Snow Sports

Queen Mary Snowsports provide the opportunity to learn both skiing and snowboarding from any level – whether you’re a pro or a complete beginner, we would love to have you join our club and share the snowy love! We run biweekly lessons indoor as well as on the trip. Check out our facebook page for more info!Want to compete? we have an established race team competing on a regional and national level throughout the year on dryslope, indoor and in the alps. We will be getting involved as soon as the government and regulatory bodies allow competitions to resume.SOCIALS? We run many. Due to the current climate the majority of these events will be online, but check out our social media for more information. As rules change we will go back to our normal socials including special events to celebrate 10 years of QMSS!Make sure to follow and like us on Facebook to keep up to date with all training sessions, competitions, and social events.Easter Ski TripUnfortunately we have made the decision to cancel our planned christmas trip to stick with government advice. Stay tuned to hear more regarding plans for a trip in 2021!Join us for an unforgettable week of skiing, snowboarding, sun, snow, apres-ski, insane nights out and more! Questions? Get in touch to find out more.SessionsNEVER SKIED BEFORE? Try a beginner’s lesson at Hemel Hempstead Indoor Centre. Our beginners captain will meet everyone on campus, get the train to the centre and make sure that everyone has a comfortable and safe experience. Booking includes rental of skis, helmet and instructor.SKIED/ SNOWBOARD BEFORE, BUT WANT TO TRY RACING? If you have skied/boarded before and you are comfortable with your turns, we welcome you to come try racing with us. 1/3 of our team had never raced before joining our team. 100% worth trying!RACER? Join our team at dryslope and indoor competitions, including the British Dryslope Champs, The indoor Series and Kings races.Race TrainingWe usually run weekly sessions starting in October at Gosling Ski Centre in Welwyn Garden City. As rules change we will update details on our Facebook page and instagram. Feel free to message for more information from our race captain Zuza!EquipmentFOR SKI TRIP: everything can be rented, from boots to gloves, helmet to skis.FOR LESSONS:  long warm socks (preferably ski socks), long trousers, gloves.FOR RACE TRAINING: Essentials: long warm socks (preferably ski socks), long trousers, gloves. Optional: ski boots, slalom skis, helmet, (goggles not needed for dry slope nor indoor). Slalom protections are welcomed.CompetitionsBUDS (a.k.a. British Dryslope Champs), Kings races, Indoor Series, multiple freestyle events, Above and Below.How do new members join? Come to Freshers Fair (Wednesday 23/09/20, virtual, see our social media) and get to know us! Get your membership online or at the Students Union reception desk Contact us for socials, skiing, snowboarding, our exclusive sponsorship discounts and deals, racing, and freestyle.QMSU offers a gym on the Mile End campus, Qmotion, as well as a sister-gym in Charterhouse Square, Fitness to Practice, both with competitive student membership rates. This is ideal for students who want to purchase a gym membership - which is separate from a Club Sport subs - to improve and maintain peak physical fitness.With every gym membership, you get a free 60 minute one-to-one session with trained instructors which includes: A personalised gym programme tailored to your own fitness goals; A full demonstration of exercise and techniques, and guidance on resistance machines; Information and advice on nutrition; A 60 minute review session every 6-8 weeks to re-evaluate and re-customise a new programme to avoid plateaus.Contact DetailsPresident - Elena Bulatovskaya (qmsnowsports@gmail.com).Race Captain - Zuza Pruszowska