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Sunday 19th May - South Dalton
Sunday 8th June, 2013 - Lune Valley, Lancashire - Halton to Heysham
Sunday 30th June - Middleton on thw Wolds
Saturday-Sunday 6th - 7th July, 2013 - SSE Roller Ski Course, Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, Hayes
Sunday 7th July - Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, Hayes
Sunday 21st July, 2013 - Inter-Planetary Roller Ski Tour, Escrick, York
Saturday 17th August, 2013 - 1 Hour Roller Ski Race, Salt Ayre, Lancaster
Sunday 18th August, 2013 - River Dee, Chester (Alan Shepard commemorative tour)(TBC)
Saturday–Sunday 24th- 25th August, 2013 - SSE Roller Skiing Course, Hetton Lyons Country Park
Saturday 24th August - Hetton Lyons Country Park, Co.Durham
Saturday - Sunday 5th – 6th October,2013 - SSE - Roller Ski Course, Salt Ayre Cycle Track, Lancaster
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(Events marked * see foot of page)
Sunday 19th May, 2013
*SOUTH DALTON
YORKSHIRE DALES CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLUB
Rollerskiing in the Yorkshire Wolds around the pretty village of South Dalton near Beverley. Classic in the morning and skate in the afternoon with lunch at the village pub. Cyclists are welcome
Contact Martin Appleby. m.appleby451@btinternet.com
Sunday 8th June, 2013
*Lune Valley, Lancashire
Manchester Cross Country Ski Club
Roller Ski Tour from Halton to Heysham along the River Lune cycle track to Morecambe and along the prom to Heysham.
Route and distance: from Halton car park to Morecambe seafront; round trip c. 10 miles. It is possible to extend this route to Old Heysham village: allow another 4 miles for this.
Duration: c. 4 hours or 5 hours if continuing to Old Heysham.
Meet at: Halton car park, near Caton (Lancaster) at 10 am.
Description: a very pleasant riverside route up past our old roller ski stamping ground of Salt Ayre Sports Centre, using a quiet, well-maintained cycle track with few ups and downs, thus allowing for excellent skating practice in particular. The route on to Old Heysham is along the promenade and is very picturesque by the sea. Most of this stretch has recently been resurfaced and is now very smooth and fast.
Facilities: toilets, cafe and supermarket on seafront at Morecambe and/or cafes and pub at Old Heysham.
Directions: start from M6 junction 34; take A683 direction Kirkby Lonsdale; after barely 400 yards, take the first sharp left turn down very narrow, steep lane (Denny Beck Lane), follow this c. 200 yards down to the bottom and just before a narrow bridge turn right into the car park of the disused Halton station.
See appended file for meeting place.
Contact Alistair Brown at: sno_lodjur@btinternet.com
Sunday 30th June, 2013
*MIDDLETON ON THE WOLDS
YORKSHIRE DALES CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLUB
Roller ski tour on the Yorkshire Wolds, taking in the villages of Middleton, Huggate and Warter. Skate or Classic. Cyclists are welcome
Contact Martin Appleby. m.appleby451@btinternet.com
Saturday-Sunday 6th - 7th July, 2013
SSE Roller Ski Course
Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, Hayes, Middlesex
Designated Organiser: Gerard Evans (London Region Nordic Ski Club) ssehayes@hotmail.co.uk
Where : Hillingdon Cycle Track, Springfield Road, Hayes UB4 0LT
The Hayes circuit is off the A312, between the A40 and M4/A4. From the M4, leave at Junction 3 and head north. At the roundabout with Sainsbury's on the left, turn right then take the first right (Springfield Road) at the traffic lights. The entrance to the circuit is about 300 metres on the right.
Times : Saturday 1pm – 6pm, Sunday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Accommodation: Premier Inn, Uxbridge Road, Hayes, Middlesex UB4 0HF
Twin Rooms are £25 per person for the Friday night and £30 per person for the Saturday night,
Breakfast not included
You can request a room on the course application form. These rooms will be filled on a first come, first served basis. If further rooms are required then these will be booked at the going rate at the time of booking. You may like to join the rest of the group for an evening meal on the Saturday night at the adjacent Beefeater restaurant
Price: If booked more than two weeks in advance: £110 for the weekend or £60 for one day (excluding meals and accommodation), otherwise £120 or £65 respectively.
You will improve your skiing technique (classic and skating), gain confidence for skiing, pick up loads of helpful training tips and just have a fantastic time. The course is open to everyone, whether you are beginner, intermediate or expert; whether you are a tourer, a racer, a downhiller or whether you just want to try cross-country skiing.
We have assembled a first-rate coaching team and are hoping to run the following course groups:
- Advanced - for those with or interested in attaining a four or five star proficiency award or skiing at this level.
- Intermediate - for those with or interested in a three star proficiency award or wish to ski at this level
- Beginners and Improvers group - for those with none or limited cross country/roller ski experience and are interested in progressing to one and two star level.
We will try to assign you to the group of your choice, on a first-come-first-served basis as long as the application is accompanied by payment. You will be told before each course which group you will be in, but if your group of choice is full you may be offered a place in another group. To ensure your place, please book early.
