have more fun riding. That’s why we’re stoked to announce you can now enjoy the same world class level at our new home in French resorts of Morzine, Avoriaz and Les Gets.

Onyx snowboard school will be offering private and group snowboard lessons for all ages and abilities at the three resorts in the Portes Du Soleil. Using the best British instructors qualified to the highest international level, we specialise in sessions that are fun and easy to understand all delivered by staff with passion and personality.

So whether strapping in for the first time, looking to add some freestyle to your riding or you simply want to tackle more terrain, we have the perfect session to help you enjoy snowboarding even more!

Full SCUK members also enjoy a 5% discount on Onyx Snowboard School private snowboard lessons in the Portes Du Soleil!

For more info head over to www.onyxsnowboarding.com and check out videos from recent sessions here

View SCUK discount offer here.

You can join SCUK here from just £15.
View Membership Pack & Benefits here.

SCUK partners Maverix Snow will be joining SCUK on the SCUK Winter Bash in February this year to have a cruise around with us and to offer some additional coaching. They're a progressive bunch and are certainly at the forefront when it comes to their offering within the UK and beyond.

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It’s amazing to think that Maverix has been running coaching courses in the UK since 2008 and now as we start another new year we have a great series of developments that we're really excited about.

New Android app

Our iphone app was a great way to connect with our clients and that product will be further developed this year, but we did not want to leave out all the other smartphone users, so we now have a wicked android app ready to download via out home page.

Android Market Place

Off to Landgraaf

The team is always looking to expand its reach and seek out the best possible facilities for riders. This season that means we’ll be heading to Landgraaf in Holland for a special 3 day coaching event. With a permanent park and slope reaching above 500m it’s the largest snow centre in the world and only a few hours drive from Calais.

Online payment with debit and credit cards instantly

Right from the beginning of Maverix we wanted people to be able to purchase their courses online instantly. This began with a simple paypal system, but now you have the option to pay directly with your debit or credit card. We’re the only UK coaching company to provide this instant and secure form of payment.

Online retail, off-piste equipment hire and travel insurance

Riders do not just need coaching. We now stock an ever increasing range of products including ski and board luggage from SnoKart, Bluebird wax, protection from Forcefield, training videos from Snowboard Addiction, off piste safety equipment hire from BCA and travel insurance from Tagis.

www.maverix.org/online-shop/

Knowledge centre

At Maverix we’re committed to expanding knowledge in the sport. That is why we’re created the knowledge blog and knowledge centre that provides an opportunity to share thoughts and experiences and provide access to additional learning for all riders, be they newbies or seasoned pros. If you have any insights/areas of interest and want to write an article for us then give us an e-mail with a short summary of what you want to write and you could be one of our featured writers!

www.maverix.org/pages/Knowledge-Centre.html

Live chat with the team

Many of our clients have questions about courses or need a quick bit of advice, so we’ve now setup an online chat facility on the web site where if you have any questions you can chat instantly with a member of the team.

Summer and winter European camps

We’ve made the bold move of reducing the number of available spaces and introducing a levels system for our winter and summer camps. We want to provide the best possible product for our clients and therefore reducing the coaching ratio is a first step towards this. Plus, we often find that there are splits in the ability of clients who attend courses, which can sometimes affect the overall progression of the group. With our new green, blue, red and black levels people can review their skill level and choose the most appropriate course to suit their needs and ability. That way our course delivers a higher rate of progression and better value for money for each rider.

www.maverix.org/categories/European-Courses/

Have a great rest of the winter and keep an eye out as we have some more cool plans in the pipeline.

Building on the success of the surf coaching at the Boardriders House in Hossegor, Quiksilver and Roxy launch ‘Boardriders Winter Week ‘. Your chance to shred with team riders in the snow Mecca of Chamonix.

This time it’s for the keen skiers and snowboarders, Quiksilver and Roxy offer a unique experience with ‘The Boardriders Winter Week’. Your opportunity to shred Chamonix with quality coaching from some of the top team riders whilst staying in a luxurious guesthouse ‘The Club House’. One week of shredding in an exclusive environment; guests will hang on and off the slopes with Quiksilver and Roxy team riders such as Markku Koski and James Stentiford, plus have the use of instructors from Evolution2, experts of the mountains. It will be an unforgettable week of coaching, backcountry riding and freeride sessions in one of the best mountainous resorts in the world- in the heart of legendary Chamonix.

