Hemel Ski Centre
St. Albans Hill
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP3 9NH
Snowboarding
Adult & Junior Snowboarding
The excitement and challenges generated by Snowboarding continue to make this the fastest growing snow sport.
To keep pace, the team at Hemel have increased the opportunities for new and existing Boarders, with group Lessons on Sunday afternoons.
Snowboarding Levels
We run four stages of Group Lessons to accommodate different snowboarding abilities. An achievement Card is supplied allowing you and your instructor to mark your progress through the various stages.
| Stages | Where | Description |
| Stage 1 | Nursery Slope | An Introduction to the basics of Snowboarding. How to warm up; Ground Work; Side slipping the Snowboard on both heel and toeside; Advice on safety. |
| Stage 2 | Trainer Slope | Revision of heel and toeside Side slip; improving control of Snowboard on heel and toeside. |
| Stage3 | Trainer Slope | Traversing the slope on both heel and toe with confidence; introduction to the lift. Traversing into a straight run from both edges: Improving posture; introducing Garlands from both left and right. |
| Stage4 | Main Slope | Aided turns on toe and heelside; progression to unaided turns. Linking Slide Turns on the main slope and improving technique. |
Group Lessons
From 11 years of age
Sundays 5.00pm – 6.00pm Juniors ALL Stages
6.30pm – 7.30pm Adults ALL Stages
All through the Summer and Winter 1 hour sessions
Adult (from 16 years of age) £26.50 per person
Juniors (11 to 15 years of age) £21.00 per person
Private Snowboard Lessons
From 11 years of age – maximum 4 in a group.
Private lessons can offer greater personal attention than group lessons and the flexibility to arrange these at times that are most convenient to you. The lessons are for 1 hour and are available at various times.
| Lesson | Number of people | Juniors | Adults |
| Private Snowboard for 1 hours | 1 Person | £36.50 | £48.00 |
| 2 persons | £43.50 | £66.00 | |
| 3 persons | £50.50 | £84.00 | |
| 4 persons | £57.50 | £102.00 |
ALL SNOWBOARDERS MUST WEAR GLOVES AND LONG SLEEVES, HAVE A LEASH ATTACHED WHEN RIDING, BE ABLE TO CONTROL THEIR SPEED AND DIRECTION, BE ABLE TO USE THE LIFT.