Snowsport Scotland

Snowsport Scotland embarks on a new initiative to attract commercial partners to snowsports to make a tangible difference to the sustainability and inclusivity of the sport, and propelling Scottish athletes towards the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Once the new sponsorship framework and propositions are developed, Marc Hope of the Winning Tape will then take them to market. Marc is a distinguished sponsorship sales expert with a proven track record of delivering results for National Governing Bodies and multi-sport events. With his unparalleled expertise in Scottish sponsorship marketing, Marc is well equipped to unlock partnership opportunities for Snowsport Scotland. A big thanks to both parties involved. We look forward to a successful partnership.

Brought to you by Snowsport England, Snowsport Scotland, and Snowsport Cymru Wales, the Copper Horse GBR Series showcases the highest level of ski racing ⛷ on UK artificial slopes, with five races taking place at outdoor facilities and five on indoor snow. 🏁 The events will highlight some of the UK's most promising skiers, offering them the chance to participate in top-quality ski races across various age groups – from under-10 through to masters level 🏆.

📆 RACE DATES

Indoor

4th & 5th May: Snowsport Wales, Chill Factore, 5th & 16th June: Snowsport Scotland, Chill Factore, 13th July: Snowsport England, Chill Factore

Outdoor

18th & 19th May: Snowsport Wales, Llandudno Snowsports Centre, 2nd June: Snowsport Scotland, , Edinburgh, 29th & 30th June: Snowsport England, Norfolk Snowsports Club, Norwich

🔗 All races can be booked via https://gbski.com/calendar.php

It’s a first Europa Cup Gold for Glasgow-born Freestyle skier Chris McCormick over the weekend in Switzerland. Chris added to his Europa Cup podiums and managed to secure his first Gold in the competition. A super strong finish to the season, ending on a high! We all hope the momentum rolls onto next season as we know there’s plenty more golds to come for Chris. Huge credit to McCormick and his team for the result!

Snowsport Scotland is holding a Para Snowboard camp in conjunction with FIS. The camp will be held on W/B 22nd of April with the goal of giving para Snowboard athletes the chance to get some training on the banked slalom course. Athletes from 8 countries will meet at the Stubai Glacier in Austria. Our Para Snowboard coach Alastair Nasymth will be out there, coaching those at a variety of levels ranging from Europa Cup to Para Snowboard newcomers. A huge thanks to FIS for helping make this happen.

Copper Horse Ltd is announced as the new sponsor for the GBR Series for the next three years. The series will now be called the Copper Horse GBR Series. Copper Horse is known for its expertise in cyber security, particularly in AI, automotive, Internet of Things, and mobile technologies. They see a synergy with the British ski racing community, emphasizing values like innovation, speed, accuracy, and competition. The series will include races both on indoor and outdoor slopes, featuring promising skiers across various age groups. The events are sanctioned by Snowsport England, Snowsport Scotland, and Snowsport Wales. The CEO of Copper Horse expressed pride in supporting British skiing and promoting excellence in the sport. The sponsorship is welcomed by the GB Snowsport Home Nations, with expectations of Copper Horse's innovative approach benefiting the competition and increasing participation in snowsports across the UK. A wonderful addition to the GBR Series, Snowsport Scotland and the other home nations express their gratitude for Copper Horse’s support.

Snowsport Scotland is proud to announce a new partnership with Arnold Clark, Europe's largest independent car retailer, aimed at advancing the development of Para Snowsports across the United Kingdom.

This exciting new collaboration aims to mark a watershed moment in the impact and support of Snowsport Scotland in its commitment to fostering participation and inclusivity within the snowsports community, from grassroots initiatives to elite training programs.

The focus of this partnership will be to support the GB Para Alpine Pathway, with a keen emphasis on nurturing talent and driving excellence in Para Snowsports. This new support from Arnold Clark will play a crucial role in fostering the growth and development of para-athletes at all levels of the sport.

Friday 29th saw 2008-born Emily Rothney qualify in 3rd place at Big Air in Mottolino Italy. The event was scheduled to move on to finals the following day however, poor conditions meant qualification scores were taken for final placings. The conditions were reportedly also very challenging on qualification day, adding even more merit to Emily’s strong placing. Emily’s an outstanding talent in the freestyle scene and is one to keep an eye on for sure! Huge credit to Emily, her team and coaching for the outstanding achievement.

