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(updated 24 May) 2013 Summer Ski Race Series

Sponsored by:   Ambition Racing   North Kent Ski-racing Supplies   Ski Bartlett   RacerReady   Fidelity Integrated Systems

Support our sponsors. We like to say a thank you to all our sponsors without whom it would not be possible to run the championships.

 

Startlist as of 18:00 Fri 24th May for the second race of the series at Aldershot on Sunday 26th May.

Results of the first race of the series at Bowles on Sunday 5th May.

It is important that a racer's name, club and age group (year of birth) are specified correctly. Please check these, and generally for other errors such as spelling mistakes, and notify John Lewington or Alan Sandell if a change is required. Thank you. PLEASE make sure that the listed club for each racer is correct

 

Race entry for the second race of the series at Aldershot on Sunday 26th May is still OPEN - get your entry in now to Sally Woods .

 

The Bulletin for the 2013 Summer Race series is here. The Entry form and disclaimer are published as a PDF and as a Word Doc. If you can please fill in the Word Doc version and send it by email to the Race Secretary Sally Woods. Please distribute and display the Bulletin, Entry Form PDF and Entry Form Word Doc as required.

 

Age Groups for Summer 2013 (and 2012 & 2014).		Under 11s now race using stubbies
Race Format for 2012 LSERSA Race Series - will be similar in 2013.   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.

 

Race Training: Training days have been arranged before the races at Aldershot, Brentwood and Bromley. They will be from 1pm to 5pm on the Saturdays prior to the Aldershot and Brentwood races. The Bromley training session will be on the Friday evening 19th July from 6pm. These are LSERSA training sessions. Cost is £20.00 for the two hour session at Bromley and £35.00 each for the four hour sessions at Aldershot and Brentwood. Please book either with Emily Evans or Sally Woods

 

Officials: 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.

 

Note: BBQs and any other form of camp cooking equipment are not permitted at ANY slope due to Fire Safety regulations.

Yellow cable pulling Gunk (wax) is NOT pemitted at Welwyn.

 

(23 May)   SkiFocus's BASI Training

Coaching by BASI Level 4 ISTDs and Snowsport Scotland APCs

 

Alpine BASI preparation, Eurotest and Test Technique training

During November & December: 4 weeks BASI preparation, Eurotest and Test Technique training in Tignes, France.

January – April: 1 week per month of BASI preparation training courses in Tignes.

Train for any duration from 1 week to 8 weeks, be prepared for your up and coming instructor exams.

Fast track for ski racers: If you hold a BASI Alpine Level 2 and you pass the Test Technique (Timed Slalom) you can teach skiing in France. Ski Focus and BASS have collaborated with 333, an International Ski School in Tignes, to offer to all successful candidates a unique opportunity to teach skiing this winter.

 

UK BASI preparation

May – November: Numerous BASI preparation days at a number of Snow Facilities in the UK, Hemel Snow Centre, Snozone Castleford and Snozone Milton Keynes.

 

Go to www.skifocus.co.uk or email stuart@skifocus.co.uk.

 

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(21 May)   Ski & Boarder Cross with GB Winter Olympian Ed Drake

Take to the slopes of Hemel Snow Centre on Monday 27th May and try out the Mini Ski & Boarder Cross Open Course with GB Winter Olympian Ski Crosser Ed Drake. Whether you've only just begun to get your ski legs, you're a budding Olympian yourself, or even a snowboarder, come along and race your friends out of the starting gates and over the rollers!

Ed Drake will be on the slope from 10am to 8pm giving those all important hints & tips so you can head for the finish line with speed & style.

You can enjoy 2 hours for the price of one on Lift Passes & 20% off when you pre-book! That's just £20 for juniors & £23.20 for adults.

There will be a Ski & Boarder Cross competition on Monday 26th August - so Monday 27th May provides the perfect opportunity to come and practice on the ski & boarder cross course and if you make the most of those hints & tips from Ed Drake you'll be ready for the big competition in August!

Click here for more info and to book.

 

(19 May)   Snow-Camp's Newsletter - May 2013

 

(19 May)  Freestyle News Update - May 16th

 

Bowles Ski Racing Club Video

One of the dads at Bowles has produced a short video showcasing what Bowles Ski Racing Club is all about and put it up on their Facebook page.

