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BASS British National Seedpoint Races (qualifying event for GBR Children's ski team selection).
Provisional Programme
03.01.2025 Anglo Scottish Championships U10 – U18 Giant Slalom
04.01.2025 Anglo Scottish Championships U14 – U18 Slalom
04.01.2025 Anglo Scottish Championships U10 – U12 Stubby Slalom
05.01.2025 Bonanza Slalom U14 – U18 Slalom
05.01.2025 Mini Monsterbash U10 – U12 Pro Slalom
Depending on prevailing conditions the organisers reserve the right to amend the programme.
Race piste: La Tzoumaz/Savoleyres.
British national seeded (BASS) races for U18, U16, U14, and unseeded races for U10/U12 run under BCR rules (FIS ICR as amended by GBS).
Slalom for U10/U12 run through stubby gates. All Mini events to be fastest time to count. Rules for all competitions and disciplines can be found at gbski.com/rules
Mini Monsterbash: timed runs through flagged gates. (Radius approx 14 - 18 metres.)
All British competitors must either be registered with their respective Home Nation (Snowsport Scotland, England or Wales) or have a waiver (the “Athlete’s Declaration”) signed by a parent/guardian. The Athlete’s Declaration can be downloaded from gbski.com/forms
All entries should be made via the official online entry system here: https://www.britskiacad.org.uk/events/2025-01/anglo-scottish-championships-2025
Entry fee = £60 per day
Parents of U10/U12 racers welcome to one timed run of Mini Monsterbash. Parent & Child Team awards based on aggregate run times. No charge for entry. Please email helen@britskiacad.org.uk if you would like to be on the start list.
An Acceptance List will be published on www.gbski.com after entries close on 22.12.2024. After 22.12.2024 late entries will be considered and an extra fee may apply. Bulletins and Zoom links will be circulated via GBSki, BSA social media pages, and on the event WhatsApp group (more details to follow).
Team Captains’ Meetings
The first TCM is scheduled to take place at 1800 on 2nd January 2025 via Zoom. Any change to the time or location will be published as soon as possible, as will the details of TCM for the second and third day of racing.
Lift Passes
Covering a substantial area between Verbier Savoleyre and La Tzoumaz from 01 to 05 January 2025, concessionary single day passes or three-day passes can be bought online at the following rates:
Infant 2010-2017 ( £57 for a three-day skipass)
Young Adult 2000-2009 (£37 for a day pass)
Young Adult 2000-2009 (£97 for a three-day skipass)
Adult 1948-1999 (£44 for a day pass)
Click here to purchase your passes
Training Access
Gate training and coaching available on the race hill, 30 and 31 December and 02 January. Plus race support on any and all race days, 03 – 05 January. Online booking, limited spaces. For further information contact malcolm@britskiacad.org.uk
Refunds
In the case of withdrawal from any event due to injury (prior to the championships) refunds will be available on production of a doctor’s letter. Refunds will not be available for adverse weather or snow conditions that result in the cancellation of races. The organisers and hill team will do their upmost to ensure that all of the races are run in full.
Volunteers and Support Whilst we have a team travelling from the UK for the race, we do require additional help to run the races smoothly. A handful of gatekeeper parents would make all the difference. Please email malcolm@britskiacad.org.uk if you can help on any race day.
Great value accommodation
There are some excellent deals for accommodation in the valley from hostels to hotels for families or groups. If you'd like an info-sheet please email: helen@britskiacad.org.uk
Insurance and Equipment Rules
All competitors must have a current insurance policy that covers them for ski racing. The Organising Committee may require proof of insurance such as a valid governing body race licence or an independent certificate of insurance. No insurance = No Racing
Racers are reminded that helmets for giant slalom must conform to GB rules, i.e. no soft sides, soft vents, and remove slalom chin guard. For U14 upwards, this means a FIS compliant helmet with the FIS sticker (see section 3.6 in the FIS equipment rules which can be found at gbski.com/equip).
Catsuits for U10/U12 if the weather is fine The TCM will consider the weather forecast each day and decide whether or not to allow the U10/U12s to compete in catsuits. Be prepared. If the weather turns foul, Mini racers arriving at the start in catsuits will not be permitted to leave the gate.
Conduct
The resort have asked that competitors ski in a safe manner on the public pistes, or with due regard for the safety and enjoyment of other hill users. In particular please slow down well before joining the lift queue. Racers caught skiing dangerously may be excluded from the races.
Keep ski-passes with you. No ticket, no lift.
And finally, please, no littering.
