THE members and players at Colne and Nelson RUFC have held a raffle to help support young Robert Holmes develop his skiing skills whilst attending a training camp in Pitzal Austria.
Robert, a Year 6 pupil at Blacko Primary School, has been selected to attend a one-week ESSKIA training camp without his parents.
Although this is a daunting prospect, not just for Robert, but also for both his parents, he is excited by the invitation and cannot wait to attend.
Robert has been skiing for many years and is an active member of Pendle Ski Club Race Team based at Sabden.
He has contributed to his schools’ successes by winning the North West Ski Federation Primary Schools for the last three years.
Robert regularly participates in national competitions held across the North of England.
Since receiving the invitation, Robert has been working hard to raise funds to facilitate the trip and his development.
Colne and Nelson Rugby Club have made a donation to the trip’s cost, that has provided Robert with the chance to realise his full potential and possible future career development.