Haberdashers’ Monmouth School pupil, Amelia Rogers, has been crowned Welsh Alpine Ladies Slalom Champion 2026 after an outstanding performance at the Welsh Alpine Championships in Champéry, Switzerland.
Amelia Rogers has been crowned Welsh Alpine Ladies Slalom Champion 2026 after an outstanding performance at the Welsh Alpine Championships in Champéry, Switzerland. Competing against strong opposition from across the UK and Europe, the 13-year-old claimed the national title in the Under 14 category, a remarkable achievement at international level.
Amelia is currently spending the winter ski season in Bormio, Italy, training with her club Alpine Performance Racing. Her days follow a demanding but carefully structured routine: mornings are spent training and skiing on snow, while afternoons are dedicated to her school studies. Millie continues her education remotely from Monmouth, with ongoing support from the school and her teachers, allowing her to balance academic work alongside her elite sporting commitments.
Writing to the school, Amelia’s father said:
“Thank you all for all the support you have given her in the past year and for the continued support to her skiing. She is having a great time in Italy and has been training very hard out in Bormio, and it has already paid dividends for her.”
In January, Millie travelled with her team to compete in the Welsh Alpine Championships, a challenging event that attracts competitors from across Europe. She raced in both the Giant Slalom and Slalom disciplines. In the Giant Slalom, Millie finished 4th Welsh, before returning two days later for the Slalom on a tough, technical course that saw many competitors fail to complete the first run.
Showing maturity and determination beyond her years, Millie held her nerve in difficult conditions and delivered a fast, controlled second run. She finished as the fastest overall Welsh female skier, securing the 2026 Welsh Alpine Slalom title and additional medals within her age group.
Her medals were presented by Lord Mostyn and Richard Shackleton, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Switzerland. A video shared by the British Embassy captures Millie racing in the slalom and receiving her medal on the podium.
Later this month, Millie will also have the opportunity to watch the men’s Olympic slalom race in Bormio. Her success reflects not only her hard work and dedication on the slopes, but also the vital support of the school in enabling her to pursue both academic and sporting excellence.
