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To book a training session please click here.
GSC Training
Glencoe Ski Club organise weekend coaching sessions for junior skiers (aged 5-18) who want to pro-actively develop their performance in a club environment. Snow and weather permitting sessions run every weekend from mid January until end of April. Children attend each weekend on either Saturday, Sunday or both days.
In order to join GSC training you must:
– be age 5-6+
– be able to ski the easier runs (coire pollach / plateau / mugs alley) in control.
– know how to use the ski-tows safely while part of larger group.
Parents are expected to supervise children on the hill outwith classes and volunteer to help on occasion with races and special events. Please note we are a ski club, if you want a ski-school click here
Training Day
Typical training day runs as follows…
| 9.45am | Parents drop trainees at log cabin for prompt 10am start on snow. |
| 10am | Morning Session : drills and skills Meet coaches at Log Cabin for a short warm-up. Focus on drills and technical development. |
| 12-12.45am | Packed lunch at log cabin |
| 12.45 - 2.45pm | Afternoon Session : Lets go skiing! All-mountain exploration with coaches or a race course. Afternoon sessions will be a way of rewarding and putting into practice the morning’s coaching session. |
| 2.45pm | Training ends Please arrive to collect children promptly at 2.45pm. |
Training Fees
Information on how to sign up will be sent to interested parents in late autumn.
For further information, and a copy of the parents handbook, please CONTACT US.
As a non-profit organistation the aim of GSC-training is to provide quality ski-training at reasonable prices. Training is scheduled in 5x weeks blocks. For the first part of the winter (January and February) we shall use PAYG system so we can adapt to variable snow conditions and weather uncertainty.
| Saturday | Full Weekend | |
| One day (PAYG) | £15/day | n/a |
| 5 Week block | £65 (5 days) | n/a |
Season Pass
It is recommended children (and parents!) purchase an annual season pass. A season pass is the cheapest way to ski regularly with added bonus that it avoids ticket office queues on busiest weekends. Get organised and order online early to benefit from the early bird discount (before 31st October). Andy Meldrum and the team at Glencoe Mountain do a great job and we are proud to support them!
https://www.glencoemountain.co.uk/shop/
Equipment
Please find an equipment guide for parents & trainees here
Club Policy
A full list of Glencoe Ski Club official policies can be found below. If an adult or child has any concerns about child protection please email safeguarding@glencoeskiclub.org
