LSR New Year Camp 23/24

We want to provide something that works for those who want to race, but also those who just want to get better at skiing. Ski racing provides a continuous learning environment that encourages children to think more for themselves and get a more well-rounded view on the processes of learning.
 
This is the first time LSR has done this, but we are all passionate about making it work and creating something with longevity. We want to increase skiing and racing participation in safe and enjoyable learning environments whilst maintaining continuity in the training.

So, we are happy to formally announce the LSR New Year Camp 23/24.

LSR is doing this in conjunction with Peak Snowsports, who LSR Coach Eilidh McLeod operates in Chatel.  This gives us prime access to LSR Coaches and facilities in the Portes du Soleil area.
 

Coaches

LSR Coaches Eilidh McLeod (Peak Snowsports) and Thomas Rofe are the main coaches for this camp.  They will be supported by other coaches where required.

All coaches are qualified through BASI, Snowsport Scotland, or another relevant governing body. All coaches carry relevant child protection, first aid and disclosure qualifications, same as required in Scotland.

Format

The camp/holiday will be operating as 100% outlier (non-residential), which means trainees will need to stay with parents in self-organised accommodation and arrange their own travel. 

LSR Coaches will meet trainees at a specified location, go training/racing and then trainees are returned to parents at the end of the days skiing. Outside of on slope activities parents/trainees can do as they wish (although LSR Coaches will never be too far away to help etc.)

The camp/holiday is split into 2 separate weeks, aptly named week 1 and week 2. If you wish to book both weeks a 5% discount is available for each week (code sent upon request, please email Eilidh).

* Individual days may be available to book after full week slots have been filled
** Training only option on week 2 (3 days) may be available after full week slots have been filled.

Week 1

• Location: Chatel (France)
• Dates: 27^th December 2023 – 31^st December 2023
• Cost: €549 (5-days)
• Training: SL & GS
• One day will include local Fleche race (local club/school race)

Week 2

• Location: Les Crosets (Swtizerland)
• Dates: 2^nd January 2024 – 7^th January 2024
• Cost: €629 (6-days)
• 3x Training days and 3x race days at the Anglo Scottish Cup 2024
• Training: SL & GS
• Racing: SL & GS

Provisional Programme

Week 1 

Wednesday 27th December 2023 , 9am - 1pm 
Giant Slalom Training

Thursday 28th December 2023, 9am - 1pm
Giant Slalom Training

Friday 29th December 2023, 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm
Giant Slalom Training & Fleche Giant Slalom Race

Saturday 30th December 2023, 9am - 1pm
Slalom Training

Sunday 31st December 2023, 9am - 1pm
Slalom Training


 

2023/24 Fees

Week 2

Tuesday 2nd January 2024 , 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm
Giant Slalom Training

Wednesday 3rd January 2024, 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm
Giant Slalom Training

Thursday 4th January 2024, 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm
Slalom Training

Friday 5th January 2024, TBC
Anglo Scottish Cup 2024 Race

Saturday 6th January 2024, TBC
Anglo Scottish Cup 2024 Race

Sunday 7th January 2024, TBC
Anglo Scottish Cup 2024 Race

Anglo Scottish Cup 2024

A staple of the British race calendar, it has moved from Pila in Italy over to Champery, Switzerland, for 2024.

The races are run by the British Ski Academy and all details (including entry) can be found here - https://www.britskiacad.org.uk/events/2024-01/anglo-scottish-cup-2024

Please note parents are responsible for entering trainees into the races.

Accommodation

• Champery - (accessible by train from GVA). Gondola access is possible up into Les Crosets, requires skiing between lifts. If early race times, sometimes gondola doesn’t run early, so car or lift share needed to get up to Les Crosets.
• Les Crosets 
• Chatel (FR), Champoussin (CH), Morgins (CH) Val D’illiez - All within 30 mins drive of Les Crosets.

Additional Costs

• Lift pass
• Race entries Anglo Scottish Cup 2024 & French Fleche race
• Accommodation
• Flights/Travel
• Food
• Insurance (must cover competition)
• Equipment hires (where required)

Booking

Booking is via the Peak Snowsports website.

The camp is open to all LSR Members & Associate Members aged U10-Master (YoB 2015 and older).

Contact

If you need to get in touch with us about the camp you can reach out to the following people:

LSR Head Coach - Callum Henderson (headcoach@lothianskiracing.co.uk)
LSR Coach & Peak Snowsports - Eilidh McLeod (eilidh@peaksnowsports.com)