Snowsport England Staff

Tim Fawke

CEO

tim@snowsportengland.org.uk

So how did I end up here?

I have had a life time in snow sports as I had 5 years growing up in Norway when I was younger, and there is not much else to do in the winter but ski! This started my passion for the sport and got me involved in the racing side. which took me up to the British Alpine Ski Team. I retired from racing in 1998 and went to University to study Sports Science and Management. Following this, I completed all my coaching and instructing qualifications and worked as an assistant to the England Alpine Ski Team, and as an instructor in Meribel for New Generation Ski School. I was then employed full time in 2004 as head coach for the England Alpine Ski Team before moving into the administration side in 2007 as head of operations, and became CEO in 2008.

My desire is to get as many people to try skiing and boarding as possible, and hopefully get the enjoyment that I have got from the sport.

Julia Parker

Operations Manager

julia@snowsportengland.org.uk

So how did I end up here?

I came to Snowsport via Judo, weird I hear you say but my background is one of administration within sport rather than sport itself.  After working in the private sector for many years a position at JudoScotland became available where I worked as Support Services Manager for 3 years.

When a change in my home life meant moving back down south after 25 years in Scotland and the position of Operations Manager came up in Loughborough with Snowsport England I jumped at the chance!  Two very different sports but both membership organisations making them very similar in lots of ways.

I don't ski, but am slowly being persuaded that I should probably try it and soon!! 

Chris Aikens

P/T Administrative Assistant

chris.aikens@snowsportengland.org.uk

So how did I end up here?

Chris is currently studying International Business at Loughborough University, and after a history of skiing with Hemel Ski Race Club, took the opportunity to get more involved in the Snowsport England office. He has a love of Strawberry Woo-Woos and apparently only shops at Waitrose!

Kirsty Nicol

P/T Administrative Assistant

kirsty@snowsportengland.org.uk

So how did I end up here? 

 I came to Snowsport England as I was looking for a part time job after having my little girl 16 months ago.I saw the perfect role at Snowsport England and was lucky enough to get the vacancy. I have a background in sport as I used to be a competitive swimmer in Scotland for many years. I moved to Loughborough nearly 4 years ago and my first job when I moved here was administrator with the Amateur Swimming Association so this was great experience for my role at Snowsport England. I have only been in this role a few weeks but love it! I have had some experience of skiing in France and Switzerland and loved it! I have had a couple of snowboarding lessons but I am still working on this.

Jan Doyle

Senior Development Officer (North)

jan@snowsportengland.org.uk

So how did I end up here?

Sport has always been important to me, initially as a participant, then as a coach, spectator and volunteer. I have played many sports at all levels from grassroots to national, and have coaching qualifications in several. Almost ten years ago after a family ski holiday, we joined a ski club on our return. This resulted in our sons taking part in the ski racing side of the sport. Through the excellent training, friendship and support they received from the clubs, Paul has been a ski instructor for the Red Devils Ski School in Kitzbuhel, Austria for the last five years and takes part in the racing programme over there, and Tom is race captain for Salford University Snowsports Team.

My role with Snowsport England involves Co-ordinating work programmes for the Sports Development Team and collating reports for Sport England regarding the delivery of the Whole Sport Plan.

Responsible for:
- North (NWSA, NESA)
- Four Priority Sites: Castleford, Chill FactorE, Kendal, Rossendale.

National Lead on:
- Clubmark/ Snowmark
- Child Protection
- Nordic
- County Sports Partnerships
- Higher Education

Debbie Groom

Development Officer (Central England)

debbie@snowsportengland.org.uk

So how did I end up here?

I have been passionately involved in a variety of sports from a very young age, playing at both local and county level. I have worked within the private sector, within education as a Sports Development Officer and School Sport Coordinator, in the media and in volunteering as a Child Welfare Officer and coach for a range of clubs, more recently for Run England-led jogs.

I learnt to ski over fifteen years ago on a dry ski slope in Skewbridge, Rushden and have continued to ski recreationally since then, knowing the satisfaction that can be gained out of snow sport.

I am someone who is excited about the buzz snow sports bring, and looking forward to using this by working as part of the sports development team to deliver our NGB Whole Sport Plan 2009 – 2013.

Responsible for:
- Central England (CESA, ERSA)
- Three Priority Sites: Midland, Norfolk, Sheffield plus additional support for Stoke

National Lead on:
- Alpine
- Coach development
- Schools / Education (ESSKIA)
- Equality
- Events and Leaders

Susie Moore

Development Officer (South)

susie@snowsportengland.org.uk

So how did I end up here?