Thursday, 24 March 2011

GPS TRAINING & RACE - BLOCK 3 WEEK 4

Well everyone, this is it. The last weekend of a great 3 block season. Well done to everyone that's taken part in GPS training since January. Hope you've all enjoyed it.

This weekend there's still good snow for us to run and there's the added bonus of the GPS club race during the day. See the post from earlier in the week (below) for more information on this.

Good luck to all those entering the John Clark.

Have fun

Becs

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Rookie Instructor Course - Aberdeen Snowsports Centre

Click here for details on an instructor course through Aberdeen Snowsports Centre.

Sunday, 20 March 2011

Get your wax dusted off as GPS will be holding a Club Race on Sunday 27th March 2011

Open to all current/past GPS trainees and club members the provisional programme is as follows:

9-9.30am registration in the Club Hut (for current GPS groups).

11.30am-12 noon further registration open at Cairnwell Cafe.

1pm- Course inspection.

1.30pm - 1st run followed immediately by second run.

The race is open to skiers and boarders. Categories will be:

Bairns 1 (Yob from 2002)
Bairns 2 (2000-2001)
Children 1 (1998-1999)
Children 2 (1996-1997)
Juniors (1992-1995)
Seniors up to age 44
Masters from age 45

Medals will be awarded for male and female in each category above. There will be small prizes for winners.

After the race we will have a prizegiving/hut party back at the Club Hut to celebrate another great season - and two complete seasons without missing a single Sunday!

Check back later in the week for more details and updates on conditions.

Cheers

Becs

Thursday, 17 March 2011

GPS TRAINING - WEEK 3 BLOCK 3

More snow means more training, so make sure you're all ready to go on Sunday morning as training is on.

Good luck to the guys and girls heading to Cairngorm this weekend, have fun!

Becs

Thursday, 10 March 2011

GPS TRAINING - BLOCK 3 WEEK 2

The hill's seen some more snow this week so training will run this Sunday.

Please ensure you arrive in time to meet with your coach and have your lift pass at the ready.

Cheers

Becs

Thursday, 3 March 2011

GPS TRAINING - BLOCK 3 WEEK 1

Well the snow's still with us so we're good to go for the weekends training.

Please ensure you arrive in time to meet with your coach and have your lift pass at the ready.

Cheers

Becs

Wednesday, 2 March 2011

Andrew Matthew shredding Glenshee!

Ok, so I pinched the title!! but click here for the article in Faction.


Andrew Matthew (son of our very own coach Ewen Matthew) dropped by at Glenshee last weekend to help out with some top tips and showed us he's back on his skis following his horrible crash at the World Champs. Thanks to Andrew for giving us his time and we hope to see him competing again soon.

Thursday, 24 February 2011

GPS TRAINING - WEEK 4 BLOCK 2

Hi all

Training will run this weekend so make sure you're all in the relevant meeting place for the last session of Block 2!

The Saturday race group will meet as usual at 9.20am at the Glenshee Shop.

All Sunday groups to meet at the Club Hut at 9.20am to meet up with their coaches.

Please make sure you have your lift pass before you head to the hut.

Block 3 is starting next week so if you're wanting to sign up, make sure you let your club rep know asap so we count you in!

Finally, good luck to the girls and guys heading off to Cairngorm this weekend to take part in the CSC Open Championships. Hope it goes well!

Cheers

Bec

Thursday, 17 February 2011

GPS TRAINING - WEEK 3 BLOCK 2

Hi everyone

The snow just keeps on coming so training will of course run this weekend.

The Saturday race group will meet as usual at 9.20am at the Glenshee Shop.

All Sunday groups to meet at the Club Hut at 9.20am to meet up with their coaches.

Please make sure you have your lift pass before you head to the hut.

Just a reminder that Block 3 will beginning in 2 weeks so if you want to sign up and guarantee your place then let your club rep know asap.

Cheers

Bec

Thursday, 10 February 2011

GPS TRAINING - WEEK 2 BLOCK 2

Hi all

Just to confirm that training will run this weekend.

The Saturday race group will meet as usual at 9.20am at the Glenshee Shop.

All Sunday groups to meet at the Club Hut at 9.20am to meet up with their coaches.

Please make sure you have your lift pass before you head to the hut.

Have fun!

Cheers

Bec

Thursday, 3 February 2011

BLOCK 2 - 5th/6th FEBRUARY 2011 - Week 1

Hi everyone

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MASTERS GROUP WILL NOT BE RUNNING IN THIS BLOCK. THANKS

Just to confirm that the plan is for training to run as normal this weekend. However, as you will be aware, the forecast and the conditions are changing rapidly so please keep checking back before Sat/Sun in case we have to make any last minute decisions.

