Braehead Sunday 29th November

A quick update on the Braehead trip.  Firstly numbers are rising fast, we are up to 20 skiers and have a 45 seat coach so get your names in fast.

For the few who have put there name in who are not attending dry mat this autumn there will be a supplement to pay towards the coaching fees.

Drop-off and pick-up will be in Westhill as that is the most central point for all our members.  We have access to a car park where those parents travelling can leave cars for the day.  Details to follow.

So if you are wanting to come to Snowfactor, get your names in ASAP.

Gordon Skiers Secondhand Ski Sale, Sunday 8th November at Alford Ski Centre, 9.30AM

Just a quick reminder that next Sunday the 8th November is our second hand ski sale for any skis, boots, ski clothing etc.  Bring along all your surplus ski gear and see if you can find it a new home. (Wilma, this is your opportunity to just bring along the entire contents of the garage!!)

For new members this is a great opportunity to pick up Gordon Skiers suits etc, kit is often in good condition and is only on sale because the owner has grown out of it rather than being worn out! (the clothing not the owner that is!)

See you all on Sunday

Snowsport Scotland Off Hill Training

We have received this message from Louise Kochalski Snowsport Scotland Development Officer regarding fitness training sessions that they have set up.  These sessions are appropriate for U14 and above skiers in our performance squads.  Apologies for the lateness of this information.

For more information see the attached document.

Gary

"Hi All

As most of you know Ben Kinnear and I have been working on putting into place a support programme to compliment the fantastic work the clubs and centres are doing on the hill. The idea being that we, as Snowsport Scotland, are in the best position to oversee a programme to help all athletes in the region regardless of what club you belong to or discipline you take part in.

In addition to top end coaching at the heart of what we are trying to achieve is a clear and transparent pathway of what support sessions an athlete can access depending on their age and ability levels. Each step clearly building from the last. Please have a look at the attached document, the diagram is supposed to provide a clear obvious pathway – I would welcome any feedback.

In terms of getting started, things have taken a lot longer than planned BUT I am pleased to say we’re ready to go with S&C session A starting next Monday 14th September (I know this is very short notice but I hope you, as Head Coaches or Team Managers can work with me to get the message out to the relevant athletes/parents). All details are in the attached document, but if you have any questions please ask. For athletes to book into a block of S&C (or eventually gymnastics) please have them email myself and coach or team manager. All payments should be made to Veronica in the Snowsport Scotland office (incidentally she’s not in today for anyone particularly efficient).

Lastly we welcome attendance by any coaches at the sessions, it’s great to have extra hands and also fantastic CPD for a lot of coaches out there, all I ask is coaches let me know in advance if they are coming along.

Any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks

Louise

Louise Kochalski | Development Officer (North) | Snowsport Scotland"
Tel: 0131 625 4410 | Fax: 0131 317 7202 | Mob: 07584 654396

Gordon Skiers Summer Party, Final Reminder

This is a final reminder for the Gordon Skiers Summer Party to be held on Friday 26th June at 7.30 PM at Tullynessle Hall.  Bring your own food and drink. Disco provided. Gary also plans to have a prize giving with awards for the past season.

Cost will be £5 per person paid on the door to cover costs of the hall and disco.

We really need to get an idea of numbers to decide whether to go ahead so can you please fill in the form below.

AGM Draft Agenda

Date: 18th June 2015
Location: Learney Arms, Torphins
Time: 730pm

Draft agenda:

1. Welcome and agree agenda
2. Apologies
3. Matters arising 
4. Agree previous AGM minutes
5. Club development plan 
6. Club clothing - proposal from committee
7. Chair’s report 
8. Communication officer’s report 
9. Coaching convener’s report 
10. Racing convener’s report 
11. Treasurer’s report 
12. Athletes liaison officer 
13. Social convener
14. Election of office bearers
15. AOCB
16. Date of next meeting

Download  2015 Agenda

Gordon Skiers Party and Prize Giving

After a year off, now back by popular demand, we are pleased to announce the Gordon Skiers Party and Prize Giving.

• Where?        Tullynessle Hall
• When?         Friday 26th June
• What time?  7.30pm

Bring your own food and drink. Disco provided. Gary also plans to have a prize giving with awards for the past season.

Cost will be £5 per person paid on the door to cover costs of the hall and disco.  Can you please fill in the form below so that we have an idea of numbers.

Alex Tilley Wins Slalom at British Championships in Tignes

And the report on the slalom race.

Posted by Gordon Skiers Racing on Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Alex Tilley Wins GS at British Championships in Tignes

Great results for Gordon Skier Alex Tilley who took wins in both GS and Slalom at British Championships in Tignes,More info at Racer Ready

Posted by Gordon Skiers Racing on Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Snow Trials

We have space for new members for the rest of the snow season so if anyone is interested in joining the club please could you e mail the administrator so that we can assess the numbers and arrange for trials to be set up. Please include your name, your child’s name and a contact telephone number.

Hut Etiquette and Evacuation Procedures!

Can we bring your attention to a few areas that were discussed at the committee meeting last week.

Firstly can we ask all parents and skiers to read the page on hut etiquette.  Can we particularly bring to your attention the following areas.

