GPS TRAINING - 2nd/3rd FEBRUARY 2008

The snow is back again! and due to the increase in the white stuff the programme for this weekend is as follows:

Saturday 2nd February

Masters Group - will run 9.30am - 12.00pm

Group Svindal - will run 9.30am - 12.00pm and 12.30pm-3.00pm

Sunday 3rd February

All Groups will run.

Groups Klammer & Zurbriggen, Tomba, Maier 1 & Maier 2 - will run 9.30am - 12.00pm and 12.30pm - 3.00pm

Group Miller - will run 10.00am-11.30am and 12.30pm-2.00pm

Please note that due to the volatile weather conditions training may have to be cancelled at short notice. Please check back here for updates before you travel.

Block 2 Bookings

Please note that for all trainees in Groups Tomba, Maier 1, Maier 2 and Miller, this weekend will be the last of Block 1!!

Therefore if you could like to sign up again for Block 2, please contact your Club Rep as soon as possible. We need confirmation of your booking by Sunday 3rd February.

Conditions currently looking hopeful for the weekend ahead! Keep posted.

ALL GO FOR SUNDAY!

Following a snow inspection today, the snow has decreased from last weekend however there is still enough cover for the training to go ahead.

The weather forecast is better for Sunday therefore more lifts will open.

The session times are as follows:

Groups Klammer & Zurbriggen, Tomba, Maier 1 & Maier 2 - 9.30-12.00 & 12.30-3.00

Group Miller - 10.00-11.30 & 12.30-2.00

Please note that there will be a reassessment of the conditions at lunchtime and should things have changed dramatically training may finish earlier than the above times.

If you're not able to make it, please let me know by tonight.

For those of you that have yet to pick up your gilet please be there in time to do this before the session starts.

Group Lists are as at the earlier post.

Have fun!

DISAPPEARING SNOW

Unfortunately, the wet and windy weather has reduced the snow cover at Glenshee. Therefore we have made the following changes to the programme for the weekend.

Saturday 26th January

Masters Group - CANCELLED

Group Svindal - Meet at 9.30am at the Sport Anyway Building. Session will run for the whole day, however it may be curtailed due to weather/conditions.

Sunday 27th January

Due to the conditions and the forecast for the next 2 days, it is unlikely that any training will run on Sunday. However, a further update will be posted on Saturday as soon as we have an accurate picture of the snow conditions.

PLEASE CHECK BACK TOMORROW FOR FURTHER UPDATES.

GPS Training 26th/27th January

Hi Everyone. This is the Thursday night update. Conditions at Glenshee are currently very difficult to predict for the weekend. At the moment, we will run training this weekend. However, please check the website for further updates on Friday night and Saturday night as we may have to cancel training at short notice.

All groups will run this weekend (please see below for group lists and session times)

Saturday 26th January

Masters Group - 9.30am - 12.00pm

Group Svindal - 12.30pm - lifts close (approx 4.30pm)


Sunday 27th January

Groups Klammer & Zurbriggen - 9.30-12.00 & 12.30-3.00pm

Group Tomba - 9.30-12.00 & 12.30-3.00pm

Group Maier 1 - 9.30-12.00 & 12.30-3.00pm

Group Maier 2 - 9.30-12.00 & 12.30-3.00pm

Group Miller - 10.00-11.30am & 12.30-2.00pm

Please be aware that all groups except for Miller are starting earlier this week so please ensure that all trainees are at the Sport Anyway building by 9.15am to register for the days training.