The John Clark Race has been postponed and so the Saturday race group will meet as usual at 9.20am at the Glenshee Shop.

All Sunday groups to meet at the Club Hut at 9.20am to meet up with their coaches.

Please make sure you have your lift pass before you head to the hut.

Any new trainees for this block, please ensure you are at the Club Hut (under the Sunnyside chair) by 9.15am in order to be allocated to your group.

Have fun!

Cheers

Bec

Thursday, 27 January 2011

GPS TRAINING - 29th/30th JANUARY - WEEK 4

Hi everyone

Just to confirm that training will run ahead as normal this weekend.

The race at the Lecht has been cancelled and so the Saturday race group will meet as usual at 9.20am at the Glenshee Shop.

All Sunday groups to meet at the Club Hut at 9.20am to meet up with their coaches.

Please make sure you have your lift pass before you head to the hut.

If you haven't already, please confirm to your ski club GPS rep whether you will be taking part in the next block of GPS training which starts (snow permitting) on Sat 5th/Sun 6th February.

Cheers

Bec

Thursday, 20 January 2011

22nd/23rd JANUARY - GPS TRAINING WEEK 3

Hi all

Training is running this weekend so make sure you're there nice and early. Please see the updated Group Lists below.

LECHT BAIRNS RACE - 22nd JAN 2011
The following trainees have entered the Bairns race at the Lecht. Euan Robertson will be there to coach you through the day. Please meet him at 8.30am outside the Gordon Ski Club Hut at the Lecht.
For those who don't usually take part in the Saturday GPS training group, there will be an extra charge of £20 each for the coach support. Please pay this to your ski club contact as normal. GOOD LUCK !

Cameron Lawrence
Arran Milne
Lee McGibbon
Hannah Gray
William Gray
Thomas Gray
Alexander Geekie
Tommy Cockburn
Rory Cameron

SAT 22nd JAN - Race Group - MEET AT 9.20am at the Glenshee Ski Centre Shop. Training will run from 9.30am until 12.00pm and then 12.30pm until 3.00pm. Ensure you have your lift pass before you meet at the shop.

Group
Liam Pogson
Findlay Farquharson
Hamish Farquharson
Aleysha Rattray
Grant Meston
Cameron Lawrence *Attending Lecht Bairns race

SUNDAY 23rd JAN

Arrive at the Ski Club Hut with your lift pass at 9.15am. Groups will then be allocated to their coach for the day. Groups will leave promptly at 9.30am so please don't be late or you may be left behind!

Training times - Morning session = 9.30am -12.00pm. Afternoon Session = 12.30pm - 3.00pm. Trainees must be supervised by parents/guardians over the lunch time (12.00pm until 12.30pm).

GROUPS

Group Black/Green - Please note this group will be split into 3 groups on Sunday during the session
Hannah Gray
Ella Peters
Ailsa Peters
Lachlan Peters
Findlay Farquharson
Hamish Farquharson
Aleysha Rattray
Liam Pogson
Blair Fraser
Grant Meston
Amy Ryan
Robert McIntosh
James Hubbard
Arran Milne
Ailsa Lawrence
Cameron Wood
Lucy Grant
Freddie Kempton
Robert McGee
Tommy Cockburn
Tilly Jarvis
Jemima Morgan
Helen Gloistein

Group Red
William Gray
Charlotte Hubbard
Sam Hubbard
Harmony Milne
Cameron Lawrence
Erin Cattanach
Eilidh Welsh

Group Yellow
Hannah Oosterhoorn
Alisdair Soppitt
Andrew Soppitt
Christopher Currie
Mhairi Welsh
Sean Foreman
Saschia Foreman

Group Brown
Matthew McKenzie
Alexander Geekie
Sarah McIntosh
Brodie Craig
Kirsten Knight
Calum Smith
Calum Seivwright
Scott Sellers
Liam Donaldson

Group Blue
Fergus Wood
Fraser Wood
Angus Wood
Dillon Phillip
Eoghan Oosterhoorn
David Cattanach
Hamish Derkie
Aidan Cummins

Group Orange
Thomas Gray
Caragh Welsh
Lee McGibbon
Harriet Gledson
Jono Tosh
Garth Tosh
Cameron Cox
Sasha Hill

Group White
Aria Lam
Tom Ryan
Murdo Inglis
Cameron Murray
Glen McPherson
Rory Calvin
Joe Davidson
Rachel Sellers

