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Ski Club of Ireland International Slalom and Irish Open Championships
4 October 2025
4th October 2025 Ski Club of Ireland International Slalom International Team Parallel Slalom
5th October 2025 Irish Open Slalom Championships
Welcome to the Ski Club of Ireland International Slalom and Irish Open Championships weekend organised by the Ski Club of Ireland and run-in accordance with British Competition rules. We hope all racers and spectators have an enjoyable weekend and would like to thank all the volunteers for their help and support.
Entry:-
To enter please complete the Online Race Entry Form
Entries close at 17:00 (5pm) on Friday 26th September 2025.
Race Entry Fee must also be made to the Ski Club of Ireland either using the link in the Race
Entry Form or click here and choosing 4th October for Saturday and Sunday races and 3rd October for the practice on the evening before.
Entry fee is Euro €64 (€32 per day). It includes all lift costs, Friday night practice, Saturday and
Sunday races, catering serving complimentary snacks, lunch, and refreshments throughout the
weekend and also the event T-shirt.
Please note that Parent’s or Guardian’s acceptance of waiver is required online for competitors under 18 years of age.
Accommodation with the following:-
Ferries: Stena Line (http://www.stenaline.ie) and Irish Ferries(https://www.irishferries.com/ie) operates Ferries on the Holyhead / Dublin Port route and there are also fast ferries on the Fishguard / Rosslare and Stranraer / Belfast routes.
Flights:- Flights operate from virtually all UK airports to Dublin.
Taxi fare from Dublin Airport to the ski slope at Kilternan is approx €60
The AIRCOACH bus service travels regularly from the airport to The Clayton Hotel, Leopardstown.
Accommodation: The Hotel beside the ski slope is closed.
The Clayton Hotel, Leopardstown (formerly Bewleys Hotel) is 10 minutes away and popular with
participants. Call 01-2935000 or email reservations.leopardstown@claytonhotels.com.
Other hotels in the area: www.summerhillhousehotel.com, www.rochestownlodge.com and www.enniskerryinn.ie
Race Programme:-
Saturday 4th October
- Ski Club of Ireland International Slalom
- International Team Parallel Slalom
Sunday 5th October
- Irish Open Championships.
Free practice on the slope will be available on Friday 3rd October 2025 night from 19.30 – 21.30. There will be a Team Captains meeting regarding the Team Parallel Slalom at 09.00 on Saturday 4th October morning.
Timetable:- The provisional timetable for the weekend is set out below, subject to variation on the day at the discretion of the organisers.
Saturday 4th October 2025
Ski Club of Ireland International Slalom & International Team Parallel Slalom
| 08:00 | Race Office Opens |
| 08:15 – 09:00 | Registration/Bib Issue & Practice Session |
| 08:45 | Race Officials & International Team Leaders Meeting |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Course Setting |
| 09:30 – 09:55 | Course Inspection |
| 10:00 | First Run SCI International Slalom |
| 11:25 | Change to stubbies & course inspect |
| 11:35 | U10/U12 – 2 runs on same course |
| 12:10 – 12:30 | Second Course Setting |
| 12:30 – 12:55 | Course Inspection |
| 13:00 | Second Run SCI International Slalom |
International Team Parallel Slalom
| 14:40 – 15:10 | Course Setting |
| 15:10 – 15:35 | Course Inspection |
| 15:35 | International Dual Slalom |
| 17:00 | Prize giving SCI International Slalom & Team Event |
Sunday 5th October 2025
Irish Open Slalom Championships
| 07:45 | Race Office Opens |
| 08:00 – 08:45 | Registration/Bib Issue & Practice Session |
| 08:30 | Race Officials Meeting |
| 08:45 – 09:15 | Course Setting |
| 09:15 – 09:40 | Course Inspection |
| 09:45 | First Run Irish Open Slalom |
| 11:10 | Change to stubbies & course inspect |
| 11:20 | U10/U12 – 2 runs on same course |
| 11:55 – 12:15 | Second Course Setting |
| 12:15 – 12:40 | Course Inspection |
| 12:45 | Second Run Irish Open Slalom |
| 14:00 | Prize giving – Irish Open Slalom |
Categories for Prizes:- first, second and third prizes for male and female competitors will be awarded in the following categories (FIS categories for 2024/2025):
U10 (2016–2017) (Not Seeded)
U12 (2014–2015) (Not Seeded
U14 (2012–2013)
U16 (2010–2011)
U18 (2008–2009)
U21 (2005–2007)
Senior (1996–2004)
Masters (1995 and earlier)