BASS - British Alpine Ski and Snowboard School - Chatel

Qualifications:

Diploma in Sport Coaching
BASI ISTD
NZSIA Level 2

Key Racing achievements:

British Ski Team
British Intermediate FIS Ski Champion
2 x Scottish FIS Ski Champion
Anglo Scottish Champion

As the Director of Training and CEO of BASI, the British Association of Ski Instructors, I feel I have spent far too much time in an office environment over the last fifteen years. But I still spend as much time as possible working with people in one of the best environments in the world - the outdoors.

I find teaching people to ski one of the most fulfilling and rewarding jobs anybody can do.

Part of my role with BASS Chatel is to develop new Instructors into World Class Instructors and Coaches and I am really looking forward to this opportunity.

One of my projects for the next couple of years is to become involved in coaching again and I am discussing setting up race training programmes, in the Chatel area, for local English speaking children.

I would also like to combine my extensive management experience with my coaching and instructing skills in the outdoor environment to offer team building and leadership training for business teams.

And not forgetting my children - Harry, Joshua and Adam - who continue to keep me on my toes!

Professional Snowsport experience:

Coaching Supervisor Mount Hutt Race department NZ
Head Coach Wanaka Ski Team NZ
Head Coach Scottish Ski Team
Trainer for BASI 17 years
Director of Training for BASI 10 years
CEO BASI 3 years
7 full winters teaching skiing New Zealand
11 Full winters Teaching skiing in Europe
Further 12 years coaching and teaching skiing 7/8 weeks per year

BASI ISTD
BASI TRAINER
BASI TELEMARK INSTRUCTOR
BA HONS PERFORMING ARTS
AUTHOR; HEADS SHOULDERS KNEES AND TOES, a handbook for teaching children to ski.
LANGUAGES; ENGLISH! FRENCH, GERMAN AND SPANISH.
MOTHER TO AMALIE!

I am finally planning the next edition of my book my aim is to complete it before the season starts!

Having worked all over the world Andorra, Italy, New Zealand, Germany, the USA and Switzerland I am now finally settled in a little village 20 mins drive below the Chatel resort!

When I'm not teaching skiing I enjoy being a mother, I love the outdoors, climbing, walking, running, biking, swimming and playing my cello.

I'm currently working on an exhibition of my paintings to be shown later this year as well as working on our ski school projects for the winter.

Life is busy but then we wouldn't have it any other way?

Sandy MacLaren

BASI ISTD

Alpine Coach 2

I was brought up just outside of Manchester in a skiing mad family!

I started teaching skiing at Rossendale Ski Club in 2003 where I began by training some of the younger members of the race club there. I now have 7 seasons teaching experience under my belt in both the Northern and Southern hemisphere. For the past 3 seasons I have trained budding instructors for their BASI Level 2 and ISIA exams in Verbier.

I am looking forward to becoming part of the BASS team and some exciting days teaching in Chatel.

BASI ISTD

Alpine Performance Coach Level 2

Instructor Trainer for Mt.Ruapehu New Zealand

Matt has been Ski Teaching for 14 winter seasons working in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and across Europe. Having spent the last 4 Northern Hemisphere winters in Verbier Switzerland is excited to join a great team at BASS Chatel.

I enjoy spending time with every type of skier whether it be an aspiring beginner or training Ski Instructors to reach their goals. Having spent time in Verbier and New Zealand training budding Instructors for the BASI/NZSIA Level 2 and ISIA exams.

Ski Instructing is the best job in the world and has allowed me to travel, meeting many interesting people and to pass on my love for the sport and the mountains.

Willie is our most experienced Instructor and has worked both as a race coach and Instructor for over 30 years. His scottish charm and wit is a winner with all age groups.