21 Sep 2015
With a film about his life being released into cinemas next year, Eddie the Eagle is offering winners the chance to ski jump with him in Courchevel in October this year and then in January 2016.
The winners of a competition will receive two weeks of professional training in Courchevel and jumping alongside Eddie.
Organised by Alp Leisure Ltd in support of Ski 4 Cancer, the four winners of the competition will train for one week in October (12th – 19th), followed by a final week at the end of January. The training will take place at the Olympic Ski Jump Centre in Le Praz Courchevel, by French World Cup ex-Ski Jumpers (Club des Sports de Courchevel).
The extensive training will be a balanced mix of practical and theory, with the participants practicing on the 10m, 25m and 60m hills as their level of competence improves, with the 90m large hill the ultimate goal.
The climax of the challenge will be when the participants join Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards on the Ski Jump. As well as jumping, Eddie will also participate with training and advice
The winners will also be invited as guests to the French National Summer Challenge, with a chance to meet some of the local ski jumpers training for the competition and the 2016 Youth Olympics. They will also get the chance to meet Olympic Bronze Medalist Coline Mattel who will be competing at the contest.
Entrees to the competition must not only fit the criteria of being competent skiers (comfortable on black runs), but must also prove to the organisers that they have a fearless daredevil streak and that their knees won't buckle at the sight of the ski jump. The winners will need to be available for the week of the 12th-19th October 2015, as well as the 25th-31st January 2016.
Chris Learoyd, owner of Alp Leisure Ltd, wanted to support Ski 4 Cancer through this event and commented, 'like many families cancer has touched our lives profoundly as we lost our sister-in-law, Helen last year to lung cancer. Helen always enjoyed coming to the mountains in Courchevel and after she passed away Kevin and their three youngsters came out to spend some time with us in one of our chalets. We believe the wonder of the mountains and the joy of learning to ski helped, which is why we are very happy to support Ski 4 Cancer'.
For more information and to enter the competition, please visit:
http://www.alpleisure.com/jump-with-eddie.htm
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Press Information:
Entries to the competition must be no later than 28th September 2015. Judging of winners will be by Eddie Edwards, Chris Learoyd of Alp Leisure Ltd, and Andrew Hayward of Ski 4 Cancer.
The winners will have travel to and from the UK provided. Transfers will be provided courtesy of First Class Transport www.firstclass-transport.com. They will stay at catered accommodation in one of Alp Leisure Ltd Private Luxury Chalets in Courchevel www.alpleisure.com. All the equipment necessary will be provided, although it is recommended for students to bring their own alpine ski boots and skis if available.
Carte Neige insurance that covers the ski jump training will be provided.
Week 1 - 12th-19th October 2015:
Winners get five days training at the Olympic Ski Jump Centre in Le Praz Courchevel with Club des Sports de Courchevel trainers (former French World Cup Ski Jumpers), using the 10m, 25m, 60m and 90m jumps - depending on progression. Three days of Theory is also included.
Week 2 - 25th–31st January 2016:
A further five days of training at the Olympic Ski Jump Centre in Le Praz Courchevel with Club des Sports de Courchevel trainers is provided, using the 10m, 25m, 60m and 90m jumps - depending on progression. The possibility of down-time to enjoy some Alpine Skiing in the mountains and two further days of theory are included.
About Ski 4 Cancer
Ski 4 Cancer was set up by a group of keen skiers and snowboarders who have all lost a close relative or friend to cancer. By providing a range of alpine respite holidays for families living with cancer, Ski 4 Cancer gives families something to look forward to at the end of treatment schedules or after a loved one has died. Ski 4 Cancer also makes grants to palliative care centres and supports research into the positive effects of exercise and how it can both prevent cancer and assist in people's recovery post diagnosis.
ski4cancer.org
About Alp Leisure Ltd
Founded in 1997 Alp Leisure provides fully staffed, private luxury chalets with 'Freedom to Choose' in the French Ski resorts of Courchevel and Méribel during the winter ski season and villas on the Cote d'Azur during the summer.
Each property is staffed with mature, experienced personnel including a professional chef, manager, house keeper and dedicated in-resort chauffeur service.
alpleisure.com
Alp Leisure Ltd
La Nouvaz
73120 Courchevel
France
(0033) (0) 4 79 00 59 42
