Snowsports GB Wipes Out
British Olympic skiers and snowboarders were stunned Feb. 5th when it was announced that the British Ski and Snowboard Federation (traded as Snowsports GB) announced its liquidation. The 7 organizations that make up the Federation collectively manages Great Britain’s snowsports, and consequently, their Olympic Athletes. Adding fuel to the fire is the fact that the Australian team paid them to share training facilities. Coaches and support staff have been guaranteed salaries until the close of the Olympics, and the British Olympic Association will be supporting the athletes for the interim. But it looks like a lot of careers are in jeopardy.
Here’s hoping the stress of the situation doesn’t affect the Brits’ performances adversely.
