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OPEN MIC NIGHTS - Sat 11th Feb

OPEN MIC NIGHTS - Sat 11th Feb

Our open mic nights are open to all musicians and bands who want the chance of winning a recording session with Eyre Lane Studio Sheffield. The opening night is Saturday 11th Feb 7pm - late and open mic nights will run on the second Saturday of each month. contact:marketing@sheffieldskivillage.co.uk for further details. Free entry. Read more.

SANTA'S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE  SAT 10TH DEC

SANTA'S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE SAT 10TH DEC

Saturday 10th December 2011 sees the return of our popular Santa's Christmas Village event including a Christmas market, festive choirs and family activities. Proceeds from the event will go to The Sick Children's Trust - www.sickchildrenstrust.org Read more.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SKI AND SNOWBOARD ACADEMIES

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SKI AND SNOWBOARD ACADEMIES

Our ever popular ski and snowboard academies for age 5 - 15 yrs will be running throughout the Christmas holiday and with spaces filling up quickly now is the time to book. Call reception on 0114 276 0044 for details and booking. Read more.

SNOW & ROCK GEAR UP WEEKEND                         3 - 6th NOVEMBER

SNOW & ROCK GEAR UP WEEKEND 3 - 6th NOVEMBER

This weekend you need to come down to Snow+Rock at Sheffield Ski Village and ‘Gear Up’! Kick start your season with great deals across the store:

• Free ski and board Waxing. • £75 Trade-in deal on Adult skis. • Free Snow+Rock Boot Bag worth £24.99 with adult ski boots. • Get a free £30 voucher for every £300 spent on snowboard equipment. • Get a free £25 voucher for every £250 spent on adult clothing. • Get a free £15 voucher for every £150 spent on kids clothing.

Contact the store for more details: Snow+Rock Sheffield Ski Village: 0114 275 1700 Read more.

SHEFFIELD FREEZE COMPETITION SAT 26th NOV 2011

SHEFFIELD FREEZE COMPETITION SAT 26th NOV 2011

Ski+Snowboard Competition / Jam Session / Boardercross / Taster Sessions / Coors Beer Rally / BBQ / Bowling / TTC Afterparty visit: freeze.sheffieldskivillage.co.uk For info contact: sheffield.freeze@gmail.com Read more.

PEAK PERFORMANCE SNOWSPORTS (PPS) CLUB

PEAK PERFORMANCE SNOWSPORTS (PPS) CLUB

Sheffield Ski Village would like to welcome the newly formed Peak Performance Snowsports Club to the slope and would like to congratulate them on receiveing the Snowmark award from Snowsport England. PPS provides high level race training on a Wednesday evening between 7pm - 9pm for skiers aged 7 years and over. The award winning Sharks ski club will continue to run as normal coaching & training children aged 5+ of an intermediate slope standard on Saturday mornings and Thursday evenings. Read more.

AIRBAG TRAINING SESSION - SAT 3rd SEPTEMBER 2011

AIRBAG TRAINING SESSION - SAT 3rd SEPTEMBER 2011

1pm- 3pm

Come along and join in with our official airbag coaching session with freestyle coaching from qualified freestyle instructors. A high level of skiing or snowboarding is required and you must be competant on the funpark. Non-members are welcome to join in on this session. Read more.

JUNGLE JIM'S EXTENDED FOR SUMMER HOLIDAY

JUNGLE JIM'S EXTENDED FOR SUMMER HOLIDAY

Our indoor play area has been extended to allow for more children and to provide additional activities and excitement. Parents can enjoy a coffee or even a glass of wine from the bar while children burn off some energy this summer. Read more.

SHARKS SKI CLUB MEET PRINCE EDWARD

SHARKS SKI CLUB MEET PRINCE EDWARD

Prince Edward meets with young skiers and staff from Sheffield Ski Village in recognition of their work with the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Prince Edward met 6 young skiers along with Vicky Lloyd (Ski Village manager), Norman Gill (DofE manager – Sheffield), Molly Gill and Martin Askew (Sharks Ski Club chairman) at the Town Hall on Tuesday 2nd June for a 10 minute discussion involving one of his favourite past times skiing. Read more.

