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Sandown Ski Lessons Open Practice Times & Prices
OCTOBER 14TH 2007 – APRIL 6TH 2008


OPEN PRACTICE IS ONLY FOR COMPETENT AND EXPERIENCED SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS. ALL THOSE 16 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER MUST BE SIGNED IN BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.

  Lunchtime sessions Evening sessions
Monday 1-2PM CLOSED
Tuesday 1-2PM CLOSED
Wednesday 1-2PM 7-8PM
Thursday 1-2PM CLOSED
Friday 1-2PM CLOSED
Saturday 1-2PM Main Slope CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED CLOSED

SANDOWN SKI CENTRE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER OR CANCEL ANY OPEN PRACTICE SESSION WITHOUT GIVING PRIOR NOTICE.

Open Practice Standards
THE STANDARDS LISTED BELOW ARE THE MINIMUM LEVEL THAT MUST BE ATTAINED IN ORDER TO ATTEND OPEN PRACTICE SESSIONS. ANY PERSONS FOUND ON THE SLOPES NOT TO BE OF MINIMUM STANDARD WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE SLOPE. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN.
ALL PERSONS ATTENDING PRACTICE MUST SIGN IN AND STATE THEIR STANDARD AT RECEPTION PRIOR TO BEING EQUIPPED.

Skiing/Snowblading
NURSERY SLOPE : Controlled snowplough halt and ability to use the lift unaided.
MAIN/YELLOW SLOPE: 4 controlled, linked snowplough turns and ability to use the lift unaided
All those using snowblades must be over 1.5 metres tall.
All those using snowblades must have a minimum of one weeks experience on snow to be deemed competent to attend Open Practice.
Remember the bindings on snowblades and snowboards do not release.

Snowboarding
NURSERY SLOPE: Controlled side slip on both heel and toe edges from the top of the slope and ability to use the lift unaided.
MAIN /YELLOW SLOPE : 4 Controlled turns on both edges and ability to use the lift unaided.

Prices (all prices include equipment)

Skiing, Snowboarding
& Snowblading
1 hr 1½ hours 2 hours 6 hours
Adult £12.00 £17.00 £20.00 £60.00
Junior £8.00 £11.00 £14.00 £49.00


Open Practice Rules and Regulations Open practice is only for competent skiers and snowboarders. These rules are for the safety and enjoyment of all participants. Skiing and snowboarding are considered to be high risk sports as they involve an element of personal injury. All participants do so at their own risk.

All persons attending open practice must abide by the following rules. Failure to do so will result in being removed from the slope without refund.

All persons must make themselves aware of the Rules and Regulations listed in the Ski Chalet.
  1. All those attending Open Practice must be of or above the minimum standards listed overleaf.
  2. All those attending Open Practice must sign in at reception prior to being equipped.
    All persons 16 years of age or under must be signed in by either a parent or guardian.
  3. Make yourself aware of the STOP buttons on each lift.
  4. Teaching is not permitted on either slope by anyone other than Sandown Ski Centre Staff.
  5. All blue areas, start ramps and jumps are out of bounds during Open Practice.
  6. The Duty Manager/Instructors decision is final.
  7. Those witnessing any accident are required to report all details to the Duty Manager/Instructor.
We are unable to operate lessons or practice sessions when there is Horse Racing at Sandown Park;

These are the known dates: 10th Nov, 1st, 7th 8th Dec, 5th Jan, 2nd, 15th, 22nd Feb, 7th, 8th March

ALL BANK HOLIDAYS WE ARE CLOSED

WE ADVISE ALL CUSTOMERS TO RING AND CONFIRM OPEN PRACTICE IS TAKING PLACE BEFORE ATTENDING.