This will be the tenth year Snowsport England has held this highly successful 'On-Snow' course at Kvitavatn, Rjukan, Norway. Based at the welcoming Fjellstoge, it attracts an enthusiastic body of cross-country and freeheel downhill skiers to share in a truly varied skiing experience. This course, which has rapidly gained a reputation for the high quality of its coaching, will be under the leadership of Senior Coaches Patrick Winterton and Andy Stewart.

Who is the course for?

Cross-country skiers who wish to improve their skills, whether their interests are in touring, racing or freeheel downhill. They will need to be able to ski at a minimum standard of improver/intermediate level.

Alpine skiers who wish to improve their downhill skills by converting to freeheel downhili/telemark skiing. A minimum standard of basic parallel turns on most blue runs on alpine/telemark equipment is required.

Those wishing to be assessed for Snowsport England Proficiency Awards.

If there is sufficient demand there will be a separate group for members of the Snowsport England Coaching Scheme who wish to be trained and assessed for, or revalidate. an award.

Coaching costs

Book by 31/01/10

Member of SSE affiliated club = £280

Junior (under 18, booking before 31/01101) = £200

Supplement, non SSE member = £20

Supplement, booking after 31/01/01 = £40

Deposit = £80, balance payable 8 weeks before departure.

Venue

We stay in the hospitable Kvitavatn Fjellstoge, 1000m above the town of Rjukan. The south-facing site, overlooking a frozen lake, is dominated by Gausta (1883m), the highest mountain in southern Norway. The well-maintained loipe offer excellent skiing over rolling terrain. The freeheel downhill groups will use the nearby downhill pistes and the area provides splendid mountain touring.

Accommodation is in two bed or three-plus bed bunk rooms. Self service meal arrangements include Norwegian style breakfast buffet (where you make your own packed lunch) and full evening meal. Tea and coffee are available all day at no extra charge.

Accommodation and meals for the week -

2 person room = NK 3570 (approx. £377)

3 person plus bunk room = NK 3150 (approx. £330)

Please note: participants will need to book their accommodation directly with Marianne Folmer at the Kvitavatn Fjellstoge: Accommodation costs are payable directly to Kvitavatn Fjellstoge at the end of the week.

Travel

Participants will need to make their own travel arrangements. Most people fly to Oslo Gardemoen Airport.

Coach transfer from Oslo Gardemoen Airport to Kvitavatn will be arranged at a likely cost of £90 return.

Insurance

Participants should ensure that they have their own personal travel and accident insurance cover for the week.

Further Information

Contact the organiser

Wendy McRae

Tel: 01274670071

E-mail: wendy.mcrae@tesco.net