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12.
May
2016.
Eddie the Eagle to open NEW Slalom Slope at Sandown Sports, Esher, Surrey

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MEDIA INVITATION TO THE OPENING OF THE NEW SLALOM SKI SLOPE AND INAUGURAL SLALOM COMPETITION AT SANDOWN SPORTS CENTRE, ESHER

 

 

[image]12 May 2016: Sandown Sports Centre is delighted to confirm that Eddie the Eagle will be opening the NEW Slalom Ski Slope during the afternoon of Sunday 22ndMay.

 

The event launches the inaugural Dual Slalom Ski Championships when over 100 teenage skiers, from more than 15 local ski clubs, will compete in a league competition to be crowned the first champions.

 

 

 

 

Peter Le Masurier, one of the new owners of Sandown Sport said: "Sandown Sports ski slope has already produced a number of Olympic skiers and it is an absolute honour to welcome Britian's first Olympic ski jumper, whose infectious inspiration will undoubtedly rub off on those children participating in this competition and will also inspire other children into the sport of skiing.   Indeed, we hope to produce many more Olympic skiers and who knows, perhaps another ski jumper." 

 

[image]Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards confirms "I am absolutely thrilled to be able to open Sandown Sport's Slalom slope and launch the inaugural Dual Slalom Junior Championships. My story began on dry ski slopes and it is fantastic to see investment in what is a wonderful opportunity for kids to get into the sport of skiing."  

The event offers the local community the opportunity to come and watch the competition, enjoy fun activities including face-painting and bouncy castle and even try the centres new Inflatable Squash Court. Sandown Sports will be running a BBQ all afternoon and have engaged with local businesses and suppliers to offer Wood Fired Pizza, Crepes, Ice-cream. As well as the resident bar offering hot, cold drinks attendees will have the opportunity to sample local craft beers or prosecco.

 

Sandown Sports was bought by the Commercial Investment Group in February 2016 and the slalom slope is part of an extensive refurbishment project to realise their vision to encourage more young people to try different sports, get inspired and active. Offering skiing and squash alongside Esher's only gym, renovations are in full swing with 2 out of 3 brand new squash courts already in use. Further upgrades to the changing rooms, bar and the installation of a new fitness and spin studio due for completion this summer.

 

ENDS

 

NOTES TO EDITORS:

 

Sandown Sports Club offers a vast array of services including:

  • Private ski lessons, ski clubs and holiday courses and fun birthday parties

  • The Squash Centre at recently, March 2016, launched its own league and with 3 courts offers weekly junior tuition, club nights and private tuition

  • Esher's only gym offers weights and cardio machines, personal trainers and sports nutrition

  • The fitness studio provides classes from Boxercise and High Intensity Training to Tai Chi and Yoga

  • The Therapy Suite offers Holistic and Sports Massage and Reflexology.

  • There is a bar and café serving a wide range of quality, locally sourced food and beverages. The newly extended terrace overlooks the new slalom slope and out onto the lush green of Sandown Racecourse

 

Sandown Sports centre vision is to become the number one sports venue in surrey for skiing and squash, whilst offering the local community a come to place for gym, fitness training and family fun.

 

 

For further information or to book an interview with Peter Le Masurier contact:

Mrs Tracey Blandford,

Ch@tterbox Marketing Services Ltd,

Mobile: 07803 135741

Email: Tracey@Chatterbox-marketing.co.uk