Esskia - English Schools' Ski Association

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ESSKIA HAS BEEN STRIVING TO ENHANCE THE STATUS OF SKIING IN SCHOOLS SINCE 1978

Read the 2011 ESSKIA End of year Report here - ESSKIA in 2011

Our Aims
 

• To encourage as many students as possible to enjoy skiing at home and abroad.
• To improve the excellence of young skiers.
• To encourage the maximum student participation in competitive inter-school races.
• To represent school skiing to all appropriate bodies concerned with education, sport and ski travel.

What does joining ESSKIA give you?
 

• Membership of Snowsport England, the governing body of skiing in England.
• Opportunity to develop your students’ skills and take part in the sport of skiing.
• Entry to the National Artificial Ski Slope Championships. 
• 6 area qualifying races in September. National finals in October.
• Opportunities for selected skiers to train at home and abroad in ESSKIA Squads and Teams
• Staff training for Ski Course Organiser (SCO) and Race Official’s courses
• Snowsport England insurance cover.
• Advice and information for ski trips, races and skiing in the National Curriculum.

• Area Qualifying Races (6 area races throughout England) 
• 4 age groups; U12, U14, U16, U19

National Finals:

• For qualifying teams

For selected racers:

• ISF World Schools Skiing Championships (Biennial for skiers selected from ESSKIA  Squad Training groups)

Training

• Summer Training/Promotion Days (7 different venues throughout the Country)
• Squad Training Days in England
• Junior Squad Training Camps: Pitztal, Austria
• Senior Squad Training Camps: Geilo, Norway.

For further information on Esskia, click here or contact Rob Robson (Chairman) on 0208 872 8221 or esskia@live.co.uk