Loretto Girls’ Ski Team Triumph At National Championships

The Loretto School ski team triumphed at the recent British Schoolgirls’ Ski Championships in Flaine, France, returning as the leading Scottish School team and an impressive medal haul of four 1^st and six 2^nd places.

The Loretto team of Lucy Buchanan-Smith (14), Alice Buchanan-Smith (17), Katie Stuart (15), Alexandra Stuart (17), Genevieve Baird (15) and Francesca Baird (17) were up against 32 teams and 147 competitors from schools and clubs from the length and breadth of the United Kingdom.

Headmaster, Dr Graham Hawley, said, “This is a wonderful achievement by all the girls who skied superbly against some stiff opposition.  Particular mention must be made of Genevieve Baird’s top class performances on the slopes.”

Loretto girls’ Ski team results;

Genevieve Baird;

U16 Giant Slalom – 1st place, Gold Medal

Giant Slalom – 2^nd Overall, Silver Medal

U16 Slalom – 1st place, Gold Medal

Slalom – 2^nd place, Silver Medal

U16 Combined – 1st place, Gold Medal

Combined – 2nd Overall, Silver Medal

Loretto A Team 1^st Giant Slalom overall, Gold Medals

Loretto A Team 2^nd Slalom, Silver Medals

Loretto A Team 2^nd Combined Overall, Silver Medals

Loretto A Team 2^nd School Overall, Silver Medals