sports programmeSaturday 28th February 2015

Teas for parents will be served in the Monro Pavilion from 2.45pm

Mix 150 girls, 50 teachers and lots of support staffand what have you got? The 57th running of theBritish Schoolgirls’ Races in Flaine, France, anevent conceived in 1958 by Aiglon College, a pri-vate Swiss international boarding school (whichstill takes part) and the Ladies’ Ski Club and otherclubs, to encourage young female skiers to take tothe slopes competitively.

“They’ve come a long way in fifty-six years,” saysAnne Taylor, Chief of Championships since 2008.“When the races first started in Villars, France,slalom poles were simply branches cut off nearbytrees and wedged in the snow with dyed sheets at-tached as flags.”

Things are somewhat more sophisticated now.Today, for three days a year, the event dominatesthe main, perfectlygroomed race pistein the iconic Frenchski resort of Flaine.

Flaine was the1960’s brainchild ofFrench geophysicistEric Boissonnas andBauhaus architect,Marcel Breuer. Theresort was originallycreated to be the ul-timate example ofurban architectureintegrated with nature; the first ‘ski-in, ski-out re-sort’ with a traffic-free centre and lifts right to thefoot of the pistes. Today it is perfectly designed foraccommodating all the girls right by the slopes.

Flaine is also an extraordinary place to visit if youhappen to be a modern art lover. Victor Vaserely’sLes Trois Hexagones, Picasso’s La Tete de Femmeand Jean Dubuffet’s Le Boqueteau all tower ma-jestically (and surprisingly) over the nurseryslopes. Whilst the foyer of the grand auditorium,which hosts the much-anticipated BSR Prize Giv-ing Ceremony on the final evening, features astunning Pol Bury fountain.

But few participants in the BSR are interested inthese iconic sculptures, they are far too focusedon the art of winning. “The races have grown

exponentially since their inception,” says Anne.

It’s a great competition run over three days. Dayone, Sunday is a training day for the girls whenthey are teamed up with their race instructors tohone their race techniques on the demandingFlaine pistes.

Day 2, Monday, sees the girls tackle two runs ofthe infamous Giant Slalom course. Run 1 has acourse inspection at 0815 in the morning, whichmeans it’s bib collection from the course team inthe dark for the girls! If that wasn’t enough, afterthe two GS runs all of the teams get together forthe eagerly awaited team knockout competition -winner goes through, loser goes out.

The parallel slalom is run by teams of three girlsfrom the school racing a ‘relay’ based event. Very

exciting and very competitive.

Tuesday and it’s the slalom.Very fast and again, very com-petitive. Then straight to prizegiving and off home. What anexhilarating event!

Wellington CollegeThe A team did well coming21st overall out of 49 teams.Cordelia did well coming 32ndin Giant Slalom followed by

Heidi (58th) and Charlotte (93rd). In slalom Heidihad the best result finishing 43rd followed byCordelia in 64th. The B team finished a re-spectable 33rd overall. Keshi and Margaux fin-ished 85th and 88th in Giant Slalom, whileSavannah finished a very respectable 73rd inSlalom.

www.britishschoolgirlsraces.co.uk

British Schoolgirls’ Races Flaine 2015

From the Director of Sport

I wish you all a very warm welcome to Wellington College this afternoon and hope that you enjoy the great number of fixtures that are taking place throughout.

Highlights of our sporting activity throughout the half term break include:

The 1st XI Cricket had a challenging tour to Cape Town. The side won only one game against Pinelands but lost a number of close games to excellent opposition. It is fair to say all boys had excellent learning experiences and will be in a good place ahead of the English summer.

Our Senior Girls' Rackets team played in the Ladies' British Open, performing admirably. Credit goes to Kate Milliken-Smith who started with a good win and nearly returned from this prestigious tournament with some silverware.

"Sport strips away personality, letting the white bone of character shine through. Sport gives players an opportunity

to know and test themselves."