Filming and editing is by Ben Turner-Moore, music by Haim "Falling".

The video   Bowles Facebook page

 

Roller Skiing News - April 9th, 2013 - Spring news - new sessions, new equipment

 

Ambition Race Camps - Summer 2013

This year Ambition Racing are, in conjunction with Atomic, holding three Race Camps during the summer.

For more details of these camps and to book see Ambition's Flyer, and the Race Camps page on Ambition's Web site.

 

Sam Gaskin victorious at the recent British Freeski Championships in Tignes

Sam Gaskin was victorious at the recent British Freeski Championships in Tignes. He took gold in the Kids Men skier cross, slopestyle and halfpipe (retaining his 2012 halfpipe title). He also made it in to the overall mens final of both slopestyle and half pipe.

Full results

 

London Region Nordic Ski Club Newsletter - 3rd April 2013

LRNSC update: events, racing and skiing on snow next season

 

Ed Drake has no regrets - British Skiercross Champion

Ed Drake happy with ski switch after claiming national title (Team GB web site)

Skiercross championships - a review (The Brits web site)

 

2013 British National Championships - Meribel, France - 24th March - 1st April 2013

Darcie Mead 2nd overall, 1st Briton and 1st Under-18 in Super G.

Darcie Mead 1st overall in Downhill and 2nd overall in Junior Downhill.

Racer-Ready reports:   Super-G   Downhill

 

Kent Schools Ski Championships - Bromley - Sunday 16th June

Sponsored by:   Chaletline   Ambition Racing   Captain's Cabin, Canterbury   North Kent Ski-racing Supplies   Snowsport England

Support our sponsors. We like to say a thank you to all our sponsors without whom it would not be possible to run the championships.

 

Race information and forms:

Poster   Race Bulletin   Officials Required for Race Day (all PDF)

Registration Form: MS word doc   PDF

Racer Declaration Form: MS word doc   PDF

Please return the Registration form to show interest by Friday 10th May 2013. Full details of entrants are to be sent on the Racer Declaration form by Friday 24th May 2013.

All enquiries/forms/entries should be directed to Sally Woods.

 

Note: Bromley Ski Slope has a small supply of ski poles so racers are strongly advised to bring their own or risk sharing with other racers or skiing without poles. If they have a tip diameter of less than 15mm they must be fitted with suitable tip protectors to increase the tip diameter to 15mm.

Note also that competitors must wear a properly fitted and approved safety helmet on the slope through-out the event.

 

LSERSA web site now hosted on a commercial web hosting service

The LSERSA web has been moved to a commercial web hosting site - it is still accessible using www.lsersa.org. Some rationalisation of the files on the site has taken place - if you should see something, e.g. a picture, that is missing or a link that doesn't work, please let Alan Sandell know.

 

InTheSnowLive - National Ski Show, 25-27 October, NEC

InTheSnow Live - Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the NEC hosting the UK's only national ski show. InTheSnow Live will deliver an event not seen for over a decade (see InTheSnowLive.com and will take place at the NEC October 25-27th 2013.

The desire is to create a national snowsports show for everyone from first timers to seasoned skiers and snowboarders. There are some exciting features planned, from the unique luxurious après ski bar to the Christmas wonderland and the multi purpose skills slope, to surprise and delight visitors and really deliver an exceptional day out, whilst offering great value for everyone who loves snowsports.

InTheSnow Live really wants to attract you and your members and have therefore set up a special discounted ticket package for you to offer your club. Full Price Tickets are £15, but you have the chance to buy tickets at just £5. You can then sell these onto your members at your chosen mark up (e.g. at £10 a ticket). A great way to raise funds for your club and an offer too good to be missed! This offer is open until 30th April 2013 so contact Debbie to organise your tickets now!

 

SkiFocus's BASI Training

Alpine BASI preparation, Eurotest and Test Technique training

January – April: 1 week per month of BASI preparation training courses in Tignes.

Train for any duration from 1 week to 8 weeks, be prepared for your up and coming instructor exams.

