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 (updated 2 Sep)
Surrey Schools Ski Championships - Aldershot - Sunday 17th October
- Poster - Preliminary info
Race Bulletin
Registration Form
Officials Required for Race Day
Racer Declaration Form
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(updated 2 Sep)
FIS Newsflashes
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- FIS News
FIS Newsflashes
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(1 Sep)
LSERSA Summer Race Series 2010 - Race 5 - Aldershot - Sunday 3rd October
- The final race of the series.
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Get your entry in NOW to Sally Woods -
entries close 19:00 Wednesday 29th September.
- see the Bulletin and Entry Form
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- A hessian bag with, amongst other things, two stainless steel flasks was found at Bromley after the race.
If you wish to claim them please contact Sally Woods.
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Every entered racer is being given a ticket to a raffle for which the Aosta Valley tourist board are providing
a holiday in the Aosta Valley as the prize. Each racer will get a ticket
each time they enter a race - so if you enter all 5 races you'll get 5 chances of winning a prize.
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- A reminder: if you hold a perpetual trophy please ensure that you bring it to the race or get it to Sally Woods
before the race. Please let Sally know how and when you intend to resturn it. You should have had it engraved by now -
if not please contact Sally. If you are not sure if you hold
such a trophy please click here to see a list of last year's trophy winners.
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- Support our sponsors:
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- Don't forget the Superstars competition - this year Snow & Rock are again being generous with the prizes and there is additional
sponsorship from BodyFactor, Armajaro and Sage Physiotherapy.
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- Results of series so far including Superstars results.
- Since we run an inter-club competition it is particularly important that a racer's club and age are
specified correctly. Please check and email Alan Sandell
if a change is required.
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- Race Format and Rules:
- LSERSA Summer Race Series Format - The first page
is an overview and the two subsequent pages provide lots of details.
- A Guide to the Rules of Ski Racing - A useful reminder, and
invaluable if you are new to Ski Racing.
- British Rules for Ski Racing
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Note that Racers will need to say at bib collection
whether they will be entering the team dual slalom or not. It is very important that racers let race control know if they
change their mind for whatever reason. Just not turning up causes real problems and spoils it for other racers.
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Officials:
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Assistance in the form of Race Officials is essential to ensure that the LSERSA races run smoothly.
On the standard entry form individual competitors are asked to indicate if family members can officiate
- and we would appreciate it if people could continue to do this. However, if we do
not receive adequate volunteers via the entry forms any Club who has at least 5 racers
competing on any one of the races will be expected to provide two volunteers. Clubs will
be contacted either prior to the race or, if necessary, on the actual day. Your cooperation with this
scheme would be greatly appreciated.
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(1 Sep)
Provisional SSE 2011 Artificial
Slope Calendar - version 1 - 31 August
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(31 Aug)
Snow Camp's Newsletter - August 2010
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 (updated 31 Aug)
LSERSA v ERSA v SRSA Tri-Regional Event
- Saturday 16th October
- Brentwood Park
- Reminder: Please register your interest with Sue Vale as soon as possible please.
- The now traditional Tri-Regional event will take place on Saturday 16th October 2010
at the Brentwood Park ski slope. It is being organised by Snowsport South (SRSA) this year.
- LSERSA would like to enter 8 teams of 5 racers.
Each team must have one racer of the opposite gender from the others.
There must be also be one CH2 or below
and not more than two SENs. Racers must belong to a club in the appropriate region and have taken
part in either the regional summer league and / or national races.
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If you wish to race for LSERSA on the 16th October can you please send your details, including name, category and year of birth, club
and your contact details (email) to: Sue Vale, LSERSA Regional Secretary, at suevale@hotmail.co.uk.
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(27 Aug)
England Artificial Surface Squad - 2010 Selections
- The following LSERSA skiers have been selected to the 2010 England Artificial Surface Squad:
- Hannah Bozier Aldershot, Ellen Hathway Aldershot, Caroline Powell Brentwood Park,
Peter Baksh Bromley, Benjamin Clark Bromley,
Daniel Curtis Brentwood Park, Joshua Goodman Bromley,
James Greenwood Aldershot and
Jack Hickey Bromley.
