Cutting Edge 19-12-07
Donation from the Roger De Haan Charitable Trust
funds
SnowsportGB is delighted to announce that an agreement has
been reached with the Roger De Haan Charitable Trust, which
will provide SnowsportGB with funding over three years to
allow the implementation of a new Development Plan for the
British Children's Alpine Skiing. The donation of £100,000
per annum for three years will start from December 2007, and
is ring-fenced by the agreement with the Trust to fund the
Development Plan. The primary objectives of this plan are:
1. Provide administration support to the current British
Children's Ski Team volunteer group and then create a long-term
sustainable professional set up for the British Children's
Ski Team.
2. To create a clear and consistent pathway to podium for
all young British Alpine Skiers.
3. Establish a UK-wide Talent Identification programme, which
aims to attract talented young athletes into skiing, and to
encourage young recreational skiers to compete in the sport.
4. Establish a long-term athlete development plan for all
young competitive skiers in the UK.
5. Establish a dynamic database which registers and tracks
all young competitive skiers in the UK.
more
Andy Noble Profile Piece
Noble Facts:
* Age: 23
* Home: Edinburgh, Scotland
* World Rank: 113
* Nicknames: Nobby or Nobsy
* Favourite Food: Roast lamb and mum's homemade apple-meringue
pie
* Top results:
Europa Cup
- 29.11.06 Levi, Finland, Giant Slalom 25th
- 28.11.06 Levi, Finland, Giant Slalom 27th
- 25.11.06 Salla, Finland, Slalom 47th
- 08.01.07 Serre Chevalier, France, Giant Slalom 47th
I started when I was three and have been skiing full time
for over five years.
Preferred discipline?
Giant Slalom
 Anatomy
of a Skier Head to Toe - Part 1
Have you ever wondered how our athletes can race all winter
long when you have been feeling the hurting limbs and the
cold on the slopes? The right equipment can make all the difference
to performance when there are seconds between the racers and
podium places. The equipment needs to be right for the conditions
to achieve the best performances during championships.
Chemmy Alcott
As an athlete of the GB Alpine ski team, Chemmy Alcott wears
uniquely designed skiing equipment that protects and enhances
performance.
Cébé Goggles and Helmets
Cébé is one of the leaders in ski goggle technology.
Founded in 1892, Cébé has been at the forefront
of ski eye wear for more than a hundred years, with their
stylish designs they are a must for Chemmy this winter. Cébé
also develops helmets and with top skiers like Chemmy able
to surpass speeds of over 100kph, Cébé helmets
help to avoid any serious injuries after a fall and with Forcefield
body armour she can compete to the best of her ability. more
Anatomy of a Skier Head to Toe - Part 2
Noel Baxter
Noel Baxter is part of the World Cup Ski team and his equipment
needs to be the very best.
Uvex Helmets
Noel Baxter uses Uvex helmets, which are fitted and styled
using the best technology to ensure a high level of protection
for every skier who wears them. And to protect his eyes from
the high luminosity on the snow-covered summits, Noel also
wears Uvex goggles and sunglasses.
To ensure warmth and protection against the cold, Noel wears
Besson salopettes and the Craft thermals.
Vital Support from the British Olympic Association
The British Olympic Association (BOA) offers a variety of
services for athletes to help support them on their pathway
to Olympic success. One of the most important services provided
by the BOA helps injured athletes recover back to full fitness.
Olympic Medical Institute
The Olympic Medical Institute (OMI) is a specialist national
support centre for high performance athletes from both Olympic
and non-Olympic sports. At its heart is the national residential
rehabilitation centre, providing intensive treatment for athletes
recovering from serious injury. more
Round-Up and Look Ahead
Chemmy Alcott has been in action twice since the last edition
of Cutting Edge. On Saturday 8th December she was in action
at the second World Cup downhill race of the season held at
Aspen, Colorado. Chemmy, Britain's top lady skier, managed
to place 25th in the end, an improvement of three places on
her race earlier this month at Lake Louise, Canada.
Her achievement was all the more remarkable given the challenging
weather conditions at the race. Low cloud and falling snow
contributed to two major crashes and eventually led to the
abandonment of the race.
This weekend saw her competing at St Moritz, Switzerland.
She had mixed fortunes finishing outwith the top 30 in the
downhill, but improved her skiing for the Super G on the Sunday
finishing 29th.
Chemmy is now preparing for this weeks World Cup at St Anton
where she finished 9th in yesterdays downhill (Tuesday 18th)
so watch this space
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