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Functions of Snowsport GB

Team Selection and Management

The primary role of Snowsport GB  is the selection, training and management of British Teams in all of the FIS (International Ski Federation) disciplines within its control. These include:-

• Alpine (Olympic status)
• Freestyle (Olympic status)
• Snowboard (Olympic status)
• Nordic – Cross-country and Ski Jumping (Olympic status)
• Speed/Grass/Telemark

All other disciplines, including Masters, Children and Disabled sections, rely on volunteer management and self-generated funding to run their programmes. 

• Promotion of Team and Team Sponsors
• Seeding of British Alpine Competitors
• Representation of British Snowsports within the FIS (International Ski Federation)
• Implementation of FIS Rules
• Snowsport GB is also responsible for: 
• • monitoring regulations relating to doping control 
  • administration of British participation  in FIS competitions 
  • ensuring individual athletes do not contravene any of the FIS or IOC regulations
  • organisation of British Championships
• Management and Selection of Athletes within Olympic Team
• Liaison with Organisations
  British Olympic Association
  International Ski Federation
  UK Sport
  Snowsport Scotland
  Snowsport England
  Snowsport Wales
  Scottish Institute of Sport
  English Institute of Sport
  Welsh Institute of Sport
  Highland Institute of Sport

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