Results for June 2011

British Disabled Ski Team Head Coach Vacancy

 


The British Disabled Ski Team (BDST) represents the racing arm of Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK), "The Skiers & Boarders Charity". Team members are registered and annually licensed with the International Paralympic Committee, Alpine Skiing by DSUK .

We are looking for the right person to work with our elite athletes and our developing athletes as Head Coach and take the team through to the Sochi 2014 paralympics.

Candidates will ideally have international experience in disabled ski racing and coaching qualifications in able bodied alpine ski racing and in disabled (adaptive) disciplines.   However, we are interested in hearing from applicants with Coaching experience within the abled bodied racing disciplines who may be wishing to develop their knowledge of working with disabled athletes.

The Head Coach must be used to working anti-social hours away from the home environment and will travel extensively with the team during the Northern Hemisphere ski season. 

A full job description will be supplied on application but off slope duties will include co-ordinating individual athlete and team programming, reporting to the Team Manager and to strategic partners and delivering against 1, 4 and 8 year programme plans

Employment will be based on a five day working week, salary dependent upon experience, up to £30,000 per annum pro rata.  Holiday 28 days pro rata.

Funding for the position in the first year will be to run from 1st October 2011 until 30 April 2012.  However, where funding permits then there is the possibility for this period to be extended.

Applications should be made by email to the Team Manager at: administration@britishdisabledskiteam.co.uk .

Applicants should send their current CV together with a covering letter.

Closing date 30 June.

PUBLISHED 16/06/2011

Atomic/BASI Members Offer 2011/12

Atomic/BASI Members Offer 2011-12 has arrived!

BASI is pleased to announce the arrival of this season's Offer 2011/12

Offering BASI Instructors a special promotional price on Atomic Ski & Snowboard equipment, giving you a direct price saving £££'s off the RRP.

To order products from the Atomic Offer all you need to do is complete the order form.  On receipt of the form one of Atomic's sales staff will call you to take card payment within 48hrs Mon-Fri.

All orders carry a £10 UK shipping charge and order will only be shipped to a UK registered card address direct from our warehouse.

All prices are exclusive of VAT which is charged at 20%

Please ensure that sizes are correct prior to making your purchase, as goods will not be accepted for return/refund unless they are found to be faulty.

Happy shopping!

Please note:  This offer takes you to an external Atomic website, and please order early to avoid disappointment!

PUBLISHED 09/06/2011

Salomon/BASI Members Offer 2011-12 has arrived!

BASI is pleased to announce the arrival of this season's Salomon Offer 2011/12.

The big news on skis is the BBR, named and created by out the box thinker, Bertrand Kraft.  You will just have to ski it to believe it.  The 8.9 has a 147mm wide tip yet produces an 11 metre radius.

Salomon's legendary multilast boots offer mm to 100mm-106mm custom shell, the most comprehensive fit range available. The ski instructor inspired new Quest 14 could be for you with its 120 flex and re-enforced spoiler and walk mode should you want to walk in and ski a face or couloirs before ski schools starts!

Brand new for Salomon in 2011 is the launch of goggles, featuring 20% more vision, better ventilation and a custom frame fit which are all brand new, patented features.

Please log into your members area to access this fantastic deal.

Enjoy the new offer!

Please note: This offer takes you to an external Salomon website, and please order early to avoid disappointment! 

PUBLISHED 09/06/2011