Ski and Snowboard Cross is arguably one of the most exciting, fun, exhilerating and enjoyable of the Olympic winter sports disciplines. As a relatively new Olympic sport, opportunities are huge for potential GB athletes wishing to represent their country at the Olympic Games and with a much reduced price tag compared to other similar disciplines, GBX is a hugely attractive Olympic option.

Do you want to set a qualifying time AND race head to head against other athletes? Are you motivated, self determined and able to treat setbacks as challenges? As a non winter nation do you want to compete on a similar footing to other world class athletes? If so, then Ski or Snowboard Cross is a brilliant option. Are you new to the sport or have previous experience in Freestyle or Alpine? If so, we are looking for you to come and give it a go.

If you are selected to the SX or SBX National Academy or National Squad, you have the option to join the full time (6 month) program (currently this is offered for Snowboard Cross only.) For 6 months of the year (October – March) the British squad lives and trains together in the Zell Am Ziller area of Austria. October, November and part of December are spent training in Hintertux & Pitztal while December through to March are spent competing in FIS, European Cup and World Cup competitions and training.

All the programs are 100% athlete funded. Currently the core cost to SBX athletes on the National Academy or National squad programme is £6000. Core costs cover 6 months on snow coaching, travel to/from training and competitions in team vehicles from the team base around Europe, fitness, nutrition and sports massage support.

Typical costs not included in the core costs but which should be budgeted for are team base accomodation which is €400 per month for 6 months; a “Tyrol” season lift pass, food & drink etc.

We don’t currently have a full time SX program but we do have a junior program. We are looking to establish a part time SX program this comming season – pls get in touch if you are interested in the part time program. Costs are likely to be circa £6000-£8000 coaching fees for the season.

Our aim is simple, to offer high quality programs with very achievable program costs to give athletes every chance of being the best they can be.

The Home Nations Academy is UK based and will offer coaching at various indoor and outdoor snow centres around the country. The cost is to be confirmed, costs will be charged on a per coaching session basis.

Athletes can apply to the GBX performance manager to join the full time on snow programs – all applicants will be considered.

SBX – Full Time National Academy & National Squads
*£6000 SBX . (Includes on snow coaching and competitions, S&C and nutritional support, travel in team vehicles between accomodation base and training / competitions)
*£400 per month base accomodation fees. (6 months – does not include competition accomodation for example)
*THERE ARE LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE THEREFORE THIS IS A FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED ALLOCATION PROCESS.

Pls find the following link as a good resource to the GBX community in GB. The link will contain regular updates from myself as well as other GBX athletes, parents and selected GBX centres…

* FACEBOOK – Official GBX page *

* TWITTER – Official GBX page *

Other resources:-

* FACEBOOK – SBX specific page *

* FACEBOOK – A private GBX group for team members past and present and their parents to discuss everything from sharing transport to general advice and support *