Sunday 1/11/26 - LRNSC roller skiing & Southern Roll - west London

You are invited to the following roller skiing activities:

• 1000-1200 Skate roller ski taster session
• 1000-1200 Beginner classic course -session 4
• 1000-1000 Intermediate coaching - skate
• 1000-1130 Children's roller skiing - session 4
• Individual training & practice session - all morning
• 3km classic Southern Roll 

Skate roller ski taster

Get an introduction to skate roller skiing and start by learning some of the basics of skating technique. Open to non Club members.  If you've never cross country skied or roller skied before, this taster will give you the chance to get a flavour of the sport.   

Cost including equipment hire: Adults £10.00/Juniors £5.00.

Roller ski beginners' classic 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 4th & last session of the beginners' course 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 initially 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.

[The next Beginners course is Learn to skate roller ski course [3 sessions] starts on 15/11 + 29/11 & 13/12].

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.

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.

Children's coaching - session 4

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.  This is the last of this block of sessions.  [There will be another block of 3 starting on 15/11.]

Southern Roll 3km classic challenge

This is one of our regular Southern Roll challenge events where you ski as fast as you can for 3km in any 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 - you must be a LRNSC and Snowsport England [SE] member, although newcomers to the Club can attend up to 3 sessions before joining both organisations. 

• From 1/11/26 you must have your own Snowsport England basic Green tier membership or above - you will need to give us your SE membership number during the booking process unless you're a newcomer.   You can renew by logging into your account, or see the rates and join.
• LRNSC Membership costs just £20.00 per year - please join here. 

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

Skate roller ski taster

Cost including equipment hire: Adults £10.00/Juniors £5.00.

Learn to roller ski classic beginners' course 

• If you have paid for the course please confirm attendance 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.

Children's roller skiing - LRNSC member

• If you have prepaid sessions - please confirm attendance by selecting 'prepaid session £0.00' option.
• Single session: £5.00 prices include equipment if required.

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 30/10 - 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.