Outstanding Coaching

6 days to perfect your technique with the Quiksilver and Roxy riders on hand to help. From Brevent to Courmayeur, the students will have access to an amazing playground of 6 areas. As well as confirmed team riders, the Charlet brothers, Chamonix locals and freestyle/freeride legends will be around to shred for the week too. Not only your company on the slope, the riders will be staying at the chalet so your chance to hang with them in the evenings as they share their experience and passion on and off the slopes.

Extraordinary Sessions

Two one-week courses (February 12th-19th, February 19th-26th) are open to skiers and snowboarders (male or female) over 14 years of age who are at an intermediate level. The program includes freeride, freestyle, backcountry aspects as well as educational training on security, avalanche training, crevasse rescue and glacier evaluation.

If snow conditions permit, students will be filmed and photographed by the coaches so that an evening debrief can assess progress and correct faults.

Each coaching week has 16 spaces and guests will stay in ‘The Club House’ chalet with a full package of meals, specialist instructors and tuition from the pro athletes. All for a fixed price of €1540 for under 18’s and €1830 for adults (prices exclude transport).

Week 12th-19th Feb
Hosted by Markku Kosti and James Stentiford from Quiksilver. Lena Stoffel and Basa Stevulova from Roxy.

Week 19th-26th Feb
Hosted by Markku Kosti and James Stentiford from Quiksilver. Andrea Binning and Margot Rozies from Roxy.

Reservation and information at www.boardriders-week.com

January Camp Week -29th Jan - 5th Feb 2012 - MORZINE FRANCE

We have BASI teacher/coach and trainer Ben Kinnear joining forces with us again to help campers get the most progression in the park during the week as well as me and Laura Berry on hand to make sure each camper is given a chance to get some great footage and support throughout the week. The location for the camp will be the Chalet Guytaune in Morzine, owned by Ride and Slide, the place is a palace with luxuriously designed alpine rooms and a sauna and jacuzzi that looks out on the snowy mountains, where better to enjoy your apres-ski beer or wine? The food is great with a breakfast of champions including a hot option every morning and a 3 course meal catering for all dietary needs in the evening including unlimited wine throughout.
All you need is your gear, a flight to Geneva, some lunch money and some insurance -et voila, we take care of the rest (lift tickets, transfers etc all included)

Price is £830 and it's running from 29th January - 5th February.

For more info go to www.ourcamp.co.uk and www.rideslide.co.uk

Animal and BoardnLodge are delighted to announce 5 dates for their snowboard training camps for winter 2012.

The BoardnLodge Snowcamps are back with 5 new dates across Europe for 2012. Sponsored by UK freesports brand Animal, the week-long snowboard training camps are looking stronger than ever. With not only Animal pro’s on hand, but some of the leading international coaches and members of the British Snowboard team.

Starting out in Nassfeld, Austria for 2 weeks in January, the camps will then move on to Pila, Italy before spending a week in both Chamonix and Morzine in France. Focussing on intermediate and advanced snowboarders looking to take their riding to the next level, the BoardnLodge Snowcamps are the perfect platform for improving amongst some of the most talented professionals in Europe. Animal pro’s Dom Harington, Johno Verity and Kate Foster will be joined by Ewan Wallace, James Thorne and Steve Addicott over the course of the winter to make sure all riders have their week tailored to their individual needs.

It’s not just on the slopes where guests will be treated in style, as everyone on the camp can expect the following:

• 7 nights quality chalet/hotel accommodation
  
• Return airport/train transfers
  
• Breakfast and afternoon tea daily
  
• A delicious dinner on 6 nights
  
• 6 day lift pass
  
• Full après programme
  
• Limited edition Animal t-shirt
  
• Video/photo review of the week

Animal pro Dom Harington is looking forward to the camps as ever, “Big up the Snowcamps! Back again this year and they are always so much fun riding with everyone. All different levels but with the same keen desire for progression, it’s always awesome. I’m also looking forward to the treat that is getting looked after by the BoardnLodge team!”

