Alpine Skiing

Sports Facilities

Special participation requirements

Approximately one week before the first appointment there will be an online pre-meeting. Here you will receive the important information. Some information regarding this will be sent to you by mail beforehand.

The ski hall has a permanent temperature of -5 °C. Therefore warm clothing, gloves, hat and helmet are mandatory (especially when using the fun park). Clothing and helmet can be rented at SnowWorld and (thin!) gloves can be bought.

Joining the Level 1 course at a different time than the 1st date is only possible after consultation with the course instructor. Since basic experience is taught and this can not be repeated in consideration of other participants.

Additional costs

Important: The course fee does not include the journey to the ski hall Landgraaf and the ski hall entrance fee.

There is no bus transport to the ski hall, instead there is the possibility to arrange carpools in advance. You will receive more information about this at the pre-meeting.

The ski hall entrance fee of 27.50 euros for four hours including equipment per session is paid on site. There is a discounted five-week ticket for 125 euros (5 x 27.40€ = 137,50€) – catch up dates are possible. These special prices are exclusively valid for all course participants of the Hochschulsport Aachen. The material rental is included in the price. Helmets can be rented for free and ski clothing can be rented for an extra cost of 11 euros per appointment.

Links and Other Activities

If you aren't sure if a course is the right level for you, we recommend dropping by the SNOWSPORT Team meetings or sending an email with your concerns to HSZ Snowsports.

We also offer two events during the winter semester, where you can try out your newly acquired skills. The Snowevent Landgraaf and the ALMA Snow Event take place at Snowworld Landgraaf just like the classes.

Target Group and Prerequisites

Everyone is welcome here, who has no prior experience.

Content and Objectives

• Fastening skis on the slope
• Moving uphill with different techniques such as the stair step or herringbone
• Turning, either parallel or snowplough
• Braking, parallel or snowplough
• Lifting

Target Group and Prerequisites

This course is targeted towards ski enthusiasts, who have already completed the Level 1 course or have ski experience from elsewhere and would like to advance it. Participants must possess initial skills in turning with short and mid-length radii, hockey stops, and safe braking.

Content and Objectives

Participants improve the techniques they learned in Level 1. The objective of this course is to be able to make safe turns.

Target Group and Prerequisites

The course is targeted towards anyone, who has completed the Level 2 course or has previous experience from a winter vacation.

Content and Objectives

In Level 3 participants solidify their skills from Level 2 and apply that content in different situations. They practice safe and controlled short radius turns and parallel ski positioning for medium radius turns. They also further practice safely braking and the hockey stop.

Target Group and Prerequisites

This course focuses on the principles of skiing in the park. You should possess good skiing skills, meaning at least Level 3. Twin-tip skis are recommended.

Content and Objectives

Beginning with first skills on boxes, where you will start with a beginners' box, you will learn the principles of jumping. The content will be adapted to your skill level.

Particularities

You are required to wear a back protector and helmet. Crash pants are optional.