UEA Snowsports:
Welcome to UEA snowsports, where throughout the year we run taster sessions, lessons, and open training in both race and freestyle. Snowsports is the perfect sport to join if you want to meet new people, challenge yourself or try a new sport. Whether you have never skied/snowboarded before or race in competitions, there is something for everyone. We are also organising the best trip of the 2026/2027 year which you will not want to miss out on!
Sports fair and taster sessions:
Come along to the sports fair on the 16th September 2026, where we will be there to answer any questions you may have, explain how we run as a club and the cost of our sport! We are so excited to meet you! We will also be running taster sessions in the first few weeks of term, so that you can try the sport out and we hope you will love it as much as we do!
Training sessions:
We train weekly at the dryslope in Trowse. Sessions, such as freestyle, race and open practice, costs around £12. Usual training sessions are:
- Wednesday – Open Practice (13:00 – 18:00) **TIMING PENDING APPROVAL**
- Friday – Wannabe Racers (17:30 – 19:00) **MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED**
Tickets will be on the SU website. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Trip:
This year's ski trip is to Pas De La Casa! You will not want to miss out this is by far the biggest trip of the Uni year and is widely regarded as the best trip of the uni experience! Look out for more information on the instagram and in our whatsaap group chat.
Competitions:
We also compete in numerous competitions throughout the year which are open to all, such as BUDS, BUISC, and more these are open to all members of the club even if you have never raced before but have an intermediate to advanced level on the slopes we would love for you to try out!
We are planning to expand our freestyle team this year with both our Ski and Snowboard captains working very hard to get training and open practice sessions going for you guyzzz!
Contact us:
If you have any questions or queries please contact us. Either email us or message the ueasnow Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ueasnow/). Follow the Insta and WhatsApp to keep up to date with training, socials and other club events.
The Real Cost of Sport
The 'Real Cost of Sport' initiative, a project reviewed and rebranded by the Students' Union in partnership with uea+sport, aims to provide prospective members with a comprehensive overview of the potential costs of joining their chosen sports club. This year, I have worked closely with the clubs to ensure these tables are as accurate and up-to-date as possible.
This guide is intended to serve as a general reference. The compulsory cost includes the uea+sport membership fee of £55, which is a one-time payment that covers membership across all clubs.
When considering additional expenses, it is important to note that some clubs may not have any extra costs, while others might incur additional fees. These costs often depend on the level of competitiveness within the sport; recreational or social participation is generally less expensive. Additionally, some equipment, such as shoes or gum shields, may be used across multiple sports, potentially reducing overall expenses.
For any specific questions or further information about a particular club, please contact the club directly or contact us at union.opportunities@uea.ac.uk for more details about the project.
All the best,
Olivia Hunt
Your Activities & Opportunities Officer 25/26