Looking for the ultimate challenge for your skiers?
Join us at ISSC 2025
The Independent Schools Ski Championships (ISSC) is an annual ski racing event designed exclusively for skiers aged 8-18 years from across the UK.
Recognised by the National Schools Snowsports Association, the event’s festival atmosphere means it’s ideal for both introducing students to the exciting world of ski racing or for giving experienced young racers the opportunity for some early-season training.
Skiers don’t need to have raced before (although experienced racers are welcome) but should all be comfortable on red runs and keen to develop their skills.
This year’s event will take place in Pas de la Casa, Andorra (part of the Grandvalira ski area) from 12th to 18thDecember. Transport, full-board accommodation, race training and a full programme of après-ski activities are included in the package price.
Ski Racing and Training
The ISSC is managed experienced ISSC event staff. They’ll be in-resort throughout the event, to make sure you’re fully supported and having the best time.
The races themselves will be managed by Impulse Racing and the local race office (who regularly host FIS World Cup events. The race management team will make sure that all safety elements are fully compliant with the highest standards.
Impulse Racing is a UK specialist race training ski school. They’re owned by the ISSC’s Chief of Race, Phil Brown (who is also the Programme Director for the National Schools Snowsports Association).
Phil brings a huge amount of experience and expertise to the event – he’s been coaching for three decades, including acting as head coach for numerous UK clubs. He has attended the World Alpine Championships as a national team head coach. He’s also coached the British children’s ski team and taken skiers to the European Youth Winter Olympics and World Student Winter Games.
Competition
Your racers will compete in Giant Slalom and Slalom races for team and individual prizes in the following age categories –under 10s, under 12s, under 14s, under 16s and under 19s.
If conditions allow, we’ll also run parallel team slalom races.
Ski Programme
The ski programme will be tailor-made, catering for a wide range of abilities. The experienced team of instructors will provide training sessions to challenge advanced skiers and encourage those who are newer to the sport.
Tuition will be placed within the context of the event, using a variety of exciting games and exercises to provide fun ski training with a focus on the skills needed for racing.
You can also opt to add more dedicated race training with Impulse Racing (please get in touch if this would be of interest).
And if you’re bringing along any beginners, they’ll be placed in groups with other beginners, with ski lessons throughout the week. And when they’re not skiing, they’ll be inspired by the festival atmosphere and the opportunity to take part in the exciting après-ski programme.
The Resort
This year, the ISSC will take place in Pas de la Casa. Part of the huge Grandvalira area, Pas de la Casa is famous for offering sunshine, excellent snow conditions and an incredible variety of slopes – including some fantastic race pistes that this year will host two FIS World Cup ski races this year (the latest taking place in mid-April).
Programme
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
| Day 2 | Travel and arrival day | Welcome meeting Ski fit | Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 2 | Training | Training | Après-ski activities |
| Day 3 | Training and racing | Training and racing | Après-ski activities |
| Day 4 | Training and racing | Training and racing | Après-ski activities |
| Day 5 | Training and racing | Training and racing | Après-ski activities |
| Day 6 | Training and racing | Training and racing | Après-ski activities |
| Day 7 | Departure day and travel |
How much?
£1,595 per person
What’s Included?
- 5 days of training and racing
- 6 nights’ full-board accommodation
- Ski hire or carriage
- Ski pass
- Promotional materials to help you get students signed up
- Dedicated ISSC adviser
- Guidance on risk assessments
- Prize-giving ceremony
- Return flights from the UK
- Return overseas transfers
- Après-ski and evening entertainment
- In-resort representative (hotel/evening activity rep team and mountain rep team)
- Free place ratio 1:8 (staff will stay in twin/triple rooms – single supplement subject to availability)
- Event hoodie
What isn’t included?
- UK transfers
- GCSE/A Level filming (available at a supplement)
- UK race instructors (available at a supplement)
- Lunch on arrival day
- Travel insurance
- Day pack for students to carry packed lunches
Accommodation
You’ll stay in the Residence Pas de la Casa Alaska. Right in the heart of the town, the hotel is just 100m from the lifts and boasts excellent facilities including ski storage, WiFi throughout and a wellness centre (with sauna and Jacuzzi). Staff will be accommodated in studios sleeping 2-3 (single supplement subject to availability) with students in apartments sleeping up to 6.
Insurance
In order to take part in the ISSC, you’ll need to have suitable insurance in place that covers all activities, including ski racing. For more information, get in touch.