Full Time Performance Programme

© Nick Johnson

On snow, dryland and academics managed on a 7 day week during term three and school holidays based at Turoa.

 

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Requirements:

·        Selection only – Athletes will be selected by coaches from the development and entry-level teams based on: Commitment,                  Performance, Results, Fitness, Respect for others and Effort in School
·        Minimum riding standard is level 6, which is being able to ride everything on the mountain.

On-Snow Objectives:

Developing advanced skills in all areas, top competition results and selection to NZ National Team. The team will train Slopestyle, Boarder/Skier cross, Halfpipe (on south island trips) and GS. The team will work towards the Nationals and use regional event to tune their skills.

Off-Snow Objectives:

Goals will include a high level of physical strength and fitness.  This is to create awareness of fitness and how it relates to competition, and also for it to enhance the skills required by the athlete.  Active use and access to video footage is provided to enhance skills and memory.

Academic Objectives:

There are two schools in the region that can cater for the students academic needs. Ruapehu College. Most students will choose to do independent study.

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