Youth Olympic Games 2024

Snowsports Association of Ireland would like extend its best wishes the Team Ireland athletes at the Youth Olympic Games 2024 , Gangwon. Éabha McKenna and Finlay Wilson will represent Ireland in Alpine Skiing, Thomas Dooley in Dual Moguls and Lily Cooke will represent Ireland in the Women’s Luge competition.

Eva McKenna

Training in the Dolomites

 

Indoor Lowlands Championships 2023

SAI send our best wishes to the team of four Irish racers are representing Ireland at the 9th Indoor Lowland Championships  in the U16 category.

Henrik Oksholm Retires

News from Lowlanders Ski Racing

Henrik Oksholm retires as coordinator for Lowlanders Ski Racing. Mads Vinther to take over his role.

09/06/23 - After several years of dedicated service and a significant influence on the development of Lowlanders Ski Racing, one of the original members of Lowlanders, Henrik Oksholm has decided to step down. Henrik will conclude his current role on September 30, 2023.

With Henrik, Lowlanders Ski Racing has grown from zero to what it is today, and without Henrik that wouldn't have been possible. His dedication and vision have been invaluable assets to the team. Thank you for your efforts, Henrik!

We are pleased to announce that Mads Vinther has been appointed as Henrik's successor. Mads comes from a position as a coach at Lowlanders Ski Racing, where he has built valuable experience and skills. He has in-depth knowledge about the team, and his vision is to bring the team to new heights.

Mads will officially begin his new role on October 1, 2023, and will work closely with Henrik during the transition period to ensure a seamless transition.

Henrik: "It has been an incredible journey to be a part of Lowlanders Ski Racing and witness our talented young skiers develop and compete. I would like to say thank you for the great years and I wish the team all the best in the future!"

Mads: "I am thrilled to be appointed as the Sports Coordinator for Lowlanders Ski Racing. I look forward to continuing the excellent work that has already been done and enhancing opportunities for the alpine athletes from Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Iceland, Ireland and Luxembourg. I am excited about the tasks that lies ahead of us"

We wish Henrik all the best in the future and look forward to working with Mads.

“News from Lowlanders Ski Racing

Henrik Oksholm retires as coordinator for Lowlanders Ski Racing. Mads Vinther to take over his role.

09/06/23 – After several years of dedicated service and a significant influence on the development of Lowlanders Ski Racing, one of the original members of Lowlanders, Henrik Oksholm has decided to step down. Henrik will conclude his current role on September 30, 2023.

With Henrik, Lowlanders Ski Racing has grown from zero to what it is today, and without Henrik that wouldn't have been possible. His dedication and vision have been invaluable assets to the team. Thank you for your efforts, Henrik!

We are pleased to announce that Mads Vinther has been appointed as Henrik's successor. Mads comes from a position as a coach at Lowlanders Ski Racing, where he has built valuable experience and skills. He has in-depth knowledge about the team, and his vision is to bring the team to new heights.

Mads will officially begin his new role on October 1, 2023, and will work closely with Henrik during the transition period to ensure a seamless transition.

Henrik: "It has been an incredible journey to be a part of Lowlanders Ski Racing and witness our talented young skiers develop and compete. I would like to say thank you for the great years and I wish the team all the best in the future!"

Mads: "I am thrilled to be appointed as the Sports Coordinator for Lowlanders Ski Racing. I look forward to continuing the excellent work that has already been done and enhancing opportunities for the alpine athletes from Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Iceland, Ireland and Luxembourg. I am excited about the tasks that lies ahead of us"

We wish Henrik all the best in the future and look forward to working with Mads.” width=”300″ height=”225″ class=”alignnone size-full wp-image-931″ />

FIS Camp Begins

Irish Skiers have arrived in El Bolson, Argentina for the start of the FIS Camp.  They have had 3 great days of skiing so far with pretty good snow conditions.

Monthly Webinar – July

“What is Doping” – The 11 Rules explained.

Licence Renewals and New Licences

SAI welcomes all new licence holders who have registered in the past month and all those renewing their licences for the 2023/2024 season. To those who are taking part in summer training and events in the southern hemisphere and elsewhere, we wish you a good start to the year and a good summer season.  

ISMF Announces the race calendar for the Season 2023/2024

Click the link below to view the ISMF race calendar for the season 2023

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ITA June Monthly Webinar

ISMF have sent an invitation to the ITA June monthly webinar and informed us that it will be dedicated to “Athlete experiences of clean sport”.