parallel lines
what is PARALLEL LINES?
Parallel Lines is a fun open race series, aimed at skiers and snowboarders with disabilities and assisted needs but open to everyone.
Five slalom races are held across indoor snow centres around the UK, organised by Snowsport England and Snowsport Scotland. Train and compete with your best time taken towards the results. Ideal for friends and families to compete together - or just come on your own!
Photos: Max Allcock
What IS THE RACE FORMAT?
Each race starts with an open practice training slot, followed by a two-hour race window. During the race, competitors can complete as many runs as they like. The best time is taken towards the results.
Results will be given a time factor based on age and nature of disability, then compared to a time set by a forerunner.
With your factor taken into account, you will be awarded either gold, silver or bronze, depending on how close your time is to the forerunner. There are winners for the individual races and for the overall series.
Sample Race Day Schedule
4.30pm – Registration open
5.30pm – Registration Closes
5.30pm to 6.30pm – Race practice
6.30pm to 8pm – Timed runs
8.30pm – Results and medals
Please note: times vary depending on the venue
WHEN & WHERE?
There are five races in the series:
Race 1
Sunday 26 April from 5.30pm to 8pm at The Snow Centre Manchester.
SOLD OUT
Race 2
Sunday 14 June from 12pm to 2.30pm at SnoZone Yorkshire.
SOLD OUT
Race 3
Saturday 11 July from 9am to 11.30am at SnoZone Milton Keynes.
SOLD OUT
Race 4
Sunday 9 August from 12pm to 2.30pm at SnoZone Yorkshire.
SOLD OUT
Race 5
Sunday 13 September from 5.30pm to 8pm at The Snow Centre Manchester.
OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE
Order your merchandise from the Parallel Lines kit shop in partnership with Image Scotland.
Here, you'll find branded hoodies, technical t-shirts and caps.
faqs
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Anyone! The races are suitable for all skiers and snowboarders, including everyone with physical disabilities, acquired injuries, intellectual disabilities and sensory processing differences.
If you normally ski or snowboard with a guide or helper, they are more than welcome to join and will not need to buy a ticket.
If you need a helper to be provided, or your helper doesn’t ski, get in touch.
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£50 per event. A lift pass is included with your event entry fee.
Bulk discount: Enter all five races for a discounted price of £220 (usually £250).
Please note: You do need to hold home nation membership to enter. This can be: Snowsport England (Blue level minimum), Snowsport Scotland or Snowsport Cymru Wales.
Find out more about Snowsport England membership here.
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You need to be able to turn safely and proficiently down a blue run or equivalent and use the drag lift.
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All ages are welcome, as long as you meet the minimum standards.
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Age categories: U8 U12, U18, 18-40, 40+ .
Gender: Competitors must also be categorised by gender class. In an effort to be more inclusive, we have moved away from the traditional male/female gender classifications. We will now use the following gender classes:
OPEN [O] = (Male sex at birth, transgender and non-binary)
FEMALE [F] = (Female sex at birth)
We welcome conversation if this system does not reflect needs, please get in touch.
Classification: Non-Para, Standing Ski, Sit Ski, Three Track, Four Track, Snowboard and Visually Impaired.
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Regular ski and snowboard equipment is available to hire from the centre (boots, boards, skis, poles and helmets).
If you use specialised adaptive ski or snowboard equipment (such as sit skis or outriggers), we encourage you to bring your own. If you don’t have your own equipment, please get in touch in advance and we will do our best to source what you need.
GET IN TOUCH
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Snowsport Scotland
Alastair has been the GB Snowsport para snowboard development coach since 2021 and also coaches freestyle at a club in Edinburgh.
Qualifications: ISTD, BASI Level 4 Snowboard, UKCP Level 2
If you have any questions or if there is anything else you need to know, please click below to contact us.
