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Ski centres gear up for busy winter season

With a hectic summer over, there's no rest for the John Nike Leisuresport Limited centres across the country, who have been busy preparing the slopes for the new winter sports season.
Patrick Renn, Complex Manager at Bracknell, said: "I am very optimistic about this season and think it will be a busy year on the slopes, whether artificial or real snow, both in the UK and abroad. It's great to see that more people are enjoying skiing and snowboarding - it is, after all, an excellent way to keep fit and very sociable too."
Andy Rushton, Manager at John Nike Leisuresport, Chatham, is also looking forward to a good spell. He said: "We are anticipating our
best season ever because the last few years have been getting busier and busier. There will be a new intake of staff in September to cope with the increased popularity that winter sports are enjoying."
Customers are certainly top priority at Swadlincote, says Vince Whitewood, Manager. He said: "We are keen to encourage our regular customers to return as well as enticing new ones in to the centre."
John Nike Leisuresport, Llandudno, is already gearing up for Christmas to ensure that it is just as magical as the one that customers enjoyed last year, including Santa's special visit to the ski centre.
Alex King, Manager at Plymouth, has been busy marketing the centre through regional press. "I have also been making sure that we have adequate staffing to look after our increasing number of customers on the slopes."
Even though there is no skiing on offer at Bristol, the centre is also bracing itself for an influx of visitors to the ice rink. Additional tea-time skate sessions have been added to the timetable on Tuesdays and Wednesdays called 'Pop on the Rocks', which take the form of a junior disco.

New Manager at Bracknell centre

The Bracknell centre is proud to announce that its new Ski Manager is Matthew Gamble. Matthew will be a familiar face to visitors as he has been an assistant manager at the ice rink for two years. His hard work and enthusiasm earned him the opportunity to be considered for the position. It is the policy of the Nike Group to promote from within, wherever possible. Matt looks forward to providing a caring service for customers.

The Nike Group in brief

Customers visiting Jubilee Building Supplies at Amen Corner in Bracknell will see a new face from now on - recently appointed Manager,Peter White.
Peter comes from South Africa but has lived in England for the past two years. In both countries he has gained a wealth of experience in the builders' merchants trade.

Did you know that Rainbow Colourprint now offers a web design service? The print company has launched this service by redesigning its own website and those belonging to some of the other Nike Group companies. Read more about this on pages 6 and 7, or phone Rainbow on 01344 789500.

Techmat, manufacturers of Skitech (ski matting) and Greengrass (artificial grass), has supplied the surface for Midlothian Ski Centre (formerly Hillend), Scotland's premier artificial slope.
Stevie Snodgrass, Chief Technician at the centre, said: "I am delighted with the surface. My team and I have never fitted a mat of better quality and consistency."
Techmat continues its research and development of alternative ski surfaces and expects the trials of these to start soon.

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