Hi All

Hopefully autumn finds you well and in good health.  I thought it a good time to
get in touch with winter approaching, and thoughts turning to skiing.


ROLLERSKI COURSES - http://www.rollerski.co.uk/events.html

Our 1-day courses at Dorney take place once a month, and most now combine
classic and skating instruction in one day. A beginners skating and classic
4-week course take begins in Hyde Park this month, with advanced courses
starting in November.

* 4-week skating course begins this SATURDAY - www.rollerski.co.uk/events2.html
* 1-day Dorney course, SUNDAY 15th October - www.rollerski.co.uk/events3.html


WEEKEND SESSIONS - http://www.rollerski.co.uk/class.html

If you cannot commit to 4 weeks or a whole day, you can still come to our
regular class sessions in Hyde Park and Richmond.  These 2 hour sessions combine
instruction, with a chance to go and practice on your own.

These sessions cost £20 per session, or 4 for £60.  


HOLIDAYS -  ON SNOW! - http://www.rollerski.co.uk/cross.html

Our cross-country ski trips are booking up fast now. Although the Versiaco trip
has plenty of space, the Norway trip is half full and I'd encourage you to
contact Waymark soon if you would like to reserve a space.

The aim of the trips is to enable you to make an easy transition from rollerskis
to cross-country skiing.  We do a mix of skating and classic skiing, with a
focus on getting the most out of our skis (we use faster, waxed skis from the
outset), and we have a determination to make the most of our time on snow!

More detail on www.rollerski.co.uk/cross.html . You can book via Waymark
Holidays (who do the logistics for the trip) on 0870 950 9800.  


CLUB - http://www.rollerski.co.uk/club.html

The club continues apace. Check out the website for more details on the
programme, as well as notes on joining and paying coaching fees.


SPECIAL OFFER - NATIONAL SKI & SNOWBOARD WEEK -
http://www.rollerski.co.uk/nr022.html

We are supporting the National Ski and Snowboard week (organised by the Ski Club
of GB), and are offering a few special discounted class sessions.  


NEW INSTRUCTORS

Congratulations to my flatmate Laura Long, who is now a qualified rollerski
instructor!  Having taken part in a gruelling 2-day course, she joins 7 other -
mostly much more experienced skiers - to gain the coveted qualification.

With her recent experience, she will be a valuable instructor, particularly with
beginners.  Laura first started rollerskiing early last year, but has made
exceptional progress - despite her first ski trip being over New Year 2006 - and
did her first ski marathon on snow this March.  She plans to do the British XC
Ski & Biathlon Championships at Ruhpolding in January.

For more information on Snowsport England's 'Class of 2006' rollerski
instructors go to http://www.rollerski.co.uk/ns021.html


ROLLERSKIERS WED

Congratulations to my ex-flatmate Hugh Pritchard and his beautiful bride Julie
Houle on their recent wedding. You can see some pictures here -

http://www.nordicskiracer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=900

Hugh represented GB in biathlon at the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City -
the only British civilian to make the team in modern times. He has had a great
influence on skiing in England, and his technical expertise seems to be making
an impact in the US, if the following article is anything to go by -

http://www.nordicskiracer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=895


ROLLERSKI RACING

There are 2 races coming up soon in London, which may be of interest.
Definitely recommended if you plan on racing this season -

8 October - 3.30pm - race 5 of the London Rollerski Series, Sprints!
21 October - 4-hour endurance challenge

More information is on http://www.londonnordic.org.uk/Events.html , the website
of the London Region Nordic Ski Club.



Hope this is of interest - I look forward to seeing you soon,

Iain




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