Milton Kaynes Snozone
SNO!academy, Thursdays, 7-9pm
A weekly coaching programme for improving riding techniques and all levels of freestyle from rookie to professional. Adults £30, children £25, including ski or snowboard hire and boots.
Tamworth Snowdome
Beginner Ramp Night, Fridays, 8-11pm
A great place to take your first airborne steps, with separate freestyle coaches for both disciplines. Adults £35 (members £24.50), children £24 (members £16.80), including ski or snowboard hire.
Hemal Hempstead
Definition Camp, 21-22 November
You have to be able to ride down a slope but this course will coach you in the skills of snowboarding freestyle, using video analysis and feedback. The emphasis is on fun and social riding: £199 per person, including snowboard hire.
• definitioncamps.com/Freestyle.html
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre
Freestyle Fridays, Fridays, 7-10pm
Weekly freestyle boarding session for all riders looking to improve their technique. Former British team member Vickie Pullin is on hand to coach participants through the infamous plateau. Minimum age 10 or boot size 3. From £11, including snowboard.
Xscape Scotland at Braehead
SNO!academy, Thursdays, 7-11pm
Coaching academy for all abilities. Adults £35 (four hours), £25 (two hours), children £28/£20, including ski or snowboard hire.
For a comprehensive list of the UK's artificial slopes visit snowboardclub.co.uk
Susan Greenwood
