Students tackle winter sports
Published Date:
09 October 2008
By Staff Copy
ADRENALINE junkies at Featherstone High School tried out winter sports with a twist on an extreme trampoline.
Skiing and snowboarding equipment was placed on a trampoline for students to try after the 2008 British Snowboard and Freeski Tour slid into the district.
Experts spoke to hundreds of budding thrill-seekers at the Pontefract Road school.
School sports co-ordinator Derek Bailey said: “Our pupils had a super day and really enjoyed themselves, even the teachers didn’t want to go back to class.
“Professionals showed us their skills – including 920 degree flips and daring turns – before the children had a go.”
Students at Pontefract’s King’s School also had a visit from tour professionals before they took part in the prestigious Animal Slopestyle Championships at Castleford’s Xscape.
Mr Bailey added: “Free snow sports lessons were also given out to the students.
“The sports are quite expensive to learn but the students have been able to have a taste and see if they enjoyed it.”
The full article contains 170 words and appears in Ponte and Cas Express newspaper.
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Last Updated:
06 October 2008 10:38 AM
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Source:
Ponte and Cas Express
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Location:
Pontefract & Castleford
