Snowsport Scotland offers courses for:-
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QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING
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SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT
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EVENT CREW & OFFICIALS TRAINING
All courses are delivered by a highly experienced team of appointed tutors, senior coaches and instructors, who focus on ensuring you get the very most out of your training.
For the full range of courses please see below. To find out when courses are running please the courses calendar.
THE CPD FLAG
Selected courses listed below carry the CPD flag indicating that these courses qualify as “Continuing Professional Development” (CPD) courses.
This means that the courses can be used by qualified instructors leaders and coaches as evidence that they are continuing their learning and refreshing their skills, which is a requirement to revalidate their award every 3 years.
All courses below marked with the CPD flag qualify as a 3 year CPD qualification revalidation/renewal.
COURSE FEES & ATHLETE DISCOUNTS
All course costs are detailed below. Candidates should remember that these prices do not include uplift charges, which will vary according to the venue. All prices are subject to 4% online transaction fees.
Snowsport Scotland offers discounts on performance coach training courses for athletes as follows:-
- For British Team Athletes (Current or within the last 24 months) 100% discount.
- For Scottish Team Athletes (Current or within the last 12 months) 50% discount.
Please note, there are a maximum of 2 discounted athlete places per course.
1. Qualifications Training Courses
L1 Foundation Ski Instructor (2 days)£199This training course is for people wishing to gain their L1 Foundation Ski Instructor qualification and work at Scottish artificial slopes. It is also the stepping stone, and a requirement for, the L2 Ski Instructor course.The course is run at Snowsport Scotland Training Centres. For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact your nearest training centres.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: A 1-day assessment should be attended after the training course, once candidates are completely ready and have completed their logbook and shadowing hours. Candidates can either book onto a scheduled Snowsport Scotland assessment day (£99) or if they prefer, candidates may approach a tutor at a training centre and request that they conduct a private assessment. (POA with tutor)
- L1 Foundation Snowboard Instructor (2 days)£199This training course is for people wishing to gain their L1 Foundation Snowboard Instructor qualification and work at Scottish artificial slopes. It is also the stepping stone, and a requirement for, the L2 Snowboard Instructor course.
The course is run at Snowsport Scotland Training Centres. For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact your nearest training centres.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: A 1-day assessment should be attended after the training course, once candidates are completely ready and have completed their logbook and shadowing hours. Candidates can either book onto a scheduled Snowsport Scotland assessment day (£99) or if they prefer, candidates may approach a tutor at a training centre and request that they conduct a private assessment. (POA with tutor)
- L2 Ski Instructor (2 days)£199This training course is for people wishing to gain their L2 Ski Instructor qualification and work at both Scottish artificial slopes and on the mountains. To be eligible to work in the mountains candidates must also attend the 1-day Mountain Induction course
The course is run at Snowsport Scotland Training Centres. For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact your nearest training centres.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: A 1-day assessment should be attended after the training course, once candidates are completely ready and have completed their logbook and shadowing hours. Candidates can either book onto a scheduled Snowsport Scotland assessment day (£99) or if they prefer, candidates may approach a tutor at a training centre and request that they conduct a private assessment. (POA with tutor)
- L2 Snowboard Instructor (2 Days)£199This training course is for people wishing to gain their L2 Snowboard Instructor qualification and work at both Scottish artificial slopes and on the mountains. To be eligible to work in the mountains candidates must also attend the 1-day Mountain Induction course
The course is run at Snowsport Scotland Training Centres. For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact your nearest training centres.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: A 1-day assessment should be attended after the training course, once candidates are completely ready and have completed their logbook and shadowing hours. Candidates can either book onto a scheduled Snowsport Scotland assessment day (£99) or if they prefer, candidates may approach a tutor at a training centre and request that they conduct a private assessment. (POA with tutor)
- Mountain Induction (1 Day)£95This training course is for L2 Instructors that wish to gain the requisite knowledge and skills to be licensed and insured to work in the Scottish Mountain resorts on-piste.
The course is run at Snowsport Scotland mountain Training Centres. For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact your nearest mountain training centres.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: Continual throughout the 1-day course
- L3 Ski Development Coach (6 Days)£460This training course is for people wishing to gain their L3 Development Coach qualification and work at both Scottish artificial slopes and on the mountains.
