Bob Skeleton
Supporting the sport of Bob Skeleton
Book now for the Matrix Skeleton Challenge 2009 in St Moritz
St Moritz - 1st to 4th February 2009
The Matrix Skeleton Challenge is an annual event where individuals compete against each other in the sport of bob skeleton on the St Moritz Bobsleigh Track.
2008 was the second year and another huge success, with brave souls hurtling down the track at speeds of up to 117km/h testing their nerves to the limit....but thoroughly enjoying it along the way.
This next event will be held in 2009 from 1st to 4th February in St Moritz, Switzerland.
The event is open to individuals up to a maximum of 25 riders. If you are interested in entering then please contact Natasha Newman at Matrix on 020 3206 7130 or Arabella Arbuthnott at Original Travel on 020 7978 7333.
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In addition to the main event above Matrix have also been involved in the sport of Bob Skeleton in the following way....
Students bid for a place in the British squad
Following the Matrix Universities Skeleton Challenge in 2007 (see below), Matrix decided to take the sponsorship of the sport of bob skeleeton another step and put our three fastest students through a rigorous training programme with the goal of competing in the BBSKA national selection races in October.
Adam Pengilly, who represented Great Britain at the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games, has been coaching the students at the track at Bath University and providing them with rigorous exercise and nutrition regimes throughout the training period.
The students:
Kristian Brauten-Smith
Richard Luddington
Bethan Harris
Both Kristian and Richard went out to Cesana, Italy, in October to compete in the BBSKA national trials. Kristian rode very competively and has been invited to the Europe Cup races 08/09 as a member of the National Team and also to join the BBSKA development squad. Unfortunately Richard sustained an injury on his first run.
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Matrix Sponsored the Matrix Universities Skeleton Challenge 2007
The Matrix Universities Skeleton Challenge which ran from 9th - 12th December 2007 in Lillehammer was deemed a great success by all the 32 students who competed who were very brave and extremely enthusiastic. The fastest three on race-day won a trip to compete in St Moritz, in February 2008.
The results were:
| Name |
University |
1st Run |
2nd Run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Brauten - Smith |
Univ of Bath |
1.10.48 (2) |
1.09.69 (1) |
| Richard Luddington |
Univ of London |
1.10.42 (1) |
1.10.42 (3) |
| Bethan Harris |
Kings College London |
1.10.94 (3) |
1.10.01 (2) |
| Leon Yandle |
Univ of Swansea |
1.11.09 (4) |
1.10.66 (4) |
Matrix - by supporting the sport of Skeleton gave university students a rare and affordable opportunity to experience and become competent in a sport that most people only get the chance to watch on TV. Working with the British Bob Skeleton Association and SYS The Ultimate Event Company students may have the chance to go onto compete at an international standard.