World Mental Health Day: Why Talking Matters
This year on World Mental Health Day, we are sharing the story of Lisa Dendle, whose son George sadly died in May 2026. By bravely speaking about her family's experience, Lisa hopes to encourage others to talk to family about their mental health, recognise when someone may be struggling and seek support before reaching crisis point.
What’s new in Jasná for winter 2026/27?
A day on the slopes followed by an evening in a warm thermal pool? In Slovakia’s Liptov region, both are within easy reach. With Jasná–Chopok at its heart, Liptov brings together mountain activities, wellness, local food and après-ski in one compact destination.
Save Ski Sunday: Over 26,000 People Back PETITION
Snowsport England would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who supported our campaign calling for the return of Ski Sunday. The response exceeded all expectations with more than 26,000 people signing the petition in support of the programme's return.
46th Annual general meeting
Snowsport England’s 46th annual general meeting will be held on Thursday 17 September at 7pm online via Zoom.
From autumn trails to winter slopes in Slovakia’s High Tatras
Think the mountain summer ends in August? Think again. September and October are among the best months to explore Slovakia’s High Tatras on foot. Cooler temperatures create excellent hiking conditions, the trails are generally quieter and the changing autumn colours give the mountain landscape a completely different character.
English Moguls Championships returns in style for 2026
The 2026 English Moguls Championships marked a hugely successful return for one of the country’s most exciting freestyle skiing events, bringing together athletes, coaches and supporters from across the moguls community for a memorable celebration of the sport.
Liptov, Slovakia – where mountains, water and wellness create the perfect escape
One destination. Countless experiences. If you’re searching for a European holiday that combines outdoor adventure, relaxation and family fun, Liptov should be at the top of your list for 2026.
Board Opportunity: Independent Non-Executive Director
We are seeking an Independent Non-Executive Director to join the Snowsport England Board.
Safeguarding update for all alpine ski racers
Snowsport England is committed to ensuring that all participants in our events can compete in a safe and supportive environment. As part of our ongoing work to strengthen safeguarding practices, we have introduced an update to how competitor information is shared for seeded competitions.
Snowsport England announces launch of facility-led Futures sessions
Snowsport England are excited to share that our first facility-led Futures venue is now confirmed and ready to launch on 16 June, marking the beginning of a new chapter for grassroots freestyle snowsport across England.
With the momentum of the Winter Olympics still shining a spotlight on snowsport, there has never been a better time for facilities to get involved. Futures is evolving into a facilities-led programme designed to grow participation, create stronger progression pathways and bring new energy into park and pipe delivery nationwide.
Snowsport England reports positive findings following external board evaluation
Last year, Snowsport England embarked on a process to complete an external board evaluation.
The last external Snowsport England board evaluation was completed in 2021. It highlighted quite a few areas that required improvement, especially around governance, structures and the board itself.
Liptov, Slovakia: A holiday where mountains, water and relaxation come together perfectly
One holiday, hundreds of unforgettable experiences. For summer 2026, the top destination is Liptov. With affordable flights to Poprad, this region of Slovakia offers an incredible mix of adventure, relaxation and family fun.
Snowsport England Park & Pipe Squad selection process for 2026–27 season
Snowsport England has previously published its Park & Pipe Squad Selection Policy for the 2026–27 season, outlining how athletes will be considered for selection. We are happy to be able to now confirm the process and timeline for selection.
Snowsport England Announces Key Staff Changes and New Opportunities
With the summer season firmly in full swing, Snowsport England have some internal changes to share with the wider community regarding our staff team.
Snowsport England Alpine Squad selection process for 2026–27 season
Snowsport England are happy to be able to now confirm the process and timeline for Alpine Squad selection for 2026-27.
Snowsport England announces the return of SheLeads – Applications Open Now for Second Intake
Snowsport England is proud and excited to announce the return of the SheLeads programme, as we launch applications for our second intake—building on the incredible success of the first cohort and continuing our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse snowsports community.
Snowsport England announces 2026 Chair’s Award
Snowsport England are delighted to announce that five members have been awarded the Chair's Award. This is awarded to any member deemed by the chair of the board to have made a significant contribution to the sport.
Summer adventures: Go hut-to-hut hiking in the High Tatras
The High Tatras may be the smallest alpine mountain range in the world, but they offer one of Europe’s most authentic hut-to-hut hiking experiences.
Snowsport England announce Dryslope Ambassadors for 2026
Every year, hundreds of skiers compete in ski slalom dryslope races across England. At Snowsport England, we recognise the top-performing dryslope athletes in the country through our Dryslope Ambassador programme. These young athletes have been selected because they are our top-ranked dryslope racers from U14 to U21 and seniors.
Copper Horse GBR Series is back for 2026
We’re excited to share that the Copper Horse GBR Series returns this summer, bringing another action‑packed season of competitive ski racing across the UK.