The course is run at Snowsport Scotland mountain Training Centres. For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact your nearest training centres.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: The assessment is conducted continually throughout the training course.
- L3 Snowboard Development Coach (6 Days)£460This training course is for people wishing to gain their L3 Development Coach qualification and work at both Scottish artificial slopes and on the mountains.
The course is run at Snowsport Scotland Training Centres. For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact your nearest training centres.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: The assessment is conducted continually throughout the training course.
- L4 Head Ski Development Coach (6 Days)£460This training course is for people wishing to gain their L4 Head Development Coach qualification and work at both Scottish artificial slopes and on the mountains.
The course is scheduled to run in Europe. For dates of upcoming courses, see the SSS course calendar.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: The assessment is conducted continually throughout the training course.
- L4 Head Snowboard Development Coach (6 Days)£460This training course is for people wishing to gain their L4 Head Development Coach qualification and work at both Scottish artificial slopes and on the mountains.
The course is scheduled to run in Europe. For dates of upcoming courses, see the SSS course calendar.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: The assessment is conducted continually throughout the training course.
- Alpine L1 Foundation Performance Coach (2 Days)£199This training course is for people wishing to gain their Alpine L1 Foundation Performance Coach and work at both Scottish artificial slopes and on the mountains. To be eligible to work in the mountains candidates must also attend the 1-day Mountain Induction course.
The course is run at Snowsport Scotland Training Centres. For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact your nearest training centres.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: A 1-day assessment should be attended after the training course, once candidates are completely ready and have completed their logbook and shadowing hours. Candidates can either book onto a scheduled Snowsport Scotland assessment day (£99) or if they prefer, candidates may approach a tutor at a training centre and request that they conduct a private assessment. (POA with tutor)
- Alpine L2 Club Performance Coach (6 Days)£460This training course is for people wishing to gain their Alpine L2 Club Performance Coach qualification and work at both Scottish artificial slopes and on the mountains.
The course is run at Snowsport Scotland mountain Training Centres. For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact your nearest training centres.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: The assessment is conducted continually throughout the training course.
- Alpine L3 Head Performance Coach (6 Days)£460This training course is for people wishing to gain their Alpine L3 Head Performance Coach qualification and work at both Scottish artificial slopes and on the mountains.
The course is scheduled to run in Europe. For dates of upcoming courses, see the SSS course calendar.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: The assessment is conducted continually throughout the training course.
- Park + Pipe L1 Foundation Performance Coach (2 Days)£199This training course is for people wishing to gain their Park + Pipe L1 Foundation Performance Coach and work at both Scottish artificial slopes and on the mountains. To be eligible to work in the mountains candidates must also attend the 1-day Mountain Induction course.
The course is run at Snowsport Scotland Training Centres. For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact your nearest training centres.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: A 1-day assessment should be attended after the training course, once candidates are completely ready and have completed their logbook and shadowing hours. Candidates can either book onto a scheduled Snowsport Scotland assessment day (£99) or if they prefer, candidates may approach a tutor at a training centre and request that they conduct a private assessment. (POA with tutor)
- Park + Pipe L2 Club Performance Coach (6 Days)£460This training course is for people wishing to gain their Park + Pipe L2 Club Performance Coach qualification and work at both Scottish artificial slopes and on the mountains.
The course is run at Snowsport Scotland Training Centres. For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact your nearest training centres.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: The assessment is conducted continually throughout the training course.
- SSS Alpine Ski Leader (7 Days)£385This training course is for people wishing to gain their Alpine Ski Leader qualification and lead groups at both Scottish mountains and on excursions abroad.
The course is run at Snowsport Scotland mountain Training Centres. For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact your nearest training centres.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: ASL Course Overview
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: The assessment is conducted continually throughout the training course.
- SSS Snowboard Leader (7 Days)£385This training course is for people wishing to gain their Snowboard Ski Leader qualification and lead groups at both Scottish mountains and on excursions abroad.
The course is run at Snowsport Scotland mountain Training Centres. For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact your nearest training centres.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: ASL Course Overview
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: The assessment is conducted continually throughout the training course.
- Sidecountry Snowsports Leader Training (3 Days)£425This residential training course is held at Glenmore Lodge. It is for people wishing to gain their Sidecountry Snowsports Leader qualification and lead groups off piste within the patrolled area of Scottish ski resorts.