If you hold your BASI Alpine Level 2 and you pass the Test Technique you can teach skiing in France. Ski Focus and BASS have collaborated with 333, an International Ski School in Tignes, to offer to all successful candidates a unique opportunity to teach skiing this winter.

UK BASI preparation

May – November: Numerous BASI preparation days at a number of Snow Facilities in the UK.

Go to www.skifocus.co.uk and view the calendar page to find details of all Ski Focus's BASI preparation days or email stuart@skifocus.co.uk.

 

2012-13 FIS Licence Registrations

To take part in any FIS races, you must register with your Home Nation Governing Body as an alpine performer for 2012/13 and have a Full or Limited FIS Licence for the 2012/13 season issued by British Ski and Snowboard (BSS).

This includes all Seniors, U21 & U18 (YOB 1996 and earlier) entering the FIS races at the English, Scottish, Welsh, British Senior, British Junior and BARSC Alpine Championships. U16 and younger (YOB 1997 and later) do not require a FIS Licence.

See the 2012-13 FIS Licence Registrations page on Britski for more information, instructions and relevant links.

Note: Your FIS Licence Application will not be processed until your Home Nation has confirmed your registration for 2013.

 

Do you want/need to re-register with SSE? or Are you new to Ski Racing?

Click here to register or re-register on SnowSport England's Web Site.

First-year performer registration for English and Welsh U12 & U10 (year of birth 2001-2004) is FREE

 

Ambition Racing's Austrian Training Facility

Ambition Racing's Austrian Training Facility is available to other sports teams/clubs who are interested in summer or winter training in Austria. There has been quite a lot of interest from various ski teams including some from the southern hemisphere, who want to book again for next year. During the summer they are holding the World Mountain Biking Championships in the region.

For more details see The Flyer or contact Marc Telling direct at marc@ambitionracing.co.uk.

 

Updated 'Funding Opportunities for Coaching' guide

Sports Coach UK in partnership with the County Sports Partnership Network has updated its 'Funding Opportunities for Coaching' guide.

 

Snow Nation Flyer

For information about Snow Nation, an associate member of LSERSA, see their flyer.

 

The need for good ventilation whilst waxing skis

Your attention is drawn to this article in the recent FIS Newsletter (Number 324). It focuses on the need to have a well ventilated area when waxing skis because of very real possibility of health problems if you don't.

 

Follow LSERSA on Twitter

A Twitter account has been set up: @LSERSA. A tweet will be posted each time this web site is updated.

 

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 children 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.

 

RSS News Feeds - what are they and how do I read them?

RSS feeds are a spam-free, quick and efficient way to read news and weblogs. To get the most out of newsfeeds, you need a powerful aggregator, though, that lets you organize, search, categorize and use news items just like emails.

You'll need a good RSS News Feed reader to do this - Google Reader is one of the best. There are lots out there, each with their own specialities and quirks, so pick one that suits you, but if you don't know then try Google Reader.

Click here for a good, sub four minute, video Beginners Guide to RSS.   If you want more detail, try this link.

 

How the Equality Act 2010 affects sports clubs

The Government Equalities Office has prepared guidance on the changes that have recently been made to the Equality Act 2010 which may affect some sports clubs.

The provisions in the Act do not necessarily apply to all sports clubs, but they do affect clubs/associations which:

* have 25 or more members, and

* control access to membership by rules involving a selection process.

For example, clubs which require people to make a personal application, be sponsored by other members and/or go through some kind of selection process will be affected by the changes.

The guidance can be found here on this site or on the Government Equalities web site here along with other useful information.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

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.

 

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.

 

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 www.snowsportengland.org.uk/safe-guarding-2.

If you, or your child, have any concerns about child welfare you should contact your club child welfare officer or Snowsport England on 0121-501 2314 for advice.

See also the policies and documents on the SSE web site

 

Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) Guidelines

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

Important Notice to ALL Racers

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).

 

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.

Alternatively, subscribe via their web site or contact them by calling Neil on 07726 895532 in Summer and 00423 663 187291 in Winter.

 

 

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.