There will be the opportunity to be assessed for the SSE Nordic Proficiency Awards.
Equipment can be hired if booked in advance on the booking form. DOWNLOAD BOOKING FORM
Applying for the course
You will need to send a booking form to the designated course organiser listed above. If you wish to attend more than one course you will have to send a separate booking form to each of the course organisers designated for the individual courses. If you are not a member of a registered SSE or SnSC club, you will need to pay £10 per course Weekend SSE Membership to cover your insurance. We advise people to join an SSE affiliated Nordic Ski Club to enjoy the other benefits of club membership.
If you want to turn up and pay on the day for any event, please check beforehand that there is a place available.
What you will need to bring
Equipment Bring your own roller skis, poles and boots suitable for skating and classic (unless you have pre-booked hire equipment).
Clothing (not your best gear). Wear something comfortable, layers are best and close fitting clothing makes it easier for your coach to analyse your movements. The use of protective headgear (cycle helmet) and knee and elbow protection is strongly advised. Bring waterproof clothing if the weather forecast is poor. Gloves are essential, but not too thick. A pair of trainers/running shoes may be useful for any ‘dry land’ exercises. Skiers in the advanced group may be interested in bringing a heart monitor if they wish.
Lunch and Refreshments – bring your own.
Sunday 7th July, 2013
Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, Hayes
Team Sprints – Free Technique
Starts at 3:00pm. 2 per team 3 x 1 lap per racer, alternating. Any type of roller ski under F.I.S. rules.
Organiser - LRNSC
Just a reminder, wearing a helmet and eye protection in the race is compulsory.
Sunday 21st July, 2013
*Inter-Planetary Roller Ski Tour, Escrick, York
Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club
This route was discovered during autumn 2006. It begins south west of the village of Escrick, and heads north into York City Centre by following a disused railway path and then the banks of the River Ouse.
For this tour, Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club can confidently claim:
You will travel faster than the speed of light The exercise will not just make you feel younger, but completing it will actually make you younger*
Why? Because the route follows a sculptured scale model of the universe from the outer reaches of the solar system to the Sun and beyond.
The total distance is six miles each way, making a pleasant day out with adequate time for lunch in the city centre. The vast majority is off road on a well-surfaced tarmac path, with the occasional downhill section. Caution will need to be exercised on the approach to York as there may be a large numbers of pedestrians. The track is equally suited to classic and skating technique. Cyclists are welcome to join the tour.
Meeting place: Meet at 10am in the car park 150 yards to the west of Escrick Grange Farm - on the Escrick to Stillingfleet road (Grid ref: OS sheet 105, 618419). Escrick is reached by taking the A19 York to Selby road. If you still can't find it, the car park's in the outer orbit of Uranus.
Refreshments: Available in York with limited trackside refreshments at Bishopthorpe.
Roller ski equipment can be provided on request – please get in touch in advance.
Mike & Helen Smith
Saturday 17th August, 2013
*1 Hour Roller Ski Race
Salt Ayre, Lancaster
Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club
A 1 hour roller ski race will take place at Salt Ayre cycle track. Further details will follow shortly.
Contact Helen and Michael Smith: mhsmith@ktdbroadband.com
Just a reminder, wearing a helmet and eye protection in the race is compulsory.
Sunday 18th August, 2013 (To be confirmed)
*Manchester Cross Country Ski Club
Chester
A roller ski tour alongside the River Dee.
Organised to commemorate our sadly missed friend Alan Shepard. Details to follow.
Saturday–Sunday 24th- 25th August, 2013
SSE Roller Skiing Course
Hetton Lyons Country Park, Co. Durham
Designated Organiser: Helen Bell (Yorkshire Dales Cross Country Ski Club) xcskiinfo@btinternet.com
Where : Down Pit Lane, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0RH.
The Country Park is reached by leaving the A1 at Junction 62, heading northeast on the A690. After a few miles, turn right towards Hetton-le-Hole, and the park is signposted from the centre of Hetton-le-Hole (beneath the wind turbines).
Times : Starts on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and finishes on Sunday at around 4:00 p.m.
Accommodation: We have pre-booked some rooms at the Premier Inn Durham East. The cost is £29.50 per night per person based on two people sharing, available Friday and Saturday (plus £5.25 or £8.25 per day for breakfast) You can request a room on the course application form. These rooms will be filled on a first come, first served basis. If further rooms are required then these will be booked at the going rate at the time of booking. You may like to join the rest of the group for an evening meal on the Saturday night at the adjacent Table Table restaurant.
Price: If booked more than two weeks in advance: £110 for the weekend or £60 for one day (excluding meals and accommodation), otherwise £120 or £65 respectively.
You will improve your skiing technique (classic and skating), gain confidence for skiing, pick up loads of helpful training tips and just have a fantastic time. The course is open to everyone, whether you are beginner, intermediate or expert; whether you are a tourer, a racer, a downhiller or whether you just want to try cross-country skiing.
