Category Archive: Events

These are events in the freestyle calendar

Feb 04 2012

Squad training tomorrow at Bracknell – real snow perhaps

Yes its snowing everywhere even in Rome & Madrid , in Wokingham my garden is turning white so tomorrows club & squad session at Bracknell could be on real snow.
Usual format be ready to ski / board by 9:00 we can use the slope until 11:30 , I’ll get the bar anex opened up for cold parents.

We have a student film maker from Bournmouth up doing a film about preparing for the Brits her name is Rosie, she will be hoping to do some video interviews after training so we will probably use the bar Anex for that.

Snow tubing starts at 11:00 so we will have to clear a space for that.

Look forward to seeing you all Paul , Dave , Darran & John

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Dec 31 2011

Happy New Year to all – Next Club / Squad session is 8th Jan

Happy new year to you all

As most of us will be partying into the New Years eve night , so we won’t be running a club or squad session on New Years day but instead will be running the squad session on Sunday 8th Jan, all welcome.

The Bracknell has a brand new surface & underlay so should be super fast , come down & try it.

Please let us know if there is anything you need to practise or any bit of kit you want to train on – we are always happy to take requests particularly if you arrive before we have put out all the kit ! &  even more so if you are willing to help lift it into place !!

James & the gang seem to be enjoying themselves in Brek & here is their Christmas Day edit……

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Oct 30 2011

FIREWORKS & MONTHLY SQUAD TRAINING

Sunday November 6th is Firework display night at John Nike Bracknell so we will combine squad training with this event.

Join us at 5pm for squad training & preparation for freestyle display before the fireworks, stay on to take part in the display at around 7pm ( no extra cost) , become used to performing in front of hundreds of people & then sit in prime space to enjoy the massive free firework display put on by John Nike supporting a local charity.

Any questions please contact Dave Saunders or Paul Webb, no limit on standard.

*** stop  press *** if our new jump is ready we may have the airbag out ***

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Oct 06 2011

The london Freeze

The Relentless Energy Drink Freeze Festival 2011

The UK’s only snow, ski and music festival returns to the iconic Battersea Power Station for 2011 to bring you the ultimate Apres Ski Party of the winter.

The world best athletes across skiing and snowboarding compete on the specially constructed 32 metre high jump complete with 500 tonnes of real snow. Nowhere in the UK will you see this level of riding!   As the action on the slopes concludes the 4 live stages really come to life. Past artists include Cypress Hill, Mark Ronson, Pendulum, Friendly Fires and Chase And Status. 2011 will announce Freeze’s biggest acts to date.   If this wasn’t enough check out the retail village where you can buy all your winter needs under one roof or enjoy food or drink at one of the many outlets.   Relentless Energy Drink is the Apres Ski party you cannot miss.

More details can be found here

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Oct 06 2011

Ski Metro Show

Get yourselves down to the ski Metro Show…

The Ski & Snowboard Show

Welcome to the greatest wintersports show in the world. We manage to squeeze over 160 ski resorts, 22 different retailers, a 50ft hip kicker, fashion show & brand arena, live music, 4 bars, 230 shops and stands plus loads more attractions into Earls Court for just five days.

The show is essential for any snowsports fans from professionals to beginners, prepare to be amazed, be entertained, be wowed and get the best value for money at the Ski & Snowboard Show 19-23 October 2011.

More details here:

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Sep 29 2011

Squad Training – session now longer & there is an air bag.

Squad Training – 9 am start – to 11:30

Important!

Yes the slope management recognised that people travel further to the squad sessions so give us an extra 30mins.

We have realised that we have not being putting as much structure into the squad sessions as we used to so we are going to make sure we turn up at 08:30 to prepare & be ready to start sking at 09:00.

The purpose of this session is still to have fun but also to work on goals with  riders from around the south & when possible with extra coaches and bigger course setup than the average Sunday.

