Children (ages 7–18) and Adults (18+)

BEGINNERS

These groups are suitable for snowboarders who are complete beginners or have had 1–2 trial lessons.
Snowboard training takes place in the beginner’s ski area and on the Ofelii slope. On the very first day of the course, you will use the “Magic Carpe”, which greatly facilitates and supports the learning process.

Beginner groups consist of 6–8 children, allowing the instructor to give individual attention to each participant. The groups can be mixed with both children (7-18 years) and adults ( 18+) but the specifics of the teaching process allow an individual approach and focused attention for each participant.

INTERMEDIATE 

This level is for snowboarders who have already completed several courses, have basic skills, and wish to develop them further.

 Snowboard training takes place only on the Ofelii slope and covers Class A elements: basic turn with rotation, high-release turn, up to and including switch riding.

It’s important to know that at the beginning of the course, everyone is  usually more anxious and may not always demonstrate their true level. If they attend classes only once a year, it is completely normal for the first days to feel like a “refresher period,” which may sometimes look like “being stuck at the same level.”
After the second or third day, the participants usually unfold their full potential and start developing new skills. The instructors closely monitor progress and rearrange groups so that everybody feels comfortable and continues to progress.

ADVANCED

If you have been snowboarding for 2–3 seasons, spending around 15–20 days per season on the slopes, and you are riding confidently on blue, red, and black runs, your level is Advanced.
Training takes place at Aleko Ski Center – Lale slope, Vitosha Mountain.

This level is for those who want to refine their technique, explore different terrains, and gain new skills under the guidance of experienced instructors and coaches.
The maximum number of participants in a group is up to 9 people. When enrolling, please provide us with information about your abilities. If you are unsure of the level, feel free to send us a video.

 Weekend courses schedule

 Weekly courses schedule

➤  Date: 02.02. – 06.02. course for package Children (ages 7-18) level: Beginners and intermediate.

We might organize a weekly course during other periods upon request if a group of minimum 5 participants is formed.

DISCOUNTS:

• Second course / second family member – 5%
  
• Third and each additional course / discount for a third family member – 10%
  
• “Friend” Discount – 5% for a minimum of 3 enrolled children (applies to all three packages)
  
• “Family” Discount* – 10% for two parents with two children (applies to all four packages)
  

Discounts apply when the purchased packages are for the same period.
Discounts cannot be combined and are valid only for 4-, 5-, and 6-day courses.

Ski Pass Prices for the “Ofelii” Slope:

Catering

The catering is provided by “Ofelii Hut”. The menu is varied and fixed for each day of the week.

It includes:

• soup
• main course
• bread
• dessert

Check out the menu of Ofelii Hut – HERE.

Catering requests are available only for the packages that take place on the “Ofelii” slope.

Meals are consumed during the lunch break in our cozy bases, where we provide hot tea for you/your child.

Catering requests are made during the reservation for the selected course, through our reservation form, and are paid together with the course fee.

Price:

• €10.00 / 19.55 BGN per day per child
• €12.00 / 23.46 BGN per day per adult (16+)