For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact the lodge directly.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: A 2-day assessment should be attended after the training course, once candidates are completely ready. Candidates will find assessment dates in the Snowsport Scotland course calendar and also available on the Glenmore Lodge website.
- Sidecountry Snowsports Leader Assessment (2 Days)£320This 2 day residential assessment is run at Glenmore Lodge.
It follows on from the Sidecountry Snowsports Leader training course.
For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact the lodge directly.
- Backcountry Snowsports Leader Performance Training (5 Days)£735This residential off-piste performance training course held at Glenmore Lodge is the first of two training courses required for people wishing to gain their Backcountry Snowsports Leader qualification and lead groups off-piste, outside the patrolled area of UK ski resorts, in environments where use of ice axe, crampons and rope is not planned.
For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact the lodge directly.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: A 2-day assessment should be attended after the training course, once candidates are completely ready. Candidates will find assessment dates in the Snowsport Scotland course calendar and also available on the Glenmore Lodge website.
- Backcountry Snowsports Leader Leadership Training (2 Days)£335This residential off-piste leadership training course held at Glenmore Lodge is the second of two training courses required for people wishing to gain their Backcountry Snowsports Leader qualification and lead groups off-piste, outside the patrolled area of Uk ski resorts, in environments where use of ice axe, crampons and rope is not planned.
For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact the lodge directly.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: A 2-day assessment should be attended after the training course, once candidates are completely ready. Candidates will find assessment dates in the Snowsport Scotland course calendar and also available on the Glenmore Lodge website.
- Backcountry Snowsports Leader Assessment (2 Days)£360This 2 day residential assessment is run at Glenmore Lodge.
It follows on from the Backcountry Snowsports Leader performance and leadership training course.
For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact the lodge directly.
- Mountain Snowsports Leader Performance Training (6 Days)£985This residential off-piste performance training course held at Glenmore Lodge is the first of two training courses required for people wishing to gain their Mountain Snowsports Leader qualification and lead groups off-piste, outside the patrolled area of a UK ski resort, with planned use of ice axe crampons and rope.
For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact the lodge directly.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: A 2-day assessment should be attended after the training course, once candidates are completely ready. Candidates will find assessment dates in the Snowsport Scotland course calendar and also available on the Glenmore Lodge website.
- Mountain Snowsports Leader Leadership Training (2 Days)£375This residential off-piste leadership training course held at Glenmore Lodge is the second of two training courses required for people wishing to gain their Mountain Snowsports Leader qualification and lead groups off-piste, outside the patrolled area of a UK ski resort, with planned use of ice axe crampons and rope.
For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact the lodge directly.
- COURSE OVERVIEW: Currently being updated for release in September 2019.
- CPD RECOGNITION: Yes – 3 years
- ASSESSMENT: A 2-day assessment should be attended after the training course, once candidates are completely ready. Candidates will find assessment dates in the Snowsport Scotland course calendar and also available on the Glenmore Lodge website.
- Mountain Snowsports Leader Assessment£360This 2 day residential assessment is run at Glenmore Lodge.
It follows on from the Mountain Snowsports Leader performance and leadership training courses.
For dates of upcoming courses, see both the SSS course calendar or contact the lodge directly.
- Nordic Performance Coach Level 1 (2 Days)£140The NPC level 1 works with novice Nordic skiers in a club or centre environment. They usually assist an NPC level 2 (or higher) coach. The Nordic skiers they coach are yet to choose a competitive or recreation pathway.
The course is run by Snowsport Scotland tutors at club venues. Register your interest in attending a level 1 course here and check the SSS course calendar for any upcoming dates.
PRE-REQUISITES
Before attending a level 1 NPC course the aspirant coach should:
- Be a competent nordic skier on roller skis/track skis. They should be able to perform classic and skate techniques with good coordination and balance and with reasonable weight transfer. They should also be able to make descents and climbs of moderate slopes using appropriate techniques and with good balance
- Be keen to work with novice skiers and to help others to learn and enjoy the sport
- Have registered with the coaching scheme of Snowsport Scotland
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Before being awarded the NPC level 1 the aspirant coach should:
- Hold a current first aid certificate of at least 6 hours duration
- Undertake a 3 hour child protection course
- After attending the training course gain a further 15 hours of coaching certified by the lead coach of their club or centre
- Be at least 16 years of age to attend the training course
COURSE OVERVIEW
An outline of the course content is available here.