Where and When

Camp 1: 7th – 14th January 2012 NASSFELD, AUSTRIA
Camp 2: 14th – 21st January 2012 NASSFELD AUSTRIA
Camp 3: 26th February – 4th March 2012 PILA, ITALY
Camp 4: 4th – 11th March 2012 CHAMONIX, FRANCE
Camp 5: 25th March – 1st April 2012 MORZINE, FRANCE

The whole week package comes in at £820 per person, for more information please visit www.camps.boardnlodge.com

SCUK Members will receive a 5% discount on these camps. See here for details.

This season is gearing up to be another corker over in Canada. Excitement is building with forecasting predicting more heavy snow falls, as a result of a second consecutive “La Nina” winter.

NONSTOP’s base in Fernie, BC, is renowned for its massive snow record. If the resort does see a similar amount of snow to last year, as predicted, it could be blessed with over 11m of powder this season!



We have set up a unique programme for those wanting to take an extended trip to Canada and experience the best of such amazing conditions. Our 6 week “MTM” Off Piste Camp is an action-packed programme, designed to develop your all mountain technique, in the amazing un-groomed terrain of Fernie Alpine Resort. You’ll get over 20 hours of coaching per week, from the very best all-mountain instructors and learn to ski-tour or split-board in the backcountry.

The programme climaxes with a heli-trip to a backcountry hut, where you’ll spend four days living in the wilderness, touring and riding untouched snow. It really doesn’t get any better than that!

To find out more about this once in a lifetime experience visit www.nonstopsnow.com/holidays-and-camps/mtm-6-week-off-piste-camp

SCUK Members now get £100 off this and all NonStop's short courses and £200 off their long courses.

Our good friends at Dragon Lodge and Alliance Snowboarding, with Tignes Spirit proudly present:
2012 Endeavor Board Test / Tech. Clinic & Coaching week.
Tignes, France, 3-10th December 2011.

• Demo the full 2012 Endeavor board range
  
• Free on snow coaching with Endeavor, Tignes Spirit & Dragon Lodge team
  
• Video feedback, backcountry safety and board tech clinics
  
• Additional coaching from Alliance Snowboarding
  
• 1/2 board accommodation just £199
  
• Discounted lift passes
  
• Cheap travel option available

With the winter season fast approaching, and Tignes opening up on 26th November, Dragon Lodge and their board sponsor Endeavor Snowboard Design kick it off with an amazing board test week.
Presented by UK Endeavor distributor Noble Custom alongside Tignes Spirit & Alliance Snowboarding this great week is more than a great chance to try the entire Endeavor 2012 range of boards - will also include tech. & board maintenance clinics, backcountry safety talks, coaching and video making.
Great value at just £199 ½ board for the week including all the activities hosted by the Endeavor, Dragon Lodge, Tignes Spirit & Alliance teams.

For more info and booking contact any of the partners or see: www.dagonlodge.com or email john@dragonlodge.com or call 0870 068 0668

Endeavor Snowboard Design

Innovative Canadian snowboard co. founded in 2002 by pro rider Max Jenke and Transworld Magazine staff photographer Scott Serfas. The brand has appeared on covers of the most prestigious snowboarding magazines, won countless board test awards and pioneered the artist collaboration by bringing art to snowboard graphics - while continuing their mission to make the best snowboards in the world!

www.endeavorsnowboards.com

Alliance

The Only 100% Pure Snowboard School In Tignes and Val D’isere. Leaders of the new breed of snowboard instructors and coaches and run by English speaking riders who hold the highest levels of BASI qualification. The Alliance team will be riding Endeavor boards this season and only endorse the best!

www.alliancesnowboarding.com

Tignes-Spirit

Tignes most forward thinking snowboard shop and rental service - stocking only the best quality brands (sole Endeavor stockists in Tignes) with exclusive lines of hard and software not seen anywhere else in town. They lead the field with innovative ideas like their pioneering delivery service for rental equipment and cannot be beaten for quality or value with their price match promise.

www.tignes-spirit.com

Dragon Lodge

Tignes snowboard specialist chalet, owned and run by snowboarders since ’97!

Free flights to Banff, when you sign onto a Basecamp Ski or Snowboard course!

Photo: Yves Garneau, Rider: Nick Southwell © basecampgroup.com

SCUK partner Basecamp - Ski and Snowboard Courses, are offering free flights to anyone who joins their Instructor, Performance or All Mountain Course in Banff before the end of September 2011.

