Natives & Ski Club of Great Britain present...

The UK Snowsports Summer Weekender 2009
Tignes, 16-19 July

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As we enter the third year of what is quickly becoming THE industry event on the social calendar, the UK Snowsports Summer Weekender 2009 promises to offer more action, snow based and otherwise, than you can handle. If you're in the industry and you haven't signed up already, don't wait, get involved today....

- Work in the snowsports industry?
- In need of a mid-season mountain fix?
- Want a fun weekend that's amazing value?

Then why not join us at the 'Snowsports Summer Weekender'...and compete at the Industry Ski Championships...

Eligibility | Activities | Racing | Schedule | Travel | Package | Book

WHY?
We have created this event so that all of us who work in the industry can fill that long summer gap between seasons with some more snow!

The Summer Weekender is a chance to catch up with friends, enjoy the Alps and - if you want to - represent your company in the Industry Ski Champs.

Don't take it from us...
"The combination of skiing in the morning and sunny afternoons filled with volleyball/tennis/mountain biking or a refreshing dip in the lake…it really can’t be beaten.  The great thing about the weekend was with so many different activities and  competitions there was something for everyone, and for those who really aren’t competitive, there’s the evening entertainment, which was mainly uncompetitive – although some of the drinking games did turn a bit serious… ;-)"
James Gambrill, Travel Plan

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
To travel on the Summer Weekender, you must be currently working (in the UK or Alps) for a tour operator, chalet company, travel agent, retailer, distributor or other employer in the snowsports industry. Season workers who worked last winter, or will be working this winter, are also eligible.

You do not need to have a full team to participate - individuals are very welcome and can take part in all activities, and even for the Team Dual Slalom will will try to find a team for you to join!

SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN TIGNES
Tignes has a huge range of activities on offer in the summer, including volleyball, mountain biking, tennis, golf, canyoning, kayaking, scuba diving, the aquatic centre, horse riding, via ferrata and hiking to name but a few.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Three nights' B&B chalet accommodation in luxury Skiworld Chalet*
- 2 day lift pass
- FREE entry into the Ski Club of Great Britain Giant Slalom
- FREE entry into the Metrosnow.co.uk Team Dual Slalom
- FREE entry into the Water Jump Comp courtesy of Tignes
- FREE Sportignes card courtesy of Tignes
- Welcome Drinks - courtesy of Tignes
- Prize-giving BBQ - courtesy of the Loop Bar
- Giant Slalom training from Ski Focus
- Courchevel Enquirer Volleyball Comp
- NEW for 2009 Fancy dress competition (theme tbc)
- Chance to win a day in the ‘espace killy’ of riding off-piste (ski or snowboarder) from our 'Off piste partner' Henry's Avalanche Talk (HAT) worth €385.

* Please note Natives is organising this trip through Skiworld Special Events and that its T&Cs apply to all bookings. All participants booking on the Natives UK Snowsports Industry Weekender agree to be bound by Skiworld’s Terms and Conditions. For more details on accommodation, click here.
** The early-booking lift pass offer will be allocated on a first-come, first served basis.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
- Flights and transfers
- Equipment hire
- Additional lift passes
- Insurance (a race specific insurance will be available shortly)

PRICES
The UK Snowsports Summer Weekender package is available for the amazing price of ONLY £169

For those living locally, who still wish to attend or race, but do not need accommodation, there is also an 'Event Only' option available at 35eur
(lift pass not included.)

HOW TO BOOK
For more information about booking, please click here.

Avoid disappointment and book early
FREE lift passes will be allocated to the first 40 people on a first come, first-served basis and apply only when payment has been made in full.

GETTING THERE AND BACK
We recommend travelling by train to Bourg St Maurice as the lowest-carbon option. Train travel can be booked by contacting Rail Canterbury. Alternatively a car with two or more people also generates fewer emissions than flying.

However, we recognise that the time and cost might not be suitable for everyone. So if you intend to fly, we suggest you book your flights early - prices are currently £40-50 each way. Options include:

Geneva - British Airways fly from Gatwick & Heathrow; EasyJet from loads of places (Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Liverpool, East Midlands & Edinburgh); Swiss from London City Airport
Lyon - EasyJet from Stansted and bmi from Heathrow
Grenoble - Ryanair from Stansted

Cars can be hired from Holiday Autos for as little as £65. Or for transfers from Geneva, Coolbus can provide transfers each way for up to six people for £150, or Europe Transfer can take up to 8 people for EUR300.