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Which camps are the best?
We have a lot of camps, and if you’re thinking about your first camp or few, it can be hard to know which ones are best for your child. It is a big investment, after all! Why it matters Find out more about why getting training volume right is so important in our previous article. […]
Training and competition volume, and avoiding burnout
Ski racing is a thrilling, high-intensity sport that challenges athletes physically, mentally, and emotionally. For many young athletes, it becomes a central part of life – training on snowy slopes, pushing limits in gates, travelling to races, and dreaming of future success. And we think skiing (not just racing) is for life – see our […]
What we do, and why we do it
Scottish Ski Club race training has a clear objective for its trainees – to become better ski racers. Believe it or not, that isn’t just about training gates, marginal gains, and chasing podiums. We aim to develop well-rounded, resilient skiers who love the sport for life. Everyone has the high potential to be good at […]
About Seeding Systems
Seeding systems are a way of tracking and comparing race performances. In the UK we have our own national seeding system, but it is based on the same calculations applied internationally by FIS, the international snowsport governing body. How do they work? Every ‘registered’ racer starts their career with 999.99 ‘list’ points in each discipline […]