Keep up do date – from race results and athlete news to industry trends, local clubs and mental health.
Got something to say? Send your good-news stories to communications@snowsportengland.org.uk or become a member and get regular updates from us.
VIRTUAL CLUB DROP-IN INVITATION
Snowsport England are running two more VIRTUAL CLUB DROP-IN SESSIONS. The Snowsport England Team will be talking about “The Future of Volunteering”. During recent drop-in sessions clubs have voiced potential concerns over volunteers coming back once lockdown is over so we would like to know how you think volunteering will look for you. This will […]CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 11/05/2020
GB Snowsport and the Home Nations announce today that we have extended the date of our cancelled events through until 30th June 2020. We will be reviewing the situation on an on-going basis based on government guidance and will communicate any further decisions as the situation changes. We take the health and welfare of our […]
Calling University Students with FIS Licences
Snowsport England are looking to find out who is at university and holding a FIS licence. Snowsport England support a dual career approach to encourage athletes to continue with education alongside their sport. This information will assist in planning with future events such as the World University Games. Please contact i.findlay@snowsportengland.org.ukGuidelines to using Zoom safely
SnowsportEngland are aware that many Clubs and Coaches may be using Zoom to stay connected and deliver sessions online. To help you ensure your meetings are secure and to ensure the safety and enjoyment for all involved, we have put together the following top tips for our members. Top Tips: Take the time to understand […]Advice from our Insurers for Remote Coaching and Instruction (Live or Pre-Recorded)
Remote Coaching/Instruction (live or pre-recorded) In respect of any coaching or instruction that is undertaken remotely, it is strongly recommended that the Insured should: 1) At the commencement of the session, advise participants: a) That by participating they are doing so at their own risk; b) A suitable, non-slip floor space is required and any […]
Coronavirus Update 27/04/2020 – Message from our Chair and CEO
Coronavirus Update 27/04/2020 – message from our Chair & CEO Jamie Horner, Chair Snowsport England “Firstly and most importantly, we hope that you, your families and those close to you are keeping safe and well during these extraordinary and difficult times. We would like to sincerely thank you for your continued support as members in […]Temporary Changes to licensing requirements
UK Covid-19 Lock Down We are all experiencing difficult times as a result of the current Covid-19 pandemic. Firstly, to all of our members, stay well, stay safe and remember that things will get better. We are a snowsports family and we all look forwards to putting our boots back on and sharing our love […]Snowsport England Club Drop In Session – Creating Your Club Virtually
Just letting you know that we are running more VIRTUAL CLUB DROP-IN SESSIONS. The Snowsport England Team will be on hand to share some tips in “Creating your Club Virtually”. Keeping in touch with your members, volunteers, coaches and parents, helping them feel like they are still ‘part of the club’ which is particularly important […]Coronavirus Update 08/04/2020 – message from our CEO
Our first thoughts are with you and your families, and we hope you are all safe and well. I would like to update you the actions we have taken over the past weeks to help safeguard the organisation and staff. In line with Government advice, we closed the office and all staff are working from […]
Sport England Community Emergency Fund
Sport England has confirmed that it is making up to £195m of funding available to help the community sport and physical activity sector through the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. A £20 million Community Emergency Fund will be opened immediately for local clubs and community organisations to bid into. Grants between £300 and £10,000 are available. This […]
Keeping your children safe online
Your children are very likely to be spending more time on their computers, phones and other devices accessing the internet over the coming months and it is important to keep them safe online in this time and in future. Thinkuknow have published helpful resources to support parents and carers and to help them learn about […]
Virtual drop-in sessions for clubs
Snowsport England will be hosting virtual drop-in sessions for clubs on Friday, 27 March and Monday, 30 March to support clubs and the grassroots sport as best as possible in the current circumstances. We completely appreciate the difficulties clubs are facing with the current situation and we would like to invite club representatives to join […]Coronavirus Update 23/03/2020
March 23rd, 2020 GB Snowsport and the Home Nations, will be postponing all activities (including competitions, events, athlete training sessions and courses) until further notice. With the government announcement that all leisure centres/facilities should close we are now advising that all grassroots Snowsports are postponed for the foreseeable future. We will be reviewing the situation on an […]Coronavirus Update 22/03/2020
Following the government’s announcement on the 20th March, directing leisure centres/facilities to close, we are now advising that all grassroots Snowsport’s in England is postponed for the foreseeable future. We are aware of the financial challenges this directive from Government will have on the Snowsports especially our clubs, coaches, regional Associations. We will be collating feedback […]CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 18/03/2020
March 18th, 2020 Further to yesterday’s update, GB Snowsport and the Home Nations, will be postponing all activities (including competitions, events, athlete training sessions and courses) up until 1st May. We will review the situation prior to 1st May and will communicate any further decisions. We take the health and welfare of our athletes/members extremely […]