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Is there not still snow in the Lake District then?

Have a good summer!

And Sinaia, Romania, is now added to the Snow Forecasts by Email options...

8)

Addy_C wrote:I've heard some really good things about it

At the "Ethical Search Engine Marketing" agency you work for? You Fail. :roll:

Now also available for your optimal Snow Forecast by E-Mail pleasure :-

Astún, Spain
Candanchú, Spain
Les 7 Laux

Tally ho.

Blames Alpine Skiing for Demise of Snowsport GB

Following the news that Britain's governing body of snow sports, Snowsport GB, has gone into administration, the British Snowboard Association (BSA) has announced it will retake control of snowboarding in the UK.

"In recent months there has been much speculation about the future of British Snowsports following reports of financial trouble within Snowsport GB (SSGB), the national governing body for skiing and snowboarding in the UK. Reports indicate a huge SSGB overspend, which has been difficult for the Snowboard Executive to accept with their programmes and great results continually being delivered within budget season after season. It seems the financial problems within alpine skiing may have contributed to the downfall of SSGB." said a BSA statement, stating that it has reformed to ensure it regains control of British snowboarding and moves forward with the future of British snowboarding in the hands of snowboarders.

In 2005 the BSA merged its operations with Snowsport GB as part of a national modernising exercise initiated by the government to streamline administration and communication within national governing bodies.

"Five years on and we find ourselves in this situation, so the BSA will once again take the development of British snowboarding forward with the support of UK Sport, British Olympic Association (BOA), Team GB Ltd, World Snowboard Federation (WSF), The home nations (Snowsport England, Scotland and Wales), British Association of Snowsports Instructors (BASI), Snow Industries of GB (SIGB), Snowboard Club UK (SCUK), The Snowboard Asylum (TSA) and current Olympic riders Lesley McKenna, Ben Kilner and many more." the statement continued.

The British Snowboard Association (BSA) was originally established in 1989 by a group of enthusiastic snowboarders to provide like minded riders with membership, championship events and a national governing body with representation on a global level.

The Association went through various evolutionary changes over the past 20 years and last year says in it statement it was, "made aware of financial difficulties caused by ineffective management of ski activities. The Snowboard Executive make plans to re-establish the BSA following the 09/10 winter season due to a lack of confidence in the board of Snowsport GB."
Courtesy of and © Snow24 plc

Owing to the sudden demise of the British Ski & Snowboard Federation (aka Snowsport GB) which went into administration on 5th Feb. 2010, the fourteen British Ski & Snowboard athletes, departing for the Winter Olympics, which start in Vancouver next weekend, were going to be without the two most important members of their team…………..the two Coaches!

Having worked tirelessly with their squads for several years, this was a huge blow to the athletes, who include world ranking Chemmy Alcott and Zoe Gillings amongst their group.

Following urgent phone calls to a number of travel industry "friends", the Board of Directors at Snowsport England have managed to raise over £5000 to contribute to the costs of getting the two coaches out to Vancouver. The BOA (British Olympic Association) can now ensure their attendance.
Support came from Crystal Ski Holidays (Tui), Erna Low Ski Holidays, Norfolkline Ferries, TK Maxx (ski clothing retailer), Peak Retreats Ski Holidays, Ski Verbier Holidays, HolidayExtras and yet-to-be-built indoor snow centre SnOasis

Peter Stratton, Commercial Director for Snowsport England, commented "we couldn't stand by and see one of the most impressive British squads for many years having to prepare and compete without the support of their coaches on hand in Vancouver".

He went on to say that with the fantastic support of the above companies, this will give a great boost to our chances of bringing home a medal from the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Courtesy of and © Snow24 plc

mark203 wrote:But March seems to be more expensive then February this year

Wait until March... 8)

Given that there is still availability for half-term, you can be pretty confident that March will be heavily discounted as soon as half-term is over.

AllyG wrote:he can stop us using it - ban us from the site

...not forgetting selling your children on eBay... :D