http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/ 2012-05-18T10:42:48+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/ http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/lib/tpl/monobook/images/favicon.ico text/html 2011-11-28T12:38:22+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=alpine_coaching_program&rev=1322480302&do=diff The current weekly alpine coaching program is as follows. All sessions run at Ackers Ski Slope, just off the A45 as you head into Birmingham. Payment for Slope usage and Instruction With effect from 1st June 2011, you no longer pay Ackers for each session you use. We have contract hired the slope for each session and payment must be made (ideally in advance) directly to MSC. Refer to this document for the options and how to get maximum slope time for your money. text/html 2009-04-20T14:04:44+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=bromley&rev=1240229084&do=diff Bromley Ski Slope is located the opposite side of London from the Midlands. But it's not far off the M25 and easy to get to early in the morning - but getting home can be somewhat slower. Official Website Map How to get there Either M1 then M25 clockwise, or M40 and M25 anti-clockwise. From either, when you get to the M20, head towards London and come off at the Sidcup turn. Then either for left, left, and left to the slope, or follow your satnav which probably take you right, right and r… text/html 2008-12-11T14:07:15+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=castleford_escape&rev=1229000835&do=diff Official Website Map How to get there Facilities Where to stay Nearby text/html 2008-12-31T11:01:21+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=coaching_program&rev=1230717681&do=diff The currently weekly alpine coaching program is as follows: Monday Evenings 7.30 to 8pm: Adult Coaching Tuesday Evenings 6.30 to 7.30pm: Instructor Training 7.30 to 9pm: Race Training Thursday Evenings 6 to 7.30pm: Advanced Race Training I 7.30 to 9pm: Advanced Race Training II text/html 2010-06-15T11:30:32+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=competing_in_club_nationals&rev=1276594232&do=diff This guide has been produced specifically for athletes (and their parents) competing in their first Club National (CN) race. It also serves as a useful reminder to some of our experienced CN racers! There are many rules and procedures to be followed at a CN so the purpose of this guide is to explain – in the simplest way possible - the most important things you need to know. text/html 2008-12-11T14:10:48+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=gloucester&rev=1229001048&do=diff Gloucester Ski Slope is probably the slope most used by MSC after Ackers. With the Summer Race League you'll find 30-odd MSC racers there every month over the summer, as others at various times of the year for the numerous Club National, Grand Prix and other races held there. text/html 2009-03-31T11:01:29+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=ipswich&rev=1238490089&do=diff Ipswich slope is a rolling slope at one of the further extremes of England. Often quoted by various MSC racers as their favourite slope Official Website Map How to get there M6, A14, A14, A14, A14, A14.. Come off the A14 just before the Orwell Bridge (far side of Ipswich). Turn left, and follow the signs. Sometimes race parking is in the top car park, more often near the bottom or in a very steep field. text/html 2012-05-10T22:28:51+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=nordic_coaching_program&rev=1336681731&do=diff Nordic Coaching Program sessions will continue on Sunday mornings starting at 9.00 a.m. The venue will be Solihull Cycle Track, Tudor Grange Park, Solihull. Please check with either John on 07903 650322 or Anne on 07958 721310 before coming along to check the time. text/html 2009-05-22T11:40:14+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=norwich&rev=1242985214&do=diff Norwich Ski Slope, run by Norfolk Ski Club, is probably one of the premier slopes in the UK. Okay, it's not the longest, but they offer lots of variety: racing, bumps, nursery slopes, etc. Official Website Map How to get there M6, A14, A14, A11. When you get to the Norwich bypass, head right, and slip left at the second junction (A146). Left at the main road, then right (traffic lights) and right again (roundabout) towards Trowse: just follow the brown tourist signs. text/html 2010-06-01T15:50:31+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=pendle&rev=1275400231&do=diff Pendle Ski Slope is located on the flank of Pendle Hill, a few miles south of Clitheroe. Official Website Map How to get there Leave the M6 at junction 31 near Preston and