- Rita Mae Brown

Louis Rifat won a silver medal in the Kick Boxing U16 GB Championships. He has now been asked to join the GB squad for training in preparation for the European Junior Championships in Spain.

Congratulations to Matt Williams and Tom Parton for their involvement in the England U17s Rugby and also to Conor Dolan, Sam Aspland-Robinson and Rory Brand who were all capped in the England U18s 21-5 victory over France.

At the Senior British Indoor Athletics Championships in Sheffield, Morgan Lake broke the British Indoor Junior High Jump record with a jump of 1.94m to take the senior silver medal.

Teams of the Week:Wellington U18 Basketball beat Charterhouse 50-25. This was their second win in a week and a 7 games winning streak.

The Yearlings A Hockey team won the Berkshire U14 tournament. They beat Windsor and Bradfield 6-1 and 3-0 respectively, before battling to come out 3-0 winners against Pangbourne, securing the title and retaining the trophy that Wellington has held for the past 3 years.

Steve Shortland

HOCKEY FIXTURES

Home Matches v Eton

TEAM PITCH P.B.

1st XI Mansergh 2.45pm

2nd XI Mansergh 1.30pm

3rd XI Bawden/Martin 2.45pm

Yearlings 1 Mansergh 4.00pm

Yearlings 2 Bawden/Martin 4.00pm

Yearlings 3 Bawden/Martin 1.30pm

Yearlings 4 Turf 1.30pm

Yearlings 5 Turf 1.30pm

Yearlings 6 Turf 1.30pm

Away Matches v EtonColts 1 & 2 1.30pmJ. Colts 1 & 2 2.45pmJ. Colts 3 4.00pm

NETBALL FIXTURES

Home Matches v Eagle House (GU47 8PH)

TEAM COURT START

U15A Eagle House Sports Hall 1.45pm

Home Matches v Epsom

U15B Outdoor Sports Hall 1.45pm

U15C Outdoor Sports Hall 1.45pm

U15D Outdoor Sports Hall 1.45pm

U14A Selassie 1.45pm

U14B Selassie 1.45pm

U14C Selassie 1.45pm

U14D Selassie 1.45pm

U14E Apsley 1.45pm

1st VII at Bradfield Invitational Tournament 1.00pm

Away Matches v Epsom2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th VIIs 1.30pmU16 A, B & C 1.30pmU14F 1.30pm

FOOTBALL FIXTURES

Home Matches v Radley

TEAM PITCH K.O.

Colts 1 Farm Field 2.30pm

Colts 2 Farm Field 2.30pm

J. Colts 1 Bigside 2.30pm

J. Colts 2 Bigside 2.30pm

Away Matches v Radley1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th XIs 2.30pm

ADDITIONAL FIXTURES

11.30am Rowing: Avon County Head. Saltford

12.00pm Cross Country: South East Schools Championships. Harrow

12.30pm Basketball: U16 & U18 v Tonbridge (a)

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ENJOY LEARN PERFORMDaily Mail Schools Trophy winners 2014

Recent Results

Basketball12 Feb 15 1st Team Charterhouse Won: 50-25 12 Feb 15 Boys-U16A Charterhouse Lost: 23-26 26 Feb 15 1st Team Marlborough College Won: 42-34 26 Feb 15 Boys-U16A Marlborough College Won: 36-21 Cricket (South Africa Tour)13 Feb 15 1st XI Rondebosch Boys' High School Lost by 3 wickets 15 Feb 15 1st XI Pinelands High School Won by 6 wickets 16 Feb 15 1st XI Bishops Diocesan College Lost by 106 runs 18 Feb 15 1st XI Rondebosch Boys' High School Lost by 132 runs 19 Feb 15 1st XI Wynberg Boys' High School Lost by 69 runs 20 Feb 15 1st XI South African College HS Lost by 5 wickets

