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About SIA’s Ski-a-thon
In conjunction with SNO!zone and Xscape Milton Keynes, on 12th September 2009 the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) will be holding the UK’s first ever indoor, real snow ski-a-thon.
Taking part on the day we already have the Atomic ski teams which include:
Eight-times British ski champion Graham Bell, a well-known face from presenting the BBCs Ski Sunday, will grace the slopes, being one of the best skiers the UK has ever known. Graham’s passion for skiing has been displayed through his motivating, coaching and encouraging of young people to get involved in the sport. In 1999 he was appointed as Performance Director at the British Ski and Snowboard Federation.
Ed Drake, British Alpine ski champion, who has qualified to compete in the Winter Olympics next year. Since becoming British Junior Champion in the 2004/05 season Ed’s star performances have continued, ending last season by picking up the British Super-G and Giant Slalom titles, as well as winning the Overall British title.
James Webb Britain’s number one Freeskier and member of the British World Cup team for ½ pipe and Slopestyle.
Talan Skeels-Piggins World number 5 downhill sit ski and member of British Disabled Ski Team.
Prizes, Auction Lots and Incentives
Team Leader who’s team raises the most sponsorship will win a double room B&B for a week in January at austrian-alps.com.
Individuals who do not ski or board that put together a team will be put into a prize draw to win a spa day for two people at Fawsley Hall.
Other prizes and auction lots include:
Accomodation in Val d’ isere in April courtesy of the Base Camp Group
A brand new pair of Atomic ski’s or a snowboard,
Atomic ski/board boots,
Dinner for 2 at Olivier’s at the Inn at Woburn
Corporate day for 4 people at Ranksboro Polo Club
Ski time with the Ghanan Ski team at Hemel Hempstead
Luggage sets, meals for two, ski and leisure clothing
Goody bags for all participants
Participants will also be fully fed with 2 meals, snacks and watered throughout the day.
All participants will also be highly entertained with Live Music, Wii competitions, a treasure hunt for all ages and a wide variety of other activities.
How to Join SIA in this Fantastic Challenge
The logistics of this event are that tag teams of between 2 " 6 people must ensure that one member from each team is on the slope at all times over a 12 hour period. The event will start with an information and warm up session at 8.30am with the first skiers or boarders taking to the slope at 9am through to 9pm. Teams will be given the opportunity to change their team member on the slope at hourly intervals. Teams have been asked to aim to raise £800 sponsorship per team. During the current climate we feel this is an achievable target, especially for a team of 6 people, who would need to raise just £120 plus gift aid each, which equates to asking 12 people to donate just £10 each.
We will be encouraging disabled skiers to take part in the challenge and have formed strong links with Adaptive SnowSports Milton Keynes; who will be both entering teams and demonstrating a range of adaptive ski equipment on the day. A team from the Paralympics development squad will also be entering the challenge, giving participants the opportunity to ski with the sports stars of tomorrow!
Ideally we would like you to put a team together of friends or colleagues, however, if you wish to participate but need more people for your team we have a spreadsheet of participants in the same situation. So please let us know and we will put you in touch.
2009 will be SIA’s 35th anniversary, as part of those celebrations our aim is to not only introduce a range of new fundraising initiatives such as the Ski-a-thon, but also to ensure through media involvement that SIA is firmly placed on the map as a recognised national charity.
Accomodation
Free accommodation is available for any member of the Armed Forces or Emergency Services.
We have agreed preferential rates for our team members with the following hotels:
Holiday Inn
Single/Double occupancy in a standard bedroom £45.00 Bed and Breakfast
Single/Double occupancy in an executive room £70.00 Bed and Breakfast
Jurys Inn
£45 Bed and Breakfast for single occupancy
£50 Bed and Breakfast for double occupancy
Hilton Milton Keynes
£54 bed and breakfast for a single room
£69 bed and breakfast for a double room
Provisional running order
8.00am onwards " registration of participants " all will receive goody bags with vouchers, gifts and a full itinerary for the day ahead. The whole team can chose to register at this time, or just those who are taking part in the first session, registration will be open until approx 3pm for this purpose.
8.30am - warm up session for all and thank you from key SIA personnel
9.00am onwards " teams to have at least one member on the slope at all times until 9.00pm
10.00am onwards " additional activities commence, including Nintendo Wii competitions, surf simulator (if available), treasure hunt, complementary therapies, etc. (just a snapshot
of activities, full list tbc nearer to date of event)
11.00am onwards " it is envisaged that we will have three live music sets throughout the day within the main mall of Xscape, commencing at around 11.00am with the first set.
Following sets to take place at 2.00pm and 5.00pm. However this will completely depend in the artists taking part and the media in attendance. For example T4 have shown interest
in filming, this could be secured with appropriate artists, as such the timing of the sets would be flexible to fit in with the artists and T4.
12.00pm " until 2.00pm buffet lunch will be served for all participants and volunteers, over a two hour period to ensure those on the slope get an opportunity to eat. Food service will
be brought out at intervals to ensure enough for those who come to eat later on. Tea/Coffee/OJ/Water to be available throughout the day.
4.30pm " until 6.30pm buffet dinner will be served for all participants and volunteers, over a two hour period to ensure those on the slope get an opportunity to eat. Food will be
brought out at intervals to ensure enough for those who come to eat later on. Tea/Coffee/OJ/Water to be available throughout the day.
7.30pm " live artists and/or DJ to perform within the Sno!Bar, tbc as artists secured. Ongoing as required (again depending on artists), followed by a DJ until Midnight.
Possible ½ hour break of live artists from 9.00pm " 9.30pm as prizes are awarded and thank you speeches made.
9.00pm " Ski a thon finishes, prizes awarded, thank you speeches made.
9.30pm " onwards until late, general joviality and celebration from participants and volunteers, live artists in Sno!Bar.
Ongoing " throughout the day, media interviews and PR opportunities as managed by Solution Factors.
Philippa Rathbone
Ski-a-thon Co-ordinator | Spinal Injuries Association
Telephone 0845 678 6633 | Email p.rathbone@spinal.co.uk
SIA House, 2 Trueman Place, Oldbrook, Milton Keynes MK6 2HH | Switchboard 0845 678 6633 | Freephone Helpline 0800 980 0501 | Fax 0845 070 6911
Registered Charity No 1054097
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