Eastern Region Snowsports Association

Snowsports news. Find out what is happening in Snowsports in the region and beyond.

2016 Calendar update

Updated 2016 Calendar.

- Ski and Boarder X at Norfolk in April.
- ERSA event in August at Manchester in conjunction with SSE SkiX

Races will be online to enter in March.

Details here.
Ceramic Use

The following article is something that coach Richard Breese posted a few years ago about the use of ceramics for the dry slope races. A few bold statements but hopefully gives people a bit more background to the use of ceramics and the over reliance on it rather than focusing on good technique, hopefully useful for parents as well as racers.
Ski & Snowboard Club Vail's U12 Alpine Team

If you are on Facebook have a look at the Vail U12 page some interesting posts about the team otherwise their main website is this one www.skiclubvail.org. Again on Facebook one of the interesting videos they have on there with Mikaela Shriffrin about Slalom and GS.
SSE Regional meeting and Board minutes

There was recently a regional chairs meeting held at Snowsport England. To keep people up to date with progress attached is some material that has been sent as a result of the meeting including the meetings and also the minutes of the recent SSE board meeting.

Snowsport England board minutes 17th November 2015

Regional Chairs day minutes
Racer clubs

Please read the attached regarding the nomination of clubs for racer memberships and what will be published online.
Chris Shelly becomes SSE member director

Congratulations to Chris Shelly on his appointment as Snowsport England member director, details posted here.
Norfolk Ski and Boarder X

Last night saw 45 racers brave the first real cold of the season over at Norfolk Snowsports Centre for the Ski and Boarder X.

There is always something special about night time races and this was no exception.

The first part of the evening was three individual timed runs through the course and the second half everyone was split into teams for the head to head races. This resulted in some exciting racing and action.
Level 2 Officials Course

There is a Level 2 officials course taking place at the end of the month on the 28th and 29th November in Aldershot. It is a very good opportunity to learn a lot more about the running of the races, well worth attending and we are always looking for more help in the region.

Attached are details of the course and application form. Even if you can only do one day worth looking at it. If you would like more information email chair@ersa.co.uk.

Course Details
ERSA 2016 Calendar updated

The 2016 ERSA calendar has been updated. The changes are confirmation of the Tallington date and the ERSA Champs at Hemel on the 24th September. We are waiting on confirmation of the Welwyn race on the 25th.

The calendar also consolidates other races nationally and in other regions.
Jon Reidy and Ed Drake

Ed Drake and Jon Reidy are planning to run a three day camp at Welwyn
over the October half term.

Dates - Saturday 24th Sunday 25th and Monday 26^th October.

Times 9.45 for a 10 am Start. Finishing at 4.30 each day.

Cost approx £45 per day to include training and use of facilities. (Food will need to
be brought with participants)

All ages - all standards.

If interested contact Ed at skixpc@gmail.com
SSE Members Director

Letter from Tim Fawke

I am writing today to give you an update following the AGM and to outline the members director role that was launched at the AGM on the 3^rd of October.
Norfolk Ski X
Norfolk Ski and Boarder X

Norfolk and ERSA are hosting a Ski and Boarder X at the Norfolk Snowsports Club on Saturday 21st November from 5.30pm - 10pm.
Tri Regions updated selection list

Attached is an updated list of the teams for the Tri Regions.
2016 Calendar

Click here to view the 2016 ERSA calendar. This also provides a summary of other events happening next year which we are aware of. This covers Club Nationals, GBR, Champs, ESSKIA and will include other regions when known.
ERSA Skiers' success at BISS Champs

Numerous ERSA skiers competed at the Caxton FX Sponsored BISS Championships which were held at the Hemel Snow Centre on Monday 28 September 2015.

The competition saw almost 300 skiers participating across both junior and senior categories from schools around the UK including Millfield, Eltham College, Felsted, Hampstead School, Littlegarth and New Hall.
ERSA Champs

Start List for the weekend have been published.

Saturday at Hemel

Sunday at Welwyn

Online entries closed but please ensure you pay by Friday evening. If you still wish to enter email race_manager@ersa.co.uk.

Please ensure ALL trophies have been returned we need them for the Sunday presentation. Sill need helpers please email race_manager@ersa.co.uk.
Tri Region selection 2015

Attached are the Tri Region teams for 2015.

Thank you to everyone that has entered but unfortunately we are limited to 8 teams of 5 and we had 66 enter and therefore means several people have not been selected this time round. Please read the attached list and if you are not able to attend please email chair@ersa.co.uk immediately.
Status of England Dry/Artificial Slope Squad

Status of England Dry/Artificial Slope Squad

For absolute clarity neither ARC or the SSE Board have made a decision that an artificial or dry slope squad should not exist. It has asked for clarity and planning any proposed squad, team or events it may take part it in and details for the development of its athletes.
ERSA Champs weekend

The ERSA Champs is taking place on 26th and 27th September just some more details below.

A reminder that this year that each day of the champs counts towards the overall summer league points.

We need helpers to run both days please email Chris or Bernie to let us know what you can cover.

Saturday

12:30 – 13:00 – AGM

14:00 registration and bib collection

14:30 – 15:00 open practice

15:00 – 15:50 course setting and inspection

16:00 run 1

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