Group Purple
Susannah Morris
Rosie Morris
Bethany Thomson
Florence Soppitt
Hannah Murray
Rosie Calvin
Bernadette McElhinney
Maria McElhinney
Katie Grant

Group Grey
Oliver Till
Christina Cox
Cameron Neilson
Corrin Neilson
Douglas Currie
Brodie Barker
Avery Belman
Clare Belman
Katie Strachan

Pre-Instructor Group
Daniel Brodie
Calum Pogson
Catriona Ferguson
Duncan Pogson
Anna Brodie
Ewen Matthew

Masters Group - Morning only - Meet at 9.20am at Ski Club Hut with your lift pass and training will run from 9.30am until 12.00pm
Mags Pogson
Angie Brodie
Mike Grant
Claire Murray
Christine Ferguson
Penny Crawford
Dave Till
Brian Smith
Barry McKenzie
Gillian Morris

Thursday, 13 January 2011

15th/16th JANUARY 2011 - GPS WEEK 2

Hi all

Training is running this weekend so make sure you're there nice and early ready to go for some more great sessions. Please see the updated Group Lists below.

LECHT BAIRNS RACE - Saturday 22nd Jan - LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATION. CAN ANYONE INTERESTED IN REGISTERING FOR THE BAIRNS RACE AT THE LECHT PLEASE CONTACT GORDON RATTRAY A.S.A.P (VIA YOUR CLUB REP). THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER.

SAT 15th JAN - Race Group - MEET AT 9.20am at the Glenshee Ski Centre Shop. Training will run from 9.30am until 12.00pm and then 12.30pm until 3.00pm. Ensure you have your lift pass before you meet at the shop.

Group
Liam Pogson
Findlay Farquharson
Hamish Farquharson
Aleysha Rattray
Grant Meston
Cameron Lawrence

SUNDAY 16th JAN

Arrive at the Ski Club Hut with your lift pass at 9.15am. Groups will then be allocated to their coach for the day. Groups will leave promptly at 9.30am so please don't be late or you may be left behind!

Training times - Morning session = 9.30am -12.00pm. Afternoon Session = 12.30pm - 3.00pm. Trainees must be supervised by parents/guardians over the lunch time (12.00pm until 12.30pm).

GROUPS

Group Black/Green - Please note this group will be split into 3 groups on Sunday during the session
Hannah Gray
Ella Peters
Ailsa Peters
Lachlan Peters
Findlay Farquharson
Hamish Farquharson
Aleysha Rattray
Liam Pogson
Blair Fraser
Grant Meston
Amy Ryan
Robert McIntosh
James Hubbard
Arran Milne
Ailsa Lawrence
Cameron Wood
Lucy Grant
Freddie Kempton
Robert McGee
Tommy Cockburn
Tilly Jarvis
Jemima Morgan

Group Red
William Gray
Charlotte Hubbard
Sam Hubbard
Harmony Milne
Cameron Lawrence
Erin Cattanach
Eilidh Welsh

Group Yellow
Hannah Oosterhoorn
Alisdair Soppitt
Andrew Soppitt
Christopher Currie
Mhairi Welsh

Group Brown
Brodie Barker
Alexander Geekie
Sarah McIntosh
Brodie Craig
Kirsten Knight
Calum Smith
Calum Seivwright
Scott Sellers
Liam Donaldson

Group Blue
Fergus Wood
Fraser Wood
Angus Wood
Dillon Phillip
Eoghan Oosterhoorn
David Cattanach
Hamish Derkie
Aidan Cummins

Group Orange
Thomas Gray
Caragh Welsh
Lee McGibbon
Harriet Gledson
Jono Tosh
Garth Tosh
Cameron Cox
Sasha Hill

Group White
Aria Lam
Tom Ryan
Murdo Inglis
Cameron Murray
Glen McPherson
Rory Calvin
Joe Davidson
Rachel Sellers

Group Purple
Susannah Morris
Rosie Morris
Bethany Thomson
Florence Soppitt
Hannah Murray
Rosie Calvin
Bernadette McElhinney
Maria McElhinney
Katie Grant

Group Grey
Oliver Till
Christina Cox
Cameron Neilson
Corrin Neilson
Douglas Currie
Matthew McKenzie
Avery Belman
Clare Belman
Katie Strachan

Pre-Instructor Group
Daniel Brodie
Calum Pogson
Catriona Ferguson
Duncan Pogson
Anna Brodie
Ewen Matthew

Masters Group - Morning only - Meet at 9.20am at Ski Club Hut with your lift pass and training will run from 9.30am until 12.00pm
Mags Pogson
Angie Brodie
Mike Grant
Claire Murray
Christine Ferguson
Penny Crawford
Dave Till
Brian Smith
Barry McKenzie
Gillian Morris

Thursday, 6 January 2011

8th/9th JAN - GPS TRAINING STARTS

Dear All

Great news is we're good to go this weekend (Sat 8th/Sun 9th Jan). Please see below for the details regarding the first weekend and also the provisional groupings. The groups will be subject to change during the day at the discretion of the coaches.

