The English Ski Council
Freestyle Key Committee
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Please reply to;
Martin Carr, Moguls Development Officer, Woodlands View, 31 Wentworth Road,
Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2RL
Tel: 07973 561 502 Fax: 07973 582 139
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1.0 Apologies received from Quin Morgan, Simon Ashton, Paul Sharples, Sarah Green, Gerda Cousins & Mike Smith. (The notes below mention Simon as saying various matters - this should be interpreted as his written submission as saying…) Those present were Kay Bates, Chris Bowes, Wendy Bowes, Martin Carr & Gill Harrison.
2.1 The minutes of the previous meeting (June 24th 2000) were approved. It was agreed that these could be added to the web site.
2.2.1 Jonathan Smart has not re-nued his ESC membership and has thus been removed from the Squad.
2.2.2 Chris David is not in the full British team but Joanne Bromfield is.
2.2.3 Coaches conference is on 23/9/00.
2.2.4 The offer of Uniforms has gone cold.
2.2.5 Chris David, Andy David & Mark Harrison SF grants not approved because they are over 19.
2.2.6 John (Benny) Hill has not called equal opportunities meeting as yet. Action CB
2.2.7 ESC have sent Licenses applications to BSSF, those with FIS numbers have been allocated and should be in the post back to the athletes. Others are awaiting FIS numbers and will be sent out once these have been allocated.
2.2.8 New Race entry forms have been produced.
3.1 Acro Development Officers Report -
The Acro Demonstration in June celebrating 10 years of Sharks activity was a huge success and was a first of its type, involving synchronised skiing by 6 skiers.
I have taken the opportunity of reduced numbers in the summer sessions to concentrate on the advanced Acro skiers with a view to preparing them for qualifying as part of the new generation of Acro coaches and some of their training has been with coaching in mind.
On September 9, Leigh Paley and Vicky Snape went with us to Kendal for a second session of Acro (the first was in January), skiing targeted at Kendal's young skiers. The evening was enjoyable, exciting and very successful, not just for the skiers but for Leigh and Vicky, who were very able in their delivery, demonstrations and handling of their groups. We are hoping that Vicky will be able to go on a regular basis and start her own Acro group at Kendal. Jean Lonsdale will be helping us with the arrangements.
I have written to Andy Bott who is manager at Bracknell Ski Slope to sk for a suitable weekend in either November or December for Mike and I to run the Artificial Slope Acro Performance Coach Award at his slope. So far, I've had no reply. Rang the slope yesterday, left a message and will ring again next week, when he is next in.
It was very good to see some of the Mogul skiers 'having a go' at Acro at the competition in Norwich. A light-hearted approach to freestyle has always provided great fun for skiers and viewers alike and is to be encouraged as well as the more serious side of competition.
I hope that the Judges Conference in October will be able to give us a little more insight as to Acro's position internationally.
3.2 Mogul Development Officers Report
There was a training camp in Tignes in July that was attended by a good number of the Squad members. The competition results achieved by our team members are encouraging. The first Saturday of September 4 members of the Kendal Ski team came down to Sheffield to use our water ramp facility, I now feel that this should be encouraged more, especially next year.
There was no trip to Eindhoven this year due to the ESC Troopers not being available. The cost of this trip without such help would make it not viable.
I am currently in the process of sorting out fitness training. By this I mean professional assessment of our squad members on a regular basis where suggestions on what they need to work on will be made and followed up.
During the month of August there were 890 visits to the Freestyle Website. I shall increase the amount of information that is available on-line as it would appear that more are using it as a valuable source of information.
3.2.1 Various changes were made to the Moguls Star awards, mainly of a trivial nature Chris to send out details. Martin noted that he has nearly finished getting the artwork for the badges finalised Action CB/MC
3.3 Aerials Development Officer
Sarah not present - no report available.
3.4 The FIS rules that we have so far just give types of slopes and general rules, but does not give an exact details of the judging requirements. We propose to wait until after the judges conference for more details (End October). Simon pointed out that a long delay would be unacceptable between runs. Action ALL
3.4.1 It was agreed that Simon Ashton should take on the role of Freeride Development Officer.
3.5.1.1 It was decided that a minimum 2 day first aid course would be required for coaches courses.
3.5.1.2 It was decided that coaches must have had attended a judges courses in the past 10 years. Once they have become coaches they must be revalidate as if they were judges (presently 3 years).
