About Us
Please feel free to contact any of the committee members below if you have any questions.
John Makonnen - President
Tom Wontner - Chairman
"I'm club Chairman. I've skied regularly for the last 20 years, and head to the Tarentaise in France as often as I can. I first took my two boys to Bowles to help them with their general skiing skills, and loved the club's unique and friendly atmosphere and wonderful natural setting. The competitive element of racing really grabbed us all, and we now join as many dry ski races as possible during the summer, and plan to do some races on snow over the winter."
James Currie - Secretary
"I started skiing in my early 20s and have enjoyed recreational skiing ever since. Our 2 children joined Bowles at the earliest age that they could and enjoy competing at races."
Nigel Hilliard - Treasurer
"I am the club treasurer and a qualified alpine ski instructor and ski performance coach. I have been skiing for about 30 years and have raced for about 9 years. I have two children who race for Bowles and who both ski better than me - that's life!"
Simon Everitt - Head Coach
"I started skiing the age of 20 and have been a ski instructor since 1988. After a period teaching on snow, I've taught skiing at Bowles alongside a career in IT. I have been involved with the club since 1990, and hold BASI ISIA and SnowSport England IVSI qualifications."
Jenni Watts - Club Welfare Officer
"My eldest daughter is a member of race club. Alongside excellent coaching and racing opportunities, it is a lovely community to be a part of. As a paediatric physio by profession, I have a high level of safeguarding training and knowledge. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries/concerns regarding child welfare."
Stella Pople - Athletes Rep
"I started skiing on snow at the age of 3, then lived and skied in Calgary, Canada (near the Rockies) aged 4-6. When we came back to the UK, I joined Bowles race club aged 6 and started racing the following year . I have raced in LSERSA, Snowsports South and Club National races, I have taken part in National competitions in the Alps and have also represented my schools at Kent Schools Skiing championships."