Well we've made it to the end of the season and it's been one with some great snow.
So we've one more Sunday to go and all groups will run as normal. Please make sure you're at the Sport Anyway building with your lift pass 10 minutes before your session (9.20am) so you're there and ready for registration and to meet your coach.
As this is the last week, I will be in the Sport Anyway building at 3pm for about half an hour to collect as many gilets as possible. Can you please pop back in when you finish your session and hand in your gilet to me. I will have a list to cross you off so make sure you hand it in to me personally. If I'm not there, please do not just leave your gilet in the hut. You can give it to your club rep and they will get it back to me.
Cheers
Becs
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Monday, 15 March 2010
6th March Race Times
Hello,
The race times in overall order can be found here. These times include all racers from all clubs.
Mark
The race times in overall order can be found here. These times include all racers from all clubs.
Mark
Thursday, 11 March 2010
GPS TRAINING _ BLOCK 3 - 14th MARCH 2010
Hi All
Well for the first time in GPS's history we're into a third block!
Please note that the Saturday groups will not run this weekend or next weekend.
Sunday 14th March
All groups will run. Please make sure you're at the Sport Anyway building with your lift pass 10 minutes before your session (9.20am) so you're there and ready for registration and to meet your coach.
If there's any more Bairns (DOB 1999 or later) who are interested in going to the Bairns Bucket at Cairngorm on Saturday 20th March, we are sending Euan our race coach to look after you all. Please enter via the Snowsportscotland website here and email me to let me know you're going so we can tell Euan to expect you!
Have fun!
Well for the first time in GPS's history we're into a third block!
Please note that the Saturday groups will not run this weekend or next weekend.
Sunday 14th March
All groups will run. Please make sure you're at the Sport Anyway building with your lift pass 10 minutes before your session (9.20am) so you're there and ready for registration and to meet your coach.
If there's any more Bairns (DOB 1999 or later) who are interested in going to the Bairns Bucket at Cairngorm on Saturday 20th March, we are sending Euan our race coach to look after you all. Please enter via the Snowsportscotland website here and email me to let me know you're going so we can tell Euan to expect you!
Have fun!
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
6th March - NEW TIMINGS
Hello All,
The planned race will now go ahead on 6th March, sorry for the confusion. However there will be no dinner at the Cafe.
Racers need to register with their clubs, and meet at 2pm at the finish hut on the Cairnwell Race Track. there is a race going on prior to our race so beware of racers using the course.
Also any racers planning to enter the Bairns Bucket race at Cairngorm, can you please let the GPS secretary that you are going so that we can coordinate coach support. Also any children planning to race in North east Childrens, or the Scottish Childrens Race, again let us know so that we can guage interest for coach support.
Mark
The planned race will now go ahead on 6th March, sorry for the confusion. However there will be no dinner at the Cafe.
Racers need to register with their clubs, and meet at 2pm at the finish hut on the Cairnwell Race Track. there is a race going on prior to our race so beware of racers using the course.
Also any racers planning to enter the Bairns Bucket race at Cairngorm, can you please let the GPS secretary that you are going so that we can coordinate coach support. Also any children planning to race in North east Childrens, or the Scottish Childrens Race, again let us know so that we can guage interest for coach support.
Mark
Sunday, 28 February 2010
6th March - Cancelled
Dear All,
Unfortunately we have had to cancel the race/dinner on 6th March. The committee will look into the possibility of rescheduling this event. We will keep you informed.
The next block (two weeks only) will start on 14th March. Trainees need to confirm with their club reps their attendance for this block, as soon as possible.
Mark
GPS Chairman
Unfortunately we have had to cancel the race/dinner on 6th March. The committee will look into the possibility of rescheduling this event. We will keep you informed.
The next block (two weeks only) will start on 14th March. Trainees need to confirm with their club reps their attendance for this block, as soon as possible.
Mark
GPS Chairman
Thursday, 18 February 2010
GPS TRAINING - 20th/21st FEBRUARY 2010
Just a quick note to say that all training will run as normal this weekend. Please make sure you're at the Sport Anyway building with your lift pass 10 minutes before your session is due to start. Any Klammer, Zurbriggen or Mickel trainees wanting to take part in Saturday afternoon's freestyle session with Group Raich, don't forget to be at the Sport Anyway building at 12.15pm with your £15 to give to Ben.
