Let your child discover a whole new world of excitement at The Snow Centre Manchester. Our ski lessons for 5-6-year-olds are the perfect way for them to spend time learning a fun, action-packed skill that will have them flying down the slopes under the supervision and safety of our expert instructors. Let them feel the thrill of skiing firsthand and help them build confidence and vital life skills at an early age.
An introductory stage, where your child will learn all about their equipment and take their first steps into the world of skiing. Get comfortable standing and walking around on skis before learning to slide down the slope while in balance.
Building on the introductory stage, your child will begin to improve their basic skills, being able to get themselves into a snowplough shape and complete various activities whilst sliding down in balance.
This stage looks to lay beginner foundations by the end of the lesson, they should be able to ski slowly in a snowplough, ski down making the pizza shape (snowplough) bigger and smaller and change direction whilst in a snowplough.
A stage all about building up their confidence in the snowplough, they should be able to link turns in both directions, ski in control from higher up the slope whilst utilising turns and follow a set path linking turns.
The final stage in the beginner learning stages by the end of this lesson kids should be able to come to a stop using turns on the slope, ski in balance following their instructor using snowplough turns and following a set path utilsing linking turns be able to ski the entire length of the lesson slope.
This stage develops their skills whilst steering through the session they should be able to use the button lift with some assistance getting on and off, follow their instructor on a set path and stop at any point whilst descending.
By the time your child reaches Stage 5 they will be a competent skier. This stage seeks to build confidence and allow them to practice skiing independently down the Main Slope controlling their line and speed using linked turns, perform drills and exercises given by their instructor and have strong balance and sound posture whilst steering.
The final stage is all about continuous improvement teaching kids to ski in narrower corridors using effective steering, be comfortable with skiing at speed being in control, keeping their skis parallel and being experienced in varied snow, terrain and turn shapes.
Coaches will guide them, in multiple sessions, to develop on going performance including technique to varied terrain, refining posture or improving steering skills. They should be starting to experiment varying turn shapes, and enjoying the exhilaration of speed. Becoming a more accomplished, all round skier.
Our expert instructors ensure that each lesson is fun and intuitive for kids of all ages.
Ski lessons at The Snow Centre Manchester are tailored to your child’s needs, allowing them to learn at their own pace.
Our ski lessons allow your children to improve their skills and abilities on the slopes or learn new ones ahead of the next family ski trip.
Watch over your child’s lessons from The Lodge Bar & Kitchen, the perfect place to sit back and spectate while enjoying a taste of the Alps.
The school holidays are always a time filled with fun activities, and what better way to spend the day than by getting your child and their friends down to The Snow Centre Manchester for a ski holiday camp? Our instructors keep the children engaged throughout the camp with endless activities and fun-filled ski-based entertainment.
See what our customers had to say about their time at The Snow Centre Manchester:
“Great lessons with experienced instructors who put kids and parents at their ease. The lessons were full as it was half term, but each child still didn’t have to wait too long between turns on the slope. It was easy to get and return equipment and the food in the restaurant was great and came promptly.”
“Easy access from M1. Plenty of parking, simple registration, and quick service to collect skis, boots etc. Both lifts serving the main slopes worked faultlessly and although the session was quite busy I felt the slopes were quite free of other skiers classes. I particularly liked the snow conditions and at the end enjoyed the amazing cafè overlooking the slopes. Reasonably priced menu. All told an excellent start to our skiing this year.”
“Very friendly staff. Good, clean facilities and very good prices on lessons lift passes.”
“We booked a beginners group ski lesson for 4 people and we had such a good time. Our ski instructor was Stuart T and from start to finish he was super helpful and encouraging. We would 100% recommend learning with him and are looking forward to going back again so that we can progress further.”
Aim to arrive 45 minutes to an hour before the start time of your lesson to allow ample time for preparation. Upon arrival, please have your booking reference available (you can find this on your booking confirmation email). You can collect your tickets from the Guest Services desk or the self-service ticket machines situated near reception. If your booking confirmation has a QR code, you can scan it at the self-service machines to check in.
Our facilities include changing cubicles, accessible changing facilities, and lockers available to store your belongings, which accept a £1 coin or a locker token. These are returnable.
You can enrol your child in kids’ ski lessons starting from the age of four, and we also offer private ski lessons for children as young as three. To reduce any potential disruption during lessons, please ensure your child has been to the toilet prior to the lesson.
During junior lessons, a parent/guardian is required to remain on-site and be in sight of the lesson (where reasonably possible) at all times. This is in case the instructor needs to signal a parent/guardian to come down to attend to their child. Parents/guardians are not allowed to be on the snow with their child, but should be up in the Lodge viewing gallery or adjoining balcony.
We wouldn’t recommend it. If you want to get the most out of your skiing, then it’s important to have a few lessons to help you pick up the basics before heading to the mountains. This makes it more fun but also makes skiing safer for them and others on the slope.
To ensure a safe skiing experience at The Snow Centre, we set certain slope policies before anyone can use our Main Slope. All recreational users must meet the following minimum standards:
The beginner slope is reserved for instructor-led lessons only and is not open to the general public for use outside of an official lesson. This is to ensure the safety of our guests and team while learning.
No, we don’t make snow while the slope is open to guests, so your children will be fine to ski down the Main Slope without needing to wear ski goggles. Other safety equipment, such as helmets, is required and will be included in your lesson fee; alternatively, you can bring your own equipment.
Warm clothing is essential for their ski lesson, especially in cold conditions. Wrapping up warm will enable them to enjoy their ski lesson fully. Wear warm, waterproof clothing and appropriate footwear, and warm socks. The rest of their equipment, the skis, boots, gloves, and helmet, all of which are compulsory, are included in the lesson fee.
Whether you’re looking for an adult skiing lesson or looking to give the family a fun day out, our team can handle any and all lessons. If you have any questions about booking an event or any of our services, please contact us, and a member of our team will be happy to help.