A submitted catering request can be cancelled no later than two days before the start of the course. If cancelled within a shorter period, the paid amount is non-refundable.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. The customer can cancel the entire course or only a part of the course without paying a penalty up to 7 days before the start of the course by sending an email to: reservations@machirski-sport.com. 
2. In case of cancellation less than 7 days before the start date of the course, 70% of the package price and 100% of the ski pass are refunded.
3. The customer can postpone the start of the selected course for another period up to 5 days before the start date of the service, in writing to email reservations@machirski-sport.com. The final date until which the client can postpone a course is 31/03/2026. After this date, funds are not refunded.
4. If a course is postponed less than 5 days before the starting date, due to illness or other reason, the first day of the course is considered used. When changing a day of a course in the same term, the day is considered used.
5. If the client withdraws from the course after the start date/ does not appear on a relevant day of the course/ suspends training during a day of the course, regardless of the nature of the reason, funds are refunded ONLY for the unused ski pass.
6. When enrolling in a course, we recommend purchasing a “Trip Cancellation” insurance policy for an additional fee. The insurance can be issued at any Armeec Insurance office within 7 calendar days after payment, and no later than 10 working days before the start of the ski course. A service contract for the tourist package must be provided.
7. The customer has the right to transfer his rights and obligations under the contract to a third party by notifying “Machirski Sport” in writing at least 5 days in advance to the following email: reservations@machirski-sport.com. Depending on the specifics of the selected type of course, an additional payment may be required from the third party.
8. Funds are refunded until the end of the 2026 Winter Season, after providing a receipt and/or invoice/payment order.
9. The customer undertakes to comply with the safety rules on the slopes of the ski centers “Ophelii”, “Vetrovala” and “Aleko”.

Rights and obligations of Machirski Sport

1. Machirski Sport can change the starting date of the lessons, if the conditions for conducting the course are not appropriate. Machirski Sport is obliged to coordinate the change with the client, as the new dates of the course have to be agreed with the Client. If the Client is unable to complete the course in the new period, the amount paid for the course will be refunded.
2. Machirski Sport can change some of the dates of the course, after its beginning, if the conditions are not appropriate. The new dates should be coordinated with the Client. If the Client is unable to complete the course in the new period, the amount paid for the course will be refunded. Amounts will be refunded by the end of season 2026.
3. In the event that the minimum number of participants required for the implementation of a given course has not been collected, “Machirski Sport” must inform the Client, no later than 24 hours before the start date, offering alternatives. If the client does not accept any alternative, “Machirski Sport” will refund the amount paid in full.
4. Machirski Sport is not responsible for lost/forgotten or stolen items. If a Client loses/forgets an item, he/she has to inform Machirski Sport within 24 hours. The Client has to provide Machirski Sport with exact information for the brand, model, colour of the lost possession, so Machirski Sport team can try to find it.
5. Machirski Sport is not responsible for a violation of the ski/snowboard school’s work schedule due to a problem with the cleaning or passability of the Sofia-Vetrovala-Ophelia road; Sofia-Aleko-Sofia resort as well as in case of accidents related to the power supply.
6. “Machirski Sport” bears no responsibility and does not refund payments for purchased lift passes in the event that the facilities cease operation due to bad weather conditions, technical failure, or other force majeure circumstances, as well as in cases where the course cannot be conducted because the ski facilities are not operational.
7. Machirski Sport may suspend the provision of services to a Client whose behavior endangers the health and safety of other Clients; violates the safety rules of the slopes of the ski centers “Ophelii”, “Vetrovala”, “Aleko” and creates conditions for accidents. In this case, “Machirski sport” does not owe a refund for the unused part of the service.

CLAIMS

1. The customer has the right to complain about any non-compliance of the service with the agreed.
2. The complaint is submitted orally or  written 14 days from the date of the failure or inadequate performance.
3. When submitting a complaint, the Customer indicates the subject of the complaint, his preferred way of satisfying the complaint, the amount of the claimed amount, and a contact address. When submitting a claim, the Customer must attach the documents on which the claim is based: receipt or invoice; protocols, acts or other documents establishing the non-compliance of the service with the agreed.
4. Acceptance of complaints is carried out during all working hours in the commercial outlet where the service was ordered or by email: office@machirski-sport.com. When presenting, “Machirski sport” describes the complaint in a register, and the Client is issued a document containing the date, the number under which the complaint was entered in the register, the type of service and the signature of the person who accepted the complaint.
5. When the Tour Operator satisfies the claim, it issues a certificate to that effect, which is drawn up in two copies, and obligatorily provides one copy to the user.

OTHER CONDITIONS

For breach of contractual obligations of either party, the provisions of the Law on Obligations and Contracts and the Bulgarian legislation shall be applied.

Last update: November 2025

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