Cheers
Becs
Cheers
Becs
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
GPS UPDATE
Well folks, this is just to update you all on a few things which are happening over the next few weeks.
This weekend sees the last session for Block 2 for the Sunday groups. After this there will then be a 2 week break before the start of the next block. However, due to school holidays the third block will only be for 2 weeks starting on 13th/14th March 2010.
As the Saturday blocks are only on week 2 this week, they will also have a 2 week break after this weekend and then finish their block the two weeks starting 13th March.
This Weekend
Saturday's Group Raich this week will be run by our Freestyle expert coaches who will focus the session on the techniques and skills behind real freestyle skiing. In addition to Group Raich trainees the session is also open as a one off to any trainees from Groups Klammer, Zurbriggen and Mickel at a cost of £15.00 for the afternoon. Cash only on the day, payable to Ben before the session. Any trainees from these groups wishing to take part should arrive at 12.15pm at the Sport Anyway building.
Sunday
All groups will be running as normal but an extra treat is in store for everyone. Our Freestyle experts will be putting on a demonstration during the day and each group will get to go over to the demonstration to watch this fantastic display.
One final heads up is a date for your diary. It is planned that on Saturday 6th March GPS will run a night race on Claybokie followed by a prize giving and dinner in the Cafe. All GPS club members can take part and it would be great to see as many of you as possible. We will need numbers before the event and there will be a charge for the dinner. More details to follow...
Cheers
Becs
This weekend sees the last session for Block 2 for the Sunday groups. After this there will then be a 2 week break before the start of the next block. However, due to school holidays the third block will only be for 2 weeks starting on 13th/14th March 2010.
As the Saturday blocks are only on week 2 this week, they will also have a 2 week break after this weekend and then finish their block the two weeks starting 13th March.
This Weekend
Saturday's Group Raich this week will be run by our Freestyle expert coaches who will focus the session on the techniques and skills behind real freestyle skiing. In addition to Group Raich trainees the session is also open as a one off to any trainees from Groups Klammer, Zurbriggen and Mickel at a cost of £15.00 for the afternoon. Cash only on the day, payable to Ben before the session. Any trainees from these groups wishing to take part should arrive at 12.15pm at the Sport Anyway building.
Sunday
All groups will be running as normal but an extra treat is in store for everyone. Our Freestyle experts will be putting on a demonstration during the day and each group will get to go over to the demonstration to watch this fantastic display.
One final heads up is a date for your diary. It is planned that on Saturday 6th March GPS will run a night race on Claybokie followed by a prize giving and dinner in the Cafe. All GPS club members can take part and it would be great to see as many of you as possible. We will need numbers before the event and there will be a charge for the dinner. More details to follow...
Cheers
Becs
Friday, 5 February 2010
THIS WEEKEND - 13th/14th FEBRUARY
Hi Everyone
Well, the snow's still here and so we're good to go again this weekend.
Saturday groups - this is the beginning of your second block. Arrangements as per the previous block.
Sunday groups - arrangements as per last week.
Please make sure that you are all at the Sport Anyway building with your lift pass 10 mins before your session is due to start in order to meet your coach and register for the day's training.
Have fun,
Becs
Well, the snow's still here and so we're good to go again this weekend.
Saturday groups - this is the beginning of your second block. Arrangements as per the previous block.
Sunday groups - arrangements as per last week.
Please make sure that you are all at the Sport Anyway building with your lift pass 10 mins before your session is due to start in order to meet your coach and register for the day's training.
Have fun,
Becs
Thursday, 4 February 2010
THIS WEEKEND - 6th/7th FEBRUARY
JOHN CLARK/EAST OF SCOTLAND CHILDRENS CHAMPIONSHIPS - GLENSHEE SAT/SUN
For those trainees who have entered the above race this coming weekend the registration and rules of the race can be found here.
GPS trainees should meet the GPS Coach, Euan Robertson, at 8.15am at the Sport Anyway building on both Saturday and Sunday. Please wear your GPS gilet as normal when you're not racing.
