PontypoolPontypool SkiSki && SnowboardingSnowboarding CentreCentre

WINTER 17/18 (7TH OCTOBER - 15TH APRIL) PROGRAMME & PRICES

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LessonLesson Programmeprogramme && OpeningOpening timestimesWINTER 2017/18

Monday // 4.00pm - 9.00pm Saturday // 9.30am - 5.00pm Ski Lesson (Any) or 9.30am-10.30am Mini Ski School (Age 3-7yrs) 4.30pm-5.30pm Block Booking Junior Ski School 11.00am-1.00pm Private Lessons or (Age 8-16yrs) 6.00pm-7.00pm Ski Lesson (Any) Junior Ski School Taster 11.15am-1.15pm 7.30pm-8.30pm Taster Ski Lesson (Age 8-16yrs) 7.30pm-8.30pm Taster Snowboard Lesson Taster Ski/Snowboard Tuesday // 4.00pm - 9.00pm 1.30pm-2.30pm Lesson or Ski\Snowboard Lesson (Any) Ski Lesson (Any) or 4.30pm-5.30pm Block Booking 1.45pm-2.45pm Private Lesson Private Lesson or Taster Ski/Snowboard 6.00pm-7.00pm 3.00pm-4.00pm Ski Lesson (Any) (All Ages) Ski/Snowboard Lesson 7.15pm-8.15pm Snowplough 1 Ski Lesson 3.15pm-4.15pm (Any) or Private Lessons 7.30pm-8.30pm Snowplough 2 Ski Lesson Sunday // 9.30am - 5.00pm Wednesday 9.30am-10.30am Mini Ski School (Age 3-7yrs) Torfaen Ski Club Night Family Ski School 11.00am-12.30pm 7.00pm-9.00pm (Members Only) (Age 8yrs+) www.torfaenskiclub.org 1.00pm-2.30pm Adult Ski School Thursday // 4.00pm - 9.00pm 2.30pm-3.30pm Ski Lesson (Any) Ski Lesson (Any) or 4.30pm-5.30pm 2.45pm-3.45pm Private Lessons Block Booking 3.00pm-4.00pm Private Lessons Private Lesson or 6.00pm-7.00pm 4.00pm-5.00pm Ringo Birthday Party Ski Lesson (Any) Learn to ski in a week 7.30pm-8.30pm Ski Lesson (Any) Half-term holiday courses for 8-16 yr olds. 7.30pm-8.30pm Snowboard Lesson (Any) Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 4.30pm-5.30pm & Friday // 4.00pm - 9.00pm Sat Ski School 11.00am-1.00pm. 4.30pm-5.30pm Ringo Birthday Party Adult learn to ski in a week Private Lesson or 6.00pm-7.00pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 6.00pm-7.00pm Ski Lesson (Any) & Sat 1.30pm-2.30pm 7.30pm-8.30pm Snowboard Taster 7.30pm-8.30pm Board School (Age 8yrs+) PRICEprice LISTlist WINTER 2017/18

Recreational Use Group Lessons

(Equipment provided by the Centre) Adult Junior Adult Junior Ski/Snowboard Lesson £19.10 £14.80 Beginner Session £12.70 £9.50 Multiple Lesson prices available on request (up to 2 hours) Intermediate Session £14.80 £10.60 (up to 2 hours) Private Lessons (1 Hour)

1 Lesson Pack of 5

Recreational Use 1 Person £26.50 £106.00 (Customer using own equipment) 2 Persons £42.70 £190.80 7 Adult Junior 3 Persons £63.60 £254.40 Recreational Session £11.70 £8.50 (up to 2 hrs) 4 Persons £74.20 £296.80

Monthly Passes Clubs

Adult Junior 1 Lesson 1 month pass £31.80 £26.50 Mini Ski School (1 Hour) £9.00 2 month pass £53.00 £42.40 Junior Ski School (2 Hours) £12.70 3 month pass £68.00 £53.00 Board School Adult £15.00 Equipment hire £3.00 Board School Junior £12.70 Adult Ski School (1.5 Hours) £17.50 Private hire available on request School Group (1 Hour) £96.00 * Additional Persons to Party £8

*School Package

Children booked onto 5 week course given a ski/snowboard awards booklet for free.

Every school group student to complete a 5 week course given voucher to attend 1 Junior Ski School for free.

