Ski or Snowboard Open Practice

These sessions are NOT for you to learn to ski/snowboard.

You must be able to meet the minimum ability requirement:

• Controlled Speed
• Ability to Turn in a Controlled Manner
• Use a Drag/Poma Lifts Unassisted.

Our Open Practice sessions are a great way to help you take everything you have learned on our ski or snowboard course and/or to further develop your skiing/snowboarding ability and techniques on your own. These sessions are also great for those wanting to get back into the swing of skiing/snowboarding before a holiday and for those that just want more skiing/snowboarding in their lives (ask in store about 4-week memberships).

Must be pre-booked online in advance.

Ladies Night Skiing - 90 minutes

Ladies Night is a session lead by an all female team to make a safe no pressure environment to ski with like minded people.

These sessions are NOT for you to learn to ski.

You must be able to meet the minimum ability requirement:

• Controlled Speed
• Ability to Turn in a Controlled Manner
• Use a Drag/Poma Lifts Unassisted

Ladies Night sessions are a great way to help you take everything you have learned on our ski course to further develop your skiing ability and techniques.

Ladies Night isn’t just for those that have been on one of our courses, it’s also a great way for ladies who are wanting to get back into the swing of things or develop skills ready for the next snow adventure!

Ladies Night will help improve your skiing with pro tips from our kind female team. It’s a great way to meet others who also love the sport and have a good chat.

Our no pressure approach allows you to drop in and out with no commitment or judgement. You will always be greeted with a smile and feel like one of the Knockhatch family in no time.

After you’ve finished skiing why not enjoy a wind down with a coffee and new friends.

Arrival time

We make every effort to start our lessons/ sessions on time, operational conditions permitting. Please read your confirmation email carefully so you know what time you are meant to arrive.

Clothing

A long sleeved top, trousers, long socks and gloves must be worn. Bring a change of clothes. Everyone must wear a helmet (provided) at all times whilst on the slope.

Safety

For all open practice session you must be a competent skier or snowboarder. If you go out onto the slope and you are deemed un-safe you will be asked to leave the slope and no refund will be given.

Rules for the Slope

• All bare skin must be covered. Gloves must be worn.

• Everyone must wear a helmet whilst on the slope.

• All facial pierced jewellery must be removed before using the slope.

• No racing is allowed. Anyone using the slope in a manner, which could cause injury to themselves or other users, will be asked to leave the slope immediately with no refund given.

• No instruction other than with our own registered instructors is allowed. No one is allowed on the slope unless they are signed in at the lodge for an activity.

• No one under the influence of alcohol or drugs may take part in any activity at Knockhatch.

• Instructors and management must be obeyed at all times.

Insurance

Knockhatch Adventure Park Limited carry £10,000,000 in public liability insurance but customers use the facilities and equipment at their own risk. The Management accepts no responsibility for injuries, accidents or damage to personal equipment. Customers should consider short term insurance cover where necessary.

Payments

Full payment is required at the time of booking. If you have to cancel for any reason and do not wish to re-schedule then we will only refund 50% of the booking. If a cancellation is made within 8 days of the lesson/session happening no refund will be given. To re-book any lesson/session regardless of when it was cancelled will cost £10 per lesson/session each time it is moved. If cancellation is due to serious illness refunds will be made on production of a doctor's certificate