Good Luck!!
WEEKEND GPS TRAINING
Just to confirm that both Saturday groups (Raich and Stenmark) will NOT run this weekend.
All Sunday groups will run as normal. Please ensure you're at the Sport Anyway building by 9.20am with your lift pass to meet with your coach and register for the day.
Becs
For those trainees who have entered the above race this coming weekend the registration and rules of the race can be found here.
GPS trainees should meet the GPS Coach, Euan Robertson, at 8.15am at the Sport Anyway building on both Saturday and Sunday. Please wear your GPS gilet as normal when you're not racing.
Good Luck!!
WEEKEND GPS TRAINING
Just to confirm that both Saturday groups (Raich and Stenmark) will NOT run this weekend.
All Sunday groups will run as normal. Please ensure you're at the Sport Anyway building by 9.20am with your lift pass to meet with your coach and register for the day.
Becs
Thursday, 28 January 2010
NORTH EAST CHILDRENS RACE - LECHT SAT/SUN
For those trainees who have entered the above race at the Lecht Bairns this coming weekend the registration and rules of the race can be found here.
GPS trainees should meet the GPS Coach, Euan Robertson, at 8.30am outside the Gordon Skiers Hut on both Saturday and Sunday. Please wear your GPS gilet as normal when you're not racing.
Good Luck!!
WEEKEND GPS TRAINING
Just to confirm that all groups will run this weekend.
Please ensure you're at the Sport Anyway building by 9.20am (Group Raich 12.20pm) to meet with your coach and register for the day.
NEW TRAINEES - You'll need to pick up and sign for a gilet on Sunday morning before your session starts so please come to the SportAnyway building between 9.00am and 9.15am for this. You'll need a parent/guardian to sign for your gilet and don't forget to get your lift pass before then so that you're all ready meet your coach at 9.20am.
See you Sunday
Becs
For those trainees who have entered the above race at the Lecht Bairns this coming weekend the registration and rules of the race can be found here.
GPS trainees should meet the GPS Coach, Euan Robertson, at 8.30am outside the Gordon Skiers Hut on both Saturday and Sunday. Please wear your GPS gilet as normal when you're not racing.
Good Luck!!
WEEKEND GPS TRAINING
Just to confirm that all groups will run this weekend.
Please ensure you're at the Sport Anyway building by 9.20am (Group Raich 12.20pm) to meet with your coach and register for the day.
NEW TRAINEES - You'll need to pick up and sign for a gilet on Sunday morning before your session starts so please come to the SportAnyway building between 9.00am and 9.15am for this. You'll need a parent/guardian to sign for your gilet and don't forget to get your lift pass before then so that you're all ready meet your coach at 9.20am.
See you Sunday
Becs
Monday, 25 January 2010
GPS Race Report
Hello Everyone,
I hope you all enjoyed the race on Sunday, even though the sunshine didn’t stay out for that long. The results in category order can be found by clicking HERE. It was really good to see everyone giving it a go, even those that didn’t seem so keen at first, and there were some very good performances by those who have been training for a number of years. There was also a great turnout from other club members, we had nearly 70 racers through the course.
A big thank you to Ben for pisting the course and freezing at the start gate, Becs for doing the timing, Mags, Angie, Christine and Farky for helping to set the course up and Stuart for being our solitary gate keeper. GPS would also like to thank the following who donated prizes: Mike Grant, Island Leisure Lodges, Glenshee Ski Centre and Craigdon Mountain Sports.
For those of you who have got the racing bug, the John Clark/East of Scotland Childrens Championships will be held at Glenshee over the weekend 6/7 February. It is open to all, even those who are not registered for seed points. Please find the entry forms on the Snowsport Scotland site.
For those a bit older, the Scottish Masters Championships will be held over the weekend of 13/14 March, you need to be over 30, and there is sometimes a free training day on the Friday, this is a very relaxed event open to all and is good fun. Again look on the Snowsports Scotland site for more info.
The second block of training starts on Sunday, of which more news will follow this week. If you still have a race bib from Sunday, please can you return it on Sunday morning to Becs at registration.
