This activity is for children, and adults, who receive artificial nutrition or long term IV treatments (plus their family)
This year, FEAR are running a number of Skiing and Sit-Ski lessons at the SnowDome, Tamworth.
Stand Up skiing- 16th May, 25th July, 3rd October, 10th October (10am -4:30pm)
Sit-Skiing - 12th August (10-4:30pm)
A Summer session day - (12th August) Skiing, climbing, ice skating and crafts
Minimum age is 5 years
Disability Snowsport UK will be running the lessons in small groups, exclusive to FEAR. Family members/carers are very welcome to join in on the lessons too. You can book to join us for 1 day, or multiple days, the choice is completely yours!
The ski lessons are full day events. Your first lesson will be 10:30am-1pm. Your next lesson will be from 2-4:30pm.
Stand Up Skiing - 16th May, 25th July (I will soon add the 3rd and 10th October to the booking system)
Sit Skiing - during our summer session (12th August) - You can book this session soon
The cost of these lessons for the ‘FEAR Child’ or ‘FEAR Adult’ (the individual receiving artificial nutrition or IV treatments) is: £40
The cost of these lessons, for the accompanying adult and/or child (the individual/s joining the lesson with the FEAR child/adult) is: £60
This price includes your lift pass, ski lessons & ski hire for the full day
This is a non-refundable payment.
The actual price for each lesson (per person) is £200. FEAR will be subsidising the costs
For those wanting to ski on the same day, but don’t need a FEAR lesson: You can book your ski pass directly through the snow dome website. The prices include ski hire. The website for ski passes is: www.snowdome.co.uk/ski-snowboard/lift-pass-sessions/lift-passes/
For spectators: There is plenty to do at the Snowdome. They have a number of activities on offer (ice skating, snow tubing, swimming, rock climbing). There are also a number of cafes and a great viewing area of the slope. To find out more click here: Snowdome website
If you have any questions, please email: kim@faceeverything.co.uk
Last year, everyone who joined the lessons had never skied before. By the end of their lesson, they had gained confidence and were skiing independently from various places on the slope. For those who came to a number of lessons, they were soon skiing from the top. A number of individuals even gave a ski jump a go! The instructors at DSUK are amazing! They are understanding and will take each lesson at your pace! So whether you’ve been skiing before, or just want to give it a go, you won’t be disappointed!