SAT 8th JAN - Race Group - MEET AT 9.25am at the Glenshee Ski Centre Shop. Training will run from 9.30am until 12.00pm and then 12.30pm until 3.00pm. Ensure you have your lift pass before you meet at the shop.

Group
Liam Pogson
Findlay Farquharson
Hamish Farquharson
Aleysha Rattray
Grant Meston
Scott Sellers
Rachel Sellers

SUNDAY 9th JAN

Arrive at the Ski Club Hut (under the sunnyside chair lift) with your lift pass between 8.45am and 9.00am. You will need a parent/guardian to sign a disclaimer form and will be collecting a gilet (while stocks last) before training starts. Groups will then be allocated to their coach for the day. Some groups may change thoroughout the day at the discretion of the coaches.

Training times - Morning session = 9.30am -12.00pm. Afternoon Session = 12.30pm - 3.00pm. Trainees must be supervised by parents/guardians over the lunch time (12.00pm until 12.30pm).

GROUPS

Group Black
Hannah Gray
Ella Peters
Ailsa Peters
Lachlan Peters
Findlay Farquharson
Hamish Farquharson
Aleysha Rattray
Liam Pogson
Blair Fraser

Group Green
Robert McIntosh
James Hubbard
Arran Milne
Ailsa Lawrence
Cameron Wood
Lucy Grant
Anna Brodie
Liam Donaldson
Freddie Kempton

Group Red
Sasha Hill
William Gray
Charlotte Hubbard
Sam Hubbard
Harmony Milne
Cameron Lawrence
Erin Cattanach
Eilidh Welsh
Tommy Cockburn

Group Yellow
Mhairi Welsh
Jemima Morgan
Katie Grant
Hannah Oosterhoorn
Alisdair Soppitt
Andrew Soppitt
Christopher Currie
Wallace Gillan

Group Brown
Brodie Barker
Alexander Geekie
Sarah McIntosh
Brodie Craig
Amy Ryan
Grant Meston
Kirsten Knight
Calum Smith

Group Blue
Fergus Wood
Fraser Wood
Angus Wood
Dillon Phillip
Eoghan Oosterhoorn
David Cattanach
Hamish Derkie
Aidan Cummins

Group Orange
Thomas Gray
Caragh Welsh
Lee McGibbon
Harriet Gledson
Katie Strachan
Jono Tosh
Garth Tosh
Cameron Cox

Group White
Aria Lam
Tom Ryan
Murdo Inglis
Cameron Murray
Glen McPherson
Rory Calvin
Joe Davidson

Group Purple
Avery Belman
Clare Belman
Bethany Thomson
Florence Soppitt
Hannah Murray
Rosie Calvin
Bernadette McElhinney
Maria McElhinney

Group Grey
Oliver Till
Christina Cox
Cameron Neilson
Corrin Neilson
Douglas Currie
Matthew McKenzie
Susannah Morris
Rosie Morris

Pre-Instructor Group
Daniel Brodie
Calum Pogson
Catriona Ferguson
Duncan Pogson

Masters Group - Morning only - Meet at 9.20am at Ski Club Hut with your lift pass and training will run from 9.30am until 12.00pm
Mags Pogson
Angie Brodie
Mike Grant
Claire Murray
Christine Ferguson
Penny Crawford
Dave Till
Brian Smith

See you all on Sunday.

Cheers

Becs
GPS Secretary

Monday, 3 January 2011

2011 Training !

Happy New Year!

Check back on Thursday 6th January for confirmation and plans for the start of Block 1.

Please note that GPS will be based at the refurbed ski club hut underneath the Sunnyside Chair. Please allow enough time to get up to the hut and ensure that you have your ticket before you arrive as all groups will meet and depart for training from the hut itself.

Gilets will be handed out on Sunday morning before training. Please note that due to the increased numbers of trainees some trainees may not get a gilet on Sunday. We have ordered more but they not arrive in time. All trainees will get one in due course. If you still have a gilet from last year, please bring it back and resign for it. All trainees must have a parent/guardian sign for their gilet again so we can cross check numbers etc.

Hope you've all managed a few practice days skiing ahead of this season! Look forward to another great programme of training.

Cheers

Becs