Thetomsaunders's Blog

Val Thorens Update

thetomsaunders — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:36:32 +0000

Arrived In Val T on Wednesday 14th Dec to find My competition has been delayed until the 21st. On the upside this is down to the amount of new snow, downside theres to much snow for the main chairlifts to open.

The weekend coming is sounding much better, should be out riding the new powder and hitting the kickers up the hill, cant wait, so close yet so far away…..

Val Thorens

thetomsaunders — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:05:59 +0000

Packing today, getting ready to head out to Val Thorens. The snow cover in Val T looks amazing and there’s more coming later this week. My trip to Val will see me taking part in my first International competition, really looking forward to this experience. You can follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/thetomsaunders see how I get on…..

Sports Personality awards 2011

thetomsaunders — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:23:32 +0000

On Friday 25th November I attended the Wokingham sports awards at Bearwood College near Wokingham. There was an inspirational talk given by GB Hockey team goalkeeper ‘Beth Storry”, which was an amazing insight into the commitment needed to succeed in sports!

Then followed the presentations, I was stoked to be awarded the U14 Boys sports personality of the year. To be honest after listening to all the other athletes who were nominated and the achievements they have made I didn’t think I would win, so many great athletes in the Berkshire area..

My Trophy was presented by Beth and the Lord Mayor of Wokingham, they even played a short video edit from my last season.

Great inspiring evening, thank you Wokingham sports Council and thank you to the great people who have helped me since I started Freestyle skiing.

Wokingham Sports awards 2011

thetomsaunders — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:22:15 +0000

Training 5 times a week now in prep for this winter season, thanks to Webbo. Hard work but worth it!

Some time ago my Sports teacher at Emmbrook school apparently entered me for young sports personality of the year 2011, just received an invitation to attend the award ceremony this Friday 25th November. Apparently I have been selected as the U14 Boys winner. Stoked…

Atom Jam – Atomic Punx 2012

thetomsaunders — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:04:08 +0000

Saturday 8th Oct saw the launch of the Atom Jam at the Hemel snow centre. An amazing set up with huge kicker and rails for all abilities. Stoked with my 1st place in my category! Working on my switch trick bag on the kicker and mixing it up on the rails worked for me…

Just fitted the new FFG14 team bindings to my Atomic Punx skis, these look awesome and gave me the edge on the night.

The organisers are making this an annual event, can’t wait for next year.

London Ride its official

thetomsaunders — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 06:28:54 +0000

Check out this link – So stoked…..

http://www.theurbanride.com/competition/summary/latest-news11.html

London Ride 2011

thetomsaunders — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:44:14 +0000

Only bagged myself a ticket to ski at the London Ride. Really looking forward to hitting this on the 22nd Oct.

Little nervous that so many people could be watching!

Tamworth Grom camp photo

thetomsaunders — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:18:45 +0000

Mark Cheshire one of the photographers for the Grom camps took these last week hope you like..

Back to School

thetomsaunders — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:16:23 +0000

Enjoyed summer- but has to end so its back to school tomorrow…. Bring on the winter please need snow!!!

Atomic Team mate James Webb

thetomsaunders — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:53:14 +0000

James Webb \’Atomic Skis@

I want to do a season like these guys!!!!!!!
Check out Atomic rider James Webb and Nathan Onions in Breckenridge for the season.