COACHING

Full coaching timetable information here

This year we bring a whole new coaching programme to The Big Bang Snowboard Show. Expert coaching will available from One Snowboarding.co.uk, snowboardcoach.co.uk, The Snowboard Asylum and the Roxy. We have also arranged a host of special guest coaches, last year this included Chris Dufficy, Blaise Rosenthal, Dave Lee and Jenny Jones. All coaching sessions are FREE* to attend but you will need to pre book coaching and slope time with the venue beforehand. Please note all space are limited we recommend booking early. Full info on the booking page here

PLEASE NOTE - All the sessions on offer are suitable for most level of riders but as a requirement you must be able link turns, control your speed, stop and use the tow/drag lifts. If you are unable to do this you will not be able to attend the session.

GENERAL RIDING TECHNIQUE with snowboardcoach.co.uk

BASI trainer Ash Newnes Snowboard Coach.co.uk crew deliver an intensive rider coaching programme. This session is perfect for all riders from basic intermediates up to advanced who are looking to master the finer techniques of snowboarding. Riding with some of the best and most qualified instructor coaches in the country gives any rider the unique opportunity to learn new skills and become a better snowboarder. All the Snowboardcoach.co.uk coaches are BASI qualified and are the people that teach instructors how to teach.

THE ONE SNOWBOARDING RAIL SESSION with onesnowboarding.co.uk

The One Snowboarding Rail Session gives riders who are looking to master the dark art of rail riding the chance to learn from two of the UK foremost freestyle riders and coaches. Under the skillful guidance of British Freestyle Team head coach Hamish McKnight and Olympic rider Dan Wakeham the One Rail Session will run through the basic building blocks of rail riding. This session will help riders to understand the skills necessary to enable them to tackle even the most fearsome rail with confidence. Open to any rider from basic intermediate to expert this course is a must do for any freestyle rider who wants to step up and improve their rail riding skills. Any rider attending this course needs to be able to ride at a confident level although no experience of rail riding is needed.

THE ONE SNOWBOARDING KICKER SESSION with onesnowboarding.co.uk

The One Snowboarding crew take on their second session of the day. With help from some of the UK’s best riders you’ll learn to face even the biggest kickers with confidence. Learn everything that you need to improve on all aspects of riding booters. Under the guidance of Hamish McKnight and Dan Wakeham this session is a unique chance to benefit from the knowledge of some of the UK’s finest coaches and riders. As with all the other One Sessions riders need to be at a level where they can ride with confidence although no kicker rieder experience is required.

THE ROXY RIDING SESSIONS with the Roxy Team

This women only session was one of the most popular activities at last years event. It gives female riders the opportunity to improve their skills and overall technique including rail riding and kicker riding. Coaching is handled by Roxy team riders and throughout the tour we will have guest coaches helping out during the sessions, last season we had guest appearances from triple X Games gold medallist Jenny Jones as well as a roster of Roxy’s international pro riders. These sessions are the perfect opportunity for riders to improve their overall riding skills in a great fun environment. The Roxy sessions should again be a big hit so it's best to book early.

TSA BAG A PRO! with TSA team (Not Pre Bookable)

One of the most popular sessions at The Big Bang Snowboard Show last year. Bag A Pro gives anyone the chance to ride with some of the UK’s best known snowboarders. This exclusive sessions is the perfect chance for anyone who wants to refine their technique to hook up with the masters of the sport. Unlike the other sessions Bag A Pro needs to be booked at the venue on the day of the event, just head to the info point. There should also be opportunities to book general riding technique as well as one on ones with some of The Big Bangs international superstar guests.

NOTE - Please arrive at least 20 - 30 minutes before the start of a coaching session to allow you time to collect your slope pass, change and locate your coach.

*slope entry applies.