Freestyle/Snowboard

Freestyle and Snowboard Programmes

Adobe Acrobat DocumentSnowboard and Freestyle Ski registration form 2010
 

Ruapehu Sport has some of the best coaches and one of the most comprehensive programs in New Zealand. With our vast technical natural terrain and season long training, many of the country's best riders started here on their path to be New Zealand's best.

The program's focus is on high-end rider improvement and competition in Slope Style, Half Pipe, Big Mountain and Skier/Boarder X.

The coaches create a fun, safe, friendly, "team" environment where athletes can improve with guidance and support.

Training

Skier/Boarder X training covers starts, choosing the best line, maintaining speed and passing. Big mountain training teaches you to ride a smooth fluid line in challenging terrain. Half pipe and Slope Style training includes trick development and run creation. We also help athletes with mental preparation and focus. Video analysis is available to help athletes form a visual picture of themselves.

Due to the lack of a halfpipe in the north island, athletes will make a trip to the south island to train for a week before nationals.

Competitions

All athletes will compete in the Ruapehu Freestyle Series and selected athletes will travel to Junior National Freeski and Snowboard Championship at the end of the Season. We will also look at doing Halfpipe camps in the south island early in the season.

Equipment

All athletes must have boots, board/twin tip skis, helmet and all weather clothing. (Uniform not provided) A patch will be available for lift line priority while training.

We also recommend the following additional protective gear:

Head: RED HiFi Helmet, Giro 9 helmet or Smith Holt Helmet.
Back: 661 Impact Vest N8-3
Wrist: Dakine Wrist guards
Hip and tailbone: R.E.D. Basic impact Short
Knee and Shin: Thor Force Knee guard

All should be available at:
Verticle at Mt Ruapehu or
Gordon’s Outdoor Equipment Co.
Snow Centre