Snowsport Scotland

We’re thrilled to announce the return of Stoke Sessions! Last year was an absolute blast, and this year, we’re raising the bar with an exciting series of mini park jams at dry slopes and ski areas across Scotland.

Open to Everyone

Fun-Focused Competitions

Prizes Up for Grabs

Various dates across the Scottish dryslopes/mountains.

The days are designed to help you improve your technique, increase your confidence, and push your limits. The coaches are experienced professionals who will work with you to help you achieve your goals.

There is a lot of time spent on skis during this day but there are also elements of discussion to help you “feel” your own performance as this is vital in developing higher levels of performance. 

Ski | 26th Jan | Glenshee

Snowboard | 2nd March | Glenshee

Ski | 9th March | Glenshee

Over four weeks, the course will cover the Snowsport Scotland Nordic Proficiency outcomes, including:

- Introduction to diagonal stride with poles, double poling and herringbone techniques;
- controlling your speed

- cornering and stopping.

At the end of the course, you will feel comfortable and competent on your rollers to go roller skiing on your own and join in with club activity.

Starts 22nd Feb | Ellon Wheel Park

The Rannoch Race is Snowsport Scotland's pilot snowboard only race event. The idea is for an inclusive snowboard race that can run as long as there is snow on the ground. Rather than promise a banked slalom and then have to cancel when there’s only a thin layer, we’re going to stay flexible and put on a race that suits the conditions. 

You will have an hour and a half* to do as many laps as you can and the fastest time gets taken forward - so you if you're new to racing you'll have lots of chances to improve your run. Our coaches will also give you hints and tips!

Glencoe | 9th March 2025

The Mountain Induction training course trains and equips UKSS ski and snowboard instructors and UKSS Alpine Race and Park + Pipe coaches with the necessary skills to increase their qualification remit to include operating at Scottish mountain resorts (within the remit of their qualification).

31st Jan | Cairngorm

5th Feb | Cairngorm

The Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport course is for coaches and sports volunteers. The training will provide you with the knowledge on child wellbeing and protection that will give you the confidence to deal with issues that may arise in your role working with children.

3rd Feb | Online

4th March | Online

The UKSS L1 Foundation Snowboard Instructor qualification licenses candidates to teach beginners and early intermediates at UK snowsport centres.  The qualification can be used in UK artificial snowsport centres and also in Scottish mountain snowsport resorts (upon completion of an additional 1 day of mountain induction training).

Snowboard | 29th Jan | Loch Insh

Ski | 3rd Feb | Loch Insh

Snowboard | 15th April | Loch Insh