The Ackers

The Ackers is a non profit charity (Reg No. 1107240) run for the benefit of the community. The Ackers has 3 floodlit synthetic bristle matting slopes available for use throughout the year. The main slope is approx. 100m long and incorporates a permanent ramp jump area and mobile rails, ideal for those wishing to practice or improve their techniques. There are also 3 x 30m nursery slopes. One nursery slope is dedicated solely to snowboard lessons and the other two are used for starter ski lessons and tobogganing.

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Details

Events

Slope Runs

Run	Length (m)	Width (m)	Drop (m)	Gradients (°)	Uplift	Surface
Main	100	30			Button Tow	Dendix
Ski Nursery	30					Dendix
Ski Lessons
Toboggan Nursery	30
Tobogganing only
Snowboard Nursery	30					Dendix
Snowboard lessons

Opening Times

Equipment Hire

Snowboard and ski hire is included in the price.
It is possible to hire the slope for private promotions,

Prices

As a charity, The Ackers ploughs surplus funds generated into offering substantially subsidised rates to school and youth groups, as well as disabled groups and charitable organisations. Ring the booking line for more information.

Recreational Snowboarding - 1 hour - Adults £12 Juniors £8
Snowboarding Lessons - Adults £19 Juniors £16

Lessons

Snowboard lessons provided on evenings and weekends. All lessons must be booked in advance.

Food/Drink

A selection of refreshements are available on site through vending machines and hot drinks to order.

Other Facilities

The Ackers offers a wide range of outdoor activities for all ages and abilities. Everything from skiing and snowboarding to climbing and canoeing, team building and archery is available to everyone. Toboggan parties are also available. Please ring our booking line for more information.

The slope profile for The Ackers can be maintained by SCUK or the slope themselves or by slope regulars. If you want a login and password or have any information you think we ought to be displaying here for The Ackers then email dunx@snowboardclub.co.uk Slope type: Outdoor Mat. Status: Open

Contact The Ackers Golden Hillock Road Small Heath Birmingham B112PY United Kingdom Interactive Map Tel: 0121 772 5111 Fax: 0121 766 7870 Slope Email Slope Website Weather at B112PY

Runs Total Runs: 4 Max. Length: 100m Total Length: 190m Total Area: 3,000m2? Page stats Page views: 6592 Page updated:      4 December, 2007 Admin Login SCUK Profiles