winterPROGRAMMESKI AND SNOWBOARD COURSES PRIVATE LESSONSOPEN SKI SESSIONS SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

season 2013-14

to book call: 01892 665 665or visit: www.bowles.ac

We offer group lessons, private lessons and open and coaching sessions as well as kids courses in the holidays.

This winter, to tie in with the Sochi Winter Olympics, we are also offering tasters sessions for all ages to allow everyone to try skiing without the commitment of a full course or trip to the alps.

Open SessionsThese sessions are for skiers and boarders who can already control their speed and direction. They are meant as practice and coaching sessions and there is no need to book in advance – just turn up. You will need to fi ll out a form on your fi rst visit of the winter, and under-18s will need a parent or guardian to sign theirs.

Everyone who completes one of our group courses and is of the required standard will get a free hour at the Open Session of their choice.

Cost: £8 per hour for adults£7 per hour for under-16s

PRIVATE LESSONSFor one-to-one or small group tuition. Private lessons can make a real difference – your instructor will tailor your learning and progression, which means progress can be faster than in a bigger group. They are available for all abilities – from beginners wanting to learn the basics, to skiers and boarders brushing up their skills and building confi dence before a trip away.

Cost: £50 for one hour for one person, £20 for each additional person up to a maximum of four. The price includes your own instructor and all equipment.

Kids ClubFor skiers aged 6 to 14 who can snowplough, stop and use the lift.

This session runs on Saturday afternoons 1.00pm to 5.00pm from the second weekend in November through to the end of March.

After the fi rst visit with a parent or guardian to sign the membership form, over-8s can be dropped off. Children aged 6 to 8 need an adult present.

Cost: £6 per hour

let’s get out there...Bowles, the outdoor charity, is also a leading ski and snowboard centre. We have two ski slopes – each with a lift – and all of our instructors are qualifi ed, experienced and ready to tailor learning to you and your group.

Monday evenings 7.30pm to 9.30pm, November to MarchTuesday mornings 9.30am to 12.30pm, January and FebruaryThursday mornings 9.30am to 12.30pm, November to MarchSunday afternoons 1pm to 5pm, November to March

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to book call: 01892 665 665or visit: www.bowles.ac

Race ClubBowles Ski Racing Club meets Fridays 5.30pm to 7.30pm all year round. Learn race techniques with expert coaching. The club is active in regional and national racing and also hosts regional races at the Bowles slope.

www.bowlesskiracingclub.org.ukCost: £7 per session

Taster SessionsIf you’ve ever wondered whether you would enjoy skiing but don’t want to commit time and money to a full course or trip abroad, try one of our taster sessions.

We’re running 90 minute tasters on Saturdays throughout November. During the Christmas holidays we’re running half-day tasters. You’ll get an introduction to the equipment, learn to slide downhill and maybe even develop some further skills.

These tasters are the ideal introduction to skiing at a reasonable price. Sessions are for 6 to 8 year olds, 9 to 14s, 14 plus and families.

and make some noise!NovemberTasters run on Saturdays

• 9am to 10.30am (6-8 year olds)• 11am to 12.30pm (8-14s)• 1pm to 2.30pm (families) • 3pm to 4.30pm (14+).

They all cost £7 per person. For these sessions, a ‘family’ is an adult with a maximum of two under-8s.

Christmas holidaysAll taster sessions are 3 hours and cost £15 per person. For these sessions, a ‘family’ is an adult with a maximum of two under-8s.

• Saturday 28th December9.30am to 12.30pm, 6-8 year olds

• Monday 30th December9.00am to 12.00pm, 6-8s

• Monday 30th December9.30am to 12.30pm, 14+

• Monday 30th December1.00pm to 4.00pm, families

• Monday 30th December1.30pm to 4.30pm, 8-14s

• Thursday 2nd January9.00am to 12.00pm, families

• Thursday 2nd January1.00pm to 4.00pm, 9-14s

• Thursday 2nd January1.30pm to 4.30pm, 14+

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYSWe’ve got a full programme of activities running over the festive holidays.

You can get your kids outside and active in the fresh air on one of our day courses, you can take part in an intensive one-day skiing or snowboarding course, or if you want to try skiing without committing to a full course or holiday, we have taster sessions running through the holidays too.

We also have private lessons, Coffee Club, Open Practice and coaching sessions running throughout the holidays.

All of our lessons and sessions can be bought as a gift for friends and family too – contact the offi ce and ask about our gift vouchers.

Alongside our usual courses and taster sessions we have...• Sunday 22nd December

10.00am to 4.00pm intensive adults ski course - £65

• Monday 23rd December 9.30am to 4.30pm 8-15s ski day course - £50

• Monday 23rd December 9.30am to 4.30pm 8-15s snowboard day course - £50

• Friday 27th December 9.30am to 4.30pm 8-15s ski day course - £50

• Saturday 28th December 9.30am to 4.30pm 8-15s ski day course - £50

• Sunday 29th December 10.00am to 4.00pm intensive adults snowboard course - £65

• Friday 3rd January 9.30am to 4.30pm 8-15s ski day course - £50

• Friday 3rd January 9.30am to 4.30pm 8-15s snowboard day course - £50

ALLEQUIPMENT

HIRE ISINCLUDED

IN ALL OF OUR SESSIONS

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FEBRUARY HALF TERMIn 2014 the school holidays fall during the second week of the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi so our skiing and snowboarding courses will be very popular. Book early!

