Robert competed with Team GB at the 50th Skiinterkriterium International Children's ski race on 27th and 28th January 2012 creating British ski racing history in the Czech Republic with an awesome overall win on Run 1 of the International Slalom!!!
In the International Slalom race held on the Zaklety - Zahori piste, over 60 competitors took part in the U15 age category comprising of the best Germans, Slovenians, Czechs and 17 other Nations.
Robert running with drawn Bib 3 stormed down the course which could be excitingly viewed all over the world via special live timing and video link and went straight to the number one spot where he stayed for the remainder of the race! Robert's lead in the 1st run of this race was an incredible achievement for a British child and he turned heads up and down the mountain. He won the first race 0.84 seconds ahead of 2nd placed Slovenian racer Kristof Fabjan and Ferdinand Dorsch from Germany.
This is a first for a British racer to be leading a race in the Czech Republic even more so unique when you live in Potters Bar which isn't known for it's Mountain ranges!
Unfortunately, nerves surprisingly got the better of Robert in the 2nd Run and he crashed out after hooking a gate with his arm.
Sean Langmuir, the Team GBR Head coach was full of praise for Robert saying, " There's no shame in that!, He gave it everything till the very end. It's a great learning experience. he's done very well and I'm encouraged by the way he has upped his level this week!"
In the Giant Slalom race the folllowing day which was sponsored by Milka, Robert scored a PB placing a very repectable 8th Place overall! He even got to keep the Bib as a souvenir and brought home some delicous bars of Milka chocolate!
ROBERT LOVES THE ATOMIC SKI EQUIPMENT!!
The whole event was a great week for Team GB and it was absolutely fantastic for parents , friends and supporters back home to have the amazing technology of a video link up to share in the Live Racing! For such a small little Czech Republic ski resort they are way ahead in technology.
Robert flew out to the Czech republic last sunday after meeting up at the airport at silly hour 0'clock in the morning! Here he is, pushing his luggage wearing his new 2012 season Trespass sponsored GB ski Jacket that thankfully arrived in the post just in time for the first International ski race!
On Tuesday 24th January,the GB team took part in the Czech Republic National Ski Race Slalom Championships. This race is a qualifying race for the Czech children's selection into the International races on the 28th & 29th January. The 2012 Ski Interkriterium.
Robert had a fantastic race day and placed 4th Overall!!
Today, 25th January, the Czech Republic National Giant Slalom race took place. After googling on the internet, trying to find more information about the 'Ricky' ski area we were really pleased to find that the races had great technology and have been able to follow them via VOLA Live timings!! The resort also has very good CCTV cameras!! Robert and Fraser were spotted today at the bottom of the race piste!.... Amazing!!
Robert had a cracking 1st run time placing him in 6th position overall but unfortunately DNF'd on his 2nd run. He hit a gate with his arm which made him leave go of one of his ski poles which twirled 5 metres in the air, finally landing on the ground at coaches corner!! (Sounds like winter javelin!!)Thankfully, It didn't hit anyone and He's ok and has been reunited with his ski pole! All the team are in good spirits after some excellent individual results and all are now looking forward to a free skiing day tomorrow and the Opening ceremony of the Ski Interkriterium, ready for the International championships.
Here is Robert waiting at the start for his slot in the Giant Slalom race today! Many Thanks to Sean for forwarding the photograph.
Very exciting news received over the weekend.....
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Robert has been nominated for an award at the Welwyn Hatfield Sports Awards 2012 under the category of SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR.
Winners will be announced at an evening awards ceremony in a couple of weeks time!
Well Done and Good Luck Robert!
This week sees Robert preparing his skis and luggage ready for the flight out to Prague at the weekend to compete at the Ski- Interkriterium races in Ricky, Czech Republic. The team plan to also compete in the Czech National qualifying competition as well as the main event as this gives them a chance to race on the competition slope before the main event. Robert will also be lucky enough to experience a bit of Czech culture with a walking guided tour of Prague on their arrival.It's a beautiful place, they're all very lucky!
Baggage is a major headache when travelling by air with ski race equipment but over the years we have kind of got it down to a fine art....hopefully!! Not easy with 23kg luggage allowance when your ski boots alone weigh 10kg before you pack everything else. With an additional two ski bags and origami style clothes packing Robert will be ready to give the races his best shot. He just hopes and prays that his new 2012 season GB Trespass jackets arrive in time!!
Due to Robert's achievements at the BARSC races, Robert has been chosen to represent Great Britain at the 51st "Topolino" ski race championships which this year is being held in Folgaria, Italy.
The Topolino race is known as the top world ski racing event on the children's ski racing calendar. "Children's winter olympics".
Robert is delighted to have been selected for Topolino and is very much looking forward to the experience of competing against other children his age from all over the world.
In the International Slalom race held on the Zaklety - Zahori piste, over 60 competitors took part in the U15 age category comprising of the best Germans, Slovenians, Czechs and 17 other Nations.
Robert running with drawn Bib 3 stormed down the course which could be excitingly viewed all over the world via special live timing and video link and went straight to the number one spot where he stayed for the remainder of the race! Robert's lead in the 1st run of this race was an incredible achievement for a British child and he turned heads up and down the mountain. He won the first race 0.84 seconds ahead of 2nd placed Slovenian racer Kristof Fabjan and Ferdinand Dorsch from Germany.
This is a first for a British racer to be leading a race in the Czech Republic even more so unique when you live in Potters Bar which isn't known for it's Mountain ranges!
Unfortunately, nerves surprisingly got the better of Robert in the 2nd Run and he crashed out after hooking a gate with his arm.
Sean Langmuir, the Team GBR Head coach was full of praise for Robert saying, " There's no shame in that!, He gave it everything till the very end. It's a great learning experience. he's done very well and I'm encouraged by the way he has upped his level this week!"
In the Giant Slalom race the folllowing day which was sponsored by Milka, Robert scored a PB placing a very repectable 8th Place overall! He even got to keep the Bib as a souvenir and brought home some delicous bars of Milka chocolate!
ROBERT LOVES THE ATOMIC SKI EQUIPMENT!!
The whole event was a great week for Team GB and it was absolutely fantastic for parents , friends and supporters back home to have the amazing technology of a video link up to share in the Live Racing! For such a small little Czech Republic ski resort they are way ahead in technology.
