Snowsport Scotland offers membership to all snowsports clubs and associations operating in Scotland.
Affiliated member clubs and associations become part of a broader strategic consultation group leading the development of Snowsports across Scotland. They also become eligible for funding support and receive a host of valuable benefits outlined below.
To be eligible to affiliate to Snowsport Scotland clubs and associations must be formally constituted with an appropriate legal and governance structure comprising a managing committee. They must align their activities to the broader strategic objectives of Snowsport Scotland and adhere to the policies detailed in the membership application form.
BENEFITS:
At the core of the benefits package is a comprehensive public liability insurance package offering protection for club committees and their individual members. This includes:-
- £10million Officers and Directors Liability Insurance which protects the club committee from claims made against them for negligence in delivering club activities.
- £10million Employers Liability Insurance for all appointed officials, coaches or volunteers protecting them from any claims made against them for negligence in delivering club activities.
- £10million Product Liability Insurance which protects the club against claims made against them for failings in any equipment that gives rise to damage or injury to a third party.
- £10million Snowsports Liability Insurance which protects all club members against claims brought against them for any damage or injury caused to a third party whilst participating in snowsports activity (Note: On piste only, 365 days Worldwide except US)
In addition membership offers each club or association:-
- Support with setting up suitable governance and access to a comprehensive library of governance and policy templates
- Access to funding support for equipment through the Special Members Fund
- Access to funding support for developing a coaching workforce through the John Hynes Fund
- Access to Snowsports event and timing equipment
- Access to a library of event organisation and management templates
- Access for your members to attend event volunteer training courses
- Support from SSS Pathway coaches with developing coaching programmes
FOR YOUR CLUB OR ASSOCIATION’S INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS:-
PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE
Worldwide (except US) 365 day public liability insurance for all on-piste snowsports activity
10% DISCOUNT
on uplift day passes at the Scottish mountain resorts
* Please Note – Uplift discounts can only be provided if you can display your SSS or club membership card. For instructions on how to download your SSS membership card please visit the online training page
10% DISCOUNT
at all UK Ellis Brigham Stores with your membership card
* Please Note – Retail discounts can only be provided if you can display your SSS or club membership card. For instructions on how to download your SSS membership card please visit the online training page
10% DISCOUNT
at Craigdon Mountain Sports Edinburgh store with your membership card
* Please Note – Retail discounts can only be provided if you can display your SSS or club membership card. For instructions on how to download your SSS membership card please visit the online training page