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TOPOLINO 2012

posted 16 Jan 2012 11:39 by Yaz Cooper   [ updated 16 Jan 2012 11:40 ]

I am so pleased to have been selected to compete at the Topolino event in Folgaria, Italy with the British Childrens Ski Team.  This is a major International event on the Children's ski calendar and it is fantastic to be part of it for the 3rd year.  The races take place on 2nd/3rd March. 
 

British Children's Ski Team Selections - Summer 2011

posted 18 May 2011 10:38 by Yaz Cooper

I have just heard the great news that I have  been re-selected for the British Children's Ski Team.  It's a really exciting time for me and I look forward to training and competing with the rest of the team.
 

Gold and Silver Award Nominations

posted 18 May 2011 10:19 by Yaz Cooper   [ updated 24 Jun 2011 06:47 ]

At the Chichester District Sport Achievement awards on Saturday 11th June, I received an award for Outstanding Sports Performance of the year  for my achievements in skiing for 2010/2011.  I also received 2 silver awards certificates  for Cross Country with my school and a Gold certificate  for the Youth Sport Achievement Award.   
 
 
Nominees, coaches and volunteers gathered at the Westgate leisure Centre on Saturday 11th June for the Awards ceremony. Each nominee  received a certificate and there were winners in each of the following categories:
  • Team of the Year Award sponsored by Westgate Leisure
  • Coach of the Year Award sponsored by the University of Chichester
  • Youth Sport Achievement Awards sponsored by Game, Set and Match
  • Volunteer of the Year Award, and 
  • Young Persons Commitment to Sport Award

There were also presentations to individuals for Outstanding Performances and Outstanding Contributions to Sport.

Topolino 2011

posted 13 Apr 2011 14:46 by Yaz Cooper   [ updated 24 Jun 2011 06:50 ]

I was really proud to have been selected again by the British Children's Ski Team to race at the 2011 Trofeo Topolino event,  held in Folgaria, Italy.
 
I competed against the top nations in my CH1 age group, I gained a top 10 position finishing 9th in the Slalom and, with the rest of  the British Children's Ski Team having some good results, it was a very positive weekend and a great experience.
 

Thank You to The Skiers Trust of GB

posted 4 Oct 2010 10:27 by Yaz Cooper   [ updated 4 Oct 2010 11:10 ]

 
A very big Thank You to the Skiers Trust of Great Britain for their recent funding support. 
   
To find out more about the Skiers Trust of Great Britain and how they help young skiers and ski organisations in the UK,  please visit their website at www.skierstrust.co.uk

WINNER - HEMEL CHAMPS

posted 21 Sep 2010 01:41 by Yaz Cooper   [ updated 21 Sep 2010 11:04 ]

I am really pleased to announce that I am the Female Hemel Hempstead Ski Champion 2010 and would like to say a huge thank you to Hemel Ski Racing Club, supporters and volunteers who helped stage the race.  I am thrilled to have won the  Snow and Rock sponsorship deal which includes 2 pairs of skis, boots, poles, helmets and race protection to the value of £200 plus free ski servicing.  

Thank you

posted 29 Aug 2010 12:27 by Yaz Cooper   [ updated 29 Aug 2010 12:32 ]

I would like to say Thank you to Chichester Priory Rotary Club for the £200 cheque they presented to me for winning the Chichester District Youth Sports Achievement Award. 

Gold Award for Yasmin

posted 7 Jun 2010 11:54 by Yaz Cooper   [ updated 21 Jun 2010 10:43 ]

Yasmin was given a gold award for representing her country in skiing through the British Childrens Ski Team at last nights Chichester District Youth Sport Achievement awards 2010.  Yasmin was also given The Dennis Polhill Chichester and District youth sports achievement award.   This was voted by the readers of the Chichester/Bognor and Midhurst Observer and is organised by the Chichester Observer, Chichester District Council and the Rotary Club.
 
The Chichester Observer coverage is on the Press Cuttings page at Chichester Observer June 2010

Youth Sport Awards

posted 22 May 2010 03:07 by Yaz Cooper   [ updated 22 May 2010 09:55 ]

Just to let you know that Yasmin has been nominated for a Gold Award in the 2010 Chichester and District Youth Sport Achievement Awards.  Yaz has been nominated in a shortlist of seven and the eventual winner will be decided by votes by readers of the Chichester Observer.
 
If you would like to vote for Yaz you will need to get a copy of the Chichester Observer (week of May 20th) and get the voting form, on page 21, in by 3rd June.  The Awards will take place on 5th June.

Salomon Sponsorship

posted 30 Apr 2010 14:47 by Yaz Cooper   [ updated 22 May 2010 09:53 ]

I'm pleased to announce the great news that  Salomon have generously agreed to help me with Sponsorship and that they want to put me on a new racing web page that they are arranging at the moment.  I will keep you posted when I have more details.
 

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