Group Lists

Masters Group
Bec Barron
Helen Cameron
Ken Cameron
Christine Ferguson
Cath Hall
Mags Pogson
Brian Smith

Group Svindal
Ros Hall
Catriona Ferguson
Calum Pogson

Groups Klammer & Zurbriggen
David Allan
Daniel Brodie
Findlay Farquharson
Catriona Ferguson
Ros Hall
Tilly Jarvis
Georgina Morris
Heather Morris
Ella Peters
Josie Peters
Ailsa Peters
Calum Pogson
Duncan Pogson
Aleysha Rattray
Alistair Walker
Catriona Walker
Eddie Walters
Hannah Gray
Tabatha Mills

Group Tomba
Finn Allan
Anna Brodie
Hamish Farquharson
James Hubbard
Ailsa Lawrence
Liam Pogson
Lyle Ross
Eilidh Ross
Niamh Upton

Group Maier 1
Charlotte Hubbard
Jemima Jarvis
Cameron Lawrence
Ryan McGibbon
Conor O'Neill
Andrew Paton
Lachlan Peters
Amy Sangster

Group Maier 2
Hamish Bell
Calum Cruickshanks
Christopher Currie
Alannah Paton
Sadie Sangster
Calum Noble
Rebecca Wells
Cameron Inglis
Heather Horsman
George Horsman

Group Miller
Katie Strachan
Morven Cruickshanks

Have fun!!

John Clark BMW Races

Just a quick update, the races due to be held next weekend (2/3 Feb) have been postponed. The organisers are hoping to reschedule later on in the season. See the racing pages for more info

Tired Legs???

Another great weekend at Glenshee where the weather was a lot drier than last week saw 4 groups take to the hill for training. Hopefully you all enjoyed your skiing and are looking forward to next week!

We should have a full house next weekend with Groups Klammer and Zurbriggen hitting the slopes. Hope they've been practising as the coaches are refreshed and raring to go...

For those that are interested in racing, check out the Racing page. This will be updated soon but for information in the meantime, check out Snowsports Scotlands webpage in the Links section. Once there, go to Racing - Alpine Race Calendar 2007/08.

Keep checking back here for more updates through the week.

GPS TRAINING – 19th/20th JANUARY 08

Well, despite the rain the good news is we’ve still got snow!

So GPS training for this weekend will be as follows:

Due to coach availability some groups will not be able to train this weekend.

Saturday
No training will take place (including Masters)

Sunday
Training will take place for the following Groups:

Group Tomba, Group Maier and Group Miller (Please see below for the group lists. Some of the groups have changed following last weekend. Due to the increased numbers Group Maier will start as a large group with 2 coaches. They will then be split during the session into 2 groups dependent on ability).

Session Times – 10.00am – 12.30pm and 1.15pm – 3.30pm. The coaches will drop all children off at the Sport Anyway building outside of session times to be met by their parents/responsible adult.

Please ensure that you are at the Sport Anyway building to register for your group by 9.50am. Please note lift passes must be purchased prior to meeting at the Sport Anyway building to ensure a prompt start.

Any trainee who is not at the Sport Anyway building by 9.50am to register, will have to join in the session at a convenient point. It will be the responsibility of the parent to take the trainee to meet up with the group during session times.

If you have yet to collect a GPS gilet, please be at the Sport Anyway by 9.30 to ensure that you have time to collect and sign for this.

If any trainee is unable to attend training this weekend please let me know by Friday evening.

PLEASE NOTE: It was brought to our attention last week that some trainees were wearing their GPS gilets outside of designated sessions. Please do not wear your GPS gilet on a day that your group is not running.

In addition, some trainees were seen to be using their GPS gilet to jump queues on the tows. This is not acceptable. GPS has NO tow priority and any trainees seen abusing the GPS gilet in such a way will be asked to return it and may be forbidden for taking part in future GPS training.

