SCHOOL LIFE
Ski & Surf
Team Runnymede offers a unique programme for our pupils to discover and improve on these two exciting sports:
For Skiing we have created a fully licensed club led by Manuel Powell (holder of the national ski instructor qualification), and is open to all levels, from complete beginners to those looking to perfect their technique.
Pupils will follow a specifically designed training programme and there is a High Performance programme for pupils looking to compete. This year several of our skiers displayed great performances in Madrid and Spain championship races including a first place in Slalom in Sierra Nevada.
Ski Academy
After a successful trial during the 2020/21 season, Team Runnymede will be including a series of Ski Academy trips in its season calendar. Pupils combine morning Ski Training sessions with afternoon lessons and study time. The afternoon Academy is always supervised by Runnymede teaching staff, both in person and online, making the most of our blended learning systems and experience. Our skiers are only allowed to train if they successfully cover the school day’s content, exercises and tasks.
Surfing will also be an integral part of the club with its autumn and summer trips to the North of Spain where pupils will be able to fully immerse into the sport and its culture through skating, trekking and much more.
Runnymede pupils may also sign up to any of the programmed Ski and Surf trips individually.
2023/24 Season Calendar
Subject to change following competition event dates and weather conditions)
September | |
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Pre-Season Activities (Madrid) | 22nd – 24th September |
October – November | |
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Surf Academy (Loredo) | 5th – 8th October |
Half Term Ski Camp at School | 30th October – 3rd November |
Pre Season | 24th – 26th November |
December | |
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Ski Trip (Sierra Nevada) | 5th – 10th December |
January | |
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Academy Ski Trip (Sierra Nevada) | 25th – 28th January |
February | |
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Half Term Ski Trip (Sierra Nevada) | 11th – 17th February |
March/April | |
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Academy Ski Trip (Sierra Nevada) | 7th – 10th March |
Easter Ski Trip (Sierra Nevada) | 31st March – 6th April |
June | |
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Surf Trip (Loredo) | 24th – 30th June |
Club membership features:
- Open to all pupils from Year 2 to Year 13
- The programme has been developed together with our team of ski and surf coaches
- Pre-season activities in Madrid (such as outings to the Madrid Snow Zone) and physical training sessions at school
- Every club members’ performance and progress will be tracked individually throughout the season
- All day/weekend trips are a bus journey away departing from and returning to school
- A High Performance programme for Skiers looking to compete and follow a more intense training scheme
Standard Membership
Fee: €1100 / Term
- Ski Trips to Sierra Nevada (15 days of training sessions, equipment, accommodation, food, transport)
- Ski licence and insurance
- Ski Kit
- Physical training sessions at school every Thursday (16:00h to 17:00h)
High Performance Membership
Fee: €1,600 / Term
- Ski Trips to Sierra Nevada (22 days of competition training sessions, Academy sessions, equipment, accommodation, food, transport)
- Pre-season training sessions in the Madrid SnowZone (including race course training), Sputnic Climbing Centre, and Ongravity (Rollerblading, Ski Simulator, Climbing…) complex
- Competition Ski licence and insurance
- Race event arrangements and registration
- Ski Kit
- Physical training sessions at school every Thursday (16:10h to 17:15h)
- Discounts in trips which are excluded from the termly fee (Half term trips and Surf Trips)
Individual Ski and Surf Trips
All Runnymede pupils (non club members included) will be able to sign up to any of the programmed Ski and Surf trips individually
Fees will be announced at least one month in advance.
You can enrol your child to the Ski&Surf program on the Parent Portal’s Team Runnymede section.
For further information please email us at skiandsurf@runnymede-college.com.
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