Pupils who are members of the ski team are usually members of Snowsports Ski Club. The club is run by Chris Hill and his team of trainers who coach at Runcorn Dry Ski Slope on Wednesday evenings, at 7- 9pm and at the Chill Factore in Manchester on Sunday at 7- 9am.
The club organises race and training camps for children and adults on snow throughout the year. New members of all ages who can ski parallel (or almost!) are welcome. In addition the club runs a training session for Abbey Gate College on Mondays after school. Mrs Campbell-Woodward takes them in the minibus at 4pm and they return at about 6.20pm. This is aimed at beginners as well as improvers and serves as an introduction to slalom racing techniques.
With Snowsports Ski Club Abbey Gate College pupils have participated in the following races during 2007 and 2008:
Cost: Snowsports Club Membership annual fee and £5.00 per Monday session.
Wednesday evening: £6.00 Sunday morning: £16
Club website: www.snowsportsengland.com
Details of Club ski and race camps for adults and children.
Everything you need to know about British Ski Racing can be found at www.britski.org