Events & Courses

From grassroots events to high-performance competitions and a host of courses.

Events

  • This annual event takes place in the last weekend of August at Hillend and offers alpine racers ranging from U10 upwards, the oppurtunity to compete for the scottish dryslope title

  • This annual 3 stop series takes place at Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow between September and December and offers Freestyle skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to compete at each stop and accumulate series points for the overall Triple Crown Champion title.

  • This annual series typically aspires to hold 6 annual roller ski races held across Scotland between May and October. Competitor’s 3 best results are used to determine the winners by series category. All roller ski races are open to all age groups, from under 10s right through to Master’s categories.

  • This annual event takes place in Bormio, Italy. Welcoming Alpine racers from various countries across the world to battle it out for the prestigious podium positions.

  • This annual series runs over the summer across multiple indoor snow centre venues across the UK. The format allows for athletes to train and then have as many runs as they can fit into the 2 hour race window with the best time taken towards the results for both individual races and the overall series.

  • This annual event takes place every Winter at Cairngorm Mountain Resort and offers alpine racers ranging from U10 upwards, the oppurtunity to compete for all-important seed points and Scottish FIS title.

Snowsport Scotland runs multiple Scottish championships and tournaments over the year which are featured below. There are then a host of club and schools events that take place around the country. All are detailed in our full calendar listing further down this page.

Courses

  • Ski Instructor Courses

    Join one of our comprehensive two-day training courses and become a certified ski instructor! We offer two levels of certification:

    Level 1: Qualifies you to instruct beginners and develop their foundational skills.

    Level 2: Prepares you to coach intermediate and advanced skiers.

    For more information on the qualifications, click HERE. Course dates are listed below.

  • Snowboard Instructor Courses

    Join one of our comprehensive two-day training courses and become a certified snowboard instructor! We offer two levels of certification:

    Level 1: Qualifies you to instruct beginners and develop their foundational skills.

    Level 2: Prepares you to coach intermediate and advanced snowboarders.

    For more information on the qualifications, click HERE. Course dates are listed below.

  • Cross Country Coach Courses

    Join one of our comprehensive two-day training courses and become a certified Cross Country coach! We offer two levels of certification:

    Level 1: Qualifies you to instruct beginners and develop their foundational skills.

    Level 2: Prepares you to coach intermediate and Cross Country skiers.

    For more information on the qualifications, click HERE. Course dates are listed below

  • Alpine Race Coach Courses

    Experienced ski racers and instructors looking to take the next step in their careers can qualify as race coaches, licensed to train athletes on both snow and artificial surfaces. We offer four levels of Alpine race coaching certification:

    For more information on the qualifications, click HERE. Course dates are listed below.

  • Freestyle Coach

    Experienced freestyle snowboarders and skiers looking to take the next step in their careers can qualify as freestyle coaches, licensed to train athletes on both snow and artificial surfaces. We offer four levels of Freestyle coaching certification:

    For more information on the qualifications, click HERE. Course dates are listed below.

  • Nordic Rollerski Coach

    Join one of our comprehensive two-day training courses and become a certified Rollerski coach! We offer two levels of certification:

    Level 1: Qualifies you to instruct beginners and develop their foundational skills.

    Level 2: Prepares you to coach intermediate and Rollerski skiers.

    For more information on the qualifications, click HERE. Course dates are listed below

  • Off-Piste Leadership Courses

    If you're proficient in off-piste skiing or snowboarding, consider becoming a certified Off-Piste Leader. This qualification allows you to lead groups in various challenging environments, including:

    Side-country: Off-piste within resort boundaries. Backcountry: Off-piste outside resort bounds. Mountain terrain: Where technical gear like ice axes, crampons, and ropes may be required.

    Courses range from 3 days and are led by expert instructors from Glenmore Lodge, the national outdoor training centre. For more details on the qualifications, click HERE. Course dates are listed below.

  • Off-Piste Skills Courses

    As more of you explore off-piste and backcountry terrain beyond ski area boundaries, it's essential to build the skills and knowledge needed to stay safe. We offer Off-Piste Touring Essentials and Avalanche Awareness courses to help you navigate these challenging environments with confidence.

    For more details on these courses, see below.

  • First Aid Courses

    We partner with the British Association of Ski Patrollers (BASP) to deliver all our First Aid courses. Whether you're a recreational skier, professional instructor, or competitive athlete, we highly recommend completing at least a basic first aid course to ensure you're prepared to assist others on the slopes.

    For more information on the qualification, click HERE. Course dates are listed below.

  • Child Welfare Courses

    We prioritize safe sport and the protection of children. If you're responsible for safeguarding under-18s in a club or work with them directly, it is a legal requirement to hold at least the basic safeguarding qualifications.

    For more information on safeguarding, click HERE. Course dates are listed below.

  • Anti-Doping Courses

    The inadvertent or intentional use of certain substances can result in athletes' being banned from competition. We run regular UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) courses to keep you abreast of the latest regulations and banned substances. For more information on the qualification, click HERE. For course dates, see below