Sunday 11th December Christmas Races

So the moment everyone has been waiting for has come around again - the annual Gordon Skiers Festive Races and Xmas Meal this Sunday.

To finish of a fantastic Autumn season we will be having 9 teams racing this Sunday, each carefully chosen using skiers across all categories in the hope that we have some very tight racing - if not just blame Gary because he can't be with us and didn't do the teams anyway!

There will be 36 races – each team gets 8 races each, we will run the pool through once to
determine the results. In the event of a tie (see depiction to the left for meaning) then we will run ski offs after break to determine the winners. If we have no ties we will start to run the pool through again but purely for fun and to see who can challenge Santa Stomper with the most successful Lift, roll squash moment!

We will need a number of helpers to help on Sunday to try and keep things moving swiftly - if you can help then please let James know first thing on Sunday.

We aim to get racing as soon as possible after 9am so would be grateful if you could make sure you turn up promptly and get kitted up early, there will be no fitness so please come in ski gear and your best costume or Christmas jumper if you want to.

Teams will be posted on the wall of the main room at Alford - each team will have a name and a coaches name, once you ready then please find the coach for your team at the bottom of the slope and we will get things moving as fast as we can. There is bound to be some hanging about but we will limit as much as possible and please stick with your team leader and don't wander off.

Proposed Timetable

• Arrive 8.30-9am
• Start racing 9.15am
• Break 10.45 -11.00am
• Ski Offs of more races 11.00-12.00
• Change and Xmas presents to kids 12.15
• Head to Alford Golf Club 12.30-1pm
• Presentations 1pm-1.30pm
• Eat 1.30pm
• Leave – whenever

Photo Caption Competition

We will have 6 photos printed in large format for Sunday morning and would welcome folk to write down captions against any of the photos (parents please remember your audience). 

Entries already received will be on the photos to help try kick start the creative juices flowing from head down your arm and onto the paper as a caption. The committee will then select their favourite few with a vote by everyone at the Xmas meal to determine the podium positions.

Arrangements for Meal

Due to the large number of attendees we are using both the downstairs and upstairs lounges with 70 seated downstairs and 40 upstairs. It will be a case of select where you sit but we do request that no young kids are left unattended upstairs (as tempting as it may sound). When you arrive we will have a sheet to tick you off on, then please find a seat and get a drink. For those of you upstairs we will then come and get you for the presentations which will be downstairs. Alford Golf Club will be doing their best to get us all served in a timely manner but please bear with them and enjoy the festive spirit.

Other Important Info

1. Wednesday 14th December is Course Crew Training at Alford. Snacks and hot drinks
   served in the company of our very own resident Stompmaster James. Details here.
2. Gordon Skiers Jackets have arrived and can be collected this Sunday. Please ensure you have made payment before collection. Orders placed
3. Snow season booking form is live and closes on December 19th. If you wish to secure your place on the dates you would like training or race support please complete by the deadline.
4. The Gordon Skiers Open will take place on January 21/22 at The Lecht. Places may well be capped this year with the booking form going live to the general public on December 16th. An email will be circulated to all members ahead of this general release.

The committee would also like to thank everyone, club members old and new, for a fantastic Autumn series this year. Gordon Skiers is your club so we will always welcome feedback on what you like, what you don't and any ideas or suggestions you would like to see offered at the club. Just collar any of us for a chat or use the usual email address.

Wishing everyone a very Happy, healthy and safe Christmas and we look forward to doing it all again....and more.....on snow from early January.

The GDN Committee