On top of that Basecamp offer SCUK Members a £200 discount off this course.

Basecamp have been running courses in Banff since 2006, and their courses are known for their high level of tuition, quality coaches and competitive pricing, providing the ultimate season for anyone looking for a fast track into the industry, or to push their riding up to the next level.

The 11 week performance course is £5495, the All Mountain course is £5,995, and the CSIA/CASI Level 1 and 2 course costs £6895. The courses start in January 2012. Coaching on all courses is based in the beautiful Lake Louise, and include a Tri Area pass so that you can take advantage of Sunshine Village and Mount Norquay throughout the season.

With the countdown to the season in full swing, this is a great opportunity to bag yourself an absolute bargain.

For more information visit www.basecampgroup.com or call one of their expert course advisors on 02087888668.

SCUK partners SnowSkool have just announced their biggest competition to date!

This Monday (19th September) SnowSkool will be launching their “Go Big or Go Home” competition offering entrants the chance to win the following awesome prizes:

• A week’s accommodation for you and 9 mates in SnowSkool’s chalet in Meribel*
  
• A Salomon Snowboard & Bindings
  
• A Pair of Salomon Skis & Bindings
  
• FIVE Bonfire/Salomon jackets are also up for grabs!

The competition will be running from Monday 19th September until Monday 31st October so make sure you get your entry in soon!

To enter

• Go to www.facebook.com/snowskool
  
• Click on the sweepstakes tab
  
• Fill in the competition entry form and click like
  
• Invite your friends

Easy as that!

Prizes will be awarded once they hit the following numbers of likes:
5,000 – Bonfire and Salomon Jackets
6,000 – Salomon Snowboard & Bindings / Salomon Skis and Bindings
7,500 – Week at the SnowSkool chalet for winner and 8 mates*

GO BIG OR GO HOME!

*subject to terms and conditions.



SnowSkool offer SCUK members £100 discount on their 11 week snowboard instructor course in BC, Canada.

It’s not long till the winter so get your snowboards waxed and ready. Just Snowboard Camps is back, bigger and better than before, for another season of helping you make the most of your shred time. Their camps are the perfect opportunity to help get your snow legs back, improve your freestyle skills and this year there is something for everyone.

Since starting up a couple of seasons back, Just Snowboard Camps, in association with Quiksilver, has come a long way. The upcoming winter schedule reflects this with a new format and some new camps to suit everyone. Once again the freestyle and performance dates are on the agenda but also this year there are two new camps to take note off:

The Tyro camp, aimed at fledgling and wannabe shredders. Everyone started somewhere and no better place to perfect the basic skills than with a course designed specifically for the early stages of riding.

The ACME Camp, for the rider who can already ride anywhere. Aimed at expanding the boundaries of where you can go and what you can enjoy whilst there, how to get into the back country responsibly and the knowledge to deal with any eventualities.

With these additions and a new two tier approach to the existing camps, Just Snowboard now have a program of events to suit all levels and can convert even the most tyronic novice into a full on shred Jedi.

The team also have more instructors. Mint Snowboarding are fully qualified to the highest international level in snowboard coaching, but each coach also brings their own distinct style and experience to the team. This enables them to have true passionate experts to take classes in all aspects of snowboarding.

Through their involvement with the camps Mountain Mavericks have been able to enhance their dedication to riders over the years, which culminates in the launch of Ridewell Lodge this winter. A chalet format aimed exclusively at snowboarders and as a result the chalet will be better suited to the needs of you. For example, more LibTech demo boards and better tech facilities courtesy of Bluebird.

SCUK Member get a 5% discount on Just Camps.

For more information on Just Snowboard Camps and how to book your spot... www.just-snowboard.com

Details/Dates:
Tyro Learners Camp: Levels 1 & 2: 11th – 18th December 2011
Performance Camp: Levels 1 & 2: 11th – 18th December 2011
Performance Camp: Levels 1 & 2: 21st – 28th January 2012
ACME Camp: 28th January – 4th February 2012
Freestyle Camp: 3rd – 10th March 2012

The winter season is fast approaching and here at Definition we have a stack of exciting courses running both in the UK and in Austria. So whether your new to freestyle and want to learn some tricks or if you just need to fine tune your skills there is a course for you!.

