Pendle ski club is proud of the achievments of many of its skiiers. No more than David Ryding. David is nationally acknowledged as a talented, hard working, and committed athlete.

Last year David was selected for the Great Britain Europa Cup Alpine Ski Team and had a very successful first year culminating in a fantastic win at the British Land Championships beating the seven time champion, Alain Baxter, into second place.

Asked about his plans for the future, David still has his childhood dream of being at the Vancouver Olympics firmly at the front of his mind. For all youngsters interested in skiing – take a look at Davids achievements over the last 5 years.

Major Achievements (January 2010)

2010 2008	Award	Selected as a member of the GB Alpine Ski Team for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Britain’s lowest ranked slalom skier.
	Snow	British Overall Slalom Champion
		Silver British Giant Slalom overall
		Silver British Super Combined overall
		Scottish Slalom Champion
		Silver Gaal FIS race
		Bronze le Toussuire FIS Slalom
2007	Awards	British Europa Cup Team Selection
		English Slalom and Giant Slalom Champion
		Scottish Giant Slalom Champion
		British Overall Junior Slalom Champion
2006	Awards	Overall British Junior Alpine Champion 2006
		Joshua Varley Memorial award
		Overall Grand Prix Dry Slope Champion 2006
	Snow	British Senior Championships
		Silver Medal (2nd) in Slalom
		British Junior Championships
		Silver Medal (2nd) in Super G
		Gold Medal (1st) in Giant Slalom
		Gold Medal (1st) in Slalom