- Helmet Use Survey (2010-07-14 23:08:22)
- Faculties SSE (2010-02-10 07:23:57)
- Olympic Team Funding (2010-01-30 14:32:20)
- Funding (2010-01-25 15:39:01)
- 2009 Accounts (2009-11-28 18:08:51)
- SRSA AGM 2009 (2009-09-22 18:04:15)
- SRSA Development Plan (2009-09-03 18:51:00)
- SnowsportGB Update (August 09) (2009-08-19 13:36:44)
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Helmet Use Survey
A survey into the attitudes and beliefs regarding helmet use is being run as part of research being done at the University of Surrey. More details are available in this PDF and the survey is online here.
Faculties SSE
Snowsport England has identified the ten ski facilities across the country that are set to be placed at the centre of its efforts to increase the number of people participating in snow sports. Alpine Snow Centre in Aldershot, Hampshire; Sheffield Ski Village and the Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire are among the clubs and facilities earmarked to receive a share of £985,000 Sport England funding.
Snozone in Castleford, West Yorkshire; Chill Factor in Manchester; Kendal Ski Centre in Cumbria, Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre and Norfolk Ski Centre have also been identified, along with the Midlands Ski Club in Birmingham and Ski Rossendale near Manchester.
Snowsport England plans to work in partnership with charity Snow-Camp to give more disadvantaged young people the chance to participate in snow sports, as well as teaming up with universities to reach more students.
Sport England chair Richard Lewis said: "Snow sports in England have moved on a very long way from the days of Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards. We now have some fantastic indoor and outdoor skiing facilities across the country so there has never been a better time to take to the slopes and experience the thrill of snow sports."
Snowsport England chief executive Tim Fawke added: "The record level of investment going into grassroots snow sports in England is helping us create even more opportunities for people to take part in and enjoy our fantastic sport. We hope the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics will inspire more people to take up skiing and snowboarding."
Meanwhile, a joint statement from Snowsport England - together with its Welsh and Scottish counterpart - has insisted that the constituent parts of Snowsport GB (SSGB) are unaffected by administration proceedings.
A spokesperson said: "Snowsport England, Snowsport Scotland, Snowsport Wales would like to assure all members, partners and suppliers that, as independent national governing bodies, we are unaffected by SSGB's predicament.
"As an over-arching snowsport body, SSGB does undertake some responsibilities on behalf of the Home Nations, not least the management of the British Winter Olympic Team but virtually all other activities are managed by the relevant Home Nations' boards."
The British Snowboard Association has also confirmed that it has reformed following the demise of SSGB to take responsibility for snowboarding in the UK as part of the wider Team GB set up.
Olympic Team Funding
Good morning, As you know, Snowsport GB have had major financial difficulties and the team going to compete in the Olympics are left without sufficient funding. I know it's been coming for a long time but it seems so unfair on the athletes who have put so much commitment and dedication to getting to Vancouver. BBC Sport - Vancouver 2010 - British Ski body goes into administration news.bbc.co.uk Rufus Alcott is organising a Snow Ball on 11th February to support the GB team (not just Chemmy). Would you mind putting the invitation up on to the regional websites so as many members as possible know about the event? I think most of the information is on the Facebook page also. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1097941021#/event.php?eid=287076345101&index=1 Any support would be very gratefully accepted whether it is a donation towards the team, an item for the raffle or the auction or a ticket bought. There are 11 tables left for the ball itself but there will be on online auction where people not attending the event can bid on certain items. I know everybody has already supported the team to a huge extent and there have been a number of events organised throughout the past year to raise funds but it would be fantastic if this last event just before the Olymics could be encouraged. If you need any more information, please e-mail Rufus at the e-mail address above. See you soon. Best wishes Lynda
Funding
Dear club, Hope you are all well, and making to most out of the winter. To keep every one in the loop there is some funding available, which some of you might be able to benefit from:
Welcome to BBC Children in Need's grants programme. Our grants are open to organisations working with disadvantaged children and young people who are 18 years old and under. Your organisation and project must be based in the UK and you need to be a registered charity or other not-for-profit organisation. There are four general grant deadlines each year: 15 January, 15 April, 15 July, 15 October. Within our general grants programme, you can apply for: Small Grants of £10,000 or less per year for up to three years Main Grants over £10,000 per year for up to three years If you follow the links you will see many of the projects which have already been successful have been activity programmes running during the summer school holidays – this is often a time when the facilities are quieter so they may be able to accommodate. The commercial facilities would not be eligible but clubs based within the facilities could apply and benefit from potential new members. For further information please check out the link below, and feel free to contact my self for further assistance. The details for the children in Need Funding can be found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/grants/general_grants.shtml
Many Thanks Vickie Vickie Pullin Sports Development officer Snowsport England 07968794758 vickie@snowsportengland.org.uk
2009 Accounts
| Details | Income | Expenditure | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance @ close of accounts 2008 | £3,732.05 | £3,732.05 | |
| Race fees deposited into Lloyds TSB | £8,740.00 | £12,472.05 | |
| Slope fees/race day expenses | -£5,496.25 | £6,975.80 | |
| SSE grant | £643.36 | £7,619.16 | |
| Tri region 2008 & 2009 £591/inter regional fee 2009 £100 | -£691.00 | £6,928.16 | |
| Tri region expenses - T shirts | -£519.51 | £6,408.65 | |
| BBQ end of season expenses | -£125.85 | £6,282.80 | |
| Trophies | -£1,899.14 | £4,383.66 | |
| Raffle 20/9 £377 BBQ charge £300 | £7.00 | £4,390.66 | |
| Prize money | -£1,067.10 | £3,323.56 | |
| Paypal credit verification | £0.30 | £3,323.86 | |
| laptop 329.97printer 56.01 timing equip 700 | -£1,085.98 | £2,237.88 | |
| bursary coaches courses | -£100.00 | £2,137.88 | |
| agm expenses – room | -£100.00 | £2,037.88 | |
| Batteries & c/c charge | -£77.82 | £1,960.06 | |
| Totals | £13,122.71 | £11,162.65 | £1,960.06 |
SRSA AGM 2009
Hi all the AGM for the SRSA will be held on the 12th November at Bracknell 7.30pm onwards followed by a discussion about the SRSA Snowsports Development Plan 2009.
Copy attached. Agenda to follow.
Please put the date in your diary and please come and support your region and have your say on the development of the SRSA over the next 5 years.
Cheers Darren Schmidt
SRSA Chairman
SRSA Development Plan
The SRSA development plan is available here.
The minutes from the Snowsport England AGM and latest council meeting are also available: AGM, Council.
SnowsportGB Update (August 09)
An update on SnowsportGB is available from here.