Definition has ski and snowboard courses running throughout the winter in Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Castleford, Hemel and back out in the beautiful Mayrhofen, Austria.

Definition offers SCUK Members a 5% discount.

Upcoming UK Snowboard Courses

The Snow Centre, Hemel
• 18th September 1 day kicker (jumps) coaching course
• 24-25 September 2 day freestyle coaching course
• 24th September 1 day rails/box coaching session
• 25th September 1 day kicker coaching session
• 15-16 October 2 day freestyle coaching course
• 16th October 1 day rail/box coaching session
• 17th October 1 day kicker coaching session
• 26-27 November 2 day freestyle coaching course
• 26th November 1 day rail/box coaching session
• 27th November 1 day kicker coaching session

SNO!zone, Milton Keynes
• 10-11 September 2 day freestyle coaching course
• 10th September 1 day kicker coaching session
• 11th September 1 day rail/box coaching session
• 1-2 October 2 day freestyle coaching course
• 1st October 1 day kicker coaching session
• 2nd October 1 day kicker coaching session

SNO!zone, Braehead
• 8-9 October 2 day freestyle coaching course
• 8th October 1 day rail/box coaching session
• 9th October 1 day kicker coaching session
• 26-27 November 2 day freestyle coaching corse
• 26th November 1 day rail/box coaching session
• 27th November 1 day kicker coaching session

SNO!zone, Castleford
• 8-9 October 2 day freestyle coaching course
• 8th October 1 day rail/box coaching session
• 9th October 1 day kicker coaching session

Upcoming UK Ski Freestyle Courses

• 1-2 October SNO!zone Milton Keynes 2 day freestyle coaching session
• 1st October 1 day kicker coaching session
• 2nd October 1 day rail/box coaching session

Course prices

• 2 day courses £200 per person
• 1 day courses £110 per person

Winter European mountain camps: Mayrhofen

• 14-21 January 1 week Snowboard only freeride/freestyle coaching £990
• 18-25 February 1 week Ski and Snowboard freeride/freestyle coaching £1,100
• 10-17 March 1 week snowboard only freeride/freestyle coaching £1,050

Private Tailored Courses

We can also run private courses, so if you belong to a club or have a group of 6 plus, don't be afraid to drop us an email. We can devise a private course, specifically tailored to the needs of your group with exclusive use of a park.

www.definitoncamps.com

The second of this year’s Burton Freestyle Camps was the biggest to date. With 65 people at the camp it was an awesome atmosphere and a great night for progression!

Once again the experience of the Tamworth Snowdome coaches shone through and there where huge smiles all round! With lots of prizes up for grabs, both adult and child freestylers got stuck into a variety of slope features they had in front of them proving they where deserving of ‘most improved’ rider within their groups.

A few bruises and new tricks later, the evening drew to an end, lot’s of goodies won and a holiday with Rude Chalets on their Park, Pipe and Job tour went to Kai Casswell, it was certainly a night to remember for all involved.

Until next year…

Day Freestyle Courses

Sat October 1st 2011 – Castleford Sno!zone
Sat November 5th 2011 – The Snow Centre, Hemel
Fri December 16th 2011 – The Snow Centre, Hemel
Sat March 3rd 2012 – The Snow Centre, Hemel

Course cost £110.

3 hour Focus Sessions

Sat October 15th 2011 6pm-9pm - The Snow Centre, Hemel
Sat December 3rd 2011 6pm-9pm - The Snow Centre, Hemel

Course cost £55

Two day freestyle development course

Sat 22nd - 23rd October 2011- The Snow Centre, Hemel

Course cost £210

About GFC...

GFC freestyle courses are aimed at developing the freestyle of the rider whatever their level.

We understand that everyone learns differently and at different rates. So, we ensure everyone gets the individual attention they need to develop. We will use mental rehearsal techniques, video analysis and demonstrations to help with the learning process.

The aim is not just to help the attendee improve over the day but give them the tools to help them develop their freestyle every time they ride. Each attendee will receive video footage, photos and written feedback.

For further information: www.grounded-coaching.co.uk // Facebook: grounded freestyle coaching

If you require any further information or to book a place contact dave@grounded-agency.co.uk or call 07903 188007.

5% discount for SCUK members.

