Folkestone Ski Race Club

More great news that 3 of our members - Oli, Thomas and Alicia have qualified and been selected for the National Schools Snowsports Association GBR squad. Congratulations.

Some fantastic news, hoping it wont be too long until the ski slope can be back up and running and our racers can start training locally again. Huge thanks to the The Sports Trust for keeping us in the loop and saving this vital facility.

Some action shots from yesterday's school race at Hemel. Well done boys, amazing results.

Huge congratulations to 3 of our racers who took part in the Skibound Indoor Open Schools Champs run by National Schools Snowsports Association GBR today. All 3 achieved amazing results:- Olivier 4th U14M and 13th overall of all racers. Thomas 5th U16M and Jacob 7th U16M. Well done.

Some really positive, good news to wake up to. Lets hope its not too long until they re-open the slope. Will keep everyone informed as and when we know any details.

FOLKESTONE SPORTS CENTRE IS SAVED!!!
🥳👏👏👏🎊🙌🎉😆🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️🏸⛹️‍♀️🤸‍♀️👟

So buzzing to hear that Folkestone Sports Centre will re-open! The details are still being finalised but this is clearly a massive win for the community. I’ll of course say more as details are released by the administrator in due course.

Thanks to everyone who kept up the pressure - signing the petition, joining our Save Folkestone Sports Centre campaign and speaking up for our community. 🙏❤️👍👟🤸‍♀️⛹️‍♀️🏸🙌🎉

Read more here 👇

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/popular-leisure-centre-will-reopen-to-public-as-bid-accepted-318970/

Really good Alpine Open Race Camps run by Phil Brown and the National Schools Snowsports Association GBR.

Open Alpine Training Camps - https://mailchi.mp/665ad00174fe/final-leagues-session-9433676

Huge congratulations to our own Chair, Jane for her appointment to the board of Snowsport England. We know you will be a huge asset to the organisation.

🌟 Welcome to Our New Board Members! 🌟
We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of Jane Michotte and Jonathan Cocke to the Snowsport England board of directors!
- Jane Michotte: Jane is currently the chair of Folkstone Ski Club with a background in developing ESG impact across businesses and will lead our drive towards a more sustainable future for the sport - Jonathan Cocke: Jonathan will bring his experience across major global sports events and his passion for inclusion to help us grow participation.
💬 Learn more about their vision for Snowsport England here: https://www.snowsportengland.org.uk/snowsport-england-welcomes-jane-michotte-and-jonathan-cocke-to-the-board-of-directors/

Huge congratulations to Alicia, who gained 3rd place yesterday representing her school, Guston Primary, at the National Schools Snowsports Association GBR outdoor champs. She has now also been selected to join the squad. We'll done a great achievement.

A fabulous time at the night race at Chatham last night. Folkestone coming away with 5 podium positions. Massive congratulations to all who are definitely keeping Folkestone Race Club alive and strong.

Some of our racers enjoying ski themed weekends. From a trip to Hemel to the London Ski Show and meeting Dave Ryding.

Well done to 2 of our racers who took part representing their schools at the National Schools Snowsports Association GBR indoor races yesterday at Hemel. Alicia in the juniors came 7th U12F, 11th overall female and 24th out of all 132 racers, male and female (including some U14s) and Oli in the seniors, in his first ever indoor race, came 8th U14M and 35th overall Male racer out of 80 (including U19s). A real achievement, congratulations to you both

It's not only talented kids racing we have at our club, these teddies made by Melanie at Folkestone were absolutely amazing.