Recreational Ski & Snowboarding
Times & Prices
OCTOBER 22ND 2012 – 21ST NOVEMBER 2012
DURING HALF TERM WE ARE OPEN WEEKDAYS 1.00 – 2.00PM.
RECREATIONAL SESSIONS ARE ONLY FOR COMPETENT AND EXPERIENCED SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS.
ALL THOSE 15 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER MUST BE SIGNED IN BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.
Lunchtime sessions
Evening sessions
Monday
CLOSED
7 – 8.00pm
Nursery Slopes Only
Tuesday
CLOSED
CLOSED
Wednesday
12.00 - 2.00pm
All Slopes
7 – 8.00pm
All Slopes
Thursday
CLOSED
CLOSED
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
1-2.00PM
All Slopes
1-2.00PM
All Slopes
1-2.00PM
All Slopes
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
We are unable to operate recreational sessions when there is Horse Racing
at Sandown Park. We advise you to call prior to attending the centre.
SANDOWN SKI CENTRE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER OR CANCEL ANY OPEN PRACTICE SESSION
WITHOUT GIVING PRIOR NOTICE.
Recreational Ski 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 sideslip 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
Adult
Junior
1 hr
1½ hrs
2 hrs
£15.00
£21.00
£25.00
£10.00
£14.00
£18.00
Ski and Snowboard Passes
Skiing,
Snowboarding & Snowblading
6 hours
Adult
£70.00
Junior
£50.00
Recreational Rules and Regulations
Recreational times are 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 take part at their own risk.
All persons attending recreational sessions 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 Recreational Sessions must be of or above the minimum standards listed
overleaf.
2. All those attending Recreational Sessions must sign in at reception prior to being equipped.
All person’s 15 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 Recreational Sessions.
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 CLOSED ALL BANK HOLIDAYS. DURING OCTOBER AND FEBRUARY HALF
TERMS OPEN PRACTICE TIMES WILL BE EXTENDED.
WE ADVISE ALL YOU TO CALL AND CONFIRM OPEN PRACTICE TIMES BEFORE ATTENDING OUR SLOPES.