Affiliating a club or academy
Affiliated organisations are at the heart of the snowsports community. They are members of Snowsport England and can be either clubs or academies.
Clubs are mainly based in England, volunteer-led and cover a range of disciplines including alpine, freestyle and nordic, whereas academies are often based abroad and include boarding facilities on-snow.
Academies are often limited companies and are generally aimed at the more competitive end of snowsports.
The aim of affiliation is to protect the safety of our sports and provide the best possible experience for all participants across England through a well-governed club and academy network.
As the national governing body, we want to support organisations in establishing and maintaining good practices to align with expectations from Sport England and NSPCC Sport framework.
WHY AFFILIATE WITH US?
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Affiliation ensures your club operates with confidence. We provide:
Comprehensive public liability and professional indemnity insurance for clubs, academies and members
High‑level cover (up to £15m liability) for activity and events
Protection for coaches, volunteers and the club itself
More information can be found on our Marsh insurance microsite.
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As the governing body, we help you run your club the right way. Through affiliated, you get:
Access to governance, safeguarding, and compliance support
Structured frameworks for running a safe, high‑quality club or academy
Recognition as an officially affiliated club
And much more.
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We help your people grow.
Access to nationally recognised coaching and instructor qualifications
Continuous development opportunities across all disciplines
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Affiliation connects your club to the wider sport.
Entry into Snowsport England competitions and events
Structured progression routes from grassroots to elite
Visibility within national talent pathways
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Stand out as part of the national network.
Official listing and recognition as a Snowsport England affiliated organisation
Use of governing body branding
Connection to clubs and organisations nationwide
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We’re here to help you look after your people.
Safeguarding resources and guidance for all age groups
Policies to support inclusion and welfare
Ongoing advice from an experienced governing body
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Enhance the member experience.
Access to exclusive rewards, discounts and partner offers
Additional benefits such as training, courses and travel support
A more compelling offer for new and existing members
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Together, we build the future of the sport.
Play a key role in developing grassroots participation
Help identify and nurture future talent
Contribute to a national community of clubs and athletes
Accreditation requirements
It is free of charge to become an affiliated organisation with Snowsport England. However, you must comply with the minimum standards.
These ensure that all of our organisations meet governance standards, safeguarding requirements and adhere to the right policies and procedures to keep our members safe. Additionally, this means that all of our organisations commit to Snowsport England’s values.
registering a club or academy
To register your club or academy with Snowsport England, you will need to have:
A name - this should not be similar or the same as our current affiliated organisations
A committee
Links to a facility
If you wish to register a new club, please contact us at info@snowsportengland.org.uk. We can support you with the process of getting started and help you meet the requirements.
CLUB & ACADEMY RESOURCES
Running an affiliated organisation takes time, energy and effort. We thank each and every committee member for the work they put in to support our thriving community.
If you need help with the running of your organisation, our team are on hand to support you.
