Snowsport South Summer Series at
Gosling Sports Park
Stanborough Rd
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL8 6XE
Note the car park is not free and will need to be paid for.
15th June 2024
Thank you for entering Snowsport South Summer Series Race 3 on 15th June 2024 at Welwyn.
Ski Results and Live Streaming / Photography
A provisional start list will be shown on www.skiresults.co.uk
Live Timing will available via www.skiresults.co.uk and in addition we may be streaming the racing via Facebook live. Please let the race office know if you do not wish to be filmed or photographed.
Team Managers
We have in place a Team manager from each of the Clubs to assist their racers, distributing bibs, guiding new racers etc. and acting as a liaison between Snowsport South and the club. If you are unsure of anything, have a chat to them and if they can’t help, they can point you to someone who can.
The team manager will also be coordinating who will race in the club teams and fun teams.
Race Day
The provisional timetable for the day is:
08.00 Centre Opens
08.10 Bibs available from Team Manager. If you do not have a team manager please visit the timing desk.
08.15 – 08.45 Open Practice U8, U10 & U12 Racers (Ensure Bibs are always worn) max. 3 runs each)
08.45 – 09.15 Open Practice U14 + Racers (Ensure Bibs are always worn) (max. 3 Runs each)
09.20 – 11.30 Individual Timed Runs
11.30 – 12.15 Lunch
12.15 – 13.45 Head to Heads
13.45 – 14.45 Fun Team / Club Team Races
15.00 Prize Giving for the day
A racer can only enter Club/Fun Teams, not both. If you find you have been entered in a fun team but you are expecting to compete in a club team, please inform the race office immediately.
Centre opening
The slope will be open from 8am.
Race Day Rules
Competitors are reminded that:
- Helmets must fit properly with no camera mounts
- Long Sleeves & Gloves to be worn
- Ski Poles must have bungs on.
- Racers are reminded to be respectful to all officials and fellow competitors.
- Waxing only in permitted areas
- No competitor/official may consumer alcohol due the race day, this may result in disqualification.
- Important – in line with changes to FIS rules, hiking back up the slope or coming to a complete stop will result in that run being disqualified. We will be applying this rule to timed runs and head to heads only. Due to the nature of team races, the team relay events will still allow hiking back up the slope if a gate is missed.
- Racers are expected to complete timed runs and head to heads as these will impact the seasons results. If any racer cannot compete in their head to head races, then please speak to the committee to discuss the reasons. Otherwise, there may be an impact on your season rankings.
- Racers are expected and encouraged to attend the prize giving. Winners of medals should collect their medal in persons. If a medal winner has to leave early, then please speak to the committee to discuss the reasons. Medals will only be given to others to pass on in exceptional circumstances.
Code of Conduct
We wish to remind all racers, coaches, parents and spectators that appropriate personal conduct is expected at all Snowsport South events. Whilst a competitive atmosphere is to be encouraged, inappropriate or unsportsmanlike behaviour will not be tolerated and can ultimately lead to sanctions, including suspension from Snowsport South events. Examples of such behaviour include: equipment abuse, swearing, aggressive behaviour, discrimination of any form, heated arguments, disrespect shown to any official or volunteer. All Snowsport South events are “family friendly” environments with appropriate behaviour to be demonstrated at all times.
Refreshments
We will be selling Tea, Coffee and Cakes. We can only take cash so please remember to bring change with you.
Sponsors
Snowsport South would like to thank all of its sponsors this year. Precise Racing Ski Bartlett Ski Racing Supplies Solutions 4 Feet Racer Ready Panda Optics
Good Luck to all the racers, and most of all enjoy your day.
Snowsport South Committee