The event, which will see artificial slopes across England Wales offer free or discounted activities to school and youth groups, aims to introduce more than 2,000 young people to skiing and snowboarding.

Last year, 77 schools and 2,353 young people took part in the National Schools Snowsport Week, more than double the amount from last year.

Snowsport England is confident that this number will increase further following the recent Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang. 

Menna Fitzpatrick and guide Jen Kehoe, winners of four Paralympic medals, including one gold, at Pyeongchang 2018, have been announced as supporters of the event.

Snowboarder Aimee Fuller and Alpine skier Dave Ryding are also working as ambassadors. 

The athletes are due attend the National Schools Snowsport Week launch event at The Snowdome Tamworth on Monday (April 16).

Snowsport England initiative leader Luke Williams believes National Schools Snowsport Week is a great way of introducing people to a new sport.

"For some school children, National Schools Snowsport Week will be the first time they’ve been on skis or a snowboard," he said.

"For others, it opens up the opportunity to develop their existing skills and try racing, freestyle or ski or snowboard cross.

"For everyone that takes part, we aim for it to be an enriching experience, which not only brings people together but also helps build strength and define skills of balance and agility."

National Schools Snowsport Week 2018 is due to last until April 29.