What do you expect? A medal?
The Snowlife Snowsport Awards are nationally recognised awards for skiing and snowboarding. They've been developed by BASI (British Association of Snowsport Instructors) and all the UK Governing Bodies for skiing and snowboarding. So it really means something when you win one.
How much will it cost?
Not a lot. Just start lessons at your local artificial slope for less than the price of a cinema ticket. Your Snowlife Logbook is about £1.50 and badges for each level come in at around £3.00.
What the experts think
Alain Baxter and Lesley McKenna: Britain's number one skier and snowboarder "We started at school and so can you. Everyone should get their own Snowlife and these awards are a great way to start. See you on the slopes!"
Working through the awards
We've got two levels of fun awards for children under six years old – Penguins and Polar Bears.
After the children's levels, the awards are split into nine colour levels awards. The award colours follow the same order as piste grades and end with bronze, silver and gold.
How the awards work
You – yes, you. The awards are for absolutely everybody, age and ability simply don't come into it. And there's no rush either just build up your skills at a pace that suits. The awards take you from absolute beginner through to expert – perfect if you've already got your sights on the most challenging pistes.
Where can I take the awards?
You can train for the awards and be tested at most UK artificial slopes. If you prefer, you can do it all on snow instead – with quite a few UK tour operators and British-run snowboard schools.
Find out where you can take the awards and tests.
Find out more
- Snowsport England - 0121 501 2314
- Snowsport Scotland - 0131 445 4151
- Snowsport Wales Tel - 029 2056 1904
- BASI - 01479 861717
Stay safe
Be sure to follow the safety guidelines for snowsports, which should be on display at all slopes and resorts. Alternatively visit the Snowsport Scotland safety website.
RESPECT FOR OTHERS – Don't endanger other people on the slope
CONTROL OF SPEED – Adapt your speed to match your ability and the slope conditions
CHOICE OF ROUTE – Adapt your line so that you don't endanger people further down the slope
OVERTAKING – You can overtake to the left or right, but always leave enough room for the person you're overtaking to continue their line
STARTING – Check up and down the hill when you start, enter or cross a slope
STOPPING – Always stop at the side of the slope. Avoid stopping in narrow areas, or places with restricted visibility
CLIMBING – Always keep to the side
SIGNS All – signs and markings are there to keep you safe, so make sure you obey them
ACCIDENTS – If you see an accident, you inform the emergency services and offer help. Identify yourself to the emergency services and the people involved in the accident.
TETHER – Always make sure the board is tethered to your front leg.
CHECK THEN TURN – Always check the slope before making a turn, especially on the heel side.