- Full List
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(27 Aug)
Snowsport England Club and Volunteer Awards 2010
- Nominations are now open for the Snowsport England Club and Volunteer Awards 2010. The deadline for nominations is Friday 1st October 2010 at 5pm. The annual Snowsport England Club and Volunteer Awards will be presented on Saturday 30th October at the 2010 British Ski + Board Show.
For details and nomination forms see SSE news item
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(27 Aug)
Freestyle News - 25th August 2010
- On-line registration is now available for the British Snow Tour.
The first event will be at Norwich on 11th & 12th Sept. You should note that while you can register on the day,
it will cost you £5 extra, so best do it on-line. You can find a link to the entry form and all other useful details by going
to the Freestyle Web Site.
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- Freestyle News - 19th August 2010
- On-line entry is now available for the British Artificial Moguls competition at Xscape, Castleford,
on Sat Nov 13th 2010. Entry is in advance and on-line only -
see the Freestyle Web Site.
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(26 Aug)
LSERSA Committee meeting
- The next LSERSA Committee meeting is on Wednesday 29th September at Bromley Ski Centre starting at 7.00pm.
- Minutes of the last LSERSA Committee Meeting - Wednesday 30th June 2010
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Atomic Race Camps - July and August 2010
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Run under the guidance of staff from Ambition Racing, and with support from Level Gloves, futur-3 clothing,
Ski Bartlett and Snow & Rock, the Atomic Team GB skiers and staff took part in two sell out camps at
The Snow Centre Hemel, from 26th – 30th July, and Suffolk Ski Centre, Ipswich, from the 9th – 13th August.
- See a set of photos and the
Camp Report and Press Release.
- See also The Hemel Poster and
The Ipswich Poster.
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Chemmy Alcott's Summer Report
- Chemmy has reported on her Summer on her web site and
reproduced the report on
her facebook page.
- Click here to go directly to
the report.
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Ed Drake Special Race Day at Hemel - 24th July 2010
- News report on The Ski Club (SCGB) web site
about the Ed Drake Special Race Day at Hemel on 24th July 2010.
- Results of the Giant Slalom.
Picture Gallery of the event on SCGB's site.
- Original announcement
on SCGB's site.
Race Bulletin The Poster
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Roller Skiing News - August 10th, 2010
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Snowsport England - Search for new Board members
- Snowsport England is looking for 3 new Board members.
These are voluntary positions on the Board of Snowsport England. For more details, including
how to express an interest, click here.
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London Region Nordic Ski Club Newsletter - 29th July 2010
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Race Officials
Courses - (Level 1, Level 2, Race Sec & Calcs) - Hemel Hempstead 13/14th November
- Snowsport England are running Race Officials courses at Hemel Hempstead over the weekend of 13/14th November 2010.
There will be courses for Level 1, Level 2, Race Secretary and Calculations. See the leaflet for details and how to register your interest.
- You may be eligible for a LSERSA bursary (click here for details) - apply to
Sue Vale, LSERSA Secretary, in the first instance.
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Southern England Ski Championships - Saturday 11th September 2010 - Milton Keynes
- The Southern England Ski Championships are being held at Xscape Sno!zone, Milton Keynes on Saturday 11th September 2010 from 7am to 4.30pm.
- The planned format is 2 GS runs, 2 SL runs and a dual SL (time permitting). It is not a seeded race. There will be great prizes.
- There is Micro Mini category as well as Mini 1, Mini 2 and the normal Children, Juniors and a combined Seniors/Masters category.
- The entry fee is £20. Cheques payable to ‘Ski MK Race Team’ should be posted to Tania Barton, The Lodge, Manor Farm,
Sutton Hill, Eyeworth, Beds, SG19 2HL, together with your details (name, gender, year of birth, email address, and ski club(s)).
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Use of Helmets in Snow Sports: Attitudes and Beliefs - a Survey
- Are you a skier or snowboarder?
Do you wear a helmet when you are skiing and/or snowboarding?
Or do you hate the idea of them?
Do you think they helmets are over-hyped or under-promoted?
