ANGLO SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 3rd to 5th January 2025

BASS British National Seedpoint Races (qualifying event for GBR Children's ski team selection).

One giant slalom. Two slaloms. New venue in the world class resort of Verbier.

Race piste: La Tzoumaz/Savoleyres

Team Captains’ Meetings

The first TCM will take place at 1800 on 2nd January 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 a £80 penalty to the guardian of the athlete. As soon as possible after each day’s racing we will hold the next day's TCM inside the restaurant at the top of Savoleyres. After Saturday’s and Sunday’s races we will hold an award ceremony outside the restaurant. Nearer the time w will set up a WhatsApp group for contact between teams and organisers.

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

Online entry will be open until 20.12.2024

Race Fees = £60 per day

After 20.12.2024 late entries will be considered and an extra fee may apply.

An Entry List will be published on www.gbski.com. Bulletins and Zoom links will be circulated via GBSki, BSA social media pages, and WhatsApp.

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 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. 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.

Ski Passes

LA TZOUMAZ/SAVOLEYRES passes for 01 through 05 January 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 £40 per 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 to receive an info-sheet please email: helen@britskiacad.org.uk

Training Access

Details to follow but we anticipate offering race-hill gate-training on 01 and 02 January. BSA training - race course access only £20; gate training and coaching for the day £80.

Access to other Race Teams at a rate of £150 per lane per session (3 hours). BSA to co-ordinate schedule and lane sharing where necessary.

Parents time trial

Just for fun, if time allows after the Mini Giant Slalom we will offer one 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 lift queues. 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!

Anglo Scottish Champs Organising Team

• Malcolm Erskine – Chief of Champs
• Deb Manns – Chief of Calcs
• David Manns – Chief of Race
• Helen Gore – Race Secretary
• GB technical delegate/s – to be advised
• Others – TBC

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