ROYAL WEDDING BBQ & BUNTING CELEBRATION - 29TH APRIL

ROYAL WEDDING BBQ & BUNTING CELEBRATION - 29TH APRIL

Celebrate the Royal Wedding at Sheffield Ski Village on Friday 29th April with a BBQ and party atmosphere on the sun terrace.

  • Free entry - BBQ food available to purchase from 11am.
  • All of the Ski Village facilities will be open as usual on the bank holiday so call and book to secure your spaces. Read more.

  • NEW PLAY ALL DAY FOR £6.50 THIS EASTER

    NEW PLAY ALL DAY FOR £6.50 THIS EASTER

    OFFER INCLUDES:

    1 game of Tenpin Bowling

    1 quad bike session

    Unlimited play in the Jungle Jim's play area

    1 laser tag session OR snowtube session

    PLEASE NOTE THAT ARMS AND LEGS MUST BE COVERED AND GLOVES WORN FOR SNOWTUBING. Read more.

    AIRBAG TRAINING SESSION

    AIRBAG TRAINING SESSION

    Saturday 9th April 2011

    12.30 - 3.30pm

    Come along and join in on our official airbag coaching session with freestyle coaching from qualified freestyle instructors. A high level of skiing or snowboarding is required and you must be competant on the funpark. Non-members are welcome to join in on this session. Read more.

    OPEN THIS EASTER - LASER TAG

    OPEN THIS EASTER - LASER TAG

    We are now the proud owners of an arsenal of laser tag guns and are in the process of designing and building an outdoor urban battlefield. Urban Mayhem laser tag will open this Easter and sessions can be booked as part of our Play all day for £6.50 offer. Read more.

    SKI VILLAGE OPEN AS USUAL

    SKI VILLAGE OPEN AS USUAL

    All the facilities at Sheffield Ski Village are open as usual despite the fire in the outdoor Adventure Play area on Sunday evening. The police are appealing for witnesses. Read more.

    SNOW + ROCK SALE

    SNOW + ROCK SALE

    Save up to 50% on winter items in the end of season sale at Snow and Rock. Sale items available in store at Sheffield Ski Village and online. Read more.

    HALLAM FM FAMILY DAY - 26th March 2011

    HALLAM FM FAMILY DAY - 26th March 2011

    Join us in supporting Hallam FM's Cash for kids appeal and enjoy free children's taster ski and snowboard sessions plus toboganning and snowtubing on Saturday 26th March. Children also bowl free with a paying adult.

    Time: 10am - 5pm

    Click on the full story to find out how to download your voucher today. Read more.

    ENJOY THE SNOW - FRIDAY 7th JAN

    ENJOY THE SNOW - FRIDAY 7th JAN

    Come to the Ski Village and enjoy the fresh snow on the slopes. The road up to the Ski Village is clear and the slopes are picturesque. If you require ski or snowboard lessons please call and book on 0114 276 0044. Read more.

    FAMILY NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY

    FAMILY NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY

    Bring all the family and celebrate New Year's Eve at the Ski Village. Children will enjoy playing in our indoor play area, parents can make the most of the bar and music and all the family will enjoy games of tenpin bowling and a seasonal buffet. Read more.

    NIGHT TIME SKIING

    NIGHT TIME SKIING

    We are open until 10pm so come and enjoy skiing, snowboarding and the view! Read more.

    COME AND ENJOY A SNOW DAY AT THE SKI VILLAGE THIS WEEKEND

    COME AND ENJOY A SNOW DAY AT THE SKI VILLAGE THIS WEEKEND

    Come along and borrow some skiis or a snowboard and get out on the slopes. The road is clear so come and enjoy the facilities with all the family including skiing, snowboarding, toboganning and snowtubing and then warm up inside with Tenpin bowling plus food an drink in the bar. Read more.

    LET IT SNOW - SAT 27th Nov

    LET IT SNOW - SAT 27th Nov

    Join us at Sheffield Ski Village today (Sat 27th Nov) for the first snow of the year and make the most of the powder snow covering the slopes. The slopes are perfect and all the facilities are open except the quad bikes. The road up to the SKi Village is clear so come and enjoy the snow. Read more.

