Sunday 4/10/26 - LRNSC roller skiing & Southern Roll - west London

You are invited to the following roller skiing activities:

• 1000-1200 Learn to roller ski beginners' classic course - session 2
• 1000-1000 Intermediate coaching - classic
• Individual training & practice session - all morning
• 1230  2x3km Southern Roll classic relay
• 1200-1330 Pre AGM 'Swop shop'

[No children's roller skiing due to coach availability]

PLUS - LRNSC members are invited to the Club's AGM [and pre AGM 'swop shop'] which follows at 2pm - register here.

Learn to roller ski beginners' course 

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 is the second session of the beginners' course comprising 4 sessions where you'll learn the basics focusing on balance and co-ordination - how to glide using classic technique [diagonal stride] and double poling, uphill and downhill techniques, simple turns and how to stop, plus you'll learn about equipment.

We focus on classic technique and skating may be introduced later depending on group preferences. Classic technique is the most common form of cross country skiing. If you go to a cross country skiing area you’ll always find classic tracks but not always those prepared for skating technique.

The 4 course dates are: 27/9, 4 & 18/10, 1/11 - all start at 10:00.

Coaching for improvers and intermediates - classic 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.

Subject to coach availability we may run separate improver and intermediate groups, or combine the levels in one group.

• Improvers coaching is for those who have attended a number of skate beginner sessions  & can ski the circuit safely.
• Intermediates coaching is for competent roller skiers who want to refresh/refine/improve their skills.
• You can indicate your skiing level during the booking process.

Southern Roll 2x3km classic relay challenge

This is one of our regular Southern Roll challenge events. It's a fun  relay where you ski as fast as you can for 3km in classic  technique, and get a timed result [it's a similar idea to Parkrun but on roller skis]. It's free to  enter and open to LRNSC and other Snowsport England club members. Find out more about the Southern Roll here.

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];

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 roller ski beginners' course 

Participants who have paid for this course need to confirm attendance at this and the following sessions by selecting the option 'course/equipment prepaid @ £0.00'.

You may also be able to book a single session without equipment hire at the rates below - please contact us to check availability.

Five sessions - buy 5 coaching sessions 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.

Individual training/practice session

• LRNSC & other nordic club members with SE green tier membership or above  : 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 2/10 - this applies to everyone who wishes to participate in a coaching activity.
• 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.