Here you can find information about the different race levels, formats and requirements.
Schools races
Many of our racers start by competing for their schools in competitions. This is a great way to allow them to get used to a race atmosphere through slightly easier courses than the regional races.
London schools :
Any school in the London and surrounding areas can enter. Over the years, London Schools Ski Race has been the entry point for schools starting a ski team and we always welcome new schools.
Kent Schools:
This exciting event is run by Precise Racing and is open to all skiers from schools in the Kent area, providing an incredible opportunity to compete, have fun, and showcase your skills on the slopes.
Surrey Schools:
The Surrey Schools’ Ski Championships is run by Precise racing. It is an exciting opportunity for skiers from schools across the Surrey area to compete in a fun and fast-paced event!
Esskia:
ESSKIA holds qualifying races throughout England for schools to enter primary and/or secondary school teams. Qualifying teams are invited to the English Schools’ Final and all schools are welcome to enter the English Schools’ Open Championships which both take place in October.
Following these races, teams that qualify they will be invited to the British Schools’ Dryslope Championships in November which sees respective English, Scottish and Welsh schools come together to race for the overall crown of British Schools Champions.
ESSKIA also hold an indoor championship in June.ESSKIA’s annual Alpine Camps see selected athletes travelling to Europe and every 2 years ESSKIA take a team of pupils to represent England at the International School Sport Federation’s Winter Games (ISFWG).
National schools ski association (NSSA)
Open to all school-age children, the events will run regularly at numerous venues around the country. You may even get a chance to join the squad as they have a weeks training followed by races in Pila, Italy.
https://schoolssnowsports.co.uk/nssa-national-schools-race-leagues/
Regional races:
Bromley ski race club is part of the LSERSA region (London & South East Regional Snowsports Association). Regional races are another great way to start racing. The day consists of 3 individual runs, followed by head to heads and then team races. There are two different regional races that our members can compete in :
LSERSA
https://lsersa.org/resources/guidance/05_race_rules.pdf
The LSERSA website with race dates can be found here : https://lsersa.org/
Similarly, our racers are also welcome to compete in the Snowsports South summer series regional races
Snowsports South
https://snowsportsouth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Snowsport-South-Race-Rules-v1.4.pdf
The Snowsports South website with race dates can be found here : https://snowsportsouth.org.uk/
As our racers become more experienced and comfortable in the race environment, we try to encourage them to take part in the seeded races, starting at club nationals and working their way up to GBR’s, The All England and The British.
Club Nationals
Club Nationals are a step up from the Regional races. They are races which are set up by clubs across the country and we encourage our racers to travel to support other clubs. The day consists of 3 individual runs on a more challenging course that would be expected at a regional competition.
Club Nationals are open to anyone in the U10 category up to Masters.
For racers who compete on stubbies (in the age categories U10 & U12), the requirement to qualify for a position is to compete at least 1 of their 3 runs with their fastest run being counted towards the podium.
For racers who compete on big gates (in age categories U14 and above), they must complete at least 1 of their first two runs with the fastest to count towards their total time. They must then complete their 3rd run which is added to their best time from the first two runs.
Bib order for U14 and above is created in order of seed points from highest to lowest. The racers with the lowest 15 seed points are randomly generated. They run the race starting with the highest bib number down to the lowest bib number. The final run order is determined by the overall standings whereby the fastest racer goes last.
Race dates can be found on GBSKI
GBR
The Copper Horse GBR Series will bring the highest level of ski racing on UK artificial slopes during five races at outdoor facilities and five on indoor snow.
Racers must be registered with Snowsports England to compete.
The races will feature some of the UK’s most promising skiers. The courses are highly demanding of a good ski ability. The races are open to age groups from under-10 through to Masters.
All events are sanctioned by the Home Nations Governing Bodies with Snowsports England, Snowsports Scotland and Snowsports Wales, all hosting races meaning races will be running across the country.
The race is more demanding than a Club National with more challenging courses. The day consists of 2 runs, with each run being on a different course. As a result, to qualify for a position, both courses must be completed without disqualification.
Race dates can be found on GBSKI
All England Championships
All Competitors must be registered racers with their Home Nation Governing Body.
The race is for anyone in U10 – Masters
The main race (U14 and above) is open to all racers with oBARTS points of 300 or lower.
The U10/U12s event:
This event will consist of two runs down the one course through stubbies, with the best time to count for the overall result. All U10/U12s accepted into this race MUST have a signed confirmation from their coach saying that they are capable of skiing a challenging course.
The U14+ event
The day consists of 2 runs, with each run being on a different course. As a result, to qualify for a position, both courses must be completed without disqualification.
This race is open to anyone registered to Snowsports England but it is also open to other competitors who are registered in their home nation. If the winner overall or in an individual category is not registered with Snowsports England, the next fastest English racer will take the title.
This year (2025) the race is being held on the 23rd of August at Chatham Ski and Snowboard Centre.
The British Championship
The British is similar to the All England, however, the race titles are open to anyone who is racing so the competition is fierce. Every year, the British is held at a different location in Britain, whether that is in Scotland, England or Wales.
All Competitors in the individual events must be registered racers with their Home Nation Governing Body.
The race is for anyone in U10 – Masters
The main race (U14 and above) is open to all racers with oBARTS points of 300 or lower.
The U10/U12s event:
This event will consist of two runs down the one course through stubbies, with the best time to count for the overall result. All U10/U12s accepted into this race MUST have a signed confirmation from their coach saying that they are capable of skiing a challenging course.
The U14+ event
The day consists of 2 runs, with each run being on a different course. As a result, to qualify for a position, both courses must be completed without disqualification.
This year (2025) the race is being held at Hillend in Scotland on the 20th of July.