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Edge Snowsport Club

LOCATION
DSUK Glasgow

Date
4 week blocks

DURATION
Full Day, 9am to 3:30pm

GROUP SIZE
Min 6, Max 12 - Please note, we cannot accept latecomers to the group

MEETING POINT
Edge Adventures HQ, Musselburgh, EH21 7PE

ACCOMMODATION
DSUK Approved Snowsport Centres

PREREQUISITES 
Must have some experience of snowsports

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Edge Snowsport Club

Supported ski club for autistic and learning disabled young adults from Edge Adventures

Join us and shred the slopes this winter with the Edge Snowsport Club!

We're heading west to Glasgow for a weekly club of bowling, pizza lunch and snowsports. The awesome instructors from DSUK will be expertly guiding you to snowsport greatness with the support of TeamEdge Outdoor Adventure Leaders.

Whether you're a seasoned pro on the slopes or have never put a pair of ski boots on, you are guaranteed to build confidence, improve your technique and most importantly, have lots of FUN!!

Multiple blocks throughout the year - check the drop down above for available blocks

Meet @ Edge HQ ready to leave at 9am (sharp!) this will be followed by an additional pick-up en route at 9:30am at Hermiston Gait

Please note that each full block club that runs for 4 weeks. We cannot accept any latecomers due to the teaching progression within the block - for one-off sessions, please see our Supported Epic Days Out

Learn To Ski with Edge Adventures in March 2022

We’ve partnered with our good friends at DSUK to bring you a snowsport club with a twist - ten-pin bowling in the morning, followed by a yummy pizza lunch before skiing or snowboarding* in the afternoon.

* If you wish to snowboard rather than ski, please contact us directly at time of booking

Skiing in The Highlands with Edge Adventures

A weekly club running for 4 consecutive weeks where you can make friends, enjoy delicious lunches, learn to ski and work your way through the DSUK Snowlife Awards levels

Awarded outcomes with Edge Adventures

Awarded Outcomes: Snowsport Club attendees will work their way through the DSUK's Snowlife Ski/Snowboard Award levels to gain recognised proficiency certificates.

The Edge Snowsport Club includes


  • An afternoon of snowsport instruction at DSUK Glasgow
  • Travel to and from Edge HQ to Glasgow
  • Pizza lunch & Drinks
  • Ten-pin Bowling - who will win the Edge Snowsport Club league?
  • Expert instruction from DSUK's adaptive snowsport instructors
  • Work your way through DSUK's SnowLife Award levels and get badges to prove your learning!
  • Unrivalled support from Edge staff, 1:3 (minimum) ratio every session

What it's like


What's included


INSTRUCTORS

Experienced, expert adaptive snowsport instructors from Disability Snowsport UK 

EQUIPMENT

All equipment, including skis/boards, boots, and helmets are provided.

Slope passes are also included

LUNCH

Enjoy a delicious lunch at the bowling alley with your snowsport club friends.

Pizza and drinks will be served to fuel you up for the afternoon of snowsport lessons!

10-PIN BOWLING

Start each snowsport club session with a ten-pin bowling tournament. Get to know your fellow Snowsport Club chums and challenge the team to see who will top the Edge Snowsport Club Bowling League.

SUPPORT STAFF

Edge's Outdoor Activity Leaders have many years' experience supporting autistic and learning disabled young people you are in very safe hands.

1:3 Edge Staff Group Ratio as standard. If you feel that you require more intensive support, please discuss this with us directly, we will always do our best to accommodate wherever possible - you can find out how to get in touch with us on our contact page.

What's not included


NOT INCLUDED IN COST

TRAVEL
You must self-travel to the meeting points at either Edge HQ in Musselburgh or Hermiston Gait. If you have any concerns or questions about the meeting point or any other aspect of your adventure, please don't hesitate to get on touch with us, you can find out more about getting in touch on our contact page

Kit List


ESSENTIAL KIT ITEMS

What you will need to bring with you:

  • Gloves - Gloves are ESSENTIAL
  • Long/Warm Socks are ESSENTIAL
    • Trainer socks are not recommended
  • Snacks & a drink - lunch is provided but club sessions are fairly active days, make sure you bring a bottle of water and extra snacks as needed
  • Any medication (asthma inhalers etc)

It will be very cold on the slopes so please dress appropriately

All other items of equipment are supplied: helmet, snowboards/skis & boots

If you have your own ski clothing, please feel free to bring this along

Note: we cannot accommodate you bringing your own skis or boards, skis/board and boots will be provided

We are happy to help if you need more information - just call our booking team on 0131 285 8930.

Skiing in The Highlands with Edge Adventures

Want to join the Edge Snowsport Club?

Come with us, meet new friends and join the club!

You can book online or get in touch with our team who will be happy to chat through any questions you might have

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