Mark
GPS Chairman
I hope you all enjoyed the race on Sunday, even though the sunshine didn’t stay out for that long. The results in category order can be found by clicking HERE. It was really good to see everyone giving it a go, even those that didn’t seem so keen at first, and there were some very good performances by those who have been training for a number of years. There was also a great turnout from other club members, we had nearly 70 racers through the course.
A big thank you to Ben for pisting the course and freezing at the start gate, Becs for doing the timing, Mags, Angie, Christine and Farky for helping to set the course up and Stuart for being our solitary gate keeper. GPS would also like to thank the following who donated prizes: Mike Grant, Island Leisure Lodges, Glenshee Ski Centre and Craigdon Mountain Sports.
For those of you who have got the racing bug, the John Clark/East of Scotland Childrens Championships will be held at Glenshee over the weekend 6/7 February. It is open to all, even those who are not registered for seed points. Please find the entry forms on the Snowsport Scotland site.
For those a bit older, the Scottish Masters Championships will be held over the weekend of 13/14 March, you need to be over 30, and there is sometimes a free training day on the Friday, this is a very relaxed event open to all and is good fun. Again look on the Snowsports Scotland site for more info.
The second block of training starts on Sunday, of which more news will follow this week. If you still have a race bib from Sunday, please can you return it on Sunday morning to Becs at registration.
Mark
GPS Chairman
Thursday, 21 January 2010
GPS TRAINING/RACE 23rd/24th JANUARY
Hi All
The programme for the weekend is as follows:
SATURDAY 23rd JANUARY
Group Stenmark and Group Raich will run as normal. Please meet your coach at the Sport Anyway building 10mins before your session is due to start.
SUNDAY 24th JANUARY
All GPS trainees and all other club members wishing to race in the afternoon GPS race should register and collect a race bib from me and the team at the Sport Anyway building between 8.45am and 9.15am. Anyone planning on racing must ensure they register and collect a bib or they won't be eligible to race.
Trainees - your morning session will run as normal from 9.30am so ensure you have your lift pass and are ready to go prior to race registration. Please wear your race bib underneath your gilet for the morning session. Your gilet and your race bib are your responsibility for the day so please take care of them both.
Timings for the race are as follows:
8.45am - 9.15am - Registration
11.30am - 12.00pm - Course Inspection (piste to be confirmed on Sunday)
12.00pm - 12.30pm - Lunch
12.45pm - Start of first runs (these will be done in race bib order)
1.45pm (approx) - Start of funal run
4.30pm (approx) - Prize giving (venue to be confirmed on Sunday)
We will need some help to run the race. There will be a helpers meeting at 9.30am just outside the Sport Anyway building. All helpers will get to enter the race too so no excuses!!
Any questions, catch me or Mark on Sunday morning.
Cheers
Becs
The programme for the weekend is as follows:
SATURDAY 23rd JANUARY
Group Stenmark and Group Raich will run as normal. Please meet your coach at the Sport Anyway building 10mins before your session is due to start.
SUNDAY 24th JANUARY
All GPS trainees and all other club members wishing to race in the afternoon GPS race should register and collect a race bib from me and the team at the Sport Anyway building between 8.45am and 9.15am. Anyone planning on racing must ensure they register and collect a bib or they won't be eligible to race.
Trainees - your morning session will run as normal from 9.30am so ensure you have your lift pass and are ready to go prior to race registration. Please wear your race bib underneath your gilet for the morning session. Your gilet and your race bib are your responsibility for the day so please take care of them both.
Timings for the race are as follows:
8.45am - 9.15am - Registration
11.30am - 12.00pm - Course Inspection (piste to be confirmed on Sunday)
12.00pm - 12.30pm - Lunch
12.45pm - Start of first runs (these will be done in race bib order)
1.45pm (approx) - Start of funal run
4.30pm (approx) - Prize giving (venue to be confirmed on Sunday)
We will need some help to run the race. There will be a helpers meeting at 9.30am just outside the Sport Anyway building. All helpers will get to enter the race too so no excuses!!
Any questions, catch me or Mark on Sunday morning.
