
An Overview of Snowboarding
Snowboarding involves descending a slope that while standing on a snowboard attached to a rider's feet.
There are numerous disciplines involved in the sport of snowboarding, involving any number of stunts and styles, from the open nature of freestyle to specialist events like parallel giant slalom.
Benefits
Snowboarding is considered a high-intensity aerobic workout, in which the average snowboarder can burn up to 450 calories per hour. Along with being an ideal form of weight-loss exercise, snowboarding works core muscles due to the need for constant balance at high speeds. Flexibility is improved through the need to constantly change direction whilst maintaining balance.
Involvement
Getting involved is easy as there is a network of indoor snow centres and outdoor slopes across the UK. Snowboarding will give you an adrenaline rush of speed and you can learn how to do tricks. If you like the cold and being outdoors - although there are indoor slopes all over the country - then give it a go.
Equipment
Ski jacket, salopettes, helmet, snowboard boots and a snowboard. Equipment is usually available to hire at snowsport facilities across the country.
Facts
- Jenny Jones was the first British athlete to win a medal on snow in 90 years of the Winter Olympics, winning a bronze in Sochi 2014.
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National Governing Bodies

Snowsport England
- Contact Name
- Claire / Gareth (Office)
- Contact Email
- info@snowsportengland.org.uk
- Contact Telephone
- 01509 232323
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre
The Centre is the south east's premier outdoor wintersports facility whether you are a beginner or an expert skier or snowboarder.
Bowles
Bowles is a stunning venue at which to learn to ski or snowboard. Set just outside of Royal Tunbridge Wells, we offer ski courses or ski lessons with experienced instructors to suit all abilities and ages.
GB Snowsport
GB Snowsport (GBS) is the national governing body for snowsports in the UK, managing elite British teams and the development pathway for those athletes.