Here at John Nike Leisuresport we have a wide range of talent! Today we thought we would showcase just a snippet of those who are pushing their way to success.
Amongst who skate, ski and board at our centre we have some real talent breaking all barriers. You can come see for yourself what these individuals have to shout about at any of our Ski and Snowboard Freestyle competitions, Ice Skating competitions and not forgetting our annual pantomime which will amaze all who come to see the draw dropping Cinderella on Ice performance.
Jayin Pansear (aged 11) and Emily-Lucine Phillips (aged 11)
Jayin and Emily-Lucine are regular skaters at our centre, often with dark gloomy starts as early as 5am. This does not put them off their 15 hours of weekly ice training, as they frequently rush back from school to continue where they left off.
The dance team have been chosen to represent NISA and Great Britain at their first international competition ever!
This is what their coaches David Phillips and Lucine Phillips had to say:
“We wish the young pair every success as they step out on the international arena and forth coming British Championships in December. The youths are extremely hardworking, talented and are for sure a winning combination”.
Francis Howell
Francis is a senior lady who takes pride in skating for Great Britain. Earlier this year she brought a bronze medal back home from an international competition in Hungary, where she again had the honour to represent our nation.
Next month, in Romania, Francis has another amazing opportunity to show what she’s capable of! Skating for Great Britain at The Crystal Skate of Romania, she hopes for another triumph for her skating career.
Her coach Alex Verkovitch adds many hours to assure her success and never ending development.
James Webb (aged 26)
Just recently James Webb, who is a British Slope style Gold Medallist, won Performance Coach of the Year. The award was kindly received from Snowsports England. Snowsports England made a point of showing appreciation to their 100+ coaches and instructors. We’re extremely happy for James who hosts Southern Freestyle club at our centre every Tuesday and Sunday.
If your wondering what all the fuss is about that surrounds James and his talent, you must come see for yourself…it’s all well deserved. Southern Freestyle coached sessions run Sunday mornings from 09:00 until 11:00 and he’s guaranteed to be there! If your not quite ready to hit the jumps, we are running an Open Day on Sunday 25th October where there will be demonstrations from the freestyle guys, which will give you the motivation you need to pick up a board, or a pair of skis
Aaron Carpenter (aged 19)
Aaron has skied with us for many years, he loves it that much he’s even chosen to become a ski instructor at the centre; he became part of the full time team earlier this year.
He’s heading to Manchester this weekend where he will be competing in the Indoor Slope style British Championships. Fingers crossed for Aaron, we hope to see something shiny returning with him from the North.
In 2014 Aaron came 2nd in the Great British Under 18’s Outdoor Slope style. Also that year he had a once in a lifetime chance to train in France with a well renowned British coach, JT – on a glacier!
Harvey Stead (aged 19)
Another staff member with a bright light shinning on him, is Harvey Stead. He has represented Great Britain on numerous occasions for the Under 18’s and Under 20’s team.
Last year he found himself in Estonia just before the Christmas period where he was making the British nation proud. He is set to head abroad again this December to do just exactly that again!
The Team
We have some super hard working stars that accomplish many tasks behind the scenes. All are staff work hard to maintain a customer-focused approach. Here we have some of the boys
carrying out maintenance whilst it’s 
quiet just so everyone can have a fulfilling and enjoyable visit to our centre.
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We have decided to launch a weekly
video web series jam packed with ski
and snowboard content, all for you
guys at home.Each Friday we will be
giving you some tips for you to try
out, straight from our experienced
instructors, as well as giving you
the latest news and event info form the industry plus
the wider community.
This following Friday we will be taking you on a
virtual trip into the Free Ski world showing you
how to slide your very first box 50/50. Watch as
we take you through step by step, remember though
these are just pointers. If you want to give it
a try come down to our Sunday Morning Coached
Sessions run by Southern Freestyle Club. We will
also be shining a light on how our home grown
talent is doing across the world in various
events and competitions.
To find out more about Southern Freestyle, have
a wonder over here: 
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