Bournemouth Collegiate School pupil, Madeleine Burns enjoyed much skiing success over Easter whilst racing at the 
British Ski Championships in Meribel, France.
Madeleine raced in 3 Giant Slalom courses, with approximately 30 gates on each.
She showed great skill and confidence on a very technical course and achieved finishes of 3rd, 6th and 4th places, which secured her an overall bronze position in the Championships.
Twelve year old Madeleine, who has consistently finished in the top five throughout the season, said, “I am really pleased with my performances.
It gives me a good chance of being selected for the British Ski team when I trial at the end of this year.”
Madeleine is coached by Darren Shmidtt at Snowtrax in Christchurch where she trains twice a week. Whilst in France Madeleine attends the British Ski Academy where she is coached by Aileen Patterson.
Ski Academy Principal, Malcolm Erskine commented on Madeleine’s successes, “Madeleine stormed out of the pack to grab the overall bronze medal in difficult conditions on the World Cup piste. Her performance in the final Giant Slalom this April stunned a number of more fancied racers but it was no great surprise to her coaches.”
British Ski Academy coach, Aileen Patterson added, “Maddie is great to work with as she is responsive, proactive and determined. She is one of the bravest girls I have skiing with me, and she isn’t afraid of being in the air or attacking something on the hill that others might back out of. Apart from her sporting talent Maddie also has a great sense of fun. She is clearly a talent to watch!”