Is the Offer Focused in Particular Areas of the Country?

Snowsport England – HE Offer

Offer 1: Participation
‘GO SKI GO BOARD’ is our national participation campaign helpingcollege students get on the slopes without breaking the bank. Offering an all-inclusive price (slope and lesson costs, equipment rental and clothing) students follow a 4 stage pathway at GO SKI GO BOARD facilities progressing towards ‘GO RACE GO FREESTYLE’ entry-level opportunities. All artificial and indoor facilities haveuniversity offers available to view on

Is the offer focused in particular areas of the country?

Yes - Yorkshire (Castleford and York), North East (Sunderland), Manchester (Trafford), Lancashire (Rossendale), Cumbria (Kendal), Midlands (Tamworth, Swadlincote), Shropshire (Telford), Gloucestershire (Gloucester), Buckinghamshire (Milton Keynes), Hertfordshire (Hemel Hempstead), Devon (Plymouth), Hampshire (Southampton), Dorset (Christchurch), Berkshire (Bracknell), Somerset (Mendip), London (Hyde Park), Norfolk (Norwich), Kent (Chatham), Birmingham.

If HEI is not in geographical priority area is the same level of support available?

Yes. GO SKI GO BOARD may not be offered at their local ski or snowboard facility, although other offers and programmes will be available. The NGB development team will have links into these centres although do not work with them on a daily or consistent basis.

Is there a cost involved in delivering your offer?

For HE Offer 1, there will be an all-inclusive session cost payable to the local GO SKI GO BOARD facility by the participant, cost vary from site to site dependent on locality.For HE Offer 2 there is a small £50 charge for the snowsport club to access NGB support.

What level of support can you provide to the university if delivering your offer

Personal one-to-one support from our regional Snowsport England Development Officers.

GO SKI GO BOARD Resources for advertisement and promotion throughout university.

At selected HEIs, GO SKI GO BOARD reps will be trained to assist increasing participation.

Chance for clubs to apply for funding through our University Club Funding Scheme.

Tailored development plan to help you work alongside the Snowsport club to increase Snowsport opportunities.

Dedicated member of staff leading on HE Development who is available to answer queries.

Support with facilitating and brokering a relationship with local GO SKI GO BOARDfacilities.

Both student and staff opportunities.

Is it a new or existing HE offer?
Existing
Any further relevant information for universities on the HE offer?
You can watch a video from Surrey University on their involvement with Go Ski Go Board at or find information on the Club Affiliation Package at:

Case Study from a university you are currently linked to:
1. “Snowsport England has helped the club grow and develop with participants from taster events becoming more involved in the club. We are grateful to Snowsport England for this opportunity and support and are looking forward to working more with them in the future so the club can carry on in its development” –Derby University Snowsport Club, April 2015.

2. “The GO SKI GO BOARD session was great value for money, in the words of Aldi I spent a little and learnt a lot. Boarding was excellent fun too with great tuition from an excellent friendly instructor”- Student attending a GO SKI GO BOARD session at Swadlincote Ski Centre, April 2015.

For further information, please contact, Will McGlynn