Camp Kit List

This equipment list is fairly comprehensive and is based on the British and FIS rules for competition equipment. If you don’t have anything below (other than the few optional bits) or are unsure of anything, please get in touch with the Head Coach well in advance of your camp(s) to discuss. For races, many of the items listed below are required by the rules, so not having them may mean your child cannot take part!

For advice on what luggage to bring and how to pack, see our Camp Packing Guide here.

An asterisk (*) denotes an optional item

Ski Kit

• Skis
  • For U10/12, 1 pair of all-round race skis is usually plenty, though more experienced racers may prefer a pair of SL and separate GS skis.
  • U14s and U16s should have race-compliant SL and GS skis. U16s may need SG skis as well. One pair of each is plenty.
• Ski boots
• Protective equipment
  • Back protector
  • FIS-certified hard-ear helmet
  • Slalom shin guards
    • *Mandatory for U14/16, preferable for U10/12
  • ^Slalom pole/hand guards (U14/16 only)
  • ^Slalom chin guard (U14/16 only)

^Minis (U10/12) must NOT have pole guards or a chin guard – it is unnecessary and therefore a safety risk! Coaches will remove these on camp so please save them some time and remove them before the camp if you have them.

Ski Clothing

• *Catsuit and training shorts (only if you have)
• Good-quality, warm winter ski jacket
• Salopettes (with full-length side zips if you have a catsuit)
• Multiple sets of thermal tops and bottoms (one pair/set is not acceptable for 1 week or more!)
• Multiple sets of ski socks (one pair is not acceptable for 1 week or more!)
• Gloves (2 pairs for when 1 pair gets wet)
• Ski goggles (2 different lenses, one sunny, one foggy/low light)
• *Buff/neck warmer

General Clothing

• Appropriate casual clothing
• Good outdoor footwear
• Fitness clothing including sports trainers, shorts/tracksuit, t-shirts, swimming kit (for days off)

Other Items

• *Personal tuning equipment (worth considering buying before the camp if you don’t already have, but please seek advice from coaches before doing so)
• Sunscreen (min. SPF30, SPF50+ better)
• Lip balm with sunscreen
• Reusable water bottle (1 litre minimum)
• Travel power adapter (not all are compatible so check)
• Towel
• Please do not bring any devices beyond a phone (e.g. laptop, iPad, portable games console) unless they are necessary for schoolwork, in which case the Head Coach should have been informed

Admin/Paperwork

• UK Passport (if you are travelling on a non-UK passport, please inform the Head Coach)
  • For entry into the EU/Schengen, the passport must have a minimum of 6 months’ validity on the date of entry, and be less than 10 years old. The passport should also be in good condition and not damaged. For further advice, see the FCDO website.
• Global/European Health Insurance Card (GHIC)
• Travel insurance
  • A valid travel insurance policy which covers all camp destinations for the duration of the camp includes cover for ski racing and training, skiing off piste, and skiing on a glacier. Proof (Certificate of Insurance) must be provided to the Head Coach before the camp.
  • SSC cannot provide nor recommend travel insurance policies, however a good place to start is Snowsport Scotland’s insurance page.
• Third-party snowsports liability insurance (included in SSC membership)
• Pocket money
  • Expect your child to spend all the money they have access to!
  • Pocket money is needed on travel days for meals at airports, and for extras like hot chocolates on the hill, shopping, etc.
  • A card is preferable to cash, but it needs to be activated and available for use overseas, and able to make payments in a foreign currency (usually EUR/CHF).