Where?
ISSC 2022 will be held in the former Olympic resort of Sestriere, the highest resort in the Milky Way.
When?
ISSC 2022 will take place from 16th – 22nd December, with the option to fly out a day earlier (15th December) for those wanting an extra days’ race training.
What?
The ISSC is a great opportunity for some early-season racing for any keen racers, and also a great introduction to racing for anyone looking to give it a go, or get into the sport. Some schools see it as a training camp, and others as more of an introduction to ski racing.
The Championships run for 6 nights and 5 days. Race training and racing take place throughout the event. The event closes with a prize-giving ceremony.
Who?
The event is open to all schools that want their young skiers to enjoy the experience of racing their peers on the mountain. Schools that field regular teams include Merchant Taylors, Ardingley, Burgess Hill Girls and Kings Wimbledon, to name but a few.
The event also welcomes individual racers whose schools are not taking part. Please note that a parent or guardian must accompany these racers. Please contact us for further information or to book your place.
Disciplines
The event is run for Boys, Girls and Juniors and features giant slalom and slalom events (with team and individual prizes) and team parallel slalom.
Event Management
The event is managed by Halsbury Ski, one of the UK’s leading school ski tour operators. They provide all pre-departure support, relevant risk assessments and both male and female staff over the event to ensure it is an enjoyable trip for teachers and pupils.
Race Management
The race days are managed by a British and Italian team of experienced race staff, including Sansicario Action and Impulse, a UK specialist ski school.
Schools are accommodated in the 3* Hotel Uappala, which is right in the heart of Sestriere and offers breathtaking views across the valley. Breakfast and evening meals will usually be taken at the hotel. Depending on demand, we may also…
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The below should act as a good guideline for the week’s events. Day 1 – Friday 16th December 2022 Travel and arrival day Welcome meeting Ski fit Day 2 – Saturday 17th December 2022 Race training Day 3 – Sunday…
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A continental daily buffet breakfast is provided including meats, cheeses, freshly baked croissants and bread and a selection of cereals. A daily packed lunch is provided and eaten on the slopes under the supervision of your instructors (pupils will need…
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If your child’s school won’t be sending a race team to the event this year, your child can still compete – you just need to book the parent and family package instead. Of course, it would be lovely to see…
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Book With Confidence Guarantee In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent travel restrictions, we understand that you need to know your group wouldn’t be left out of pocket if anything similar were to happen. Our Book With Confidence…
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In 2022, the ISSC will be held in Sestriere, Italy! Where: Sestriere, Milky Way, Italy Highest peak: 2823m Village height: 2035m Annual snowfall: 500cm Runs: 400km groomed Lifts: 88 Ski Area Sestriere sits at the heart of the Milky Way…
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Below is a snapshot of what other race organizers have said. The event has been running since 2006, and if you would like to be put in contact with other team organizers this is something that we would be more…
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Ski Insurance All participants; pupils, teachers and parents must hold a ski insurance policy that includes cover for amateur ski racing, gate keeping* and personal liability for the duration of their trip. It is advisable to obtain at the time…
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