British Ski Academy Events

BASS British National Seedpoint Races (qualifying event for GBR Children's ski team selection).

Provisional Programme

04.01.2026 Anglo Scottish Championships U10 – U18 Slalom

05.01.2026 Anglo Scottish Championships U10 – U18 Giant Slalom

06.01.2026 Anglo Scottish Championships U10 – U18 2 x SuperG

07.01.2026 BSA Champs U10 – U18 Giant Slalom

08.01.2026 BSA Champs U10 – U18 Slalom

Depending on prevailing conditions the organisers reserve the right to amend the programme.

Race piste: Casino, Savoleyres.

British national seeded (BASS) races for U18, U16, U14, and unseeded races for U10/U12 run under BCR rules (FIS ICR as amended by GBS).

Slalom for U10/U12 run through stubby gates. All Mini events to be fastest time to count. Rules for all competitions and disciplines can be found at gbski.com/rules

All British competitors must either be registered with their respective Home Nation (Snowsport Scotland, England or Wales) or have a waiver (the “Athlete’s Declaration”) signed by a parent/guardian. The Athlete’s Declaration can be downloaded from gbski.com/forms

All entries should be made via the official online entry system here: https://www.britskiacad.org.uk/events/2025-01/anglo-scottish-championships-2025

Entry fee for Slalom and GS = £70 per day Entry fee for 2 x SuperG = £100

Parents of U10/U12 racers welcome to one timed run of BSA Champs GS. Parent & Mini Team awards based on aggregate run times. No charge for entry. Please email helen@britskiacad.org.uk if you would like to be on the start list.

An Acceptance List will be published on www.gbski.com after entries close on 22.12.2024. After 22.12.2024 late entries will be considered and an extra fee may apply. Bulletins and Zoom links will be circulated via GBSki, BSA social media pages, and on the event WhatsApp group (more details to follow).

Team Captains’ Meetings

The first TCM is scheduled to take place at 1800 on 3rd January 2026 via Zoom.

Lift Passes

Covering a substantial area between Verbier Savoleyre and La Tzoumaz concessionary lift passes can be bought online once we have pricing confirmed. We anticipate another really good deal, similar to last year. TBC

Training Access

Gate training and coaching available on the race hill from 28 December until 08 January. For further information contact malcolm@britskiacad.org.uk

• Coaching and race support £80 per day, 28/12/2025 to 08/01/2026. Spaces will be limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Online booking for training opening 01/09/2025

Prize Giving Prizegivings will take place at the top of the Savoleyre after Tuesday's & Thursday's races.

Accommodation and Access We recommend staying on the La Tzoumaz (north) side of Verbier for ease of access to the race piste and for value deals in the main valley below.

Refunds

In the case of withdrawal due to injury (up to 48 hours prior to the event) refunds will be available on production of a doctor’s letter. Refunds will not be available for adverse weather or snow conditions that result in the cancellation of races. The organisers and hill team will do their utmost to ensure that all of the races are run in full.

Volunteers and Support Whilst we have a team travelling from the UK for the race, we do require additional help to run the races smoothly. A handful of gatekeeper parents would make all the difference. Please email malcolm@britskiacad.org.uk if you can help on any race day.

Insurance and Equipment Rules

All competitors must have a current insurance policy that covers them for ski racing. The Organising Committee may require proof of insurance such as a valid governing body race licence or an independent certificate of insurance. No insurance = No Racing

Racers are reminded that helmets for giant slalom must conform to GB rules, i.e. no soft sides, soft vents, and remove slalom chin guard. For U14 upwards, this means a FIS compliant helmet with the FIS sticker (see section 3.6 in the FIS equipment rules which can be found at gbski.com/equip).

Catsuits for U10/U12 if the weather is fine The TCM will consider the weather forecast each day and decide whether or not to allow the U10/U12s to compete in catsuits. Be prepared. If the weather turns foul, Mini racers arriving at the start in catsuits may not be permitted to leave the gate.

Conduct

The resort have asked that competitors ski in a safe manner on the public pistes, or with due regard for the safety and enjoyment of other hill users. In particular please slow down well before joining the lift queue. Racers caught skiing dangerously may be excluded from the races.

Keep lift passes with you. No ticket, no lift.

And finally, please, no littering.

  Organising Team

Malcolm Erskine – Chief of Champs David Manns – GBR Technical Delegate Deb Manns – Chief of Calcs Helen Gore – Race Secretary

For those not attending the TCMs, any questions not answered in the bulletins should be addressed to Malcolm Erskine

tel: + 44 (0) 7970495533 (WhatsApp preferred)

malcolm@britskiacad.org.uk

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