I
am 18 years old. I represented South Africa
at the recent FIS Alpine World Ski Championships
held in Val d'Isere (France). My big dream is
to represent S.A. at the 2010 Winter Olympic
Games in Canada.
Andrea
Harmsen
I
am 19. I started skiing when I was 8 years old.
My greatest achievement so far is winning the
national titel in the slalom at Tiffindell in
2007.My greatest asperation is to represent
SA in an international competition.
Lauren
Harmsen
I
am 17. I learnt to ski when I was 6. I won the
national titel in the Giant slalom at Tiffindel
in 2007and 2008. I was privileged to have been
able to represent SA in the Dream Programmr
in Korea. My dream is to one day be part of
a South African National Alpine Team, competing
overseas.
Ivan
Falatso.
I’m
a lift operator. Alex Heath taught me racing.
I’ve been skiing for 6years. I like to
ski everyday because I work on the lifts. I’ve
competed in three SA Champs. I love to go fast.
I love the champs because I ski on the skis
which Alex Heath gave me.
Sibongile
Rateleki.
My
nickname is Sbongi. I’m a ski instructor,
team leader and also run the labour shop.
I’ve been skiing for ten years. I ski
every winter and now help coach the younger
development team. I’ve competed five
times in SA Champs. I love skiing and competing.
When we race, we all the same
Eric
Matiyis.
I’m
a carpenter at Tiffindell. I taught myself to
ski after work. I’ve been skiing for 9years
– about once per week. I’ve competed
in six SA Champs. I like the sport to get out.
I like to race because I want to ski like Alex.
Agnes
Rateleki.
I
work in the restaurant at Tiffindell Ski Resort.
I’ve only been skiing for five years.
I try to ski every Thursday. I’ve competed
in three SA Champs before. One day I would like
to go overseas to ski. I’m very nervous
during competitions.