Organising Team
Malcolm Erskine – Chief of Champs David Manns – GBR Technical Delegate Deb Manns – Chief of Calcs Helen Gore – Race Secretary
For those not attending the TCMs, any questions not answered in the bulletins should be addressed to Malcolm Erskine
tel: + 44 (0) 7970495533 (WhatsApp preferred)
malcolm@britskiacad.org.uk
33rd BRITISH INTERSCHOOL SKI CHAMPS, Slalom & GS
10-11 March 2025
BSA CHAMPS, Slalom & GS
12-13 March 2025
This season the British Ski Academy is proud to host the 33rd BRITISH INTERSCHOOL SKI CHALLENGE and BSA CHAMPS in the world class resort of VERBIER, SWITZERLAND
Race piste: La Tzoumaz/Savoleyre
Team Captains’ Meetings
The first TCM will take place at 1800 on 9th March 2025 via Zoom. Bibs will be available at the finish area of each day’s event. Race bibs for all events will be collected at the end of the second run in the finish area. Bibs not returned after the race will result in an £80 penalty to the guardian of the athlete.
As soon as possible after each day’s racing we will hold the TCM inside the Restaurant de Savoleyre. Award ceremonies for the British Interschools and the BSA Champs will be held outside the restaurant after Tuesday’s and Thursday’s races.
Race Entry Details
All British competitors must either be registered with their respective Home Nation (Snowsport Scotland, England or Wales) or have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian. All competitors must have a current insurance policy that covers them for ski racing. The Organising Committee may require proof of insurance such as a valid governing body race licence or an independent certificate of insurance. No insurance = No Racing All entries should be made via the official online entry system on www.britskiacad.org.uk/events Fees = £120 for Interschools (2 days) and £120 for BSA Champs (2 days). An Entry List will be published on www.gbski.com. Bulletins and Zoom links will be circulated via GBSki, BSA social media pages and, from 6 March, an event WhatsApp group.
Ski Passes
LA TZOUMAZ/SAVOLEYRES passes for 08 through 13 March will be available for purchase through the organisers.
This covers a big area between Verbier and La Tzoumaz but not all of the resort. Booking information to follow.
Infant pass (2010-2017), approx £20 per day
Junior pass (2000-2009), approx £30 per day
Adult pass (1948-1999), approx £35 per day
Refunds
In the case of withdrawal from any event due to injury (prior to the championships) refunds will be available on production of a doctor’s letter. Refunds will not be available for adverse weather or snow conditions that result in the cancellation of races. The organisers & hill team will do their utmost to ensure that all of the races are run in full.
Volunteers and Support
Whilst we have a team travelling from the UK for the race, we do require additional help to run the races smoothly. The resort provide gatekeepers so we only require a handful of parents to help with roles such as finish board and marshalling. Please email: malcolm@britskiacad.org.uk
Catsuits for U10/U12 if the weather is fine
The TCM will consider the weather forecast each day and decide whether or not to allow the U10/U12s to compete in catsuits. Be prepared. If the weather turns foul, Mini racers arriving at the start in catsuits will not be permitted to leave the gate. Racers are reminded that helmets for giant slalom must conform to GB rules, i.e. no soft sides, soft vents, and remove slalom chin guard.
Parents time trial
Just for fun, if time allows after Monday's Mini Giant Slalom we will offer a free timed run to parents of U10/U12 racers. Details nearer the time but we anticipate Parent & Child Team medals based on aggregate run times.
Conduct
The resort have asked that competitors ski in a safe manner on the public pistes, or with due regard for the safety and enjoyment of other hill users. In particular please slow down well before joining the lift queue. Racers caught skiing dangerously may be excluded from the races. Keep ski-passes with you. No ticket, no lift. And finally, please, let's keep Verbier beautiful -- no littering!
British Interschools & BSA Champs Organising Team
Race Office
For those not attending the TCMs, any questions not answered in the bulletins should be addressed to Malcolm Erskine
tel: + 44 (0) 7970495533 (WhatsApp preferred)
malcolm@britskiacad.org.uk
OFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTNER
Mabels Travel
Mabels Travel offer comprehensive packages tailored to meet each family's requirements. All their packages are ATOL protected and include the following:
● Direct flights from London to Geneva,
● Accommodation for 6 nights from Friday, 7th March to Thursday, 13th March,
● Shared transfers to Verbier,
● Ski hire for 6 days,
● Lift passes for 6 days.
Contact: Info@mabelstravel.com
or call Andrew MacFarlane 07812 200968
Great value accommodation
There are also some excellent deals for accommodation in the valley from hostels to hotels for all group sizes.
If you'd like to receive an info-sheet please email: helen@britskiacad.org.uk
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