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Race Entry and Membership

Firstly, schools must become members of ESSKIA.  

Once a member, you are able to enter our Regional Qualifier Race. 

Teams must be made up of pupils from the same school under one Head, and all skiers must be genuine full time pupils on the roll during the Autumn Term of the school they are representing.

The race will consist of two runs over the same slalom course.

Age Group Races in the following categories:

• Category 1 - Pupils in Years 3 – 6  

Primary teams should be made up of a minimum of 2, and a maximum of 3 racers that shall race through stubbies. The team score will be the aggregate of the best two times for each run. If less than two team members complete a run, the team will be disqualified. A disqualified team will not be eligible to race in the finals

• Category 2 - Pupils in Years 7 and 8
• Category 3 - Pupils in Years 9 and 10
• Category 4 - Pupils in Year 11 and above
• Category 5 - Mixed Teams for Pupils Year 7 and above 

Secondary teams should be made up of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 racers and will race through full gates. The team score will be the aggregate of the best three times for each run. If less than three team members complete a run, the team will be disqualified. A disqualified team will not be eligible to race in the finals. The team races in the category of the oldest racer.

Qualifier Race Dates and Venues: 

• Chatham Ski Slope - Sunday 21st September 2025
• Aldershot Ski Slope - Saturday 20th September 2025
• Welwyn Ski Slope - Sunday 21st September 2025
• Pendle Ski Slope - Sunday 21st September 2025
• Swadlincote Ski Slope - Sunday 21st September 2025