 

Events and Racing in Summer 2013

 

For details of the 2013 Summer Race Series please see the dedicated racing page

LSERSA takes an active role in the organisation of other races and events in the region. For details please see the dedicated racing page

 

Artificial Slope Season Age Groups (for 2012, 2013 & 2014)

Snow Season Age Groups for 2012/13 are the same as the Artificial Slope Season Age Groups for 2012.

The Age Groups to be used in LSERSA races will continue to be offset from the SSE National Groups.

 

Race Rules

Race Format for 2012 LSERSA Race Series

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

 

(19 May)  SSE Summer 2013 Race Calendar - version 26 - 14th May

(Link is to a PDF on Peter Heath's British Skiing site)

 

Online Entry for SSE Races

 

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.

 

We know how you feel about it because we feel the same.

LSERSA Information Summer Race Series results etc: 2013   2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004   2003   2002   2001   2000   1999   1998   Kent Schools (RAKS(s)) Championships   Surrey Schools Championships   Regional Squad members & selection criteria 2004   2003   2002   Coaches Page   Committee Meeting Minutes   News & Newsletters   Adaptive Skiing (SSCD)   Child Protection: policies and documents on the SSE web site.   Bursaries & Grants   Clubs and Slopes Information sent to affiliated clubs Clubs affiliated to the Region (as of 25 July 2011) Aldershot Ski Race Club Ambition Racing Ski Club Bassingbourne Snowsports Club BBC Snowsports Club Bowles Ski Race Club Brentwood Park Ski Racing Club Bromley Freestyle Club Bromley Race Club Chatham Race Club Christ's College Ski Club (Guildford) Folkestone Ski Club Inside Out Ski Club Kent & Sussex Ski Club London Hyde Park XC Ski Club London Region Nordic Ski Club Meopham & District Ski Club Metropolitan Police Ski & Snowboard Club Sandown Park Ski Race Club (SPSRC) Southern Ski Club for the Disabled Team Evolution Wycombe Phoenix Ski Club Associate Members Folkestone Ski Centre Snow Nation Other clubs in Region (or nearby) The Alpine Ski Club Medway Rollerski Club Ski MK Race Team (formerly Xscape) Southampton Alpine Club Southampton Area Ski Association (SASA) Surbiton High School Ski Club Slopes in the Region or nearby: Aldershot   Map Bowles   Map Brentwood   Map Bromley   Map Chatham   Map Guildford   Directions Folkestone   Map (affiliated) Knockhatch   Map Sandown   Map Southampton   Map Welwyn   Map Wycombe   - Closed

Other Related Skiing Sites British Skiing (Peter Heath) - full of useful info   Snowsport England (SSE) site     Local Snowsport England page - including The Piste & Piste Xtra   UK Snowsports Coaching Website   British Ski & Snowboard   FIS Site (including Results & Seeding) Sign up for FIS Newsletter here   IPC Alpine Skiing International Paralympic Committee   British Disabled Ski Team   The British Children's Ski Team   British Alpine Racing Ski Clubs (BARSC)   English Schools Ski Association (ESSkiA)   Southern Ski Club for the Disabled (SSCD)   Ski Club of Great Britain (SCGB)   British Freestyle Skiing     British Ski Cross     British Nordic Development Squad     Roller Skiing   British Masters Skiing   Snowboard Club - good source of news   www.snow365.com - indoor snow and artificial surface slope news   Snow-Camp - a mountain sports youth charity   Elan Ski Sales (North Kent Ski Racing Supplies)   SoftSki's Interactive Ski Ranking   Racer Ready Magazine   Training organisations: Ambition Racing Team Evolution Ski Focus Impulse Racing The British Ski Academy (BSA) Gould Academy   Other Regions: CESA (Central England) - formed from EMSA (East Midlands) and WMSA (West Midlands) ERSA (Eastern) NESA (North East) NWSA (North West) SRSA (Southern) SWSA (South West) YSF (Yorkshire)   Other Ski Clubs:   Midlands Ski Club   Lions Ski Club   Ski Club of Manchester

 

Regional Skiers in National Squads

2012/13     2011/12     2010/11     2009/10     2008/09     2007/08     2006/07     2005/06     2004/05     2003/04     2002/03

 

The LSERSA Regional Committee for 2013

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