33rd BRITISH INTERSCHOOL SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 10th to 13th March 2025

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

• 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

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

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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

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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