Exeter Freshers – Join the UK's Biggest University Ski Club
Welcome to Snowsports Exeter (SSX) – the official University of Exeter ski and snowboard club. No experience needed, all equipment provided, 1,200+ new friends waiting.
Countdown to Freshers Week
Welcome Week · 14–20 September 2026
Freshers – Start Your Ski Journey Here
Never Skied Before?
Perfect! 70% of our members started as complete beginners at Exeter. We provide all equipment, professional lessons, and patient instructors. You'll be skiing confidently within weeks!
- Free beginner taster sessions
- All equipment provided (£12.50/session)
- Learn with other freshers
- Progress to European trips
Find Us at Freshers Fair
Look for the biggest, loudest stall with ski gear, music, and committee members in SSX T-Shirts. We're impossible to miss!
- Forum / Great Hall, Streatham Campus
- Sign up on the spot
- Meet current members
- Get exclusive freshers deals
Why Join SSX?
We're not just Exeter's biggest sports club - we're a family. Make friends for life, travel Europe, and create university memories you'll never forget.
- 1,200+ instant friends
- Weekly social events
- European adventures
- Career networking
Key Dates for Exeter Freshers 2026
Welcome Week (most people call it Freshers Week) is the week before teaching starts. Here is how it lines up – and where SSX fits in.
Sat 12 – Sun 13 September
Welcome Weekend. Move-in weekend for university accommodation. Unpack, meet your flat, and pace yourself – the week is long.
Mon 14 – Sun 20 September
Welcome Week. Freshers Fair, society taster events and socials. Come and find the SSX stall – sign up on the spot and meet the committee.
Mon 21 September
Term 1 begins. Lectures start, and so do our weekly training sessions and socials. Trip booking opens shortly after.
Dates follow the University of Exeter 2026/27 term dates. Always double-check your offer and accommodation emails – some courses and residences arrive earlier.
What Makes SSX Different from Other Exeter University Societies?
OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY CLUB
SSX is the official University of Exeter ski and snowboard club, not to be confused with the local Exeter Ski Club at Clifton Hill. We're exclusively for University of Exeter students and organize student-specific trips, competitions, and events.
UK'S LARGEST UNIVERSITY SNOWSPORTS
With over 1,200 members, we're the biggest university snowsports club in the UK. This means more trips, better deals, bigger events, and more friends to make. Size matters when it comes to university societies!
COMPLETE BEGINNER FRIENDLY
Unlike many sports clubs, we welcome complete beginners with open arms. Around 70% of our members started with zero experience. We provide all equipment, patient instructors, and a supportive community to help you learn.
Your Freshers Journey with SSX
September – Freshers Week
- Find us at Freshers Fair
- Join SSX membership (£46 for the year)
- Attend welcome social
- Book your first training session
- Meet your new ski family
October – November
- Start weekly training sessions
- Learn basic skiing/snowboarding
- Book Christmas/Easter trip spots
- Attend weekly socials
- Make friends for life
December – Your First Trip
- European ski trip adventure
- Experience real snow
- Legendary après-ski parties
- Create unforgettable memories
- Return as a confident skier
Freshers' Most Asked Questions
Join us at the Freshers Fair during Welcome Week (14-20 September 2026) or any time during the year! The sooner you join, the more events and trips you can access. Most freshers join in September to secure spots on Christmas trips and start training early.
SSX (Snowsports Exeter) is the official University of Exeter student ski and snowboard club with 1,200+ members. Exeter Ski Club is a separate local club at Clifton Hill. As a university student, SSX is your club - we organize student trips, university competitions, and campus events like Chill Hill.
Absolutely! We have many international members. Our trips to European resorts are perfect for international students, and we help with all travel arrangements. Many international students say SSX helped them make British friends quickly.
No! We provide all equipment including skis, boots, helmets, and protective gear. Sessions cost £12.50 which includes transport, equipment, and coaching. You can buy your own gear later if you want to.
Trips base price typically range from £450 - £500 depending on destination and duration. This includes accommodation and lift passes. Transport (coaches) are offered as well as flight transfers.We offer early booking discounts for freshers.
We offer hardship funds. The £46 membership fee is a one-time payment for the whole year. Many members say it's the best £46 they've ever spent - the value you get from trips, training, and socials is incredible.
Ready to Start Your SSX Adventure?
Join 1,200+ students in the UK's most dynamic university snowsports community. No experience needed - just bring your enthusiasm!