SCUK Members get a whopping 15% off at Blue Mile Snowboard Camps, so we thought it only fair to let you know when all their camps are for the coming year.

Day pre-season seasonnaire camps Chamonix (€50 per day):
• 12th – 23rd December 2011

Week pre-season seasonnaire camps Chamonix (€200 per week):
• 12th – 16th December 2011
• 19th – 23rd December 2011

Advanced snowboard camps Chamonix (€500 5days):
• 2nd – 6th Jan 2012
• 16th – 20th January 2012
• 23rd – 27th January 2012
• 30th January – 3rd February 2012
• 6th – 10th February 2012
• 13th – 17th February 2012
• 20th 24th February 2012
• 27th February – 2nd mar 2012
• 5th – 9th mar 2012
• 12th – 16th mar 2012
• 19th – 23rd mar 2012
• 26th – 30th mar 2012
• 2nd – 6th April 2012
• 9th – 13th April 2012
• 16th – 20th April 2012

Intermediate snowboard camps Chamonix (€500 5 days):
• 2nd – 6th Jan 2012
• 16th – 20th January 2012
• 23rd – 27th January 2012
• 30th January – 3rd February 2012
• 6th – 10th February 2012
• 13th – 17th February 2012
• 20th 24th February 2012
• 27th February – 2nd mar 2012
• 5th – 9th mar 2012
• 12th – 16th mar 2012
• 19th – 23rd mar 2012
• 26th – 30th mar 2012
• 2nd – 6th April 2012
• 9th – 13th April 2012
• 16th – 20th April 2012

Gap camps Chamonix (6000):
• January 2nd – April 13th 2012

Day camps (€110):
• 2nd January – 20th April 2012

www.bluemilesnowsports.com

The Burton Riglet Camp has been based at Tamworth Snowdome for the last 3 weeks, so where better for these kids to take their first snowboard steps than at the home of UK snowboarding.

With children of ages ranging from 5 to 9, each Riglet took on a 4-day course with the help of the experienced Tamworth Instructors. By day 4 the Riglets’ where ripping up the main slope.

Impressive or what!

Check out these Riglets’ on their second day of the course. Fun times!

Burton Riglet Camp from gonzilla.tv on Vimeo.

Watch this space for more Burton Riglet action.

Put more spring in your freestyle riding with Onyx Snowboardings’ new ‘tramp2snow camp’.

A pioneering new approach to freestyle snowsports coaching in the UK from Onyx! The ‘tramp2snow camp’ fuses pro trampoline training with on-snow coaching to take your riding to the next level!

The first session springs into action on Saturday October 22nd in Hemel Hempstead, at Sportspace and The Snow Centre. The trampoline section focuses on increasing aerial and body awareness, helping you get a feel for those freestyle moves. These new skills are then transferred back onto the snow under the guidance of the Onyx ISIA and ISTD qualified coaching team.

The camp is open to both freestyle first timers and seasoned pros alike. All thanks to the tried and tested Onyx ‘Green, Blue and Red’ ability group system, allowing for a more fun and ability focused session.

Spaces are limited and bookings are open now via info@onyxsnowboarding.com

For more details visit:
www.onyxsnowboarding.com
www.facebook.com/onyxsnowboarding

SNO!zone, the UK’s only chain of indoor real snow slopes, is welcoming in the new snowsport season by offering an exclusive coaching session with SNO!zone’s sponsored riders and instructors as part of the Who’s Afraid of the Park? Tour.

Following the success of the tour in June, Who’s Afraid of the Park? will be returning to SNO!zone’s centres in Milton Keynes, Castleford (near Leeds) and Braehead (near Glasgow) over the coming month. It aims to encourage intermediate-level riders to be more adventurous on the slopes and inspire them to reach their full potential.

A freestyle park will be available to practice newly-found tricks while riders will also be able to showcase their skills on the slopes at the end of each session as part of a ‘Just for Fun’ competition.

SNO!zone will also be offering giveaways throughout the session to congratulate riders for their achievements, with prizes from The Snowboard Asylum, Bucks Boarding and many more!

SNO!zone’s qualified instructors and sponsored riders such as Angus Malloch, Jamie Nicholls, Chris Chatt and more, will be on hand throughout the tour to give advice and tips to budding skiers or snowboarders.

