Membership
We aim to accommodate as many Junior Racers as we can, but at peak times we may operate a waiting list due to limited space on the slope at Aldershot and the number of training slots we can get.
We have two race training groups and upon joining Aldershot Ski Race Club, athletes are allocated to the most appropriate ability-based group, with Group 2 accommodating Stubby racers and developing Full Gate racers and Group 1 focusing on experienced Full Gate racers. This allows tailored coaching and development and as skills and confidence increase, the coaching team will invite racers to progress to the next group. Athletes move between Groups depending on their ability, race attendance and performance. There are overlaps in age across both groups. We have a dedicated team of very experienced coaches who train the athletes all year round. They treat each athlete as an individual with regards to the exercises and aims of a particular session. Each group trains twice a week for 50 weeks per year.
During the winter months the coaches focus on all of the technical aspects of skiing and in the summer, during the main artificial race calendar, training focuses more on racing.
We offer continuous (Full) membership for a monthly subscription of £65/month* where you pay £85 as a joining fee and following the successful completion of a probation period, the racer will receive an ASRC Race Top and handbook. Members can attend up to two 90-minute training sessions per week. At times of reduced attendance, reduced coach availability, or mechanical issues with the slope lifts, training sessions may be amalgamated or cancelled at short notice. Any surplus from membership fees is reinvested into the club. In exceptional circumstances, membership can be suspended for short durations. Fees are collected on 15th of each month for that calendar month. Monthly fees are payable for any part of a month at the times of joining and terminating club membership.
We organise trial sessions for those interested in joining. At this session we can advise if your child is ready to join. We do not select on skiing ability alone. There is a minimum standard of skiing required to safely join our training sessions; in general terms, this is to be able to link parallel turns. We also carefully assess the attitude of the individual towards the sport and their ability to learn as part of a group. We run a 3 month probation period where the attitude and appetite of the athlete to develop is reviewed. Subject to the above, we take everyone on a first come, first served basis and we run a waiting list to facilitate this. As soon as there is space available, we take on new members. If the athlete is not quite ready to join the team, advice will be given on any next steps needed to be considered in the future. We would encourage an early interest as we often have a long waiting list.
Should you wish to join ASRC please contact asrc.membership@gmail.com
For the full membership policy and eligibility criteria see Membership Categories HERE