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Ackers Adventure has 3 floodlit synthetic bristle matting slopes available for use throughout the
year. The main slope is approx. 100m long and incorporates a permanent ramp jump area and button ski lift. There are also two 30m nursery slopes. One is dedicated solely to snowboard lessons
whilst the other is used for starter ski lessons.
Ackers Adventure provides both Skiing Lessons and Skiing Courses all year round for all standard
types. From a one hour starter lesson to improver courses for the experienced Ackers Adventure has it all for you in the heart of the Midlands. Lessons and courses are great value for money
and offer an excellent coaching model coupled with continual assessment and input from your instructors.
Skiing Courses and Lessons at Ackers Adventure, Birmingham, are held throughout the year and can be
arranged around your time table.
Beginner Skier
Starter Lessons
Ackers Adventure offers starter
lessons for beginners. The 4 progressive levels will take you from a complete beginner to a recreational standard. Each Starter lesson is for 1 hour and scheduled at evenings and weekends on
a demand basis. Please note that some levels may have to be repeated before booking on to the next level. Starter Lessons are suitable for 8 years and upwards. For more information on starter
ski lessons or if you would like to book please call the Ackers Adventure’s team on 0121 772 5111. (Prices of lessons can be found by clicking on the price icon)..
Pingu Ski School
Pingu Ski School is designed for 4-7 year olds and is in
smaller groups for individual attention. The Pingu Ski School is on every Saturday and is designed for children who have little or no ski experience. Lessons are one hour
long and all ski equipment is included.
Our dedicated instructors are on hand to offer guidance and assistance, and
small class sizes provides for maximum learning.
The 4 stages take participants from being complete beginners up to a
competent recreational standard skier so that they can ski without instruction.
Condensed Ski Course
For those looking to learn to ski and get to a recreational level quickly. For 5 Hours of tuition in a day, over a weekend or 2 evenings the Ackers Adventure
instruction will get up to speed with everything you need for that trip away. Ackers Adventure provides condensed ski courses that are great value for
money and one of the cheapest in the Midlands!
Personal Tuition
An ideal way to learn to ski on a one to one basis or in a small group of up to 5 people. The Ackers Adventure instructor will have more of a hands on
approach that will enable you to develop your skills in a much more rapid manner.
Family Lesson
Learn as a family with your own personal instructor based on 2 adults and 2 juniors means that the whole family can enjoy learning how to ski in a fun and active family way.
After School Ski Club
Open to all 8-16 year olds and designed for an after schools activity. The club
teaches you everything you need to know about Skiing in a relaxed manner which is also a great opportunity to meet new friends out of school.
Already A Skier
Recreational Skiing
Ackers Adventure welcomes all skiers who have achieved the minimum standard of controlled link turns and use of the ski lift to come and ski with us.
This is possible at any time the centre is open, although, it is advisable to phone up before hand and check that there are no special events on and there
is space on the slope. Recreational skiing is also offered at 2 hours for the price of 1 on Bank Holidays.
(The ability to be a recreational skier must must be proven to the Ackers
Adventure team before any activity.)
Improve Your Skiing
Snowplough & Parallel Plus Ski Sessions at improving the skills of skiers who have recently passed the four Starter Lessons and / or who are of a
snowplough turn standard. This session will develop your own personal skiing in preparation for becoming a parallel level. This session covers
carving techniques and can improve the skiers general skiing as well as their style. A minimum standard of basic parallel turns is required. In the summer
months these two sessions are combined and we recommend you phone before hand to guarantee your place.
Value Morning Skiing
This is an informal fun ski morning that offers 2 hours coaching and 1 hours recreational skiing for fantastic value! We even throw in a cup of tea or coffee
and biscuits! Every Wednesday morning.
Become A Ski Instructor
If you are aged over 16 and can do basic parallel turns, why not join the Aspirant Instructor Training Sessions that are run at Ackers. The sessions will
take you through all the required stages to become a Snowsport England Club Instructor. The sessions will improve your own personal level of skiing and
break it down into it’s basic form in order to be able to teach it.
Midland Ski Club
Ackers Adventure is the home of The Midland Ski Club and offer various weekly sessions for adults and juniors. See CLUBS page for more details.
Please note that long sleeves, long trousers and gloves must be
worn for all slope activities - Skiing, Snowboarding and Tobogganing.
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