Sunday 28/6/26 - LRNSC roller skiing, Southern Roll & Club social - west London

You are invited to the following roller skiing activities: 

• 1300-1500 Learn to skate roller ski for beginners - session 3
• 1300-1500 Improver/intermediate coaching - skate
• 1300-1430 Children's roller skiing
• 1630 Southern Roll 12km challenge FT
• Individual training & practice session - all afternoon
• 1830 Club social at Grapes Tandoori restaurant, Hayes 

Book coaching by 6pm on 26.6 & reserve your place at the social by 6pm on 27.6

Learn to skate roller ski - beginners course session 3

Your can learn to roller ski for fitness and fun, and in the UK it's the route to becoming a cross country skier on snow.  The techniques are the same and transferable so you get a head start when you get on snow.  

This course is designed for beginners who want to expand their skills to cover skating and become an all-round cross country skier. It's ideal for anyone on our earlier beginner course, or if you already have some roller or cross country skiing experience.

You'll learn the different elements, Skate 1, 2 and 3 [think of them as gears], within the skating technique and when to use them on the flat and on hills.

It's a pathway to better skiing on snow on our Ramsau skills week in January 2027.

Course dates: 1pm on 31 May, 14 & 28 June, 10am start on 12 & 26 July

NB You'll need to confirm your attendance at subsequent sessions - by selecting the 'confirming course attendance' option at £0.00.

Coaching for improvers and intermediates - skate technique

Develop your skills and learn to roller ski more efficiently with tuition from our expert coaches. The aim will be to help you ski better, more efficiently and with less (wasted) effort.

• Improvers coaching is subject to coach availability and is for those who have attended a number of beginner sessions & can ski the circuit safely.
• Intermediates coaching is for competent roller skiers who want to refresh/refine/improve their skills.
• You choose which group you wish to join during the booking process.

NB Our aim is to run both groups subject to coach availability and number of participants. If we are not able to place you in a suitable group, you will be credited if you use a 1 of your 'any 5 sessions', or have purchased a single session.

Children's coaching

Designed for children aged 7-12 these sessions aim to develop skiing skills through play and fun. The focus will be on movement that develops coordination, technique and speed, both individually and as part of the group.  

Southern Roll 12 km challenge - free technique

After a mass start ski see how quickly you can ski 12km in any technique, and get a timed result. Find out more about the Southern Roll here. Free of charge, enter online in advance.

Join us for a meal at Grapes Tandoori restaurant

Following the afternoon's roller skiing an early evening social has been arranged at ‘Grapes’ Tandoori Indian restaurant near the Hillingdon cycle track.  If you're coming for the coaching or to practice, why not stay and cheer on the skiers participating in the Southern Roll Challenge and join in the meal.  A table is booked for 18.30hrs at:

Grapes Tandoori Restaurant, 524-528 Uxbridge Road, Hayes UB4 0SA

The restaurant is a short walk (20mins) away from the circuit or there should be parking in the vicinity. Parking is free on Sunday but please double check when you park and for other parking restrictions. If you are walking, your car will need to be moved from the circuit to either on Springfield Road, or in the Goals Sport Centre car park [check for parking restrictions].

Shower facilities are available in the Goals sports centre or there are changing rooms without showers in the Club house.

Please select the Club social option @ £0.00 to reserve your place by Saturday 27th June 18:00.

MEMBERSHIP STATUS

Prior to booking according to Snowsport England insurance rules you:

• must be a LRNSC and Snowsport England [SE] member, although newcomers to the Club can attend up to 3 sessions before joining.
  LRNSC Membership costs just £20.00 per year - please join here. Until 31/10/26 LRNSC will administer and pay for your Snowsport England basic Green tier membership so you do not need to take out separate SE membership for this period.

Or, if you're a member of the following please email us with proof of your membership:

• another Snowsport England club [of both your SE and club memberships];
• a Snowsport Scotland affiliated club [inc RAF Nordic & BNDS];
• another organisation with an arrangement with Snowsport England.

Or, if you are BBU:

• as there are currently no reciprocal arrangements with SE, please join SE or a Snowsport Scotland club and email us with proof of your membership.

COSTS

Learn to skate roller ski - beginners course - LRNSC members

• If you wish to join this course now it has started, subject to availability you can buy a single session or any five sessions but please contact us first.

Five sessions - buy 5 coaching sessions pass and & save money - LRNSC members

• Buy 5 sessions [tuition only] in London, Cambridge area or Kent for £65.00 compared to £80.00 for 5 single sessions.
• you'll get a place at this session and 4 more prepaid sessions to use when you wish, providing you book in advance.
• you just book the future sessions by selecting the 'confirming attendance' option at your chosen event.

Single session prices - LRNSC members & non members [newcomers to the Club can book up to 3 sessions before you need to join for insurance purposes]

• £16.00 tuition only. 

If you don't have your own equipment you can hire this at £10.00 for a single session - please add this to your order.

Children's roller skiing - price - LRNSC member

Single session: £5.00 prices include equipment if required.

Individual training & practice session & Southern Roll

LRNSC members & other Snowsport England club members: free of charge

Equipment hire

Roller skis, boots, poles, protective kit: £10.00 [classic, skate or combi].  Equipment hire is for those taking tuition or who can roller ski safely - if you don't know how to roller ski please book/attend a beginners' sessions.

NB 

• You must book online in advance by Friday 6pm 26/6 - this applies to everyone who wishes to participate in a coaching activity, & by 6pm 27/6 to reserve a place at the social.
• When you arrive please check in with the LRNSC volunteer on duty.
• The club house will be open from approx 15 minutes prior to the core session and taught/coached session participants should be ready to ski at the stated start time.
  
• Please bring and wear gloves & your own cycle helmet & protective padding if you have them. 
• Some activities include equipment but kit can be hired if you need it - select when you book.
• Parking – use the road up to the club house after the barrier or Minet Lodge car park - the entrance is past Goals, on the right at the bend.

If you want to know more about us check out London Region Nordic Ski Club's website.