KIDS SKIING

Kids Ski Lessons

Ages 5-7

Kinder fun packed ski classes are for children from 5 to 7 years of age. It is a five week term. There are 4 terms each ski season, the first starting from the 2nd week of October. Early booking is essential.

Ages 8-12

For children aged 8 to 12, our Kids’ Ski Classes offer structured progression through beginner, improver, and intermediate levels. We offer classes on Saturdays and Sundays. 

Children’s classes take an hour and a half and are in sets of four lessons. Children can progress quickly and we have different levels of lessons to meet their requirements.

Children from 8 years who can ski from the top of our main slope can progress to our Marmots or Polar Bears term classes at 11am each Sunday.

10 week Marmot course (Improver age 8-10)

10 week Polar Bears Course (Improver/Intermediate age 10-12) 

10 week Minis (racing age 8-12 – Season ticket holders only)

Ages 13-18

For our Teens we have a number of options to further develop their skills on the slopes.

  • Teen Ski – Saturday 3pm. This course is for improver skiers from 1st to 3rd year (school ages) to progress their skills with a view to joining the IASI TY Ski Instructor course and/or the Racing Squad.
  • IASI TY – Wednesday 2pm from September – Transition Year – get your IASI Snowsports Level 1 Ski Instructor qualification. Can be part of Gaisce Award also.
  • Racing Squad – age 13 upwards – Slalom, Giant Slalom skills – Sunday 10:30 AM (Season ticket holder only)

Places fill quickly, so early booking is recommended. Not sure if you are ready? Check our Ability Level Guide Videos below to get an idea of your current level, or get in touch – we are happy to help place you in the right course.

Kids Skills Development Course

Kinder Skiing Classes

Our Kinder classes (5-Week Terms) are specially designed for young children aged 5 to 7, offering a safe, fun, and gentle introduction to skiing. Taught on our soft nursery slope, these shorter sessions focus on helping little ones build confidence, balance, and basic movement on skis through playful, age-appropriate instruction. With an emphasis on encouragement and enjoyment, these classes are the ideal first step for young beginners who are just starting their journey on the slopes.

Marmots

2 x Ten week courses across the season
This level is suitable for children who have completed the Improver/intermediate level last season in our Kinder group. Age 8 to 10 years Will be skiing on the main slope.

Polar Bears

2 x Ten Week Courses across the season
This class is to get your kids ready for Minis, Racing or TeenSki – age 10 to 12 years – to build confidence on the main slope

Ski training for Teens

Developing skills to get to Youth Racing Squad and/or IASI TY Ski Instructor Course Level.
Age 13 to 18 years.
This course is for improver skiers from 1st to 3rd year (school ages) to progress their skills with a view to joining the IASI TY Ski Instructor course and/or the Racing Squad

KIDS CAMPS

Halloween camp now open for booking 28-30 October

Halloween, Christmas, Feb Half-Term and Easter 

The kids camps offer a focused, fast-paced “introduction to skiing”or “ski skills development” in three morning sessions. It is the equivalent of 6 classes.
  • Age 8 to 18

  • 09:30am finished at 12.30pm

This is a great option if:

  • You are short on time and want to try skiing before committing to a full course.
  • You are preparing for as ski trip and need a refresher
  • Your child’s schedule does not allow weekly classes
In just a few days, our team of Instructors will coach daily to bring skills and confidence to your child to be able to master the steps up each level and at a concentrated level, but with fun. Suitable for beginners up to Intermediate level
*Easter Camp is subject to the dates Easter falls each year.
Email info@skiclub.ie to put your child’s name on the wait list. Booking in advance is essential.

Kids Skills Development Course

Kinder Skiing Classes

Our Kinder classes (5-Week Terms) are specially designed for young children aged 5 to 7, offering a safe, fun, and gentle introduction to skiing. Taught on our soft nursery slope, these shorter sessions focus on helping little ones build confidence, balance, and basic movement on skis through playful, age-appropriate instruction. With an emphasis on encouragement and enjoyment, these classes are the ideal first step for young beginners who are just starting their journey on the slopes.

Marmots

2 x Ten week courses across the season
This level is suitable for children who have completed the Improver/intermediate level last season in our Kinder group. Age 8 to 10 years Will be skiing on the main slope.

Polar Bears

2 x Ten Week Courses across the season
This class is to get your kids ready for Minis, Racing or TeenSki – age 10 to 12 years – to build confidence on the main slope

Ski training for Teens

Developing skills to get to Youth Racing Squad and/or IASI TY Ski Instructor Course Level.
Age 13 to 18 years.
Learn to be able to ski from top of the main slope parallel and in control.

KIDS CAMPS

Halloween Camp open for booking 28-30 October

Halloween, Christmas, Feb Half-Term and Easter 

The kids camps offer a focused, fast-paced “introduction to skiing”or “ski skills development” in three morning sessions. It is the equivalent of 6 classes.
  • Age 8 to 18

  • 09:30am finished at 12.30pm

This is a great option if:

  • You are short on time and want to try skiing before committing to a full course.
  • You are preparing for as ski trip and need a refresher
  • Your child’s schedule does not allow weekly classes
In just a few days, our team of Instructors will coach daily to bring skills and confidence to your child to be able to master the steps up each level and at a concentrated level, but with fun. Suitable for beginners up to Intermediate level
*Easter Camp is subject to the dates Easter falls each year.
Email info@skiclub.ie to put your child’s name on the wait list. Booking in advance is essential.

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