• Evacuation procedure. Committee members to take responsibility for locking the hut. All members to sign out their children even in the event of evacuation. 
• A radio will be left in the hut for any latecomers as training will start at 9am prompt. This radio can be used by the parent to contact a coach. A whiteboard will also be used for the training groups showing which piste the groups will be on. 
• Hut Etiquette. A post needs to be put on the blog reminding members of the club etiquette especially with regard to trainees having space to sit down during breaks, tidying up, the provision of toilet rolls and donations for coffee tea etc.

Email from Graham Mounsey, Snowsport Scotland

Please find attached details of a Rossignol offer for registered competitors. Depending on their points, racers can receive up to 35% off Rossignol kit. In order to take advantage of the offer, you just need to sign in at the following link http://www.rossignolrace.co.uk/login. Remember, under 12s (born 2003 or later) can register with Snowsport Scotland for free and are eligible for 25% off with Rossignol.

We also have a dedicated page on the FindTransfers website. FindTransfers allows you to specify your transfer requirements and then sends your requests to local, independent taxi and airport taxi companies. You then receive a quote based on your requirements and you can choose to book with the best local company and is a good way of saving money and time when looking at transfers.
To compare prices and book a transfer visit http://www.findtransfers.com/snowsportscotland

Many thanks and have a great weekend, Graham
Graham Mounsey |Membership & Marketing Coordinator | Snowsport Scotland

Final Reminder for Snow Training Registration

A final reminder for snow forms.  Sunday is the final day for completing your forms for snow training.  We appreciate it is a busy time of year for everyone however it should take no more than 10 minutes to complete the forms and payment.

At present we only have 23 skiers registered.

We need to finalise numbers for snow training so that we can organise the groups etc prior to the Xmas/New Year break so please work with us and get your registrations completed prior to Sunday

Hut Etiquette

Hi everyone,

Now that we are into December and the prospect of a bit of snow skiing is looming on the horizon I thought it would be appropriate to go through some of the basics about our club hut for those of you who are new to the snow training, and to remind everyone else about them.

For more info please go to the Hut Etiquette page.

Xmas Races 2014

Good Morning All

That is all the ‘training’ sessions finished for this year BUT this Sunday we will have the Annual Xmas Races. These will take the same format as last year with team dual slaloms making up most of the mornings events. There will be a short period to warm up on the courses and then racing will commence.

Reminders

• Snow Training.  The deadline for snow training applications is next Sunday.  At the time of writing this on Sunday evening we have the grand total of 15 skiers registered for the 2015 snow training season.  Please can all those with skiers planning on skiing over the snow season ensure they are registered by next Sunday at the latest.  We need to have numbers finalised before Xmas / New Year so that we can enjoy the holiday period as well!
• The Christmas Lunch form has now been closed so that numbers and requests can be submitted to Alford Golf Club

Two Reminders

Two reminders for you all.

• Firstly we need all those planning on coming to Alford Golf Club for the Christmas Lunch to fill in the form to let us know your choices from the menu.  Deadline for this is Next Sunday.  Our order will be going into the golf club on the Monday.  Christmas Menu Form
• Secondly we need you all to complete the snow training form.  Deadline for this one is Sunday 14th December.  We need forms completed and fees paid by then so that we can finalise everything before the Xmas / New Year break.  Snow Training Form

Gordon Skiers Christmas Lunch

If you are planning on coming to the Christmas Lunch then please complete the form below to book your place and make your selections.  If you have not filled in the form we will assume you are not coming.

Christmas Raffle Prizes

Many of you will have noticed that we have not had are usual Ceilidh this year.  We had hoped to hold it in the autumn season however we have just not had the resources to organise it.  As a result we have lost one of our main fundraisers.

To make up for this we are planning to have a raffle at the Christmas Lunch.  We are looking for donations of prizes so if you, your employer or any friends could donate any prizes they would be gratefully received.

Gordon Skiers Xmas Finale 2014

It’s coming up to that time of year again where Christmas plans are underway. Gordon Skiers will be hosting their annual fun Christmas Races at Alford on Sunday 14th December during the normal training session. The action packed morning will be followed by a Christmas Lunch at Alford Golf  Club. The morning will see any members who wish to race put into mixed teams and racing between all teams will take place, who will be champion this year? Details on the racing will follow in due course.

Housekeeping Notices

Following our committee meeting after training today there are a number of housekeeping notices.

• Parents, please sign your skiers out at the end of training, we need to know who has been collected for your children's safety.  Whilst signing out has improved it is far from perfect and there are some recidivists out there!
• Can all skiers please use the changing rooms to change.  The centre has asked us to ensure nobody changes in the hallway as this has been blocking fire escapes in breach of fire regulations.  This is for our safety.  There are no football teams using the changing rooms on a Sunday morning at present so we do have sole use.
• We are looking for parent helpers to help with running the fitness sessions.  Please offer your help to Gary and he will put you in contact with the coaches running the fitness sessions.
• We still have an issue with parents of the younger skiers not being present at mid-morning break to help them change into and out of skiing gear,  If they are not able to do this themselves, you need to be there to help them please.

Committee Members Needed

Finally and most importantly, we are in need of committee members.  We have lost 3 committee members (through no fault of theirs or ours!) mainly due to relocation away from Grampian.  We are looking for a Sponsorship convenor and two ordinary members.  If you want to know what is involved speak to any of the committee members and if you wish to offer your services please speak to Graeme Brown the chairman.