CLASSIC ROLLERSKIING

We have now introduced classic rollerskiing. Our first classic course began on
Sunday morning, with a group of 8 taking to Hyde Park. You can find out a bit
more about classic rollerskiing, and the differences with skating rollerskiing,
on http://www.rollerski.co.uk/classic_skate.html


COURSES

We've a number of 1-day and 4-week classic and skating courses coming up for the
summer months. We've introduced after-work evening courses and classes, and
1-day London courses in Hyde Park. 4-week courses cost £85 including equipment
hire, and 1-day courses are £45 including a packed lunch and equipment hire.

The first two 4-week classic courses have both nearly sold out, and we'd
encourage you to book early for the upcoming courses. See
http://www.rollerski.co.uk/events.html


ALAN EASON

We're proud to welcome Alan Eason to the coaching team. Alan is reigning
British Champion in the 15k classic, and came 3rd in the other cross-country ski
race at the British Champs. He's a Snowsport England Rollerski Club Coach, and
has spent the last two British summers teaching XC skiing in Australia. His
profile will appear on the website soon. British Championships results -
http://www.britishbiathlon.com/pages/BritChamps2006.htm


SSE ON-SNOW WEEK

Good luck to anyone going on the SSE week beginning Saturday in Kvitavatn,
Norway. Chief coach Patrick Winterton has a great week of skiing and activities
planned.


ROLLERSKI RACING PROGRAMME

We've had more information on the British rollerski racing calendar. The London
Regn Nordic Ski Club has announced its prices - £6 per race if paid for in
advance, £10 if paid on the day. £30 if you pay for all 5 races in advance.

The Snowsport England / British Masters dates have been released, with 2 events
held at the superb Hetton Lyons track in Co Durham, and yet another London date.

See here for latest race information (updated for latest time and race format
information) - http://www.rollerski.co.uk/ns009.html


DORNEY PROBLEMS

We apologise for the delay in releasing our dates at Dorney Lake. `The
Management' at Dorney are focused on rowing, and getting them to confirm dates
is like getting blood out of a stone! Still, we persevere and will hopefully
get something up shortly.

In the meantime we would advise you to come to Richmond for Sunday afternoon
sessions, or to Hyde Park for 1-day courses.


BALMORAL ROLLERSKI RACES

The Queen's Balmoral Estate in Scotland will play host to a rollerski race
between the GB Junior Cross Country Skiers and some skiers from Norway on 29
April. See story here –http://www.rollerski.co.uk/ns012.html


BRISTOL-BATH

The LRNSC / Wesssex Biathlon Bristol to Bath rollerski tour takes place on 6th
May. A very good chance for tourers or racers alike to get in a bit of distance
on good traffic free tarmac. Let us know if you need to hire rollerskis for
this event.



Iain Ballentine
Iain@...
http://www.rollerski.co.uk