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A top 20 performance from three-time Olympian Andrew Musgrave was the standout performance from the GB Snowsport skiers which saw World Cup action over the weekend.
Photo: Nordic Focus
FIS Cross Country World Cup, Beitostølen NOR – Saturday 8 December
Andrew Musgrave was 15th in Saturday’s 30km free skate in Norway, a performance he described as “not too bad on a day I wasn’t at my best.”
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Four freestyle skiers and four alpine skiers will see World Cup action over the next three days along with GB Cross Country’s Andrew Musgrave who will be looking to carry some strong form through from last week’s impressive efforts in Lillehammer.
FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup, Ruka FIN – Friday 7 December
Andrew Musgrave and James Barnes-Miller both earned World Cup top tens over the weekend which saw GB Snowsport skiers and snowboarders competing across Europe and North America.
FIS Cross Country World Cup, Lillehammer NOR – Fri 30 Nov-Sun 2 Dec
The opening World Cup of the season for the GB Cross Country team brought with it one of the best performances of Andrew Musgrave’s career.
British skiers and snowboarders are spread across three continents THIS coming week, contesting World, Europa and Far East Cup competitions. Leading the way are the GB Cross Country team who line up for their first World Cup of the season in Norway, a pair of GB Alpine skiers are in the US while two riders saw World Cup action today at the para snowboard World Cup in Finland.
FIS Cross Country World Cup, Lillehammer NOR – Fri 30 Nov-Sun 2 Dec
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GB Snowsport athletes saw international action in World Cup, Europa Cup and FIS competitions across a range of disciplines over the weekend throughout Austria, Norway, Canada and the United States
FIS Alpine World Cup, Lake Louise CAN & Killington USA – Sat 24-Sun 25 November
For the third straight year, Alex Tilley finished 21st in the giant slalom World Cup at Killington, Vermont on Saturday.
The winter season stepped up another gear on the weekend with seven British skiers competing in high-class competition with the Alpine World Cup in Finland and the Norwegian season-opening races in Beitostolen.
FIS Alpine World Cup, Levi FIN – Sunday 18 November
Dave Ryding opened his World Cup slalom campaign with a credible 12th place finish in Levi on Sunday.
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We offer a great team atmosphere, regular training, discounted food and free slope use when off duty.
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Snowsport Scotland is currently experiencing an exciting phase of growth and development.
Following a new funding partnership with British Ski and Snowboard, we are searching for an experienced and energetic Free Ski Coach to support Scottish athletes on GB squads and the Snowsport Scotland Park and Pipe performance programme.
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