Archives: Jun '14

Background I started skiing in the Ski Club of Ireland when I was about 5. I was part of the Saturday morning ski racing group taught by John & Alice Rapple for many years. The minis section is a descendant of that fondly remembered Club institution. Achievements I raced in the SCI Championships when I…

Background I started skiing in 1978 and went on my first ski holiday to Aviemore in Scotland in 1981. Achievements Beating Ronan Columb to win the under 16s championship is a highlight for me. I also represented Ireland at Dry Slope races in Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. Coaching Experience I was a ski instructor…

Background I was ten when I started skiing, my Godfather gave me lessons for a birthday or a Christmas present so they were the first step. Tony McGuinness taught me at the beginning, I think he was keen to let me do my own thing because I progressed fairly quickly. In addition to a class…

Background I started skiing at Kilternan when I was eight and progressed through the lessons, eventually joining the race squad when I was twelve.  As a member of the squad I participated in artificial slope competitions across the UK.  I also began to attend on-snow training camps with the British Ski Academy and Impulse Racing.…