Before the start of the new competitive season, it was decided that the club and new members in particular could benefit from a visit by the East Midlands region's coaching team. Three years have past since the last visit of coach Richard Pratt and youth development officer Tony Moulding. The coaching duo from the "Willow" at Thurmaston ably assisted by Lisa Edmondson, gave up some of their spare time to come to the club on the damp and cool evening of Monday 27th April. Many of the club's members unearthed unknown latent resources in their pointing and shooting techniques and Dave was soon rattling the metal landing disc at eight metres with monotonous ease. For others, removal of entrenched habits was not quite so simple with some perseverance necessary.

     However, Richard, Tony and Lisa imparted confidence to the members that with regular practice incorporating the coaching advice given, they can excel on any type of terrain.

     The club wishes to thank the EMPA coaches for their input into a very interesting evening on the piste and a donation towards helping the junior coaching within our East Midlands region has been made by the club.