- NORDIC PERFORMANCE COACH LEVEL 2 (4 DAYS)£280The NPC Level 2 Coach works in a club or centre environment. They coach skiers who are beginners through to proficient skiers who elect to be competitive or who may wish to race and tour for fun, health and fitness. The NPC level 2 may also be the lead club coach and a further 1 day module is offered for this role.
The award can be taken on roller skis/track matting or on snow. Thus a Level 2 NPC (roller ski) or Level 2 NPC (on snow) can be converted to a full award with a one day conversion course and assessment.
The course is run by Snowsport Scotland tutors at club venues. Register your interest in attending a level 2 course here and check the SSS course calendar for any upcoming dates.
PRE-REQUISITES
Before attending a level 1 NPC course the aspirant coach should:
- Be a proficient Nordic skier on track skis or on roller skis (as appropriate). Both classic and free techniques should be efficient, flowing and rhythmical with weight-transfer allowing full glide on flat and climbing terrain with good balance. Downhill techniques should be appropriate to moderate slopes and the type of award undertaken and should show agility and control as required;
- Have an awareness of roller ski maintenance or snow ski preparation, including basic waxing for both grip and glide; and
- Have registered with the coaching scheme of Snowsport Scotland.
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Before being awarded the NPC level 1 the aspirant coach should:
- Hold a current 16 hour emergency first aid certificate;
- Attend a 3 hour child protection course;
- After attending the training course gain 30 hours experience in coaching in a club environment certified by their lead coach; and
- Be at least 18 years of age before attending the training course.
COURSE OVERVIEW
An outline of the course content is available here.
2. Skills & Knowledge Training Courses
2-Day First Aid Course£100OPEN TO: The Snowsport Scotland 2 day first aid training course is open to everyone. There are no pre-requisites. Courses are run by ex paramedic and Snowsports School Operator Nicola Tannahill from SOS.PURPOSE: It is designed specifically for alpine outdoor incident management.
FREQUENCY/VENUE: It runs on designated weekends at Caledonia House in South Gyle, Edinburgh.
OUTCOME: Attendees will be continually assessed throughout the course and if passed by the tutor, will be awarded a first-aid certificate valid for 3 years.
ENQUIRY: To find and book on the next available course click here
FUTURES - P+P Movement Literacy Training£POAAIMED AT: Any snowsports participants interested in developing their agility and performance. There are no pre-requisites.PURPOSE: Futures Sessions are an off snow training programme that can be delivered anywhere. It focuses on developing flexibility, agility and movement literacy for participants looking to build greater dynamism in their snowsports. It is particularly suited to people that wish to pursue the park and pipe and freeride disciplines, but also serves a great physical training for alpine skiers and snowboarders.
DURATION: Sessions can be tailored to any length
FREQUENCY/VENUE: Futures Sessions are delivered at various centres around Scotland by resident coaches and clubs. Please enquire directly with your club for details on the next sessions.
This course is not eligible as CPD
3. Event Crew Development (ECD) & Officials Training Courses
Event crew development and officials training is available to anyone keen to get involved in volunteering at and running snowsports events. The syllabus of training courses cover officials, judging timing and organiser roles across a range of competition disciplines as follows:-
- ALPINE RACE: Officials, Timing and Course Setting Training
- SLOPESTYLE: Park Building, Officials and Judge Training
- FREERIDE: Officials and Judge Training
Training is split into modules up to 2.5hrs long so that they can be delivered easily in a morning, afternoon or evening sessions. Modules can also be combined to offer a full day training.
For details of courses see below.
Alpine Officials Training Course L1£- ECD AL2 - Alpine Race Timing Hardware Setup£
- ECD AL3 - Intro to Alpine Race Calculations and Ski Pro£
- ECD AL4 - Advanced Alpine Race Seeded Calculations on SkiPro£
- ECD AL5 - Integration of Timing Hardware with Seeded Skipro Calculations£
- ECD AL6 - Alpine Chief of Race Organisation and Admin£
- ECD FS1 - Slopestyle Event Organiser & Officials Training£
- ECD FS2 - Slopestyle Rookie Judge Training£
- ECD FS3 - Slopestyle International Judge Training£
- ECD FR1 - Freeride Event Organiser and Officials Training£
- ECD FR2 - Freeride Judge Training£