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ALPINE ALL STARS 2021
After a couple of difficult years for both the ski industry and schools, The NSSA will, this year, launch a first nationwide entry-level participation programme for Snowsports, with the aim of getting more boys and girls involved in the sport.
A new generation of families will be introduced to snowsports through Alpine All Stars, a major new grassroots initiative which starts in October 2021. Alpine All Stars will be delivered at local ski centres across England and Wales throughout the school Year, giving some children their first experience of the sport and others an insight into where they can go within the sport.
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After signing up, school children will receive information on their nearest centre and the options available to them during the School year – We anticipate 12 sessions per school from October to May at their local participating centre, with the emphasis placed firmly on learning how to ski or developing the fundamental skills in a fun, safe and inclusive environment. Children will also learn the social development skills that team sport brings. NSSA will give Fund the programme with centres partnering with us to assist with the costs, making the programme free to participating schools.
The programme reflects the Snowsport England framework for growing the sport at every level. In the latter part of the summer term, we will be running an event for all these children to take part in to show the benefit of building the fundamental skills. NSSA Chair Phil Brown said: “We have strong ambitions to significantly grow the sport and this programme is all about putting more children on skis or a board at an earlier age. First and foremost, we want to make snowsports a fun and enjoyable experience for children and give them a passion for the sport to last a lifetime”
“Drawing kids to the sport at an early age will develop more participants, create more fans and show the power of snowsports in developing physical and social skills.”
Registration is now closed for 21-22 but please contact us about application for the 22-23 academic year.
To register your interest in the all stars programme, please e-mail office@schoolssnowsports.co.uk or go to website for more information