We are going to use a bit of extra time to start the sessions with some warm ups & fun ski skills  so if you havent tried the increasing speed slalom or the backwards duel slalom get down the slope early as we plan to start those at 09:00.

We also expect to put out the air bag on Sunday,  we are still developing the use of the bag.  Currently we are just running it with one of our mini quarter pipes acting as the take off ramp & we have ordered a custom jump & a big crash mat for in case of overshoots.

Normally the air bag company will be charging an extra £5 to hit the bag.

As always current and non-members welcome to attend the squad session.

Hope to see you Sunday …. Dave , Paul , John & Daran

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Sep 29 2011

Membership fees Due…..

A little late this year but has to be done to keep your liability insurance in force!

The end of September is our membership renewal point.  This ties in with Snowsports England request in October for the club to pay its registration and liability insurance.

For this year the basic fee will remain at £15 for the year.

Check out the Membership benefits page on our web site (the basic renewal fee does not include the provision of any tee shirts, these can be brought separately if required).

As an additional benefit those registering as members will have entitlement to use our Airbag when its out for club sessions.  The fee means that the club has liability insurance through Snowsports England covering its members usage of the Airbag.  Unfortunately if you’re not a member of the club you will not be able to use the Airbag.

Please note we are having to build a special jump for the Airbag which means it will not be out for general club members usage until the end of Oct.

Once the Airbag is in general usage we will have to charge a small fee of £5 per session to our members to cover repairs and running costs, but thats two hours usage for a small fee.

When renewing your membership, please complete the attached form and  either post to address below or hand to the club coaches at the next training session:

Southernfreestyle Club. 30 Cressex Close, Binfield, Berks. RG42 4DR

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Sep 28 2011

Atom Jam

Put this one in your calendar Event organised by your friends at Atomic.  Some great prizes including skis and a Go-Pro set up

Check out their Facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Atom-Jam/256950547677010

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Sep 25 2011

Atom Jam

All the details...

Atom Jam registrations now live!

Kick start your winter with this super fun jam session comp for freeski and snowboard on Saturday the 8th of October at the Hemel Snow Center 6-8pm.

Three catagories: Under 14′s, over 14′s and 18+. Prizes for 1,2 &3 in each as well as a pair of Atomic skis and snowboard for best unsponsored skier and boarder and raffle give away for all competitiors!

Confirmed sponsors: Atomic Freeski and Snowboard, Snow and Rock, GoPro HD Cameras, AMC Development, Planks Clothing, POW Gloves, UK Tall Tees and more to follow!
Unique rail set up and big air!

Please email your name, age, ski or board and sponsors to atomjam2011@yahoo.com to pre-register now!

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Sep 22 2011

The BRITS, Laax, Switzerland

The highly acclaimed and long-established BRITS is the original weeklong winter festival. Now in its 23rd year, the BRITS attracts thousands of snow fanatics, novices and the inbetweeners alike to Europe’s premiere freestyle resort for a full-bore week of snow, music, dressing up and general debauchery…

Big Air at The BRITS

Check it out here – The Brits

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Sep 11 2011

I am happy to announce that there will be a club session on Sunday 18th Sept

I am happy to announce that Steve Wells has stepped into to help out & run the Sunday session on the 18th , it was in danger of being cancelled as several members will be away are skiing at the Farmers Jam in Norwich ski club ( see link below ), another group are at a skate park session in Wales & I am “on call” for work.

Thanks Steve for helping out it is much appreciated as we hate to ever cancel a session. This kind of co-operation is what makes the club work.

For anyone who can get to the Farmers Jam in Norwich , this is a great event with a long history & runs Fri eve, Sat & Sun but you can attend for any session as they run them as seperate comps within the whole weekend.

Farmers Jam

Paul Webb
Southern Freestyle Club

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Aug 26 2011

BST Unveil The Rebellion

Competition Flyer

Read all about it here:

http://www.britishsnowtour.com/news/bst-unveil-the-rebellion

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