BRITISH SKiing &
SNowbaording
SKI GO BOARD (www.goskigoboard.org.
uk), which gives cost effective ways to try
the sport at a local slope. The campaign will
continue throughout this winter season and
into next summer.”
Atmosphere
“All our British athletes are now out on
the international circuit in all disciplines –
Alpine skiing, Park and Pipe, Ski
and Snowboard Cross, Cross
Country,
Moguls,
Aerials
and
Telemark.
In
all
disciplines we have seen great success
already this season – most notably the
best ever finish for an Alpine athlete in a
World Cup for nearly 5 years when Dave
Ryding finished 17th in the Slalom in Are in
December, the best ever finish for a British
Cross Country skier in a World Cup from
Andrew Musgrave and some world class
performances from our Park and Pipe
athletes. So the mood is generally very
good!”
Challenges
“We are always looking for more financial
support, and athlete funding is always a
challenge. Despite funding for some athletes
from UK Sport and from key sponsors,
more money will help our athletes receive
even more support and in turn this should
positively impact performances.
Injuries are also another challenge in
snowsports. All snowsport disciplines
are hugely physically demanding
and as with most sports, injuries
do happen. We hope, however, that these
will be few and far between!”
Ambitions
“Capitalising on the success of Sochi 2014
and great World Cup results already this
season, we are now looking forward to the
next four years where we hope to challenge
for even more medals, with the ultimate aim
of podium success at PyeongChang 2018.
With huge potential coming in from our
young athletes across all of our disciplines,
British Ski and Snowboard is working hard
to give them the best opportunities for
success.
We have many young athletes with very
promising futures. We are aiming for
podiums at PyeongChang 2018, but we are
also looking towards the next four year cycle
and even mo re success in the long term.”
For more information visit
www.teambss.org.uk
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