- Make your views known - take part in the survey - click here for more details and a link to the survey.
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Crystal Ski Industry Report 2010
- Ski business will see recovery this winter, Crystal Ski Industry Report 2010 predicts:
Press Release
- The 2010 report is available online - click here
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Snowsport England Strategy 2011-14
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LSERSA committee members are involved in the SSE working groups looking at Profile and Participation.
Gwenderlyne Southall and Andy Proudlove (acting as Skier-cross rep as well as for LSERSA) will be involved with Peter Stratton
looking at Profile and Sandy Telling is joining the working group led by Jennifer Denning (SSE Finance director) looking at Participation.
For more details click here.
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Minutes of SSE
Inter Regional meeting - Gloucester - 27 June 2010
- Sandy Telling and Gwenderlyne Southall attended the SSE Inter Regional meeting
held at Gloucester on 27th June 2010. You can read the minutes by
clicking here.
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Information sent to clubs (since 1st July 2010)
- There is now a list of all information sent to affiliated clubs in the region by the Regional Secretary, accessed by
clicking here or through the "The Region" menu item above.
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Information for regional coaches
- There is now a page of information specifically for regional coaches, accessed by
clicking here or through the "The Region" menu item above.
Note that this requires a username/password combination - you can get this from the Regional Coach.
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UK Coaching Snowsports Conference - September 2010
- There is to be a UK Coaching Snowsports Conference at Chill Factore on 18th and 19th September 2010.
Click here to visit SSE's web site for details.
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Snow & Rock bags given as prizes for the fitness competition
- Several people have enquired about the Snow & Rock bags given as prizes for the fitness competition. They are available for purchase from Snow & Rock's web site:
click here. They are currently on special offer.
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2010-11 FIS Licence Registrations
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To take part in any FIS races in the 2010/2011 season, you must register with your Home Nation Governing Body as an
alpine performer for 2010/11 and have a Full or Limited FIS Licence for the 2010/11 season issued by British Ski and Snowboard (BSS).
- This includes all Juniors & Seniors (YOB 1995 and earlier) entering the FIS races at the English, Scottish, Welsh,
British Senior, British Junior and BARSC Alpine Championships.
Children and Minis do not require a FIS Licence.
- See the
2010-11 FIS Licence Registrations page on Britski for more information,
instructions and relevant links.
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A Guide to the Rules of Ski Racing
- This useful guide to the rules of Ski Racing was first written by Ian Roberts and published by
Snowsports England in 2007.
This is Version 4 published in January 2010.
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Even if you think you know what Ski Racing is all about please read it - you'll find it a useful reminder.
If you are new to Ski Racing, you'll find it invaluable.
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British Ski and Snowboarding (BSS)
- Chairman's Newsletter – March 2010
- Colin Moynihan from the BOA gives an insight into what has been going on with the British ski federation and what the future holds - earlier article on Racer-Ready's Web Site.
- Alpine Teams selection policy 2010/11
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Agreement between Snowsport England and Sport Structures for
Facility strategy
- Snowsport England has recently appointed Sport Structures to complete a facilities strategy for Snowsports. This is
the agreement which contains a lot of detail.
- Action Plan and Timeline for
Facilities Strategy - revised 8 Mar
- Sport Strategies - the future funding and structure of Skiing - more
- Any comments should be directed to Sandy Telling at lsersachair@yahoo.com.
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Snowsport England Alpine Racing Bulletin - March 2010
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Used Ski kit wanted and for sale on SkiZog's web site
- SkiZog is the marketplace for used Ski Race equipment. Each year parents go through the same process with
kids looking for new equipment as they grow up. There is a lot of second hand equipment out on the race circuit
that is good quality just waiting for a new home -
SkiZog's web site is there to help.
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Results of Summer Racing Survey by Skizog
- The results
of the Summer Racing Survey which took place on the SkiZog web site
in December and January.
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Some great discounts on Storm Skis' last year's range
- Price list
Brochure
- Any questions or problems, call Kathryn Harris
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Liu Batchelor - Freelance Artist and Designer specialising in Extreme Sports Art
- Liu Batchelor is an avid skier and wakeboarder who lives in Folkestone. She is a Freelance Artist and Designer who
specialises in Extreme Sports Art. She sells extreme sports inspired acrylic originals and poster prints plus she undertakes commissions.
