NATIONAL SCHOOLS LEAGUES

from Schools Snowsports Magazine 21-22

by National Schools Snowsports Association

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Last academic year, We are very introduced the National Schools Race Leagues to find a way to get kids racing despite the pandemic situation.

The success and hunger for the programme took us by surprise and we are continuing with it this year, expanding to more centres and schools, continuing to increase participation.

This programme Provides a nationally accessible competition framework for schools and individuals representing their schools whilst ensuring that events worked within the current rules and guidelines from both the government and sports governing bodies.

NSSA Partnerships Liaison, Dan Humphrey said: “We looked at how we can offer competitive events under the schools banner to those schools, athletes and parents that are clearly very keen to get back to the sport and to be able to offer this in a locally and safely accessible way”. Results for both teams and individuals will be available on our website and likely on GBski, updated after each session.

The current plan is to have a National League finals during the latter half of the summer term.

*Due to the need for the course to be the same and marked, the leagues will take place on dry slopes only.

Can I take part in more than one date/venue?

Absolutely! It is possible for anyone or any school to take part in whatever venues they wish and as many times as they wish.

National semi Finals and Final

Those individuals and school teams that are in the top 3 of each league for age and gender, will be invited to the national semis and/or final, to be held during summer term at a venue to be decided.

Who is it aimed at?

Skiers of all levels, representing their school. They can be National level, club level, or just wishing to try racing.

How do I get involved?

Dates and Venues are on our website and we will be publishing dates and venues each year during the early part of the autumn term for that academic year and entry will be online. To ensure that you are kept in the loop, please sign up to our newsletter or follow us on social media. We can also be contacted below

“We believe the National Schools Leagues are a great way to do this, maintaining the ethos of participation and involvement that drives our other events”.

What is the NSSA National Schools Race Leagues?

Open to all school age children, the events will run regularly at numerous venues around the country – A list of venues that are partnering on this will be available by mid September 2021.

How does it work?

At each slope taking part, a course will be set and marked*. Then at least twice per term, the NSSA or the local club will run 2-3 sessions at the slope on the same day. Sessions will be 1.5-2 hours long and include coaching. NSSA website: www.schoolssnowsports.co.uk Leagues info - https://schoolssnowsports.co.uk/nssa-

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e-mail: office@schoolssnowsports.co.uk

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