Cheers
Becs
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
LECHT BAIRNS RACE - 23rd JANUARY 2010
For those trainees who have entered the Lecht Bairns race this coming Saturday the registration and rules of the race can be found here.
GPS trainees should meet the GPS Coach, Euan Robertson, at 9.00am outside the Gordon Skiers Hut. Please wear your GPS gilet as normal when you're not racing.
Euan will then run through the programme for the day and get you prepared for the race.
Make sure you read the registration details and rules before Saturday. But most of all, have fun!!
GPS trainees should meet the GPS Coach, Euan Robertson, at 9.00am outside the Gordon Skiers Hut. Please wear your GPS gilet as normal when you're not racing.
Euan will then run through the programme for the day and get you prepared for the race.
Make sure you read the registration details and rules before Saturday. But most of all, have fun!!
Thursday, 14 January 2010
GPS Training - 16th/17th January 2010
Hi All
Just to confirm that all groups will run this weekend.
Please ensure you're at the Sport Anyway building by 9.20am (Group Raich 12.20pm) to meet with your coach and register for the day.
For those that are entering either the Lecht Bairns (23rd January), the North East Children's Championships, Lecht (30th/31st January) or the John Clark/East of Scotland Children's Race, Glenshee (6t/7th February), there will be a brief chat on Sunday in the Sport Anyway building before training. Please ensure you're there so you don't miss out!
Please remember you need to enter via the snowsportscotland website if you want to race in any of the above and for the Children's races you need to look into registering for BASS seed points. Info on the same website.
See you Sunday
Cheers
Becs
Just to confirm that all groups will run this weekend.
Please ensure you're at the Sport Anyway building by 9.20am (Group Raich 12.20pm) to meet with your coach and register for the day.
For those that are entering either the Lecht Bairns (23rd January), the North East Children's Championships, Lecht (30th/31st January) or the John Clark/East of Scotland Children's Race, Glenshee (6t/7th February), there will be a brief chat on Sunday in the Sport Anyway building before training. Please ensure you're there so you don't miss out!
Please remember you need to enter via the snowsportscotland website if you want to race in any of the above and for the Children's races you need to look into registering for BASS seed points. Info on the same website.
See you Sunday
Cheers
Becs
Thursday, 7 January 2010
GPS Training - 9th/10th January 2010
Hi All
Well, the snow's still there so we're good to go this weekend.
ALL groups will run on Saturday and Sunday. Please arrive at the Sport Anyway building by 9.20am with your lift pass ready to go skiing. (Group Raich should meet at the building at 12.20pm on Saturday).
Please check the White board in the hut as there have been some changes to the groups.
For those interested, the Lecht Bairns race is scheduled to take place on Saturday 23rd January. Bairns are those born 1999 or later and you don't have to be BASS registered to take part. If there's enough interest, GPS will look to send a coach to support the skiers. More information on this will be available at the weekend but if you're wanting to enter you should do this as soon as possible. You don't have to pay any money until the day but they need to know numbers by this weekend. Click here for the Snowsport Scotland site to find the entry form.
Cheers
Becs
Well, the snow's still there so we're good to go this weekend.
ALL groups will run on Saturday and Sunday. Please arrive at the Sport Anyway building by 9.20am with your lift pass ready to go skiing. (Group Raich should meet at the building at 12.20pm on Saturday).
Please check the White board in the hut as there have been some changes to the groups.
For those interested, the Lecht Bairns race is scheduled to take place on Saturday 23rd January. Bairns are those born 1999 or later and you don't have to be BASS registered to take part. If there's enough interest, GPS will look to send a coach to support the skiers. More information on this will be available at the weekend but if you're wanting to enter you should do this as soon as possible. You don't have to pay any money until the day but they need to know numbers by this weekend. Click here for the Snowsport Scotland site to find the entry form.
Cheers
Becs
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
GPS TRAINING RACE TIMES
Hope you all enjoyed the first week of GPS training. It was great to see so many of you on the slopes and hopefully the snow will stay with us for a lot longer.
Times from Sunday's training can be found here
Check back on Thursday for an update on this coming weekend's training website.
Cheers
Becs
Times from Sunday's training can be found here
Check back on Thursday for an update on this coming weekend's training website.
Cheers
Becs
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