WINTER RACE SEASON 2010

Another successful and busy ski season for Wellington, perfecting technique on the dry slope at Aldershot throughout

the Michaelmas term with the British Ski Academy, followed by competitions in the Alps - the British Schoolboy's

races and the Interschool's Challenge. Unfortunately due to last minute depletion of the team we had to cancel our

trip to the British schoolgirls races in Flaine, so unfortunately we could not retain Lucy Lintott's trophy from

last year!

THE BRITISH SCHOOLBOYS' RACES

Our trusty trio of Joseph Rossi (captain), Austin Curtis, and Silas Curtis returned to the British Schoolboy's Races,

along with promising newcomer Sam Sudd. It was a challenging few days on the slopes in Meiringen, with unrelenting

snowfall and very cold conditions, but the boys were not deterred and competed with true Wellington spirit. The team

were brilliantly led by Joe Rossi, a technically gifted racer and motivational and knowledgeable leader. Notable

individual performances came from Silas Curtis, who ranked 20/102 in the Slalom and Joe Rossi in the Giant Slalom.

The boys performed well as a team and reached the quarter finals in the Team Parallel Slalom. They achieved an

impressive position in the team ranking (12 out of 31 schools) against very stiff competition came in second

unregistered team overall.

THE BRITISH INTERSCHOOLS' CHALLENGE

A team of 10 skiers went out to Les Houches in March to compete in this prestigious and highly competitive race

event, organised by the British Skiing Association. The team consisted of some experienced racers, combined with

some fresh young talent; Lucy Lintott (captain), Joseph Rossi (captain), Charlie Bowring, Austin Curtis, Silas

Curtis, Laurence Ives, Fred hayes, Rollo Shaw, Rob Ferguson and Callum Richards. The racing was of a very high

standard and they were competing against high ranking ski schools, such as Millfield, as well as full time racing

clubs. All the skiers did themselves and the school proud and had a great time on perfect snow under clear blue

skies. Particular mention should go to Lucy Lintott who came 4th in the Slalom.