Ski & Surf

SCHOOL LIFE

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.

2024/25 Season Calendar

Subject to change following competition event dates and weather conditions)

September
Pre-Season Activities (Madrid)	13th – 15th September
Surf Academy	26th – 29th September

October – November
Pre Season	18th – 20th October
Half Term Ski Trip (Les Deux Alpes)	26th October – 2nd November

December
Academy Ski Trip (Sierra Nevada)	4th – 8th December
Ski Trip (Sierra Nevada)	19th – 23rd December

January
Academy Ski Trip (Sierra Nevada)	30th – 2nd February

February
Half Term Ski Trip (Sierra Nevada)	14th – 21st February

March/April
Academy Ski Trip (Sierra Nevada)	27th – 30th March

April
Ski Trip (Sierra Nevada)	4th – 11th April

June
Los Alpes	21st – 28th June
Surf Trip (Loredo)	29th – 4th July

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: €1265 / Term

High Performance Membership

Fee: €1,800 / 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.