Group Lists

Groups Klammer and Zurbriggen
David Allan
Daniel Brodie
Findlay Farquharson
Catriona Ferguson
Rosalyn Hall
Tilly Jarvis
Georgina Morris
Heather Morris
Ella Peters
Josie Peters
Ailsa Peters
Calum Pogson
Duncan Pogson
Aleysha Rattray
Alistair Walker
Catriona Walker
Eddie Walters

Group Tomba
Finn Allan
Anna Brodie
Hamish Farquharson
James Hubbard
Ailsa Lawrence
Liam Pogson
Lyle Ross
Eilidh Ross
Niamh Upton

Group Maier (will be split into two groups during session)
Hamish Bell
Calum Cruickshanks
Christopher Currie
Charlotte Hubbard
Jemima Jarvis
Cameron Lawrence
Ryan McGibbon
Calum Noble
Alannah Paton
Andrew Paton
Lachlan Peters
Aibhlis Strachan (hope you’re arms better soon!)
Rebecca Wells
Cameron Wheatley

Group Miller
Morven Cruickshanks
Cameron Inglis
Conor O’Neill
Amy Sangster
Sadie Sangster
Katie Strachan
Greg Wheatley


HAVE FUN!!

ALL GO FOR SUNDAY!

Thursday Night Update

Snow Conditions are great. Sunday training will run.

See you at 9.30am to pick up your gilets (those of you that still have your gilet will need to bring it along). Make sure you're all ready to go with your lift pass when you come to the hut.

Session times are as follows:
10.00am - 12.30pm and 1.15pm to 3.30pm.

All other details as per the post below.

Any queries, contact your club rep.

Have fun and see you Sunday!

GPS Training Programme - 12th/13th January 08

Hi Everyone!

Well, 2008 has arrived and so has the snow.

So the PROVISIONAL programme for GPS training this weekend is below. Final confirmation that the training will go ahead and the exact programme will be posted on the GPS website http://www.glenshee-performance-squad.co.uk/ on Thursday evening (10th).

Due to coach availability some groups will not be able to train this weekend.

Saturday
No training will take place (including Masters)

Sunday
Training will take place for the following Groups:

Group Tomba, Group Maier and Group Miller (Please see below for the group lists).

As last year, all children will be allocated GPS gilets before the session and all parents will be required to complete and sign a form for this. Could you therefore ensure that you are at the Sport Anyway building (through the door at the Braemar end of the Ski School building) for 9.30am to enable the gilets to be distributed prior to beginning the session at 10.00am. The exact session times will be published on the GPS website on Thursday evening.

Please note lift passes must be purchased prior to meeting at the Sport Anyway building to ensure a prompt start.

Groups Klammer and Zurbriggen
Unfortunately, due to your coaches not being available, there will be no official training this weekend. However, the coaches are keen for you to get some practice in so you can keep up with them when they return!
If you’d also like to pick up your gilet on Sunday please come to the Sport Anyway building between 9.30am and 10.30am.
There is also a possibility that we will be able to offer you a snowboard taster session free of charge (including equipment hire) on Sunday. Anyone interested, email me before Thursday 10th.

If any trainee is unable to attend training this weekend please let me know by Friday evening.

From now on, all GPS updates will be done here. Please ensure you regularly check the site for updates and the latest information on training and racing.

Group Lists

Groups Klammer and Zurbriggen
David Allan
Daniel Brodie
Findlay Farquharson
Catriona Ferguson
Rosalyn Hall
Tilly Jarvis
Georgina Morris
Heather Morris
Ailsa Peters
Ella Peters
Josie Peters
Calum Pogson
Duncan Pogson
Aleysha Rattray
Catriona Walker
Eddie Walters

Group Tomba
Finn Allan
Anna Brodie
Hamish Farquharson
James Hubbard
Ailsa Lawrence
Liam Pogson
Niamh Upton
Alistair Walker

Group Maier
Calum Cruickshanks
Jemima Jarvis
Cameron Lawrence
Ryan McGibbon
Lachlan Peters
Aibhlis Strachan

Group Miller
Morven Cruickshanks
Charlotte Hubbard
Cameron Inglis
Callum Noble
Conor O’Neill
Amy Sangster
Sadie Sangster

Happy Skiing!

SNOWS HERE!!!!

Hello Everyone!

Well the snow is here and GPS is gearing up for another season at Glenshee.

For more information and regular updates, keep your eye on the website.


Happy Skiing!



P.S. If you haven’t already registered for this winter’s training and would like to take part, email me at my address in the About GPS section.