Sarah Porteus, SNO!zone head of marketing, said: “The tour will be a great way to kick off the start of the new season. We’re really looking forward to encouraging people to learn new skills and develop their riding so they can not only make the most of UK snowsports scene but also enjoy more playtime in ski resorts and snowparks worldwide.

“It’s fantastic that so many of our sponsored riders are involved in giving first hand advice and demo’s to help those who can do the basics to increase their repertoire and learn new techniques. Its amazing to see what can be achieved in only a couple of hours with the right help, and you never know, maybe we’ll even uncover some potential talent for our sponsored riders scheme!”

SNO!zone sponsors more than 60 of Britain’s most promising young snowboarders and skiers, allowing them to prepare for competitions on real snow.

The Who’s Afraid of the Park? Tour will take place at SNO!zone centres throughout September. The dates are as follows:
SNO!zone Milton Keynes – 3rd September
SNO!zone Scotland – 10th September
SNO!zone Castleford – 17th September

Each tour event is from 3 – 6pm. Tickets can be pre-booked at £25 for adults and £20 for juniors or general admission is £32 for adults and £25 for juniors. For further information about the tour, please call 0871 222 5673 or visit www.snozoneuk.com

As we move into our 4th season of coaching in the UK it has become apparent that there is a great opportunity to support young talent going forward. Our youth development team, now in its 3rd year, have progressed really well with the alumni of Becky Menday and Calum Paton moving into the GB team. Now with Jake Binnee (11 yrs) and Josh Ogden (14 yrs) heading up the team and pulling in their first sponsors, things are looking up. But what about all the other great kids out there?

We have developed a tailored programme for 7-15 year olds at Castleford on 18th September, Hemel Snow Centre on 17th December, and Milton Keynes on 7th January. With discounted prices and inspirational support from our youth team, then this is set to build into something really special.

Once this series is complete we can start to roll out a regular programme creating a more solid platform for kids to progress and achieve all their snowboard goals, with the possibility of joining the Maverix team. For more information please visit www.maverix.org or check out the team and their achievements to date www.maverix.org/pages/Our-Youth-Team.html

Check out what happened at the latest Burton Freestyle Camp! With everyone from all ages attending it was a massive night for progression. Top tips from UK pro's, such as Chris Kightly, Ollie Dutton and Ross Needam allowed people to gain the confidence to hit their first ever box, learn basic kicker hits or build on skills they already had.

Fancy having a go yourself, the next Burton Freestyle Camp is Saturday 27th August at Tamworth Snowdome. Come on, learn something new, leave with a great big smile on your face and a new bag of tricks!

Burton Freestyle Camp 1 from gonzilla.tv on Vimeo.

The SnowDome is proud to be hooking up with Burton Snowboards this summer to offer 2 fantastic camp sessions on Tuesday 9th August and Saturday 27th August. The UK’s greatest team will be on hand to offer advice and tips on how to get you started or improve your freestyle snowboarding… All ages and levels of recreational snowboarders catered for… whether you’re taking your first steps into the world of freestyle or you’re as seasoned jibber, join in and learn something new!

Brand new and exclusive to the SnowDome… this summer, we are proud to present the first ever Burton Riglet snowboard camps, providing a unique opportunity for children aged 5 to 8 years to learn to snowboard.

Complete with a specialised fleet of European Burton Riglet snowboard equipment, designed specifically for young children - youngsters from 5 to 8 years will be able to take their first steps into the world of snowboarding. Complete with a dedicated team of instructors, each camp will run for four days (Monday-Thursday) and will include 2 hours of instruction per day (either 9am-11am or 2pm-4pm).

With the main focus on fun through learning, children will be able to adopt the basics of snowboarding in an exciting and stimulating environment. The first day will involve a fun-park atmosphere focusing on balance and equipment awareness. As the days progress, children will be taken through a route of progression to include, basic turns and edge control… leading to the final end goal of the camp, riding the main slope.

Riglet snowboard camps cost ONLY £79 per child. Camps are available for children aged 5 to 8 years and will have a maximum of 10 children per camp.

Camps run Monday – Thursday, at either 9am-11am or 2pm-4pm.

