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’ve been skiing in Kilternan since before I turned two. I used to race and I won most of the major dry slope races. Achievements I was the number one ranked skier with zero points winning the Irish, Welsh and Scottish Championships. I can’t really remember all of the wins. I spent a few winters…
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.…