Many people say that they can’t go to the Alpine Champs because it is too expensive. It is true that it is not free and you might be able to go to the Alps and ski/board for less money, however the costs can be kept down and the event is very reasonable. There is advice on the event and the location which will detail how goods it can be on the ‘Tignes’ page. This page aims to give you the truth about the costs and the benefits that you get.

The costs of the event, if booked through the recommended Tour Operator Event Travel Company (ETC), are very competitive. There are a wide variety of packages available to suit all budgets and abilities and if you are in any doubt about what to do and how to go about it they are willing to discuss options with you. You can get help from a variety of sources if willing to search, from local welfare budgets and sports officers.

The basic package offered by ETC includes basic accommodation, ski pass, insurance, including racing insurance, and other local taxes. You can then build your own package to suit your needs on top of those basics.

Don’t forget we encourage wives, husbands, partners to attend, and they can take advantage of the incredibly cheap instruction and even race if they wish.

What can I claim?
If you are a Service Person then you are entitled to claim CILOR and Duty Sports Travel from your local budget. The DIN gives authorisation for this. In order to claim CILOR and Duty Sports Travel you must fulfil one of the following criteria:

1) Complete a beginners’ package, this will include 4 days of instruction and 1 race.
2) Take part in 3 days of official activity, this MUST include at least 1 race. Each race counts as 1 day of official activity.

Don’t forget – If you fulfil the criteria above you can claim the time away as duty and therefore you don’t affect your leave entitlement.

This leaves you with at least 3 days for you to do what you like on the slopes – while on duty!

Can I just take instruction and not race?
Yes you can but you will not be able to claim CILOR or Sports Travel as to do so you must participate in at least 1 race. Don’t worry there are races available for every level ranging from Bambi on ice to the next Graham Bell.

Can I just race?
Yes, the rules state that you must take part in 3 days of official activity – this can mean 3 races.

How do I claim CILOR?
CILOR is claimed in the usual manner from your unit Catering Office. Due to the number of persons whom attend this event the Catering Section of each establishment/unit can become very busy during the run up to the Championships, so it is important to contact them as early as possible to arrange for CILOR.

How do I claim Sports Travel?
To qualify to claim Sports Travel you must fulfil the above criteria. Sports Travel is paid by your existing unit. You MUST have your budget holders’ approval in order to claim. You should inform your budget holder BEFORE attempting to claim any Sports Travel funds. This is done on JPA in the normal manner after the event.

I am based in the UK, how much can I claim for Sports Travel?
From your Parent Unit to point of departure within the UK, then back from your point of arrival in the UK to your Parent Unit you may, subject to your Budget holders’ approval, claim UP TO £50.

From your point of Departure within the UK to the Championships, then back from the Championships to your UK point of arrival you may, subject to your budget holders’ approval, claim UP TO £125.

You must have receipts for your Sports Travel claims.

I am based in Europe how much can I claim for Sports Travel?
From your Parent Unit to the Championships and then back from the Championships to your Parent Unit, you may subject to your budget holders approval claim UP TO £125.

What is my point of Departure?
This is the point at which you are on the transport leaving the UK i.e. the Ferry terminal or the Airport.

Can I claim money from the Sports Lottery?
No, in recent years you where able to claim £50 from the Sports Lottery this is now no longer the case. The Sports Lottery provides a grant to the RNWSA, we are the only Association that receive such a grant and the Championship directly benefit from this. Therefore the award of £50 to sports lottery members who attend the Championships has been removed.

What about Welfare Funds?
Individual Unit / Establishment Welfare Funds MAY subsides race entry fees especially if you can provide a team to race in the competitions. For details on team entry see BR9471 which can be found on the RNWSA website www.rnwsa.co.uk.