24th March - 28th March
Robert travelled out to Abetone,Italy on the 24th March with the Great Britain Children's ski race team to compete at his second selected International ski race representing Great Britain. Thankfully, the British airways strike did not affect the travel outwards from Heathrow.
Robert was the only u12 male British ski racer at this event which is known as the Children's winter olympics!
Robert achieved his personal target of a top 20 finish in each discipline which he accomplished with an outstanding 18th overall position in Slalom and 17th overall in Giant Slalom.
As Robert's return flight home was disrupted due to the British airways strike it was necessary to make alternative last minute arrangements!! We were very grateful to Gar Trayner the GB Children's head coach as he drove a mini bus from Abetone to Moutiers in order for racers to reach the Three Valleys area of France. Robert's Mum then drove from England with Daniel on the 27th March through the night in order to meet Robert from his epic 8 hour minibus journey!! Thankfully.. Mum and Daniel arrived first.