    MONDAY MADNESS - UNLIMITED BOWLING (4pm -10pm)

    MONDAY MADNESS - UNLIMITED BOWLING (4pm -10pm)

    Monday Madness Bowling Unlimited bowling from 4pm - 10pm every Monday for just £7 per adult and £5.50 per child at Ski Village Bowling. Booking may be required to avoid disappointment. Offer excludes school holidays and Bank holidays. Read more.

    CHILDREN IN NEED SKI MARATHON - FRI 19TH NOV

    CHILDREN IN NEED SKI MARATHON - FRI 19TH NOV

    Date: Friday 19th November 2010

    Time: 4:30pm - 10pm

    Location: Sheffield Ski Village slopes

    26 miles of dry slope skiing or snowboarding...sounds like fun right? We need as many people as possible to enter so we can raise plenty of money. Read more.

    Sharks Frostbite and Kings Races - Sat 13th Nov

    Sharks Frostbite and Kings Races - Sat 13th Nov

    Due to the Sharks Ski Club Frostbite race league and the University Kings Races the main ski slope will be closed on Saturday 13th November to recreational slope users. The Fun Park will remian open. Read more.

    GUIDES 100TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT- WED 20TH OCT

    GUIDES 100TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT- WED 20TH OCT

    We are pleased to welcome 300 Rainbows, Brownies and Girl Guides to Sheffield Ski Village on Wednesday 20th October 2010. The group will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Girl Guide movement.

    The ski slopes and bowling alley will be closed to the public between 6pm and 9pm on 20th Oct due to this momentous event. Read more.

    DON'T MISS OUT ON THE AIRBAG SESSIONS THIS BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

    DON'T MISS OUT ON THE AIRBAG SESSIONS THIS BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

    Airbag sessions Sat 28th, Sun 29th August. 2pm - 5pm Come along and get involved on the slopes. Those of you who do not ski or snowboard then come along and sneak a peak at some of the top freesyle skiers and snowboarders in the UK. Read more.

    PLAY ALL DAY FOR JUST £6.50 THIS SUMMER

    PLAY ALL DAY FOR JUST £6.50 THIS SUMMER

    Children and families will love our Play All Day for £6.50 offer this summer. Offer includes: 1 Tenpin bowling game 1 quad bike session Unlimited play in our indoor and outdoor play areas PLUS the bouncy castle Read more.

    Virgin Vie pamper evening - Tuesday 13th July - 7.45pm

    Virgin Vie pamper evening - Tuesday 13th July - 7.45pm

    Come along and enjoy a relaxing pamper evening with trained Virgin Vie staff at Sheffield Ski Village on Tuesday 13th July from 7.45pm. Read more.

    SMALL FIRE DOES NOT DISRUPT FACILITIES

    SMALL FIRE DOES NOT DISRUPT FACILITIES

    A small fire set by arsonists at Sheffield Ski Village has not affected any of the facilities and everything is open as normal. A small section at the top of the ski slope was damaged but staff have worked tirelessly to fix the damage and the centre is open as usual. Read more.

    <h2>AIRBAG SESSION DATES</h2>

    AIRBAG SESSION DATES

    28th, 29th & 30th August 3pm - 6m

    18th & 19th September 3pm - 6pm

    9th & 10th October 3pm - 6pm Read more.

    SHEFFIELD SKIERS PROVE THEIR WORTH AT EUROPEAN OPEN

    SHEFFIELD SKIERS PROVE THEIR WORTH AT EUROPEAN OPEN

    Sheffield Skiers James Machon, Peter Speight, Joe Hides, James Woods, Becky Hammond and Katie Summerhayes competed in the European open in Laxx providing some excellent results. Read more.

    AIRBAG LAUNCH PARTY - FRIDAY 19TH MARCH

    AIRBAG LAUNCH PARTY - FRIDAY 19TH MARCH

    Join us for our airbag launch party on Friday 19th March. Airbag sessions 7pm - 10pm Plug Covert DJ's in the bar til 12 plus tickets for The Plug available at the Ski Village bar. Airbag sessions also available from 2pm on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st March. Spectators and airbag users welcome. Read more.

