Brumski and Board Club, the largest sports club in UoB, is a social snow sports club renowned for it’s annual European ski trip with over 1000 members each year. We run all throughout the year and compete in both racing and freestyle competitions, as well as hold weekly trainings, offer lessons from beginner sessions to higher level coaching and hold some of the best and biggest socials the uni has to offer. The presidents Samran Garewal and Ben Wilson are always available to provide insightful knowledge about the club, and to welcome you into one of the top and highly respected snowsports clubs in the country.
We run weekly socials on Wednesday evenings (A.K.A SPORTS NIGHT!!) organised by Lucy Edwards and Lera Dashkevich, where we showcase Birmingham's best outfits, as well as having our own massive house parties and many other exciting ways to consume large amounts of alcohol (or not). Check the Facebook page to find out where we will be causing havoc the coming Wednesday night to join in the fun ;)
The race training takes place at our local dry slope Ackers every Wednesday, with certain weeks coached by the Midlands Ski Club. We train on an individual or duals slalom course. Izzie Ainsworth, our ski race captain knows all there is to know about ski racing if you have any questions.
Alicja Antczak, our snowboard captain is on hand to cultivate a strong board team presence, for racing, and exciting freestyle competitions. Alicja is keen to increase the number of boarders in the club, through introducing and encouraging beginners to have a go, and providing opportunities for all.
For those fresh off the competitive racing circuit, there are many major events we send teams to, including the enormous BUDS Championships (Edinburgh) and BUDS (Nationwide). All of these events encourage huge spectator participation, so insane levels of enjoyment as part of social weekends away can be had even if you're not competing. There are also national university competitions held by the Kings League on several weekends of term that everyone, regardless of ability, can come and compete in.
For freestyle enthusiasts, or those that want to learn freestyle, we run trips to Tamworth snow-dome every other week for 3 hours of skiing where you can practice your tricks or have a cruise. These sessions will sell out fast so make sure you grab your spots ASAP! Lawrence Tye, our freestyle captain, will be on hand to help people out.
Come and find us in the Guild reception between 1 and 2pm every week day except Wednesdays to sign up for trips, find out about socials or ask any questions you may have. Alternatively feel free to DM us any questions!