Snowsport

During the 1960s the sport of skiing was developed and promoted by the National Ski Federation of Great Britain.

Different types of snowsports include: Apline, Snowboard, Freestyle, Cross Country, Telemark Disabled and Ski Jumping.

Men’s ski jumping has been part of the Olympic Winter Games since the first Games in Chamonix, in 1924. Athletes launch into the air at speeds of up to 95 kilometers per hour. Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards, was the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping at the Calgary Winter Olympics in 1988.

Jan Doyle - Sports Development Officer

Snowsport England

Area Library Building

Queensway Mall

The Cornbow

Halesowen

West Mids

B63 4AJ

Telphone: 0121 501 2314

Mobile: 07740 883081

Email: jan@snowsportengland.org.uk

Website: www.snowsportengland.org.uk

WSFF Snowsport Factsheet