The Snow Centre Manchester

RACE SKILLS & TRAINING

If you’re feeling the need for speed, then be sure to head to The Snow Centre Manchester. Our ski race training classes can help you reach your full potential, making high-speed skiing a breeze. Through our ski race coaching, you will master techniques for increasing your speed and having more control, as well as learning some key strategies for competitive skiing race.

Intro to Race Coaching Sessions

After watching the pros on the TV follow in their steps with Intro to Race at The Snow Centre Manchester.

Race skills training sessions are scheduled on a weekly basis on a Tuesday evening, with racers having exclusive use of the slope. Ski race coaching is perfect for getting your skiing level up to the highest standard and mastering the advanced techniques; we have the perfect tutors to take you to that next level here at The Snow Centre Manchester. Our Race Skills training programme provides a consistent framework for developing and assessing technical race skills over time.

The training sessions are divided strictly by age, as follows:

Junior Intro to Race (Ages 7-11)

An introduction session to racing for 7-11 Year olds.

Time 1½ hour

Age 7-11 Years

Junior Intro to Race (Ages 12-16)

An introduction session to racing for 12-16 Year olds.

Time 1½ hour

Age 12-16 Years

Intro to Race (17+) (Adult)

An introduction session to racing for Adults.

Time 2 Hours

Age 17+ Years

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SUMMER LESSON PACKS

If you’ve found your passion for Snowsports and confident on the Main Slope, accelerate your learning whilst saving big – with a summer pack of Coaching Sessions at The Snow Centre Manchester.

Available to use on Mogul Coaching, Freestyle Coaching, and Intro to Race Sessions so you can give all three disciplines ago after watching all the excitement on the TV.

On sale until the 30th June 2026 and valid on group lessons up to the 30th August 2026 – don’t miss out on the best value lessons available. Enjoy up to 6 or 12 hours of tuition during three or six Group Ski or Snowboard Lessons, available midweek and weekends, daytime or evening, so you can choose the lesson that fits with you.

Choose between Adult or Kids packs, three or six lessons and whether you would prefer your lessons midweek or at any time of the week.

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Learn from the best.

Our instructors make each lesson fun and intuitive, regardless of your skill and experience level.

Want to give it a go?

Lessons at The Snow Centre Manchester are tailored to your group's ability, allowing you to learn at your own pace.

Developing new skills.

Ski race training at The Snow Centre gives you all the skills you need to develop and feel comfortable skiing at the highest level.

Food and refreshments.

After enjoying all the slopes have to offer, head to The Lodge Bar & Kitchen, the perfect place to sit back and enjoy a taste of the Alps.

RELAX IN THE LODGE.

During your visit why not grab a drink and a bite to eat in The Lodge Bar and Kitchen whilst watching over the slopes? The alpine-inspired menu and environment of The Lodge, along with its views over our slopes, make for a great place to relax, unwind and grab a little time to yourself? With a fantastic breakfast, light bites, mains and children’s menu, why not make a day of it at The Snow Centre Manchester.

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FAQS.

Learn More about our Race Sessions at The Snow Centre.

How long are ski racing coaching classes? +

Our ski racing coaching class is split into two groups: the Junior Race Skills class for ages 7-11 runs for 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the Senior Race Skills class for ages 12+ runs for 2 hours.

What do the Junior Race Skills Classes include? +

For children aged under 12, skills development and fun outside of race gates are extremely important. Junior Race Skills (Under 12’s) trainees will ski different courses and may have less slalom course/race gate time than the Senior Race Skills (12+) group.

Children participating in Junior Race Skills (Under 12’s) will only be permitted to participate in Senior Race Skills (12+) when they are at least 12 years old and have been recommended by their coach.

Junior Race Skills (Under 12’s) will always be coached according to each child’s development (physically, socially and technically) to ensure every child is being developed at their own pace.

Please respect the professional view of the coaches and understand that race skills sessions are the most advanced training group of a broader skiing development pathway for The Snow Centre Manchester guests.

What is the minimum entry level a child must demonstrate to join a Junior Race Skills Lesson? +

Advanced, plough parallel turns
Use a poma drag lift unaided
Be able to control their speed on blue slopes, using a variety of rounded turn sizes, with their skis mainly parallel
Be aged 7 years and over
In the event of any age discrepancies, you will be required to provide proof of age. This must be provided physically, showing official photographic documentation i.e. a passport. Photographs of documents will not be accepted. We ultimately have a duty of care to ensure the right guests are on the right sessions.

Please see information for parents here.

Race assessment skills criteria can be found here.

If your child is under 7, we have a specific 4-6-year-old skills development session on Tuesdays before Race Skills. This session is run by one of our Race Coaches and is designed and scheduled to be a preparation session for race skills.

What is the minimum entry level a participant must demonstrate to join a Senior Race Skills Lesson? +

To participate in Senior Race Skills (12+), participants need to be able to demonstrate the following:

Use a Poma drag lift unaided.
Be able to control their speed on blue slopes, using a variety of rounded turn sizes, with their skis remaining parallel throughout.
Perform a basic parallel stop/hockey stop (both left and right).
In the event of any age discrepancies, you will be required to provide proof of age. This must be provided physically, showing official photographic documentation i.e. a passport. Photographs of documents will not be accepted. We ultimately have a duty of care to ensure the right guests are on the right sessions.