take the A59 east, following signs for Clitheroe/Skipton. After McDonalds take the second exit at the next roundabout, pass right turn for Pendleton, and take next right turn from Sabden (brown tourist sign Pendle Ski Club). Follow this road up the hill over the cattle grid. The Ski Club is on your right immediately before… text/html 2010-06-15T11:35:21+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=pontypool&rev=1276594521&do=diff Pontypool Ski Slope is located in the middle of Pontypool Park, in South Wales, a few miles north of Newport. Official Website Map How to get there M5, M50, A40, A449 to Usk, then A4042 to Pontypool. Follow brown tourist signs for the Sports Centre. text/html 2009-06-06T00:10:36+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=rossendale&rev=1244239836&do=diff Rossendale Ski Slope is located on the hillside above Rawtenstall, north of Manchester. Official Website Map How to get there M6, M62 (eastbound), M60 (clockwise), M66. At the end of the M66 continue towards Rawtenstall. Straight ahead at the first (new) roundabout, and at the next take the second left steeply up Schofield Road. Left at the top and the entrace to the slope is a few hundred yards on the right. text/html 2011-05-06T14:31:55+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=rough_guide_to_race_slopes&rev=1304685115&do=diff Here you'll find lots of useful information about the many artificial ski slopes (plastic and snow) around the country which are used for racing. You'll find directions to the slope, description, catering, loos, where to stay, and so on. At the bottom of the page, there is also a KML file which contains the locations of all the ski facilities in the UK which you can load into Google Earth to help you find the slopes. text/html 2008-12-17T13:33:21+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=ski_servicing_guide&rev=1229517201&do=diff Prepared in conjunction with Ski Racing Supplies Ski Racing Supplies To get the best performance in plastic ski slope racing, snow racing and during training it is essential that you maintain and prepare your skis correctly. This guide is provide to help you achieve this and has been taken from the course run by Ski Racing Supplies for the Midland Ski Club in October 2005. text/html 2012-03-21T14:39:10+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=start&rev=1332337150&do=diff This wiki is being developed to enable useful knowledge to be easily shared amongst members. Non-members of the club can also view the contents. * Nordic Coaching Program * Alpine Coaching Program * Midland Ski Club - Ski Preparation Guide & Aide Memoir * A Guide to Competing in Club National Competitions * Where to buy ... * Rough Guide to Race Slopes text/html 2010-06-01T16:00:41+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=stoke&rev=1275400841&do=diff Stoke Ski Slope is located on Festival Park, in the centre of Stoke-on-Trent, a short distance off the A500. Official Website Map How to get there Leave the M6 at either junction 15 or 16 and take the A500 towards Stoke.east, Leave the A500 at the A53 junction, and head towards Stoke. Take the first left, then keep straight ahead and the slope is infront of you at the next T-junction. text/html 2009-09-17T16:41:25+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=sunderland&rev=1253198485&do=diff Sunderland Ski Slope is part of Silkesworth Sports Complex. Official Website Map How to get there Head north up the M1/A1. From A1 (Junction 62), take A690 (Direction Sunderland) and follow for about 9 miles. Cross 1st Roundabout (over A19) and straight over 2nd Roundabout (Board Inn, East Herrington) At next Roundabout (McDonalds on Right) turn RIGHT and Ski Centre entrance is on your left in about 500 yards. text/html 2009-06-06T00:06:17+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=welwyn&rev=1244239577&do=diff Welwyn Ski Slope, or more correctly Gosling Ski and Board Centre is part of a large sports complex south of Welwyn Garden City. Official Website Map How to get there Head down the M1. Fork left at J7 onto the M10. Follow A414 towards Hatfield. Head North one junction on the A1(M) and follow signs towards Welwyn. Gosling sports complex is on the right. text/html 2010-06-01T10:57:33+02:00 http://www.midlandski.org.uk/wiki/doku.php?id=where_to_buy&rev=1275382653&do=diff Race Skis Bartlett's are the main source for race skis. They carry stock all year round and often have a stall at races. Ski Barlett Elan race skis can be bought directly from importers GBR Sports. GBR Sports Boots Lockwoods in Leamington are generally regarded as the best place in the Midlands to get buy boots: allow plenty of time and ideally book a time in advance.