3.5 Officials training The judges course is setup for October - Please see 5.0 for details of next year.
3.6 It was agreed that there should be a form that all under 18's would need to get signed for the purposes of medical assistance while abroad for squad training. Chris is to investigate what Alpine do with perhaps having a blanket declaration that covers all squad training Action CB
3.6.1 Congratulations go to Chris David, Simon Bates & Martin Nankoo for their results in Australia etc.
3.6.2 There was concern over the conduct of Squad members while on training camps. Martin pointed out that it is impossible to prevent the younger members purchasing Alcohol, as it is perfectly legal for them to do so in France. However, it should be noted that Simon Ashton will be there and unacceptable behavior will have a detrimental effect when it comes to Squad selection. The Squad rules of conduct say that the immoderate consumption of alcohol is unacceptable.
3.6.3 There was more concern about the requiring permission from the parents to allow the their children out of the country. Martin pointed out that we are only arranging for transport from Geneva to Tignes and back, plus accommodation etc. What is not included is the cost of getting squad members from their home to Geneva. This is a matter for either them or their parents. Hence, we did not take them out of the country.
3.6.4 Martin to arrange a talk prior to the Tignes training camp for all those attending. Action MC
3.7 Finances
3.7.1 Chris is to submit to ESC his requirements for the 2001 budget.
3.8 Competitions - please see 5.0 below for more details.
3.9 Chairman's report - Nothing to report
3.10.1 Coaching Committee - Nothing to report
3.10.2 Schools and Youth Development - Nothing to report
3.10.3 ESC Council - Nothing to report
3.11.1 SNSC Report -
Squads selected - 2 A squad, 1 B squad, 4 Development squad. All the moguls competitors will be based abroad next season. Coaching can only take place on snow in Scotland if more new athletes are identified to join the programme.
Competitions can only be run on snow when sufficient competitors return from abroad.
3.11.2 BSSF Report -
In future BSSF Freestyle executive will meet the same 4 days per year as the Home Nations (ESC Freestyle with SNSC representation) to comprise a 'British Freestyle Working group'. National/international matters will be discussed in the morning session and Home Nation matters in the afternoon.
Teams have been selected for the coming season - A Team Sam Temple, B Team Joanne Bromfield and Simon Bates, Development Team Laura Donaldson and Chris David.
Selection and funding policies have been established.
FIS judges seminar being hosted by BSSF in Edinburgh 18 - 22 October.
British Freestyle Championships to be held in Val Thorens, France 11/12 April 2001. Events - moguls/ dual moguls and big air.
3.11.3 FIS Report - Nothing to Report
4.0 British Artificial Champs - Nothing to report.
5.0 2001 Calendar
Date / Confirmed / Details / Venue / Officials CourseCompetition
03/03/01 / No / TD Course / ? / Coach/Instructors Course
04/03/01 / No / TD Course / ?
14/04/01 / No / Scottish Comp / ?
15/04/01 / No / Scottish Comp / ?
21/04/01 / No / Anglo Scottish Champs / ?
22/04/01 / No / Anglo Scottish Champs / ?
28/04/01 / No / Interclub Acro / ?
29/04/01 / No / Moguls Tour 2001 / Norwich
05/05/01 / No / Big Air / Hill End
06/05/01 / No / Big Air / Hill End
12/05/01 / No / Aerials Coaching Course / Sheffield
13/05/01 / No / Aerials Coaching Course / Sheffield
19/05/01 / No / Moguls Tour 2001 / Sheffield
03/06/01 / No / Moguls Tour 2001 / Kendal
23/06/01 / No / Water Ramp Comp / Sheffield
30/06/01 / No / Moguls Tour 2001 / Bromley
26/08/01 / No / Big Air / Hill End
28/10/01 / No / Moguls Tour 2001 / Norwich
Details of the calendar for 2001 so far as as above. Action ALL
6.1 Wendy to try and get money from Coaching committee for development. Action WB
6.2 All those tutors who have entered their CV have been approved.
6.3 It was agreed that the next meeting would have an international section in the morning with the home nations section in the afternoon.
6.4 Congratulations to Sarah Green who is getting married.
6.5 Look at clothing for the purposes of raising money Action ALL
6.6 Simon mentioned that the Uniforms in the future would need to have baggy trousers
6.7 Simon stated that Swiss/French cups are D level and that Andy Bennett should go to the Word Juniors comp
6.8 Simon is in the process of writing the moguls resource pack.
6.9 Simon agrees with MC point on Fitness training.
7.0 The date of the next meeting was set for December 10th. Morning International Session from 10am & Afternoon session from 2pm.
Martin Carr, September 17th 2000.