Have a look at one of her flyers and at her web site for more details and examples.
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Child Protection Policy and Procedures
(Nov 2007, 4th Edition)
- The Child Welfare Working Group has also issued some new guidelines for parents
which are designed to help protect children within snowsports - see
http://www.snowsportengland.org.uk/best_practice_guidlines_for_parents-2347.html.
- If you, or your child, have any concerns about child welfare you should contact your club child welfare
officer. If you cannot do that, contact the regional child welfare officer Lynda Hickey
or Snowsport England on 0121-501 2314 for advice.
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The Child Welfare Working Group comprised the Chief Executives of the four
governing bodies (SSE, SSS, SSW and SSGB) plus Charlie Jerrett and Bridget Owen.
- See also the policies and
documents on the SSE
web site
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Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) Guidelines
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The Child Protection in Sport Unit of the NSPCC have recently published two sets of guidlelines:
- Text and Email Messaging – Safeguarding
Guidelines
- Using Social Networking Services and Social Media:
Promoting Safe and Responsible use
- If you have any problems understanding the documents or wish to discuss them further feel free to get in touch with
Vickie Pullin, the Sports Development officer with Snowsport England.
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Cost of flying with Skis
- If you are thinking of flying to go skiing this winter, note that many airlines have recently made this more expensive - see
the article on natives.co.uk.
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Financial Assistance
- LSERSA is able to provide some financial assistance to appropriate people who
are already committed to skiing in London and the South East of England.
Click here for more details.
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Southern Ski Club for the Disabled
- Skiing is an opportunity to develop the self confidence that comes with the shared experience of participating
in a sport. Based on 30 years of helping people with disabilities the Southern Ski Club for the Disabled is there to
help them learn and enjoy skiing. Visit their web site
for more information.
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Do you want to re-register with SSE? or Are you new to Ski Racing?
- Click here to register/re-register.
- SnowSport England's Web Site
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Snowsport England membership benefits
- Snowsport England have a package of deals including discounts on ski equipment, ski holidays and ski/travel insurance, including the Ski
Club standard insurance package. Click here for details.
Many of the benefits open to anyone as long as they belong to a ski club affiliated to Snowsport England.
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Home Nations Governing Bodies
for Snowsports' unified qualifications pathway.
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Important Notice to ALL Racers
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Due to the quantity of unsportsmanlike behaviour at dry slope races following gate faults,
ranging from carrying on to cross the Finish Line, swearing, and pole abuse, all TDs & Race Organisers
have been reminded that sanctions are to be applied if behaviour contravenes competition rules.
Please be aware that this could ultimately lead to the sanction of ‘suspension from events’ (ICR 223.3.2).
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Schools Skiing
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Are you a teacher? Are you interested in skiing? Are you interested in how competitive skiing can
improve your pupils' skiing?
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- ESSkiA (English Schools’ Ski Association) aims to encourage skiing as a sport within schools,
and wants to encourage as many students as possible to enjoy it at home and abroad. Each year
they hold a series of Regional Qualifiers and the
English Schools Championships, leading to selection for the British Schools Championships. See the
ESSkiA web site for details. Note that
schools from the LSERSA region compete in several different ESSkiA
regional qualifiers.
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- Each year LSERSA runs the Kent Schools Championship Races on behalf of RAKS(s) (Race Association of Kent Schools (Skiing)).
The benefit of this event over ESSkiA is that it is open to non member schools, including Primary Schools, thus making it more inclusive.
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If you would like to know more about ESSkiA, RAKS(s) and
other Skiing Activities for Schools, please
contact Gwenderlyne Southall (ESSkiA representative),
Suzanne Nightingale or Trevor Harris (Sports Development Officers (Kent)),
Chris Macaulay (Sports Development Officer (Surrey)) or Sally Woods (Race Secretary).
