Development Programme

 

Weekends, school holidays and some mid week race days.  Programme begins July 5th and ends October 10th. (Complete schedule in progress)

 

Requirements:

·         Selection only – If you would like to join the Development Team you will need a coaches recommendation or complete try outs on the first day of training.  At Turoa, Level 4 riders may be considered.

·         Minimum riding standard is Level 5, which is linked/parallel turns on and off trail with basic freestyle small jumps and switch riding.

·         Registration deadline December 1st 2008. $200 will be added to registrations recieved after 1st Dec 2008.

 

On-Snow Objectives:

Goals will include building on basic skills in all areas, good performance in competitions and selection to the Performance Programme.

 

Off-Snow Objectives:

To create an awareness of fitness and how it relates to freestyle.  Enhance skills using tools like video. Develop teamwork using fun activities. Off snow activities are primarily weather driven.

 

Spots Remaining:

Whakapapa                   8            -            Snowboard

                                                8            -            Ski

Turoa                            8            -            Snowboard

                                                8            -            Ski

 

2008 Development Program (costs are per person)

 

Program fees (before Dec 1st 2008)

$2,490

Membership (on behalf of club)

$40

Optional insurance for injury or illness $100

Mt Ruapehu season event pass TBC

$350

Total

$2,980

 

Note:

Costs do not include travel, personal equipment or other fees. Fees collected on behalf of a club or school is directly transferred to them.

 

RAL and Ruapehu Sport reserve the right to cancel any programme prior to July 4th, 2009. In any such event all fees will be refunded.

 

Insurance will be offered.  This is for pro-rated refunds due to illness or injury that restricts the athlete from participating in the programme for a significant part of the season.  Exact requirements and wording will be provided later, such as needing a valid medical certificate.

 

Click for full report Area Status Snow Base (cm)
Whakapapa
Closed
268
FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
Turoa
Closed
255
FRI SAT SUN MON TUE