Ski Club launches SkiTV.co.uk

The UK’s first dedicated snowsports internet TV website

19 October 2006 12:42 GMT / By Chris Hall

The Ski Club of Great Britain has announced the launch of the UK’s first dedicated snowsports internet TV channel SkiTV.co.uk. SkiTV.co.uk will showcase the best ski and snowboard films on the Internet, offering a wide range of inspirational programmes.

SkiTV.co.uk will allow viewers to select films of their choice at any time of day or night. The channel will offer the finest extreme skiing and boarding action as well as leading snowsports events, instructional films, safety guides, resort guides and environmental features.

Laura Chamberlain, Ski Club of Great Britain's Head of New Media and Information says, “Internet TV is taking off in a big way. Over 9 million people in the UK now have broadband in their homes and the number is increasing daily".

SkiTV will stand as its own website, but will also be linked and promoted from skiclub.co.uk. SkiTV viewers will have unlimited viewing for an annual fee of £10. Ski Club members will have unlimited viewing as part of their membership. SkiTV.co.uk launches on November 1st 2006.