“Playing on skis is important, and perhaps this can lead to both increased recruitment and diversity across different cultures", says Aksel.

What is Aksel SFO?
Aksel SFO is an after-school program at SNØ, founded by the famous alpine skier Aksel Lund Svindal. The program is for children in 4th grade and up, and offers them the opportunity to spend one afternoon a week skiing after school hours. The goal of Aksel SFO is to introduce children to the joy of skiing and a sense of accolpishment, while giving them the chance to try skiing in a safe environment - regardless of their previous experience.

Aksel SFO started as a pilot project in 2020 in collaboration with Lørenskog municipality, with 8 children participating. Today, all eight primary schools in Lørenskog municipality are part of the program, and approximately 1000 children have participated in Aksel SFO.

How does it work?
Each school is assigned one day per week for six consecutive weeks. The SFO sends a list of all participants to SNØ in advance. When the children arrive, ski equipment is ready for them, and they are greeted by instructors who guide them throughout their session. The instructors ensure that everyone has a safe and positive skiing experience.

The Aksel Fund
In 2016, Svindal together with Telenor decided that his first World Championship gold medal in Downhill in Åre were to be re-melted and form the basis for Akselfondet. A total of NOK 3 million has been distributed from the fund to activities that Aksel is passionate about and that promote sports enjoyment.

Among those who have received funds, are clubs and associations that need equipment, measures to give more children the opportunity to ski or to help children and adults recover from an injury. A total of 19 measures have been supported by the fund - and Aksel SFO at SNØ is one of them.

Is your school interested or want to hear more about the offer?
Contact us at kontakt@snooslo.no.