    SKI VILLAGE AIRBAG PURCHASE

    SKI VILLAGE AIRBAG PURCHASE

    Sheffield Ski Village are very excited to announce that we will become the only slope in the UK to own an airbag. Airbag sessions will be run and supervised by instructors enabling riders to perfect their freestyle skills in safety. The first sessions will take place on Sat 20th and Sun 21st March 2010 from 2pm onwards. Read more.

    VALENTINES DAY SPEED DATING

    VALENTINES DAY SPEED DATING

    Join us for speed dating with a difference this valentines day.

    VENUE: Ski Village Bowling alley

    DATE: Sunday 14th February

    TIME: 7pm - 10pm

    Entry just £6 which includes bowling alley speed dating plus one FREE drink. Read more.

    HALF TERM HOLIDAY ACADEMIES Daily 2pm - 5pm

    HALF TERM HOLIDAY ACADEMIES Daily 2pm - 5pm

    Children age 5 - 15 will love our Half Term Holiday Academies where they can enjoy skiing or snowboarding plus other activities with a group of like minded children. We also run basic academies which include 3 hours of supervised fun activities such as snowtubing, tobogganing, bowling and our indoor play area. Read more.

    JOIN OUR NEW SKI VILLAGE FORUM

    JOIN OUR NEW SKI VILLAGE FORUM

    The Sheffield riders forum is now online for discussions about the slopes, lesson advice, tips, group riding sessions plus all related ski and snowboard topics.

    click here to join: Ski Village Forum

    Read more.

    COME AND ENJOY THE SNOW -  Wed 6th Jan

    COME AND ENJOY THE SNOW - Wed 6th Jan

    Come and enjoy the snow today while the slopes are still covered and recreate the feeling of being at an alpine ski resort. Many customers enjoyed the snowy conditions yesterday and we expect a busy afternoon today. We are also the only place in Sheffield hoping for more snow! Read more.

    SKI ON SNOW TODAY - Tues 5th Jan 2010

    SKI ON SNOW TODAY - Tues 5th Jan 2010

    Sheffield Ski Village has over 4 inches of fresh powder snow on the piste so come and enjoy these perfect alpine conditions. This is the perfect chance to have a ski on snow before heading off on holiday and an even better time to learn. Vale Road is passable or vehicles can be left at the bottom of the hill. Read more.

    Enjoy fresh snow on the slopes this Christmas

    Enjoy fresh snow on the slopes this Christmas

    Christmas Eve is the perfect time to come and enjoy the slopes laden with crisp fresh snow. This is the perfect way to enjoy the snow and give your family a Christmas Eve to remember. The road up to the Ski Village has been cleared. Read more.

    NEW - JUNGLE JIM'S PLAY AREA

    NEW - JUNGLE JIM'S PLAY AREA

    Our new indoor play area "Jungle Jim's" is a great winter alternative to our outdoor Adventure Mountain play area. Jungle Jim's is designed for children over 90cm with parental supervision at all times. Read more.

    WINTER JOB VACANCIES

    WINTER JOB VACANCIES

    Please see our website job section for seasonal job vacancies in the bar, bowling alley and ski patrol. Read more.

    STOMP 2 - Saturday 7th November 2009

    STOMP 2 - Saturday 7th November 2009

    NATIONAL SLOPESYLE COMPETITION PLUS LIVE MUSIC, BBQ, FACE PAINTING, FIRE EATERS, STILT WALKERS AND LOTS MORE... 11am - 7pm Read more.

    Santa's Christmas Village - Sat 12th December 2009

    Santa's Christmas Village - Sat 12th December 2009

    Santa's Christmas Village including Christmas market, Santa's grotto, brass bands, carol singers and many more festive attractions will take place on Saturday 12th December between 11am and 5pm at Sheffield Ski Village. Read more.

    SCHOOL DISCO - FRIDAY 9TH OCT

    SCHOOL DISCO - FRIDAY 9TH OCT

    Ski Village school disco Friday 9th October 8.30pm - 2am Free Entry before 9.30pm £3 in uniform - £4 without uniform after 9.30pm Drinks from £1 STUDENT DISCOUNT STRICTLY OVER 18'S Read more.

    The Rat Race comes to Sheffield Ski Village

    The Rat Race comes to Sheffield Ski Village

    The Rat Race urban adventure challenge visits Sheffield Ski Village on Sunday 2nd August 2009 at 9am and will be the first activity for the 9 to 5 Sunday event. Read more.

