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Ski Club of Ireland International Slalom and Irish Open Championships
2 October 2022
1st October 2022 Ski Club of Ireland International Slalom International Team Parallel Slalom
2nd October 2019 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
The Ski Club of Ireland International Slalom and Irish Open Championships are open to all competitors (including U10/U12’s) under FIS Rules. The relevant published oBARTS list will be used and there is no seedpoint cut off for these Championships.
The race entry form should be emailed to the Race Convener by 7pm Friday 23rd September 2022. Please note that Parent’s or Guardian’s signature is required on the form for competitors under 18 years of age. Entry fee is Euro €60 (€30 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. Payment can also be made to the Ski Club of Ireland. See page 4 for further details. Book online choose 1st October.
Also complete this Form online.
Race Programme
Saturday 1st October
- Ski Club of Ireland International Slalom
- International Team Parallel Slalom
Sunday 2nd October
- Irish Open Championships.
Free practice on the slope will be available on Friday 30th September night from 19.30 – 21.30. There will be a Team Captains meeting regarding the Team Parallel Slalom at 09.00 on Saturday 1st 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 1st October 2022
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 2nd October 2022
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 2019/2020):
Under 10 (born 2013/14) (Not Seeded) Under 12 (born 2011/12) (Not Seeded)
Under 14 (born 2009/10) Under 16 (born 2007/08)
Under 18 (born 2005/06) Under 21 (born 2002-2004)
Senior (born 1993 to 2001) Masters (1992 and earlier)
International Team Parallel Slalom event - there will be prizes for the team members in the first, second and third placed National Teams. Teams are to consist of 4 male and 2 female racers.
Acceptance: the Acceptance list will be published on the SCI Racing website and on www.gbski.com. The relevant published oBARTS list will be used and account will be taken of the entry numbers in the various age groups. The organising committee decision will be final in respect of acceptance matters.
Location: the event is being organised by the Ski Club of Ireland at its slope beside in Kilternan, Co. Dublin. Refer location map at http://www.skiclub.ie/28/location.htm. Car Ferry/Travel arrangements Car ferry terminals and approximate distances from Kilternan are Dublin Port Approx. 12 miles Belfast 95 miles (2 1/2 hours) Rosslare 90 miles (2 hours)
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. Stena are one of our sponsors and a reduced rate is available to competitors travelling over on the race weekend. This must be done before booking. Please e-mail irishchamps@gmail.com for details of the event promotion code.
Flights: travel by Air Flights operate from virtually all UK airports to Dublin. Ryanair is generally cheapest. Airline sites include:
www.aerlingus.com www.ryanair.com http://www.britishairways.com www.flybe.com
Accommodation: the Hotel beside the ski slope is closed. A special rate has been arranged with the Clayton Hotel Leopardstown for the competition dates. To avail of the rate the members can call 01-2935000 or email reservations.leopardstown@claytonhotels.com and quote Ski Club Ireland. Other hotels in the area: www.summerhillhousehotel.com , www.rochestownlodge.com www.powerscourtarmscountryhouse.com www.enniskerryinn.ie www.wiltonhotelbray.com and the Old Rectory B&B, Bray.
Taxi fares from Dublin Airport to the ski slope at Kilternan are approx. €60.
The AIRCOACH travels regularly from the airport to Clayton Hotel, Leopardstown.
Further information can be obtained from the Race Convener: Marie Ainsworth, C/O Mount Street Group, 95 Sandymount Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4. Tel: 00353 86 8280632 e-mail: irishchamps@gmail.com SKI CLUB OF IRELAND: 00353 1 2955 658 (FAX 01 2950505)