The first Sunday morning children’s club has held at the ski centre yesterday (2nd September). We were delighted to see 19 children join the group this week!  The weather was perfect and there were plenty of ice creams sold at the end of the session.

Thanks very much to Stuart Gray for providing some desperately needed help looking after all those children. Also thanks to Milly from the Ski Centre assisting in kit issue and clean-up.

The next weekend is 16th September, and we may well see even more members, so any extra helpers from the club would be welcomed.

The rollerski exhibition at this year’s Hairst was blessed with dry conditions and reasonable weather. Some of the younger club skiers did two skate skier cross demonstrations in the square outsitde the Gordon Arms. This was followed by an open ski for visitors to have a go at roller skiing. The whole event was a big success, thanks to Alex Standen for organizing it an everybody who turned out as skiers, helpers or coaches.

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Following a successful Sunday Morning session group in 2011 we are planning another group of  sessions for 2012 running twice a month.

Our sessions aim to improve the group memebers’ skiing  regardless of their current ability in a fun and friendly atmosphere through a range of activities, games and informal instruction. All sessions will be held at Huntly Nordic and Outdoor Centre and will be led by Snowsport Scotland qualified coaches.

Dates for the rest of this year are:

• November 25^th
• December 2^nd & 16

All dates are on a Sunday and sessions are from 10:00am – 12:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the session to allow for kit issue and registration

Please ensure your child is properly dressed for the sessions, layers of light stretchy clothing are best and gloves and waterproofs essential.  A small snack and drink should also be provided.

All items of ski equipment including boots will be provided by Huntly Nordic and Outdoor Centre.

Cost is £5.00 per child per session, payable on the day.

If you would like your child to join this group please contact Malcolm Cooper (kandm@cooper931.fsnet.co.uk) to make sure a place will be available before coming to Huntly, there has been an exceptional demand this year for the group.

Club member Roy Young  is one of the UK Nordic Ski Team Coaches. There’s no snow around so surely Roy has his feet up… Not really! Here’s what he’s thinking about at the moment:

Last Monday we were doing lactate testing in Stirling with the oversized treadmill – so getting results while doing classic rollering.  Really interesting – but also good to get a chance to stand next to the guys as we working on ski efficiency – so you could make modifications and try them out there and then. 

This morning was speed work with Alex and Youngy in the winter conditions down at the ski centre (winter jacket, hat and gloves while giving video feed back).  Later on its going over training with some of the guys. Continue reading →