We have assembled a first-rate coaching team and are hoping to run the following course groups:
- Advanced - for those with or interested in attaining a four or five star proficiency award or skiing at this level.
- Intermediate - for those with or interested in a three star proficiency award or wish to ski at this level
- Beginners and Improvers group - for those with none or limited cross country/roller ski experience and are interested in progressing to one and two star level.
We will try to assign you to the group of your choice, on a first-come-first-served basis as long as the application is accompanied by payment. You will be told before each course which group you will be in, but if your group of choice is full you may be offered a place in another group. To ensure your place, please book early.
There will be the opportunity to be assessed for the SSE Nordic Proficiency Awards
Equipment can be hired if booked in advance on the booking form. DOWNLOAD BOOKING FORM
Applying for the course
You will need to send a booking form to the designated course organiser listed above. If you wish to attend more than one course you will have to send a separate booking form to each of the course organisers designated for the individual courses. If you are not a member of a registered SSE or SnSC club, you will need to pay £10 per course Weekend SSE Membership to cover your insurance. We advise people to join an SSE affiliated Nordic Ski Club to enjoy the other benefits of club membership.
If you want to turn up and pay on the day for any event, please check beforehand that there is a place available.
What you will need to bring
Equipment Bring your own roller skis, poles and boots suitable for skating and classic (unless you have pre-booked hire equipment).
Clothing (not your best gear). Wear something comfortable, layers are best and close fitting clothing makes it easier for your coach to analyse your movements. The use of protective headgear (cycle helmet) and knee and elbow protection is strongly advised. Bring waterproof clothing if the weather forecast is poor. Gloves are essential, but not too thick. A pair of trainers/running shoes may be useful for any ‘dry land’ exercises. Skiers in the advanced group may be interested in bringing a heart monitor if they wish.
Lunch and Refreshments – bring your own.
Saturday 24th August, 2013
Hetton Lyons Country Park, Co.Durham
2 x 7.2 km Skiathlon - Classic Technique/Free Technique
Starts 4 pm. Any type of classic ski, must have ratchet. (shorter events for U18's class novices)
Organiser – Tyneside Loipers
Just a reminder, wearing a helmet and eye protection in the race is compulsory.
Saturday-Sunday 5th - 6th October,2013
SSE - Roller Ski Course
Salt Ayre Cycle Track, Lancaster
Designated Organisers: Michael & Helen Smith (Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club), events@lakelandxcski.org.uk
Where : Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, Doris Henderson Way, Salt Ayre Lane, Lancaster, LA15JS.
Leave the M6 at junction 34, then turn right onto the A683 (signposted Lancaster). Bear left into one way system on the A6 (signposted Heysham/Morecambe). At traffic lights continue onto the A589 (signposted Heysham/Morecambe). At roundabout take 1st exit onto B5273 – pass ASDA on your left – then take next left.
Times : Starts on Saturday at 10 a.m. and finishes on Sunday at around 5 p.m.
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We have assembled a first-rate coaching team and are hoping to run the following course groups:
- Advanced - for those with or interested in attaining a four or five star proficiency award or skiing at this level.
- Intermediate - for those with or interested in a three star proficiency award or wish to ski at this level
- Beginners and Improvers group - for those with none or limited cross country/roller ski experience and are interested in progressing to one and two star level.
We will try to assign you to the group of your choice, on a first-come-finbsp; strongrst-served basis as long as the application is accompanied by payment. You will be told before each course which group you will be in, but if your group of choice is full you may be offered a place in another group. To ensure your place, please book early.
There will be the opportunity to be assessed for the SSE Nordkic Proficiency Awards
Equipment can be hired if booked in advance on the booking form. DOWNLOAD BOOKING FORM
Applying for the course
You will need to send a booking form to the dpyro-fileesignated course organiser listed above. If you wish to attend more than one course you will have to send a separate booking form to each of the course organisers designated for the individual courses. If you are not a member of a registered SSE or SnSC club, you will need to pay £10 per course Weekend SSE Membership to cover your insurance. We advise people to join an SSE affiliated Nordic Ski Club to enjoy the other benefits of club membership.
If you want to turn up and pay on the day for any event, please check beforehand that there is a place available.
What you will need to bring
Equipment Bring your own roller skis, poles and boots s/u/p style=uitable for skating and classic (unless you have pre-booked hire equipment).
Clothing (not your best gear). Wear something comfortable, layers are best and close fitting clothing makes it easier for your coach to analyse your movements. The use of protective headgear (cycle helmet) and knee and elbow protection is strongly advised. Bring waterproof clothing if the weather forecast is poor. Gloves are essential, but not too thick. A pair of trainers/running shoes may be useful for any ‘dry land’ exercises. Skiers in the advanced group may be interested in bringing a heart monitor if they wish.
Lunch and Refreshments – bring your own.
NB * denotes that this event is normally only open to current club members or members of another SSE affiliated club. However non-members may take part in these events on a taster session basis. Continued instruction, coaching or participation in club events will require full SSE club membership as there are insurance implications for the club.
Last update - May, 2013
