Hello folks,

I hope all's well. Rollerskiing is still going on despite this funny weather –
too wet / too hot / too much football (?). Great to see new people coming
along, but I'd encourage you to come along if you haven't been around for
awhile.


ROLLERSKI COURSE

Because of renewed demand I've decided to schedule a skating 4-weeker for
Tuesdays in July. See -
http://www.rollerski.co.uk/events2.html

This is for both skating newcomers and anyone who hasn't been skating for a
while to 'brush up'.

Come the end of July I have added a couple of skating and classic courses. I
would introduce / designate a course for advanced skills if there's any interest
– let me know.


HOLIDAY

I will be on holiday from 30th June until 9th July, so no rollerskiing then.
Come for a session before then if you like.


LONDON RACE & BBQ

This Saturday sees the second race in the GB Rollerski Series taking place in
London.

There will be a large field (40+) with a big Scottish contingent. The London
Region Nordic Ski Club will be welcoming a team from the RAF, as well as the
Huntly and Cairngorm Ski Clubs and the GB Cross-Country Development Squad.

Racing starts at 3pm with a one hour race, and there's a shorter race for
juniors and novices. For more information see -
http://www.rollerski.co.uk/ns017.html

If you need any equipment (skis, pole tips, etc) let me know and I'll bring it
along –
http://www.rollerski.co.uk/buy.html


HYDE PARK CLUB

With so many people now rollerskiing well, what happens next? From September
I'm considering introducing a Hyde Park 'Club' which would focus more on
coaching - and less on instruction – for rollerskiers who have already done the
courses.

We've a variety of very experienced coaches we can call on to organise training
sessions, and focus on development and performance each week. The way we set
this up will depend on the feedback we receive, so send me your thoughts. I'd
like us to be better at helping people prepare for holidays, races and
expeditions - and move on from just teaching the basics.

The club would be different to existing clubs in SE England, in the sense that
it would focus on developing skiers with regular weekly training sessions
throughout the autumn and winter, and would develop a friendly `team' identity.


ROLLERSKI INSTRUCTORS AWARD

Snowsport England's head coach Eric Woolley will be taking a Rollerski
Instructors Award course in August 2006. This will take place over the weekend
of 12-13th August in Bristol.

The cost of the course will be £40 per person, and successful participants will
be awarded the Snowsport England Rollerski Instructor or Rollerski Club Coach
Award. This is useful if you want to teach people to rollerski, as it provides
insurance.

For more information see -
http://www.rollerski.co.uk/ns019.html


VIDEO – SCOTTISH ROLLERSKIERS

We have a great video clip of the first GB Rollerski Series race in Huntly. See
–
http://www.rollerski.co.uk/ns018.html


USEFUL LINKS

http://www.fasterskier.com/travel3440.html - article on the world's newest &
longest cross-country ski `tunnels'. This one in Sweden opened recently and
provides year round snow.

http://www.transroller.transjurassienne.com/affiche.asp?arbo=2&num=5 - I just
received in the post info on the `Transroller' race in France. I did this race
a couple of years ago and it was great. With about 200 other rollerskiers, you
start from the centre of a small French town with the brass band playing (!) –
and finish up amid beautiful Jura mountain scenery. Worth the trip.

http://www.masterskier.com/articles/0506preseason/keystotraining.html -
interesting article on strength & training.

Please let me have any feedback. Otherwise, good rollerskiing and hope to see
you soon.

Best regards
IAIN


E: iain@...
M: 07968 286129

W: http://www.rollerski.co.uk