Les Houches, BSA Anglo-Scottish Races January 2015

Gordon Skiers put in an impressive performance at the recent BSA Anglo - Scottish races, with several medal placings and surprise results.

Day one and two saw Under 16's and Under 14's race a full length slalom, whilst the Bairns had a run on stubby slalom course and a combo GS/SL

Day 3 and 4 had the Under 16's and Under 14's race a very impressive GS course, again down the Men's DH Kandahar run. The Bairns had a go too and I saw lots of nervous parents waiting at the bottom to see their little cherubs cross the line. All made it safe and sound and couldn't wait to get back to the top to try again.

On the fifth and final day of racing the plan was to have a Super G race, for the Under 16's and Under 14's. However a TD decision meant this race couldn't be for points. All the safety nets were in place and athletes were keen to go, so the decision was made to have 2 training runs, with timing gear and prizes. This event seemed to be highlight for most with every single athlete completing 2 runs, with no abandons.

All in all the races went very well. The BSA staff made an amazing effort to take care of the athletes and parents. The parents were catered for each day with Tartiflette and Vin Chaud. If you’re considering racing in Europe, then I would thoroughly recommend heading out to this race next January. It introduces the racers to another level of racing in a well organised event.

Well done to Hannah Morrison. This was her her first big event and she seemed to be having a ball.

Apologies Ruby, I've added you to the table too. I missed you from the first draft. Well done Margaret Brown for spotting my omission.

Congratulations to all of our athletes and I hope to see you all soon.

Gary

Athlete Best Result Beth W 3’rd in SL day one with a 5’th place medal for the combined SL on day 2  Ben W Medal for 4’th in SL and Medal for 5’th in GS Amelia A 8’th in SL Tabby A 15’th in GS Phoebe A 6’th in SL Andrew S 14’th in SL Kieran T 1’st & 2’nd in SL. 3’rd and 4’th in SG Hannah M 27’th in SL Jonathan M 17’th in GS Paul M 6'th in GS Rachel B 13’th in SL and GS Ruby S 6th in SL   Medals For Combined Results Kieran T 1’st & 2’nd in SL. 3’rd and 4’th in SG Ben W Medal for 4’th in SL and Medal for 5’th in GS Beth W 5’th place medal for the combined SL on day 2