    Ski Village refurbishment almost complete

    Ski Village refurbishment almost complete

    Sheffield Ski Village has had a real facelift over the last 6 months and is now an excellent family entertainment facility. Our Ten Pin Bowling alley is complete and building work for the indoor play area and Crazy Golf is under way. Read more.

    Sheffield skiers prove to be the best at the BRITS

    Sheffield skiers prove to be the best at the BRITS

    Sheffield Skiers Katie Summerhayes & James Woods Win Their Second Gold’s of the Week at the BRITS in Laax, Switzerland. Read more.

    SKI ON REAL SNOW TODAY- Thursday 5th February

    SKI ON REAL SNOW TODAY- Thursday 5th February

    Sheffield Ski Village, currently Europe's largest dry ski centre has been covered with 4 inches of snow over night. The ski slopes and ski lifts will be open as usual from 2pm on Thursday and Friday and 9am on Saturday and Sunday. Management commented "These rare conditions are absolutely perfect for both skiing and snowboarding. If you have missed out on a winter holiday this year this is the perfect opportunity to get on piste." Read more.

    Ski Village Bowling

    Ski Village Bowling

    We are pleased to announce that work is progressing quickly on our extension and state of the art bowling alley, which will be an addition to the bar area. The bowling facilities are due to open in March 2009. Read more.

    Kids Ski free on Sundays 9am - 12noon

    Kids Ski free on Sundays 9am - 12noon

    Kids ski or snowboard recreationally free of charge on Sundays before 12 noon when accompanied by a paying adult. This offer applies to children under the age of 14. Read more.

    Ski Instructor Course

    Ski Instructor Course

    A Snowsport England Ski Instructor course will be running at Sheffield Ski Village on Sunday 16th and Sunday 23rd November. Both dates must be attended. Read more.

    Airbag event - 19th September

    Airbag event - 19th September

    Sheffield Ski Village will be hosting an air bag event as part of the LG Air Bag tour. The Air bag will be in use between 7pm and 10pm on Friday 19th September 2008. Please register at at: www.londonfreeze.com/lg - go to "Read more" for the website link. Read more.

    Winter Ski and Snowboard courses

    Winter Ski and Snowboard courses

    Book your Guaranteed to ski course for just £80 and Guaranteed to Snowboard for £120 this winter. Ski and Snowboard in a weekend courses are also available. Please call reception on 0114 276 0044 to book your place or for further information. Read more.

    Sheffield Freeze Results

    Sheffield Freeze Results

    Sheffield Ski Village held it's annual Freeze competition on 31st May and 1st June. The event combined freestyle skiing and snowboarding and an air bag at the bottom of the main slope for extraordinary tricks. Read more.

    Sheffield Ski Village presents The Sharp Cuts

    Sheffield Ski Village presents The Sharp Cuts

    Sheffield based band The Sharp Cuts performed in the Ski Village bar on June 19th and went down really well with the crowd. Read more.

    Sheffield freestyle skiers take on Europe

    Sheffield freestyle skiers take on Europe

    Andy Longley and Katie Summerhayes have been chosen to represent the UK at the North Face Ski Challenge in Val Thorens. Read more.

    Balkan holidays now available from the Ski Village

    Balkan holidays now available from the Ski Village

    Sheffield Ski Village are proud to announce that we are offering a range of exciting holidays in the Balkans. Read more.

    New Ski Village Website

    New Ski Village Website

    We are proud to announce the launch of the new Sheffield Ski Village website, we hope you enjoy it! Read more.

    Bella the bear spotted skiing

    Bella the bear spotted skiing

    The Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice mascot Bella the bear was seen skiing and teaching lessons at the Ski Village this weekend. Read more.

    FAMILY NEW YEARS EVE PARTY TICKETS ON SALE

    FAMILY NEW YEARS EVE PARTY TICKETS ON SALE

    Following the success of last years NYE party we are doing it bigger and better and look forward to welcoming 2012. Book your tickets from1st October 2011 and join us this New Years Eve. Ticket price includes Jingle Jim's indoor play area, buffet, DJ and karaoke. Bowling is available at a discounted rate of £2.50 per person when pre-booked. Read more.