Snowboard Lessons for 11-16 Year Olds
Snowboarding Lessons for 11-16 Year Olds
There is no doubt that snowboarding is cool, and if your kids can’t stop talking about wanting to do 1080s and boarder cross then this is definitely the sport for them.
We recognise that each person learns at a different pace and that some children may need slightly longer to successfully complete each stage. Our qualified ski instructors will discuss with you any recommendations they have for your child’s progression.
We offer cool snowboarding lessons for juniors aged 11-16 years, which provides snowboarding tuition with friendly, experienced instructors. Running throughout the week they cater from beginner to wannabe champs. Our aim is to make snowboarding fun and accessible and a place to develop young talent.
For children who lead an action packed life and need more flexibility, individual levels can be purchased separately. After each level has been successfully completed, kids can continue onto the next level. We also offer courses which allow your children to complete a selection of levels all in one.
Although parents and guardians are not able to join us on the slope, they can watch the Husky Dogs from the viewing balcony - accessible via the upstairs restaurant.
Did you know you can save with a membership?
Junior Memberships are only £90 and get you 30% off all snow activities, including Kids Snowboard School.
To see more information on things to know before you arrive, see our things you need to know section
Level 1: I have never Snowboarded before
11-16 Years Kids Lessons - Level 1
Ages: 11-16 | Activity Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes | Instructor Ratio 6:1
Level 1
Our Level 1 lesson will introduce your child to the snowboard equipment, trying some one foot skills, starting to develop their balance and posture. They will be introduced to toe end heel edge side slipping with some assistance. They will also learn to heel and toe edge side slipe without assistance, continue to develop their balance and posture and start becoming confident controlling their speed.
Find out more about our Kids Snowboard Lesson programme by viewing our Junior Snowboard Learning Journey
Level 2: I can heel and toe edge side slip without assistance
11-16 Years Kids Lessons - Level 2
Ages: 11-16 | Activity Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes | Instructor Ratio 6:1
Level 2
Our Level 2 lesson will introduce your child to using balance and posture to change direction, making toe and heel edge diagonal side slips to the left and right and changing their direction and controlling their speed on either edge with no assistance.
Find out more about our Kids Snowboard Lesson programme by viewing our Junior Snowboard Learning Journey
Level 3: I can change my direction and control my speed on either edge with no assistance
11-16 Years Kids Lessons - Level 3
Ages: 11-16 | Activity Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes | Instructor Ratio 6:1
Level 3
In the Level 3 lesson your child will start to turn from toe edge to heel edge, heel edge to toe edge, ride the beginner slope lift with 1 foot in and consitently make basic turns from the top of the beginner slope.
Find out more about our Kids Snowboard Lesson programme by viewing our Junior Snowboard Learning Journey
Level 4: I can consistently make basic turns from the top of the Beginner Slope
11-16 Years Kids Lessons - Level 4
Ages: 11-16 | Activity Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes | Instructor Ratio 6:1
Level 4
The level 4 lesson will introduce your child to the Main Slope lift and snowboarding confidently from the bottom part of the main slope.
Find out more about our Kids Snowboard Lesson programme by viewing our Junior Snowboard Learning Journey
Level 5: I can snowboard confidently on the bottom of the Main Slope
11-16 Years Kids Lessons - Level 5
Ages: 11-16 | Activity Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes | Instructor Ratio 6:1
Level 5
In our level 5 lesson, your child will start to become confident using the Main Slope lift, try snowboarding in variable conditions, improve their technique and control their speed & direction, performing controlled linked turns and stopping when required.
Find out more about our Kids Snowboard Lesson programme by viewing our Junior Snowboard Learning Journey
The next steps!
Next Steps….
If you’ve progressed to this point, congratulations, it means you’ve finished levels 1-5 and are moving on to our Kids Snowboard Coaching.
| Lesson Options | Levels 5-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 onwards | Kids Ski Coaching | Take the next step |
Things you need to know:
- We have changing cubicles available & Lockers are available to store your belongings, which take a £1 coin or a locker token. These are returnable.
- We offer accessible changing facilities for those who require them.
- Aim to arrive 45 minutes to an hour before the start time of your lesson, to give ample time to get prepared.
- Price of your lesson still includes boots, skis, poles, or a snowboard and a helmet
- Gloves are compulsory - you can bring your own or purchase a pair on-site.
- Helmets are mandatory - you can bring your own if you have one, or you can rent a borrow when you get here at no extra charge. You can also purchase a helmet on site.
- Age restrictions still apply.
- Please note, we are only taking card payments at this time and no cash will be able to be accepted.
- On arrival please have your booking reference to hand (you can find this on your booking confirmation email). You can collect your tickets from the Guest Services desk, or from the Self-Service ticket machines situated near Reception. If your booking confirmation has a QR code, you can scan this at the self-service machines to check-in.
- To reduce any potential disruption during lessons, please ensure your child has been to the toilet prior to the lesson
- During junior lessons a parent/guardian is required to remain on-site and they must remain in sight of the lesson (where reasonably possible) at all times. This is in case the instructor needs to signal a parent/guardian down to attend to their child
- All our instructors have undertaken a DBS check and completed a Child Protection module, as well as all the relevant instructor licence requirements
- Parent/guardians are not allowed to be on the snow with their child, but should be up in the Lodge viewing gallery or adjoining balcony
- Any specific learning needs your child has, please make the instructor aware at the start of the lesson of any adjustments they’ll need to make. For any significant needs your child has, we recommend contacting Disability Snowsports UK initially(https://www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk/) as they offer subsidised lessons to get your child up and running before participating in Chill Factore group lessons.
You can find answers to many other queries on our frequently asked questions page.
