Folkestone Dry Ski Slope Appears Saved from Closure
Folkestone Dry Ski Slope Appears Saved from Closure
Published : 01-Feb-2025 10:43
A dry ski slope at Folkestone in Kent on England's south coast appears to have been saved from closure, although full details of its rescue have not yet been disclosed.
The dry slope is part of the wider Folkestone Sports Centre, a popular leisure centre that shut unexpectedly last July after former operators Folkestone Sports Centre Trust ran into financial difficulties and administrators were called in.
It's now being reported that after six months and a nearly 9,000 signature petition among many other attempts to save the centre, a buyer has been secured and it will reopen to the public.
"So buzzing to hear that Folkestone Sports Centre will re-open! The details are still being finalised but this is clearly a massive win for the community," said local MP, Tony Vaughan who posted the image above.
However the details of who will operate nor how and when the centre will reopen have not yet been revealed whilst final legal details are tied up.
"Some really positive, good news …Let's hope its not too long until they re-open the slope," Folkestone Ski Race Club posted on their social media channel which has remained verey active during the closure period, competing and training at other slopes and on indoor snow.
Folkestone Ski Centre has a 60m main slope with tuition is offered from fully qualified ASSI (Artificial Ski Slope Instructors). The centre has also run a Junior Snowsports Academy for younger skiers to have fun while working their way up through the various tuition levels.
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