LRNSC Roller Ski Courses 2009
Roller ski-ing is simply the best way to prepare for cross country ski-ing; it’s fun and great for your fitness. This year we’re offering more sessions, with special emphasis on November when we’ll be running a course so you can really learn or refine skills ready for the ski season. All courses will work towards achievement of Snowsport England Proficiency Awards which enable you to monitor how your ski-ing is developing both on roller skis and on snow.
At each session we aim to have groups for complete beginners and improvers, and will cover classic and skating techniques depending on demand. Our Snowsport England qualified LRNSC instructors will run the sessions.
Advance booking is essential. We need to know how many people are coming to ensure the right equipment and number of instructors are available.
THE COURSE SCHEDULE
1 day courses
10 May, 21 June, 27 September, 29 November – all 1000 -1500
4 week course [3 half days + 1 day]
1 November 1000 -1200
8 November 1330 -1530
22 November 1000 -1200
29 November 1000 -1500
SNOWSPORT ENGLAND PROFICIENCY AWARDS
Course participants will have the opportunity to be assessed for a Snowsport England 1, 2 or 3 Star Award. The 1 Star Award is designed for beginners and covers basic classic techniques. The 2 and 3 Star Awards cover both classic and skating techniques are designed for improvers. More details of the Awards can be found on http://www.escnordic.org.uk.
If you are a complete beginner you will need several sessions to reach the standard required for the 1 Star Award, as in other sports you learn the techniques then practice them to become competent and confident.
COSTS
1 Day courses - 27 September, 29 November
LRNSC/SSE member [with equipment hire] £25.00
Non member [with equipment hire] £30.00
LRNSC/SSE member [no equipment hire] £15.00
Non member [no equipment hire] £20.00
Saver price - book two sessions
- book before 1 September for 27 September & 29 November sessions
LRNSC/SSE member [no equipment hire] £25.00
LRNSC/SSE member [with equipment hire] £45.00
Non member [no equipment hire] £60.00
4 Week autumn course - November 1, 8, 22, 29
Saver prices - Book before 1 October
LRNSC/SSE member [with equipment hire] £60.00
Non member [with equipment hire] £80.00
Under 18 non member [with equipment hire] £55.00
LRNSC/SSE member [no equipment hire] £45.00
Non member [no equipment hire] £60.00
Under 18 non member [no equipment hire] £70.00
Prices for bookings after 1 October
Non member [with equipment hire] £95.00
LRNSC/SSE member [with equipment hire] £70.00
Under 18 non member [with equipment hire] £65.00
LRNSC/SSE member [no equipment hire] £50.00
Non member [no equipment hire] £70.00
Under 18 non member [no equipment hire] £65.00
LOCATION FOR ALL COURSES
Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, Springfield Road, Hayes, Middlesex
Springfield Road runs parallel to the A312 Hayes By-pass linking Junction 3 on the M4 Motorway and the A40/M40. Parking is available inside and outside the circuit.
The cycle circuit shares an entrance with the Goals centre but continue straight on under barrier to storage huts by track, rather than turning left into the Goals centre car park.
Public transport: nearest station Southall BR, or Ealing Broadway [BR, District & Central lines] then bus 207 or 427 [very frequent services] in the direction of Hayes.
Meeting place: At the storage huts by the cycle track.
WHAT TO BRING
Gloves and, if you have them, cycle helmet, knee/elbow protectors; rollerskis, poles & boots if you have them
WHAT TO WEAR
Leisure or sports clothing – breathable layers are best but if you’re a beginner don’t wear your best kit in case you fall.
REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE? Tea/coffee from the adjacent Goals centre. Bring your own packed lunch/water or purchase on day from nearby supermarket.