More performance success came over the weekend at the NJR British Championships in Tignes. Scots Masie Blyth and Joe Grieve both skied to impressive podium results, 2nd and 3rd respectively. The GB Alpine Championships marks the end of the season for many of our Scottish alpine athletes, an amazing way for both to cap it off. The pair train under the Scottish Alpine ski team headed up by Mark Vinter, Snowsport Scotland’s Alpine Performance Coach. A massive congratulations to the two athletes, their teams and their coaches.

The Swiss National Championships took place over the weekend. The event was an opportunity for some of our Team GB Para Alpine athletes to end this season with a bang! Suffice to say, they delivered. Hester Poole and Scottish guide Ali Hall netted two medals, a silver in Giant Slalom and a bronze in Slalom. A sensational performance from the pair.

Some of our other athletes also put in some impressive performances. Dom Allen placed 7th in a very impressive debut. Jamie Thomson also skied well, making massive improvements from last year. A successful weekend for Team GB. Congratulations to all the athletes, props to their teams and coaches for the excellent showing.

The course will run on the Hintertux Glacier, Austria from 8am on Sunday 19th May - 4pm on Friday 24th May.

Cost: £475 - course fee only, does not include flights, transfers, accommodation, lift pass, food, etc.

For more info and to register contact: info@snowsportscotland.org

Closing date for registration: Mon 29th April

We require a minimum number of candidates to run this course. Please do not book flights, accommodation, etc until the course is confirmed.

Tamworth on Saturday 11th May sees one of the biggest events on the British Freestyle calendar and epic annual gathering that is, The BRITS, presented by Ellis Brigham and TSA!

100’s of snowboarders and freeskiers including established Pro’s, aspiring Amateurs and first-time competitors are expected to battle for the British Slopestyle Championships and British Banked Slalom Championships Titles.

Whilst The BRITS represents the highest level of competition in the UK, it is also staunchly rooted by its inclusive, open-door policy. In addition to British Championship titles, there will be additional awards and recognitions including ‘Fastest Family’ (best combined parent and child time) and ‘Swiftest Switch’ (riding backwards) titles in Banked Slalom, and an additional relaxed Slopestyle Jam Session.

We’re thrilled to unveil the dates for the upcoming Arnold Clark Parallel Lines Race Series, and here’s something that makes it even more special – this race series is all about inclusivity and empowerment!

We’re proud to announce that Parallel Lines is dedicated to providing an inclusive platform for everyone, including individuals with disabilities, to experience the exhilaration of skiing! No barriers, no limits – just pure passion and determination driving us forward.

We’re incredibly honoured to have Arnold Clark as our official sponsor, working alongside us on this mission of inclusivity and accessibility. Together, we’re breaking stereotypes and proving that the joy of skiing knows no bounds!

We’ll be working closely with Snowsport England to deliver these events

Tickets can be bought here: https://www.snowsportengland.org.uk/parallel-lines/

We are keen to encourage our Alpine L2 Performance Coaches to consider doing their Alpine L3 Head Performance Coach Qualification.

The UK Snowsport Alpine L3 award will not only build your knowledge and skills but specifically increase your remit to lead a team of coaches, run an alpine FIS coaching programme and organise and deliver domestic and overseas alpine race camps.

If you are interested in starting your level 3 qualification please email info@snowsportscotland.org to be kept informed of upcoming courses.

Last Minute Announcement! Join us for an Exciting Futures session at Midlothian

Snowsports Centre on Sunday, April 21st!

Futures Sessions are coaching days which act as an entry point into the performance pathway of PARK + PIPE. Open to newbies of P+P.

🗓️ Date: April 21st

🕒 Time: [09:30]

📍 Location: Midlothian Snowsports Centre

Registration is live NOW!

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Mark your calendars and join us on April 21st at Midlothian

Snowsports Centre. See you there!

We have a bunch of exciting alpine race dates for your calendars. In between the relaxing beach holidays, we will be bringing you some of the best alpine racers in the country going head to head at Hillend on the 2nd of January for LSR Twin Peaks & the GBR Series 3. Next, SSS is hosting the GBR Indoor Series 3 & 4, Scottish Indoor Champs being held at Chill Factore, England. This venue will also host the British Indoor Champs on August 11th. Plenty of high-octane alpine action to add to your calendars. A huge shout out to all the organisers responsible for ensuring these events are possible and the sponsors showing their support.