Royal Navy Winter Sports Association
Learn the craft of riding the historic St Moritz ice run.
Cresta is a historic ice-run sport ridden head-first on a small sled. It is closely associated with the natural Cresta Run in St Moritz, where line choice, control and confidence develop through experience.
There are no formal RNWSA qualifications for Cresta. Experienced members and athletes pass on their knowledge to help the sport thrive in the Royal Navy.
More than competing
Help athletes and events grow, on and off the snow and ice.
The RNWSA looks for promising athletes at discipline events, including the RN Snowsports Festival. Strong performances at RN Championship races can lead to selection for Royal Navy teams at the Inter-Service Championships, with outstanding performances potentially opening a route to UK Armed Forces representation.
Accredited instructor pathways are available in Alpine, Nordic and Telemark skiing and Snowboarding. These may be supported through existing Royal Navy Sport funding. For bobsleigh, Cresta, luge and skeleton, experienced members share skills and knowledge; speak to the relevant discipline manager or chief instructor about progression.
The RN Snowsports Festival race programme welcomes volunteers to learn the roles and responsibilities involved in running races, including technical delegate duties. Alpine, Telemark and Snowboard volunteers can build experience that also applies at civilian races.
The RNWSA committee supports the association’s events and development. People of all ranks and abilities are welcome to get involved; enthusiasm for the sport and a willingness to help are what count.