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The British Ski Academy (BSA)
- BSA is a facility in France with a track record in providing the best quality
Alpine ski race training available to young British racers. For details, see:
http://www.britskiacad.org.uk/
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Gould Academy - recruiting
- Editor's note: I have been asked to publicise this, but I know nothing of them, other than what you see here.
LSERSA does not endorse this, nor any other academy or school.
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Gould Academy is a small boarding school located in the western mountains of Maine, USA.
The campus is in the quaint village of Bethel, Maine, 6 miles from Sunday River Ski Resort.
They have an on-snow ski program which offers USSA/FIS level competition, ski patrol
certification and ski instruction. The curriculum is demanding and competitive.
- For more information look at their web site,
e-mail rebecca.andreozzi@gouldacademy.org or call Rebecca
on 0207 824 7780.
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Racer Ready Magazine
- Racer Ready is the only magazine in the UK that focuses on the competitive
side of wintersport.
- In addition Neil McQuoid, the Editor, has pictures from many of the dry ski slope
races and if you would like to receive the thumbnails (free of charge)
send him an email
with the racer's name and he will email them to you.
The cost of a (full size) picture is £6 for email and £9 for 8" x 6" hardcopy.
- A one year subscription costs £10. For this subscribers get 4
copies of the magazine and an email report after each World Cup race and
British Championship race directly into their inbox (on the day of the race!).
Email info@racer-ready.co.uk
for a subscription form.
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Alternatively, subscribe via their
web site or
contact them by calling Neil on 07726 895532 in Summer and 00423 663 187291 in Winter.
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- If you know of any LSERSA skier who has done well anywhere, or have any other news that
is suitable for publication here, please email
Sandy Telling and/or
Alan Sandell
or otherwise let them know.
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Summer Race Series 2010 -
Sponsored by Bartletts of Hillingdon and Snow & Rock
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Race Schedule
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See and print out the
Bulletin and Entry Form
and get your entries in early.
Please look at, print out and display the
Race Dates Poster (both PDF).
- Race Format and Rules:
- LSERSA Summer Race Series Format - The first page
is an overview and the two subsequent pages provide lots of details.
- A Guide to the Rules of Ski Racing - A useful reminder, and
invaluable if you are new to Ski Racing.
- British Rules for Ski Racing
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Note that Racers will need to say at bib collection
whether they will be entering the team dual slalom or not. It is very important that racers let race control know if they
change their mind for whatever reason. Just not turning up causes real problems and spoils it for other racers.
Other Summer Events in 2010
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LSERSA will take an active role
in the organisation of the following races and events in the region.
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Bromley Club National - Bromley - Saturday 17th April
- Invitation
Bulletin 2 & Acceptance List
Results
Event Analysis
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Kent Schools Ski Championships - Bromley - Sunday 13th June
- Full results
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Surrey Schools Ski Championships - Aldershot - Sunday 17th October
- Preliminary info poster
Race Bulletin
Registration Form
Officials Required for Race Day
Racer Declaration Form
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ESSkiA Southern Qualifier - Saturday 18th September
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LSERSA v ERSA v SRSA Tri-Regional Event
- Saturday 16th October
- Brentwood Park
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- A Guide to the Rules of Ski Racing - A useful reminder, and
invaluable if you are new to Ski Racing.
- British Rules for Ski Racing
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Artificial Slope Season Age Groups (for 2009, 2010 & 2011)
- Snow Season Age Groups for 2009/10 are the same as the Artificial Slope Season Age Groups for 2009.
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(1 Sep)
2010 Artificial
Slope Calendar - version 22 - 3 July
- Provisional 2011 Artificial
Slope Calendar - version 1 - 31 August
- (Links are to PDFs on Peter Heath's British Skiing site)
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(31 Aug)
British Alpine Race Calendar 2010/11
- version 3 - 29 August
- (Link is to a PDF on Peter Heath's British Skiing site)
Skiing
- It's ecstasy, anguish, joy and despair.
- It's part of our history.
- It's part of our country and will be part of our future.
- It's theatre, art, war and love.
- It should be predictable, but never is.
- It's a feeling that can't be explained but we spend our lives explaining it.
- It's our religion. We do not deny it, we do not apologise for it.
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- We know how you feel about it because we feel the same.
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