Football12 Feb 15 1st XI The Wellington Academy Lost: 0-1 24 Feb 15 1st XI Easthampstead Park School Won: 4-1 24 Feb 15 Colts 1 Harrow School Lost: 1-4 24 Feb 15 J. Colts 1 Harrow School Lost: 0-2 26 Feb 15 Girls'1st XI Bradfield College Lost: 0-3 Lacrosse24 Feb 15 1st XII St Bartholomew's School Won: 11-4 Netball26 Feb 15 U15D Luckley House School Lost: 4-15 Rackets12 Feb 15 Boys-U18A Charterhouse Won: 3-0 12 Feb 15 Boys-U18B Charterhouse Won: 3-2 12 Feb 15 Boys-U15A Charterhouse Lost: 1-3 24 Feb 15 Boys-U18A Cheltenham College Lost: 0-3 24 Feb 15 Boys-U18B Cheltenham College Lost: 1-3 24 Feb 15 Boys-U15A Cheltenham College Won: 3-1 24 Feb 15 Boys-U14A Cheltenham College Won: 3-0 Swimming26 Feb 15 Senior/Inter Boys Charterhouse Lost: 21-40 26 Feb 15 Senior Girls Charterhouse Won: 34-18

Parents, Guardians and Guests

At Wellington College, we ask parents, guardians and any others who attend with them to:

1. Encourage players to learn the rules and play within them.2. Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.3. Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding good

performance by all players.4. Avoid belittling a player for losing or making mistakes.5. Accept publicly official judgments.6. Support the players’ involvement and help them to enjoy the game.7. Use correct and decent language at all times.8. Maintain communication with coaches about schedules and fixtures.9. Support all selection decisions made by Wellington coaches.10. Parents, supporters and visitors should not, under any circumstances,

enter the playing arena unless invited to do so by the match officials or the member of staff in charge of the activity.

If a parent, guardian or guest has any issue concerning them about sport at Wellington, please e-mail the Director of Sport at sms@wellingtoncollege.org.uk, rather than individual coaches, unless it is on a purely administrative level.

Medical Cover for Sporting Eventsduring the Lent Term

Wellington College Health Centre is situated next to Apsley House, close to the Monro Pavilion. During Saturday matches there are two nurses on duty, based in the Health Centre.

‘Lifesigns Group’ provide the College with up to 6 paramedics, who will be based around the various pitches and sports venues. The paramedics can be identified easily as they usually wear green. They are the first point of contact for any pupil who has been injured and the paramedic decides whether to treat the injury pitch-side, take the pupil to the Health Centre for treatment or direct the pupil and a helper to the Health Centre. There is usually a Lifesigns’ ambulance on site to be used to help pupils to the Health Centre when necessary. Most treatment will take place on- site, in the Health Centre. Parents are obviously most welcome to accompany the pupil.

On some occasions if a more serious injury is suspected, the paramedic will ask for a nurse on duty to come directly to the pitch/venue to assess the injured pupil. If necessary, an NHS ambulance will be called directly to the pitch.

The Health Centre remains open after matches have finished for any medical concerns or minor injuries requiring advice. After sport has finished for the day, the nurse on duty exchanges any relevant information with the nursing team at the visiting College.

Sr Bev Gilbert, Nurse in Charge

May we please remind all our visitors that

this is a NO SMOKING campus.

Tel. +44 (0)1344 444023; development@wellingtoncollege.org.uk; Registered charity number 309093

Wellington College is pleased to present its plans to build a new and prestigious Real Tennis Court. With the support of a group of generous OWs and friends who have raised the majority of the funds, it is hoped that the project build will begin this summer.

The new court will be an impressive addition to the spectacular estate of Wellington College. It has been designed to enhance the sports complex, which has been developed over the years since 1867 when the College's rackets court was first built. Wellington has a proud association with racket sports of all types, and there is tremendous support from the Governing Body, and throughout the institution, to add to this heritage with the addition of Real Tennis.

For more information, please contact Development at the Foundation Office or see the display boards in the Health and Fitness Club.

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