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Meet The Team
Our team is committed to delivering the highest standards of support and service for the Welsh snowsport community. Meet the people who bring our vision to life.
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Governance
The membership of Snowsport Cymru Wales elect a board of directors at its AGM to govern the development of the sport. These directors carry out their duties as volunteers and are asked to take on specific responsibilities.
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Recruitment
If you would like to work for Snowsport Cymru Wales, we post our job vacancies here. Keep an eye on this page for exciting opportunities as they come along.
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Annual General Meeting
Snowsport Cymru Wales members are invited to join us for our AGM that will be conducted using Zoom video. Dates and times will be made available.
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Safeguarding
Membership

Membership Options
Membership of Snowsport Cymru Wales is open to everyone. We have a range of membership options available for recreational skiers, instructors and racers. And stay in touch by signing up for our newsletter.
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Membership Insurance
All Snowsport Cymru Wales membership includes liability insurance. It protects you if you are held responsible and are negligent for causing injury to a third party or have caused damage to a third party’s property.
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DBS Checking Service
Snowsport Cymru Wales is able to process standard, enhanced and enhanced with barred list(s) DBS checks for its members. For SSW volunteers there is NO CHARGE for this service.
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Member Offers
We have offers and discounts for our members. You can save money on everything from equipment and insurance to everyday groceries. Keep looking out for new offers, which are always being expanded.
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Get Involved

Clubs in Wales
Joining a local club can really help you to get the best from the sport. Take a look at what’s on at your local dry slope and find how you can get involved!
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Facilities in Wales
Find a snowsport centre near you!
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Adaptive Snowsport
We work closely with our member clubs throughout Wales to deliver opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in snowsport activities and develop their skills.
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Schools Snowsports
With a number of artificial slopes throughout Wales there’s plenty of opportunities for school children to get involved in snowsports and develop their skills to very high levels.
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Ski & Border Cross
Taking place on snow only, ski cross and snowboard cross feature banked turns, rollers and jumps, as well as the excitement of four racers competing at once.
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Nordic Skiing
With a fixed toe and a free heel, Nordic skiing takes in everything from Cross Country and Telemark to Biathlon and Ski Jumping.
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Coach & Instructor Training
Snowsport Cymru Wales training and qualifications for Instructors, Coaches and Leaders are recognised throughout Great Britain as part of the UK Snowsports Awards. Check out our programme.
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Alpine Skiing Pathway
The SSW Alpine Pathway sets out how Snowsport Cymru Wales will support the development of athletes competing in both alpine and artificial surface ski racing.
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Welsh Ski Squad
Achieving the highest standards in ski racing is recognised by selection to one of the Welsh Ski Squads.
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Regional Academy Programme
A comprehensive, exciting and challenging programme for ski racers from minis through to national champions.
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Race Training Camps
A comprehensive programme of dry slope camps delivered in collaboration with local clubs across Wales. Alongside an open Welsh Alpine Pathway programme providing international training and racing opportunities for all aspiring athletes.
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Park & Pipe (Freestyle)
Park & Pipe is an exciting new focus area for Snowsport Wales. We are developing a structured freestyle pathway through domestic and eventually alpine camps, alongside dedicated competitions. The aim is to create clear progression and greater opportunity for athletes pursuing the freestyle side of the sport in Wales.
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Fitness Activities
The ADAPT fitness programme offers support and advice to all snowsport enthusiasts, with guidance to help improve your ability to ski or board faster, longer and better.
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Events

National Snowsport Events
Outdoor and indoor events are organised across the UK on artificial slopes, with a number in Wales. See our calendar of events for the coming season and find out how you can get involved.
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Schools Snowsports Events
The Welsh Schools Skiing Series is an excellent opportunity for school-age children to try ski racing through their local slope.
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Welsh Alpine Championships
Our annual Welsh Alpine Championships are held in Champéry, Switzerland. There are five days of racing for both GBR competitors and FIS licence holders, plus training facilities in the resort before the Championships.
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National Slalom Awards
The National Slalom Awards (Beat the Hill) programme is designed to provide local opportunities for skiers to compare their performances against the best skiers in the UK.
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Contact Us
Excited by the prospect of Winter Sports? Get along to one of the slopes or clubs in Wales…
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Our Partners & Sponsors
We are proud and grateful for the support we recieve from a these excellent companies and agencies.
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Become a Partner / Sponsor
If you would like to support our work, please get in touch.
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Report A Concern
If you have concerns about an individual or if you yourself feel you are the victim of abuse, it is important you report your concern and access the support of trained individuals and processes there to help.
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Report An Under 18 Concern
If you have concerns about an individual or if you yourself feel you are the victim of abuse, it is important you report your concern and access the support of trained individuals and processes there to help.
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REGIONAL Academy

Our Regional Academy Programme is designed to provide a comprehensive, exciting and challenging programme for ski racers from minis through to national champions. It aims to set new and high standards for everyone involved as well as to provide additional training opportunities for young ski racers.

PROGRAMME PARTICIPATION CRITERIA

All athletes must:

be registered as competitors for the 2026 season
in regular training with their local club
be committed to ski competition (proven record of national competition participation)
commit to the majority of the Academy Programme
have all their own ski equipment

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR JOINING THE ACADEMY SESSIONS

(see Criteria Guidance Video)

U14 and Older – Performance Criteria

carved arcs – making large radius carved arcs engaging both edges before the fall line
javelin turns – making large radius javelin turns on medium terrain, lifting the inside ski in the first 3rd of the turn
linked turns on 1 ski – linking 4 turns on one ski (keeping the other ski on) – both feet, on easy terrain

U10/12 – Performance Criteria

making large radius arcs mathcing both edges before the fall line

Age category qualification is based upon 2025 summer artificial slope categories as follows:

AGE CATEGORY	YOB
U10	2016/2017
U12	2014/2015
U14 (& older)	2013 and before

For more information on age categories please visit – GBSki

CLUB NOMINATIONS

Each year Ski Clubs are invited to nominate suitable athletes who meet the above criteria to join this programme. For more information please contact admin@snowsportwales.com

VENUES AND SESSION TIMES – 2025/2026 PROGRAMME (coming soon!)

VENUES:	NORTH WALES – LLANDUDNO	SOUTH WALES – PEMBREY/ PONTYPOOL
SESSION TIMES:	09:00-11:30 (Sundays)	12:15-14:45 (Saturdays)
TRAINING DATES:	October 18th 2026	October 17th 2026 Pembrey
	November 8th 2026	November 7th 2026 Pontypool
	December 13th 2026	December 12th 2026 Pontypool
	January 31st 2027	January 30th 2027 pembrey
	February 7th 2027	February 20th 2027 Pembrey
	March 7th 2027	March 6th 2027 Pontypool
	March 14st 2027	March 20th 2027 Pembrey

Want to get involved?

Excited by the prospect of Winter Sports? Get along to one of the slopes or clubs in Wales…

Meet The Team

Governance

Recruitment

Annual General Meeting

Membership Options

Membership Insurance

DBS Checking Service

Member Offers

Clubs in Wales

Facilities in Wales

Adaptive Snowsport

Schools Snowsports

Ski & Border Cross

Nordic Skiing

Coach & Instructor Training

Alpine Skiing Pathway

Welsh Ski Squad

Regional Academy Programme

Race Training Camps

Park & Pipe (Freestyle)

Fitness Activities

National Snowsport Events

Schools Snowsports Events

Welsh Alpine Championships

National Slalom Awards

Contact Us

Our Partners & Sponsors

Become a Partner / Sponsor

Report A Concern