This race is open to anyone who can ski or board and meet minimum slope requirements regarding ski/board ability. Details are on the attached poster.

Stroud Court Community Trust Race

26^th November 2011

2-5pm

Pontypool Ski Centre

We invite racers to compete in the above event to be held at the Pontypool Ski Centre Saturday 26^th November 2011, starting at 2pm.  This event is a new format to artificial slope racing, we aim to run two seeded two run races in the one afternoon, and is designed to serve the purpose of providing local development entry level race opportunities.  The competition will be open to registered racers (who will be able to gain seeding from their participation), minis & non registered ‘day’ entries (N.B. non registered racers must be members of an affiliated ski club).

Programme

The times given below are provisional and may alter on the day, but in order to meet the tight

timescales please ensure you are ready to start on time and listen carefully for any announcements.

13.30                     Racer Registration, bib issue

14.00 – 14.30      Open Practice

14.30 – 14.45      Course Setting

14.45 – 15:00      Inspection 1st run

15:05                     Timed Runs (4 runs on the same course – 2×2 timed runs = 2 races)

Every attempt will be made to keep to the event schedule; however the organisers reserve the right to amend the schedule as appropriate.

Entry Criteria

These races will be a special slalom consisting of 2 runs down the same course. We will be aiming to run 4 consecutive runs in the afternoon session, giving 2 seeded race opportunities. The event will be open to registered racers (who will be able to gain seeding from their participation), minis & non registered ‘day’ entries (N.B. non registered racers must be members of an affiliated ski club).

The number of entrants is limited to a maximum of 70 competitors.

Therefore, in the event of the race being oversubscribed, acceptance will be determined by seedpoints using the BARTS list current as at the closing date for entries. Racers with higher seedpoints will be given preference.

Race Entry Information and Acceptance

The entry fee for this event is £15.00. Entries must be submitted by post using the attached entry form to the race secretary by the closing date of 18th November 2011.  Acceptance lists will be published on the Snowsport Wales website www.snowpsortwales.net in the week prior to the event.

Officials

To run these races cheaply and effectively we need the support of parents to assist with officiating.  We ask each competition entry to nominate an official to assist with running the event.  Training will be given to novice officials, this will be a great way for parents to get to know a bit more about the rules of the sport.

Race Rules / Health & Safety / Drug testing

For further information see www.britski.org

Excel Event Notes

1. Excel Events are organized to give developing racers increased opportunities to compete in entry level competitions. Entry priority will be given to registered racers with highest (most) seedpoints.
2. Excel Events results will be sent to the national seeder to qualify for seeding.  The event will be run under the supervision of a British Technical Delegate.
3. It is anticipated Excel Events will have a minimum penalty of 10 BARTS points.
4. Every attempt will be to provide 4 timed runs during the afternoon session, providing two seeded race opportunities.  However, if due to circumstances beyond our control we are unable to complete 4 runs we will aim to seed the event based upon the first two timed runs.
5. The 4 timed runs will run consecutively.  Please be aware there will be little time for ski preparation between runs, If a racer misses their start they risk being sanctioned.
6. Protocol (disqualifications) for all runs will be posted at the end of the final timed run.  Protests against disqualification will require a protest to be submitted with a protest fee of £25.00
7. Race results will be posted at the end of racing on that day, they will also be published on the Snowsport Wales website www.snowsportwales.net
8. There will be no prize giving ceremony, nor will there be medals or trophies awarded. Excel Events are organized to give race experience not prizes.

Withdrawals

Following entry into the race, a partial refund will only be given to racers with proof of injury or illness.

First Aid

First aid cover will be provided by the ski centre staff  .

Race Secretary

Gwyneth Watson

91 St Johns Crescent

Whitchurch

Cardiff, CF14 7AG

Tel : 0044 (0)2920623840 Email : gwyneth.watson@talktalk.net

Excel Events entry form

In the team event the winning Secondary Level School was St Peters, Gloucester, followed by Torquay Boys Grammar in second place and Churston Ferrers also from Devon in third Place.

The winning Primary Level School team was Cheltenham College, followed by Upton St Leonards in second place and Kewstoke Primary from North Somerset in third place.

