Cool £10,000 boost for the snowsports stars of future

A HOUSEBUILDER has launched a scheme to support youngsters keen to try out snowsports.

Redrow East Midlands, which is currently building at Chantry Mews, in Tay Road, Lubbesthorpe, has celebrated its partnership with GB Snowsport by creating a £10,000 Winter Sports Fund to encourage children and youngsters’ groups and clubs to take to their local snowdome or dry ski slope and try skiing or snowboarding for the first time.

The new initiative aims to inspire the nation’s GB Snowsport stars of the future – and is now open for applications from children aged four to 16. Groups including Brownies and Scouts are also welcome to enter.

As well as taking to the slopes, youngsters are also in with the chance of learning from the pros themselves by enjoying a training session with a GB Snowsport champion, who will be sharing their skills on the snow and offering their advice for the next generation looking to pursue a career in snowsports.

Ryan O’Sullivan, sales director for Redrow East Midlands, said: “We are thrilled to be marking our exciting partnership with GB Snowsport with the launch of Redrow’s Winter Sports Fund.

“With us in the midst of Winter, now is a great time to learn more about the different snowsports, and to contribute towards GB Snowsport’s success by helping to inspire the next generation of winter athletes. Although the UK has a reputation for its cold weather, we sadly don’t have the mountains or slopes close to our development to make snowsports an everyday sport – which makes this the perfect opportunity!”

The fund is now open and will close at midnight on Monday, March 7.

For details on how to apply, visit: