Olympic Hero Billy Morgan Launches Our Freestyle Sessions!
Olympic Hero Billy Morgan Launches Our Freestyle Sessions!
Olympic hero Billy Morgan was inspired to see so many people enjoying the new freestyle session at Active Nation’s Alpine Snowsports Centre in Southampton – just like he did as a teen!
Dozens of enthusiasts turned up to get some tips and advice from the master of freestyle as he launched the new weekly session.
Billy said: “Friday evening at the freestyle launch was awesome. It’s been a few years since I’ve ridden down at the alpine centre like that.
“Rocking up to see heaps of people of all ages enjoying it like I did when I was younger is so inspiring, especially when there’s some really talented kids. I hope that it carries on, grows the freestyle scene and allows us to build on and improve the slope and features.”
Lead freestyle instructor Will Morris added: “It was such a great turn out, awesome to see some old faces from years gone by. It was a brilliant atmosphere with seasoned riders passing on knowledge to the new generation of shredders!”
More than 35 people came and had a go at freestyle skiing and snowboarding during the launch night, along with lots of spectators. Billy returned to the slope where he started almost 10 years ago, riding the brand new freestyle features and giving tips and advice to the adults and youngsters taking part.
Programme manager Hayley Walker added: “Active Nation is a sport and exercise charity dedicated to getting the nation active and especially at grass roots level in any sport. Sochi has had a huge effect on everyone and we would love to see our young skiers and boarders follow in Billy’s footsteps. It’s the start of something big at Alpine Snowsports and we hope it is here to stay.”
Freestyle Fridays run every week from 6pm to 9.30pm and include ramps, rails, slide box, quarter pipe plus other features. Each session costs £15 for adults and £11.50 for juniors, or included in the 30 day practice pass at £30 adults and £23 for juniors.
For more information call 0300 0200 135 or visit www.activenation.org.uk
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