Many thanks to all athletes and coaches for braving the storm on Sunday, for our first snow training day.
From what I could see the snow looked great, although most of it seemed to be attached Ali M's eyebrow at one point. (He had a frozen stalactite growing rapidly)
It was great to see so many enthusiastic skiers braving the breeze to stay out training and keen to train in the gates/stubbies in the afternoon.
With the races coming up this weekend, we had to jiggle the groups a little to ensure all the racers had the chance to practice in the appropriate gates, or stubbies. The younger groups had a full course set on the Eagle Race Way, whilst the Children had Sl Gates set on the Falcon.
The Children were challenged in the morning by skiing a rut line. I'm sure I saw a few of the parents looking on jealously desperate for a wee try. The rut line is a great drill for softening up the knees and emphasising the importance of the pole plant. Just what's needed to race Slalom next week.
Although I din't see them ski, I believe the Bairns covered lots of miles in the morning. A great re-introduction to the snow, before the stubby course after lunch.
I'll look at the numbers for racing this weekend and, if we can provide it, there will be training for kids not racing on Sunday. On Saturday, the coaches on duty will be supporting the races.
Whilst the kids aren't racing the coaches will do their best to keep them skiing, so they stay warmed up and ready to race.
As usual, any questions don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks, GW
PS Erik Razmussen and Hamish Alexander each lost a ski pole from outside the hut at the end of the day presumably somebody thinking they were a set and taking them thinking they were theirs. The poles are both Scott with black Scott hand guards. Hamish's pole is grey and black and Erik's pole is red and black. Please could everyone have a quick check to see if they picked them up by mistake in the rush to get off the hill before the gates closed.
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