Ski Club launch new mountain event
The Ski Club of Great Britain has announced the launch of a new
mountain event taking place this April, during the Easter school
holidays. The Ski Club Dual Slalom will be open to all ages and
abilities and takes place in Tignes, France on Wednesday 7 April
2010.
This brand new event gives skiers and snowboarders the chance to
race in teams of four on two slalom courses set up side-by-side.
With a free drink for every entrant, top class prizes and optional
fancy dress it can’t fail to be an enjoyable day on the slopes.
“The Ski Club is delighted to announce that we will be running this
new event in one of Europe’s most popular resorts. We know how
people like to get involved in races and we felt a dual slalom would
be perfect to get the competitive juices flowing for skiers and
snowboarders of all standards. It is not only a race but also a
chance to mingle, don your best fancy dress, win prizes and party
into the evening” said Emma Bebb from the Ski Club.
The race will take place from 1-3pm on Wednesday 7 April
in Val Claret, by the Tichot lift. Entries can be made by filling in
an online entry form on the
Ski Club website, or in resort
with the Ski Club reps at the Alpaka Lodge any evening from 4 April
between 6.15pm and 7.15pm. You can also enter on the day. Costs are
€20 per team (€5 per person) for Ski Club members and seasonnaires
and €30 per team (€7.50 per person) for everyone else. For those
people not in a team the Ski Club will be put individuals into teams
of four.
After the race there is will be an awards ceremony at Le
Coffee, Evolution 2’s restaurant situated on the mountain. Prizes
can be won for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in both a Trophy and Plate
competition, plus awards for the best family, best children and best
fancy dress. Following the race there is an after party in the Loop
Bar in Tignes Le Lac from 8.30pm where there will be drinks
promotions, games and dancing.