Ski star Alasdair gets Scotland call
Dedicated Strathallan School pupil named in Alpine team
A rising star from Perthshire is preparing for more success on the slopes after being selected for the Scottish Alpine ski team for the second time.
Moving up to the adult ranks of ski racing this year, Alasdair Macdonald, who is from Auchterarder, has had the opportunity to race against World Cup-winning athletes.
The Strathallan School ski captain said he is honoured to be selected for the U18 men’s ski team moving forward.
“It has been a difficult year, moving up to the adult ranks and competing with some of the world’s top skiers but I’ve had a great season on the slopes,” he remarked.
“I am beyond delighted to ski for Scotland again.”
Alasdair, who took up skiing at the age of just 18 months old, is looking forward to the year ahead and is confident he can continue developing.
He said: “To be successful this year, I need to keep balancing my skiing and studying.
“Fortunately, I get all the support I need to complete my school work from the staff at Strathallan.”
In the off-season, Alasdair said he will continue to dedicate his time in the gym to becoming stronger and faster.
Strathallan’s director of sport, Jim Thompson, said: “We are delighted to see Alasdair called up to the Scottish Alpine ski team. He has put in so much effort this year and continues to push himself forward.”
Alasdair’s national call up places him alongside the distinguished Charlie Guest, the Olympic and World Cup alpine skier from St Martins, who also attended Strathallan.
Charlie was this month named in the British Alpine squad selected to compete during the 2023/24 season.
She is part of the World Cup squad alongside Billy Major, Charlie Raposo, Dave Ryding and Laurie Taylor.
Juliet Foster, GB Snowsport alpine discipline committee chair, said: “This year’s Alpine Squad selections show just how deep the pool of talent is within the British Alpine system.
“From the experience of our World Cup squad at the highest levels, to the promise and potential of our Europa Cup and FIS Development squads, Britain has a group of athletes with outstanding technical and competitive abilities and the potential to really make their mark at every level of the sport.”