LRNSC & Snowsport England Membership Changes

At the end of August Snowsport England [SE], our governing body, unexpectedly announced that it was changing its membership offer and launching new membership packages which would come into effect on 1st November 2025. The new membership packages offer a range of benefits at different levels. SE's rationale for these changes was that they would better support everyone within the snowsport community, primarily with improved insurance cover and better benefits.

The key difference is that individuals now need to join SE, rather than clubs paying an annual affiliation fee which covers members for public liability and a small number of other benefits. Clubs still have to meet specific criteria to affiliate to SE. 

As a result, Committee members, along with those from other SE clubs, have devoted a significant amount of time to attend meetings with SE CEO James Arnold and his team, and to attend webinars to understand and clarify the new arrangements. Consequently SE has made adjustments to the membership packages, details of which are progressively being announced.

Pending clarification of these key questions, the Committee has agreed that for 2025-26 LRNSC will include the cost of the basic SE 'Green' membership in its current membership fees and handle the necessary administration of this for members.  This means that there will be no increase in the cost of LRNSC membership for this SE membership year [1/11/25-31/10/26], and the Club will continue to be affiliated to SE and have essential public liability cover. During this period individuals will also have the option to upgrade their SE membership according to the activities they wish to participate in and the benefits they require.

At the present time we await more information from SE to enable us to understand and agree how we will process these changes at Club level.  Once we have the necessary clarifications, the Committee will review how best to implement them and provide members with a fuller explanation.

5/10 GB roller ski championships & Club coaching

SEE THE RESULTS HERE

It's all happening on Sunday 5th October - the GB Roller Ski Championships start at 10:30 - expect some fast and awe-inspiring sking over 24/12/6km - followed in the afternoon by Club coaching for beginners, improvers/intermediates and children in the afternoon.

Enter the race here and book your coaching session here before 18:00 on Friday 3/10.

Venue: Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, Springfield Road, Hayes UB4 0LP

NEW Roller ski taster & learn to roller ski course in Kent

If you want to try roller skiing and live in Kent, there are taster sessions on 19 October and a beginner’s course starting on 1 November at Betteshanger Park, Deal [contact us for more details about this].

To guarantee your taster place book here for 19/10.

28 September Club AGM - all members invited

All current London Region Nordic Ski Club [LRNSC] members are invited to participate in this AGM. It will take place in person from 14.00-16.00 at the club house at Hillingdon Cycle Circuit.  Please see the full invitation and agenda.

If you wish to attend please register here by 19:00 on Tuesday 23 September.

Learn to roller ski this autumn - new taster & beginner's sessions, plus improver/intermediate coaching

Wondering if roller skiing is for you?  Try it out at our taster session in west London on 7 September - find out more & book your place.

Know you want to learn to roller ski ready to cross country ski next winter?  Sign up for our beginner's course starting on 28 September also at Hillingdon Cycle Circuit in west London.  There's also coaching for improvers and intermediates who want to progress their skills.  See the details & book your place for all these here.

If you're in Kent there are sessions on 17 & 31 August in Deal - see more, and for those in the Cambridge area coaching for beginners and intermediates starts again on 30 August - book your place.

All our roller ski sessions are now on the Club calendar till the end of year.

Enter now - next GB Series roller ski race 20 July

Enter this classic race now!  It's the 6th race in the 2025 British Roller Ski Series:

• It will be run over 24km [16 laps], 12km [8 laps] for juniors/novices or 6k for Under 14s/novices*.
• You race on Swenor Alutechs with No. 2 wheels or no faster
• Start time: 1030. The circuit will be available for practice before the event.  
• You can see the British Roller Ski Series rules on the BMCCSA website which include how points are scored for the Series.

In the afternoon there will be roller ski tuition for adults and children as well as the opportunity for general training/practice - book your place here.

NEW - Come roller skiing in Kent

This summer, Kent is the place to be as we bring you an exciting opportunity to learn the dynamic and invigorating sport of roller skiing. Whether you're an experienced skier looking to stay sharp off-season or a complete beginner eager to try something new and different, roller skiing is your gateway to fitness, fun, and balance.

Led by Snowsport England coach Barbara Grogan, the sessions kick off on 6 July, 17 and 31 August at Betteshanger Country Park, Deal - find out more and book your places now.  If you can't make these dates please register your interest in future dates or sign up for our email updates.

How far can you roller ski in 2 hours? See race results & photos

See the results and photos from the event.

Find out next Sunday 8 June when we're running our next Fun race [No 3] - a 2 hour event with free entry for LRNSC and members of other affiliated clubs/organisations, any technique, any skis, and whoever skis the furthest distance in 2 hours wins - enter here before 6pm on Friday 6/6.

Escape to the country - Club walk Saturday 31/5

Join members on the next Club walk in the Surrey Hills.  Hike through ancient woodlands to two of the highest points in SE England for fantastic views.  Find out more.

Roller ski race results, photos & next race on 6 June.

You can see the results of the 18/5 FT race over 12/6/3km, together with photos of the event.  Congratulations go to Chris Chamberlin who won the overall race.

Our next roller ski race is the 2 hour free technique event on Sunday 8 June starting at 10:00.  You can use any roller skis and whoever skis the furthest distance in 2 hours is the winner.  Enter here before 6pm on Friday 6 June.