Riglet camps are available on the following dates:
• Monday 8th to Thursday 11th August – 9am-11am OR 2pm-4pm
• Monday 15th to Thursday 18th August – 9am-11am OR 2pm-4pm
• Monday 22nd to Thursday 25th August – 9am-11am OR 2pm-4pm

Pre-booking is strongly recommended as spaces are strictly limited, by calling 08448 000011. Riglet camps are not available to book online.

New for the 2011/12 season, Alltracks is running a ski/snowboard instructor course which comes with a guaranteed paid instructor job afterwards at Whistler Blackcomb. For anyone looking to begin a career in ski/snowboard instructing or spend a constructive and fun gap year or career break, the ALLTRACKS Academy Internship is ideal if you’re looking to qualify and work all in one season.

www.alltracksacademy.com/courses/internships/

In conjunction with the new Whistler Ski School University, Alltracks is delivering a 4 week instructor training course leading to the CSIA/CASI instructor qualifications and participants have a guaranteed paid instructor job straight away for the rest of the season. Training is 5 days a week with an instructor to client ratio of 1:6 maximum from top CSIA/CASI examiners.

Once qualified, participants join North America’s largest and most progressive ski/snowboard school at Canada’s Number 1 resort. Not only does Whistler boast the largest and most varied terrain on the continent, it also is blessed with a fantastic snow record. The 2010/11 season saw a staggering 16 metres of snowfall.

ALLTRACKS courses offer fantastic value for money and the internship course is £3450 which includes transfers, accommodation, some dinners, a staff season ski pass, tuition from top instructors 5 days a week, the necessary examination fees and 24/7 in resort support.

SCUK Members get a £200 discount with Alltracks.

www.alltracksacademy.com

If you are interested in getting into freestyle or would like to perfect a trick Grounded Freestyle Coaching course are the way to go. At Grounded Coaching we focus on the individual making sure that everyone gets the attention they need.

Course dates

25/6/2011 - The Snow Centre Hemel
30/7/2011 - The Snow Centre Hemel

Day outline

Morning
Technique
Piste freestyle/jibbing/board skills
Kicker session

Break
Food/rest

Afternoon
Rail and kicker Session

Coaches

Dave Seeley
Mikee FBBB

Coach to pupil ratio max. 1:6

Course cost

£100 including slope time

Website: www.grounded-coaching.co.uk
Facebook: grounded freestyle coaching
If you require any further information or to book a place contact dave@grounded-agency.co.uk or call 07903 188007.

Remember, there's a 5% discount for SCUK members.

Most of the crew have been away for the majority of May updating their skills with BASI. They held the first freestyle ski level 2 assessment with Pat Sharples running the show. Both Simon Stephens and Luke McCarthy who run our ski clinics achieved the target having to throw down some solid moves to pass the grade.

We also had Lon Canu, Mark King and fresh newbie to the crew Dave McCarthy working with Hamish McKnight and Lesley McKenna to push their coaching and technical skills to the limit and achieved the level 2 snowboard freestyle qualifications.

Currently the level 2 is the highest freestyle qualification available through the UK system, which means you guys will have access to the most qualified freestyle coaches in the UK.

SCUK Members also get a 6% discount at Maverix.

www.maverix.org

For the coming ‘11/’12 winter season, NONSTOP Snowboard have teamed up with one of the world’s biggest and best resorts to form the “Whistler University”, which combines an early season instructor course with a guaranteed instructor job in Whistler’s Snow School for the rest of the season.


NONSTOP coaching in Whistler

Now in their 10th year, NONSTOP are renowned for providing an unrivalled experience for participants on their ski and snowboard instructor courses, whether they are on a gap year, career break or striving towards a career in the industry. In turn, resorts around the world recognise that NONSTOP produce the very best instructors.



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Successful candidates for this season’s NONSTOP Whistler University will be mentored and instructed for four weeks under Canada’s leading instructor trainers, as they work towards their CASI Level 1 qualification. From December onwards, these newly qualified instructors will live in Whistler Snow School staff accommodation and earn their living by instructing.

This is an amazing opportunity for anyone wishing to enter the global instructor industry. Spaces are limited, so any interested candidates should register immediately. For more information about the programme and registration details visit the NONSTOP Whistler University pages.

Nonstop offer SCUK Members a discount of £100 on all 11 week snowboard courses & £50 discount on all short snowboard courses.