Ski coaching and race training at North Wales Snowsports Club
North Wales Snowsports Club is a voluntary club that runs coached sessions for skiers and snowboarders on the dry slope at the Llandudno Ski and Snowboard Slope, on the edge of the Great Orme. Weekly sessions cover adult and junior improvers, all-round skills with gates and courses, and race training for younger and more experienced racers, plus have-a-go sessions for young children. It is close to Conwy and Colwyn Bay, and suits anyone past the beginner stage who wants to keep progressing.
Llandudno, Conwy
Sessions for juniors and adults
Have-a-go sessions for young children
Junior sessions and race training
The club has a clear pathway for younger skiers. Tiny Tots is a have-a-go session on the beginner slope, mainly for children under 8, and Tiny Improvers helps young skiers move from the beginner slope onto the main slope with support. Once they can make linked turns and ride the lift to the top, Young Flyers race training offers quality coaching for primary and secondary school skiers, members and non-members alike.
North Wales Schools Ski League
Organised by Snowsport Wales and North Wales Snowsports Club, the North Wales Schools Ski League is an entry-level way for school pupils to try racing, competing alongside some of the region's brightest young skiers. Each event has up to an hour of warm-up followed by around two hours of timed race runs, with club coaches on hand. It is open to all schools in the area, and you don't need to be a club member.
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FAQs
Where is North Wales Snowsports Club?
North Wales Snowsports Club runs its sessions at the Llandudno Ski and Snowboard Slope, Wyddfyd Road, Llandudno LL30 2LR, on the slopes of the Great Orme just above the town centre. It is about 4 miles from Conwy and about 5 miles from Colwyn Bay.
Where can I go skiing near Conwy or Colwyn Bay?
The dry slope in Llandudno is about 4 miles from Conwy and about 5 miles from Colwyn Bay. North Wales Snowsports Club runs coached improver, skills and race training sessions there every week. See the club's sessions >
Where can I go dry slope skiing near Bangor or Rhyl?
Llandudno's dry slope is about 15 miles from both Bangor and Rhyl. North Wales Snowsports Club runs weekly sessions there for improving skiers and snowboarders, juniors and racers. New to dry slopes? Read what dry slope skiing is like.
Do I need to be able to ski already?
Yes, for most sessions. The club welcomes skiers and snowboarders above beginner level, and each session sets a minimum ability. For Sunday Improvers you need to snowplough, stop, change direction and use the lift to at least the middle of the slope. Adult Improvers, Sunday Skills and booster sessions ask that you can control your speed and direction, stop on command and use the lift unaided. The exception is Tiny Tots, a have-a-go session on the beginner slope for young children.
Are there ski sessions for children in Llandudno?
Yes. Tiny Tots is aimed mainly at children under 8 (older siblings are welcome), with no fixed minimum age: it depends on the smallest kit available, roughly a child's shoe size 7 or 8. Tiny Improvers is the next step onto the main slope, and Young Flyers offers race training for primary and secondary school skiers. Browse junior sessions >
Can I try ski racing in North Wales?
Yes. Young Flyers is race training for younger skiers, Sunday Skills uses gates and courses for all levels from intermediate up, and the Old Flyers masters session on Wednesday evenings is for more experienced racers, usually by invitation from a club coach. School pupils can also race in the North Wales Schools Ski League.
Can snowboarders join North Wales Snowsports Club sessions?
Yes. The club welcomes snowboarders as well as skiers, and sessions such as Adult Improvers and Sunday Skills are open to both. Sunday Skills also includes freestyle features when suitable coaches are available.
Do I need to be a club member?
No. You can book sessions without joining, as the standard rate includes the temporary membership you need. Full members get reduced rates on regular club sessions, which apply automatically when you log in to book. Annual membership runs from 1 September to 31 August.
What should I wear for dry slope skiing?
Dry slopes are more abrasive than snow, so cover up:
- Long sleeves and full-length trousers, even on warm days
- Gloves
- A helmet
- Layers you can add or remove as you warm up
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes. Sessions must be booked at least 24 hours before they start. If too few people book, the club may cancel a session 24 hours in advance, and you'll get a full refund and a notification. Book a session with North Wales Snowsports Club >
Is there parking at the Llandudno ski slope?
There is a car park at the centre. Club session attendees don't pay the standard car park charge, as long as they enter their number plate on the keypad in the ski room. Fines are issued automatically if you don't.