Achievements

Huge Congratulations to the Holmewood Ski Teams at the Kent Schools Ski Race

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible success of our ski teams at the recent schools’ ski race. Our pupils not only demonstrated great skill and determination, but also outstanding team spirit and sportsmanship—true ambassadors for Holmewood House.

• Holmewood House Team 1 placed 2nd in the Junior Mixed Primary School category (Years 2–4): Laurie, Alana, Josh
• Holmewood House Team 2 took 1st place in the Senior Mixed Primary School category (Years 5–6): Romy, Antonia, Rafe, Louis
• Individual entrants included Laurie, Antonia, and Louis — all delivering fantastic performances
• To top it off, Team 2 won Overall Best Mixed Team, meaning Holmewood House retains the shield! A superb achievement from all involved.

We’d love to build on this success and momentum. Our Thursday evening training sessions (held fortnightly) are held at Bowles Dry Ski Slope in Eridge from 5 – 7pm and open to all and a great opportunity to develop skills, meet teammates, and have fun. We’re keen to strengthen our “Junior Secondary” team and continue recruiting younger members—so if your child is interested in trying out, now’s the perfect time to get involved!

Who can join? No prior race experience required but children must be able to link controlled turns and use a button lift unaided.

Training/Coaching is given by Nigel Hillard, an extremely experienced and friendly ski racer

Equipment required many children have their own helmets but skis, boots & helmets are all provided FOC at the ski slope.

Parent Involvement  All offers of help gratefully received! Parents are required to bring their children to / from the slopes and many lift share.

Cost £15 (payable on the night) per 2 hour session which includes top notch coaching and equipment hire.

Upcoming Competitions  ESSKIA (English School Ski Association) regional qualifiers in September  – the National Finals are in November.

For anyone wishing to join the ski race club please get in touch with Kate Campbell-Johnston on kpritchard1972@yahoo.co.uk.