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Find your winter edge.
Eight snow and ice disciplines. A place to begin, progress and compete—together.
Welcome from our Chair
Welcome.
As the Chair of the Royal Navy Winter Sports Association, I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to you all. Sport is such an important part of building our fighting spirit, leadership and organisational skills in the Royal Navy and none more so than winter sports. The RNWSA is dedicated to promoting winter sports and fostering a spirit of camaraderie, resilience, and excellence in our sporting endeavours.
Our Association provides invaluable opportunities for sailors and marines to engage in a variety of winter sports, across eight disciplines on the snow and ice. We aim to support both competitive and grassroots athletes, while also prioritising fitness and personal development. Through our work and activities, we seek to build strong friendships and lasting memories, emphasising teamwork and the core values of the Royal Navy.
Join us as we explore the exhilarating world of winter sports, celebrate our achievements, and inspire a new generation of military athletes. Whether you’re an experienced competitor or curious newcomer, there’s a place for you in the RNWSA. I am really looking forward to working with the competitors, coaches and officials across all the disciplines over the coming seasons and thank all of the teams for their incredibly hard work to make it happen.
How membership worksFind your discipline
On snow. On ice.
Eight ways to test yourself.
All abilities welcome.
Alpine Skiing
Build confidence on piste, then take your place on the start line.
Snowboard
From first turns to racing and freestyle progression.
Telemark
A distinctive free-heel discipline for every kind of skier.
Nordic
Cross-country skiing, biathlon and military patrol racing.
Bobsleigh
Discover the speed and teamwork of the sliding track.
Luge
Start with coached sessions and progress on ice.
Skeleton
A high-speed, head-first challenge on the ice track.
Cresta
Learn the craft of riding the historic St Moritz ice run.
The RN Snowsports Festival
Your next chapter starts on the snow.
Ski, snowboard and telemark. Lessons, training and competition bring the community together, from complete beginners to experienced racers.
Public event summaries are open to everyone. Once serving or Reserve eligibility is approved, RNWSA members can see full event details, register and request lessons without paid membership. Active paid cover through the event start plus accepted check-in from inside the event geofence unlocks the in-resort app and activities.
One account for RNWSA and RNSF
Your association.
Your events.
Your progress.
Approved RNWSA members can access full association and event information, register and request lessons in advance. Active paid RNWSA membership through the event start plus accepted geofence check-in unlocks the in-resort festival app.