We have three-part courses running on consecutive days and half-day taster sessions running all week alongside our normal courses, practice sessions and private lessons.

If your kids are inspired by the Olympians on the TV, why not give them a chance to try the sports out for themselves? It could be them on the podium in years to come!

Half day courses for 8-14s - £25 per person• Monday 17th February 9.30am to

12.30pm skiing for beginners

• Monday 17th February 1.30pm to 4.30pm skiing for beginners

• Tuesday 18th February 1.30pm to 4.30pm skiing for beginners

• Thursday 20th February 1.30pm to 4.30pm skiing for beginners

• Friday 21st February 1.30pm to 4.30pm skiing for beginners

• Friday 21st February 9.30am to 12.30pm snowboarding for beginners

Three-part ski coursesfor 8-14s - £60• Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th,

Wednesday 19th February9.00am to 11.00am,11.00am to 1.00pm,1.00pm to 3.00pm or 3.00pm to 5.00pm

• Wednesday 19th, Thursday 20th, Friday 21st February11.00am to 1.00pm

Two-part course for 6-8s - £40• Wednesday 19th, Thursday 20th

9.00am to 11.00am

Three-part snowboard courses for 8-14s - £60• Wednesday 19th, Thursday 20th,

Friday 21st February1.00pm to 3.00pmor 3.00pm to 5.00pm

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Bowles’ ski courses consist of three progressive sessions after which most people can ski confi dently and join our open and coaching sessions.

Our intensive courses run on a single day and cover the fi rst two levels – ideal for people who want to learn in a short space of time. Bring a packed lunch.

Once you have completed your course and reached the required standard your instructor will give you a voucher which allows you to come to one of our open or coaching sessions for an hour for free. You’ll be able to practice your skills and see how our other sessions work.

Evening Ski Courses (age 14+) - £85Thursday evenings 7.30pm to 9.30pm

• December 5th, 12th, 19th

• January 2nd, 9th, 16th

• February 6th, 13th, 20th

• March 6th, 13th, 20th

Weekend Ski Courses (age 14+) - £85Saturday mornings 11.00am to 12.45pm

• December 7th, 14th, 21st

• January 4th, 11th, 18th

• February 1st, 8th, 15th

• March 1st, 8th, 15th

Weekend Ski courses(8-14s) - £60Saturday mornings 9.00am to 10.45am

• November 2nd, 9th, 16th

• December 7th, 14th, 21st

• January 4th, 11th, 18th

• February 1st, 8th, 15th

• March 1st, 8th, 15th

Weekend Ski Courses(6-8s) - £40Saturday mornings 9.00am to 10.45am

• November 9th, 16th

• December 14th, 21st

• January 11th, 18th

• February 8th, 15th

• March 8th, 15th

Weekend One Day Intensive Ski Courses (14+) - £65Sundays 10.00am to 4.00pm

• November 10th

• December 8th and 22nd

• January 12th

• February 9th

• March 9th

SKI & SNOWBOARD COURSES 2013-2014

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Bowles’ snowboard courses run over three sessions, or you can choose an intensive course and cover the fi rst two levels in one day if you struggle to fi nd space in your diary. Bring a packed lunch for the intensive courses.

Evening Snowboard Courses (14+) - £85Tuesday evenings 7.30pm to 9.30pm

• December 3rd, 10th, 17th

• January 7th, 14th, 21st

• February 4th, 11th, 18th

• March 4th, 11th, 18th

Weekend Snowboard Courses (8-14s) - £60Saturday afternoons 1.30pm to 3.30pm

• December 7th, 14th, 21st

• January 4th, 11th, 18th

• February 1st, 8th, 15th

• March 1st, 8th, 15th

Weekend One Day Intensive Snowboard Courses (14+) - £65Sundays 10.00am to 4.00pm

• November 24th

• December 1st and 29th

• January 5th

• February 2nd

• March 2nd

SKI & SNOWBOARD COURSES 2013-2014

to book call: 01892 665 665or visit: www.bowles.ac

guess what?We don’t just run the most amazing ski and snowboard courses.We’ll also teach you to climb, abseil, canoe, kayak and much, much more!

did you know?

Sand Hill Lane

Bowles is a registered charity celebrating 50 years in 2014 Any profi t we make from the courses and training we run is put back into the community through bursaries for youth groups, young carers, charities and other organisations who work with disabled and disadvantaged young people.

We will be running events through 2014 to celebrate 50 years as a charity so keep your eyes peeled for more information.

Bowles for kids!We run fun, adventurous day courses during all school holidays – simply drop your kids off and we’ll teach them fun stuff in a safe environment.

We also run fantastic birthday parties– sledging, skiing and snowboarding, pool packages, bushcraft and lots of other activities.

Check www.bowles.ac for more information or look for a fl yer or leafl et.

FINDING AND CONTACTING US

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