Individual medals were given to the best novice in each category and to the first three racers in each category.  See the attached links for the full results:

Team Result Sheet- Primary Schools

Team Result Sheet – Secondary Schools

swsa senior results 2011 (1)

swsa primary results 2011

Copies of photographs taken of the racers and prize giving are available from Pat at Ski Action Photography – www.skiaction.co.uk

A big thank you to all the officials who gave their time on the day, to Jean and her staff at Gloucesster Ski slope a big thank you to Ski Plan who sponsored the trophies for the event, Slalom Plus and Gloucester Ski clubs for their contributions of a perpetual shield for the winning Secondary and Primary schools  and to Susie from Snowsport England.

Home nations Skiing join forces to bring

Great British Racing to Summer 2012

SnowSport England, SnowSport Scotland and SnowSport Wales have come together to bring a new dimension to the home nations summer racing programme.  The exciting new series will create two champions, one for the traditional artificial outdoor slopes and one for the indoor snow facilities.

The series, will take place at the traditional venues including at least one in each country at Glasgow, Pontypool and Manchester.

There are also plans to include a GS race and a Parallel Slalom. Both indoor and outdoor series will create a champion in all male and female categories based on a point system with an overall champion for each surface.

The series will replace the current Celtic Cup and Grand Prix series.

The organisers are currently in discussion with commercial partners for overall race branding and individual venue sponsors.

Further information about the individual race venues and dates will be released on completion of the 2012 Race Calendar.

Has anyone from your school entered the South West Schools Ski Race?

Click on the race entry link below to check.

Do you want to join them, if so there is still time to enter and don’t forget, you do not need to have raced before and individual skiers can also enter.

This competition is a great way for any novice skier to find out if they would enjoy ski racing.

SWSA Race Entries (3)

SOUTH WEST SCHOOLS RACE FORM 2011

SOUTH WEST SCHOOLS SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS LETTER 2011

The office will be closed on the 26^th August as we will be moving the computers and phone system across. We will be operating from the new office from the 30^th August.

Please can you make sure all correspondence goes to the new address. The new Operations Manager, Julia Parker started on the 15^th August and will be the new point of contact from the 30^th August.

It may take the office slightly longer to deal with any enquires and I would ask for you support in helping Julia get up to speed. This is an exciting time for Snowsport England and I think the move is a fantastic opportunity to be based with other National Governing bodies.

The new Snowsport England Address and contact details are:

Snowsport England
SportPark
3 Oakwood Drive
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 3QF

Tel: 01509 232323
Email: info@snowsportengland.org.uk

Open Ski Championships

Gloucester Ski Centre

Saturday 24th September 2011

Course open for practice from 9.30am

Competition starts 11.30am

3 timed runs, best 2 to count

Age groups (based on school year 2011/12):

- Years 4, 5 & 6

- Years 7 & 8

- Years 9 & 10

- Years 11,12 & 13

Individual age group prizes for both novices and experienced racers, plus school team prizes including SW Champion Primary and Secondary Schools.

Entries: just £10 per competitor, to include all equipment (subject to availability). No seed point restrictions for existing racers.

Light refreshments and BBQ available on the day

Entry form downloadable

SOUTH WEST SCHOOLS SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS LETTER 2011

SOUTH WEST SCHOOLS RACE FORM 2011

For further information, contact Race Secretary Ros Lambden:

20 Tansy Close, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5WL

Tel. 01452 613882

Mob. 07748 792326

ros.lambden@btinternet.com

Event organiser on behalf of Snowsport England Stuart Robertson

We regret this event has been cancelled due to lack of entries

9 – 12 August (10am – 4pm)

Gloucester Ski Race Club are opening up their summer camp to SWSA member clubs this year. We have been able to get Nigel (Vola Rep) to attend to give ski prep advice to those wanting a bit of help, Colin Martin (Solutions 4 Feet) giving boot advice, advice on schools skiing and racing from ESSKIA and hopefully a ski supplier to offer demo skis so expect to be able to offer a full week as well as the excellent ski training that the coaches will be offering.  All in all a busy week planned.

We need to know if you want to attend these camps ASAP to be able to plan out the programme and CAN CONFIRM COSTS NOW AT £160 FOR THE 4 DAYS PLUS £50 FOR NON ANNUAL LIFT TICKET HOLDERS FROM THE SKI CENTRE  For availability please email John Harrington at jmh194@gmail.com who will need a cheque for £50 to secure a place before the end of June.