Christmas vouchers available to purchase - contact us to find out more LessonLesson descriptionsDescriptions

Private booking: Private lesson, 5. Plough Parallel: If you’re confident skiing in a plough and want to School or Party progress to parallel skiing so that you can ski A private lesson is a 1 hour lesson exclusively for you, faster, steeper, with less effort and more control then or your private group and will be tailored to your this is the lesson for you. needs. You will have the undivided attention of one instructor for an hour on the slope. The lesson will focus on your personal objectives, and will progress 6. Parallel: Ask any skier, we all have something that we can at your pace. We’ll need to know your ability and improve on. Whether you want to make shorter whether you are skiing or snowboarding at the time radius turns, ski moguls, or simply improve your of booking. technique, our highly qualified instructors can give you the skills to make it happen! Group Lessons Group lessons are available for individuals or small Snowboarding groups to join other people of a similar ability, and receive instruction. Group lessons of up to 12 learners 2. Falling Leaf 1: During this lesson you’ll continue to learn to use the are available for skiing and snowboarding and for all edges of your snowboard to control your speed, and abilities from first time ‘Tasters’ to advanced. Lesson begin to experiment with small changes in direction. levels are listed below. 3. Falling Leaf 2: Private and Group lesson levels Once you are able to control your way down the 1. Taster Lesson: slope on both edges we’ll be showing you how to Suitable for complete beginners, this would be your turn straight, and change direction to get from A to B. first attempt at either skiing or snowboarding. (Also suitable for anyone who hasn’t been for a very 4. Toe/Heel Turns: long time and wants a refresher) This is a game changer for snowboarders. Once you can make toe/heel turns you can increase speed, and progress with much more freedom and independence Skiing to explore the slopes. 2. Snowplough 1 Ski Lesson: During this lesson you will begin to learn how to control your speed for extra control. Other Lessons Mini Ski School: 3. Snowplough 2 Ski Lesson: 1 Hour beginner lesson, maximum of 12, must be booked weekly. (Ages 3-7) Once you’ve mastered the snowplough and are able to control your speed it’s time to make Junior Ski School: your first turns! 2 hour session, all abilities, no booking necessary (Ages 8-16) 4. Snowplough 3 Ski Lesson: Adult Ski School: At this stage you’re able to make turns in both 1.5 hr session, all abilities, no booking necessary directions and with a little practice you’ll be ready to (Ages 17+) progress to the top of the slope. Unlimited Passes The passes are very popular with our Customers, 1, 2 and 3 month passes are available. Juniors and Adults will enjoy unlimited recreational Skiing or Snowboarding. Subject to usual Terms & Conditions. Equipment hire at additional cost. Birthday Parties Our birthday parties are active, fun & full of laughter! Set in an alpine environment in Park we offer introductory lessons in skiing or snowboarding and everyone can have fun on our ringos that offer a unique party experience, bringing an element of excitement and adventure to any birthday party.

At just £150 for a group of up to 12 (additional children £12.50pp) our birthday parties offer great value. Your Party will include; 1 hour on the Slopes and 1 hour with Party Food in Pontypool Active Living Centre. Parking available at Pontypool Active Living Centre at the entrance to the park. Please contact us for further details. Closures: On occasions the Ski Centre will be closed, please check our Social Media pages for updates.

Please Note:

• All users must agree to our Terms & Conditions and fill out our membership form. Users under 18 will need a parent/guardian signature and therefore, it is advised, if attending the slope unaccompanied, to download, print and complete this form in advance. • Complete beginner skiers and snowboarders require a minimum of 3 lessons prior to recreational use. • For your safety you are responsible for wearing gloves, full-length trousers and long sleeved tops at all times. For your comfort wear trousers that are loose enough to go above your ski or snowboard boots. We recommend wearing a helmet. Sessions take place in all weather conditions, so please come prepared. • On the day of your lesson please arrive 20-30 minutes early so that you can check in and be fitted with your equipment. Arriving late can affect the enjoyment of other participants. While we will make every effort to accommodate you, we reserve the right to refuse admission to a lesson if you do not leave yourself time to be fitted with your equipment.

• Please obey all signs displayed on the premises.

Contact Details: Address: Pontypool Ski Centre, , Pontypool, Torfaen. NP4 8AT. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01633 627100

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