Full Time Development
On snow, dryland and academics managed over a 7 day week, during term three and school holidays, at either ski area. (Complete schedule in progress).
Requirements:
· E2 – 2nd year aged 10, born 1998
· K1 – aged 11 – 12, born years 1996 – 1997
· K2 – aged 13 – 14, born years 1994 – 1995
· SRNZ National license. Individual registration must be done online at www.skiracing.org.nz
· Confident skier that can do parallel turns on advanced terrain
· Independent in the mountain environment
· Registration deadline December 1st 2008. Late fee of $300 after the 1st of Dec.
Equipment: The following is required to enter SRNZ sanctioned races:
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Discipline |
K1 Length / Radius |
K2 Length / Radius |
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SL |
130cm/no limit |
130cm/no limit |
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GS |
130cm/14m |
130cm/17m |
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Ski & Plate |
50mm |
50mm |
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Boot |
43mm |
43mm |
· Skis - One pair each, Slalom and Giant slalom are required
· Boots - Junior race boots with proper fit and alignment
· Ski Poles - Proper length
· Goggles - Properly fitted
· Helmet - CSA approved with full shell ear cover
· Speed Suit
· Slalom Protection – pole, shin and chin guards
On-Snow Objectives:
This is a comprehensive full time programme that balances ski improvement, ski racing tactics, recreational skiing, fitness and academics. An optimal learning environment involves a training schedule that allows for frequent, but short sessions. This programme plans for five three hour on snow sessions per week, several fitness sessions and academic studies.
Similar to the weekend development programme, these athletes are learning how to compete in ski racing. However, the objective is to provide an opportunity to these athletes to improve at more rapid rate than what is possible in a weekend programme. This will involve improving their technical skiing base, and tactical skills. Learning race rules and other aspects of ski racing may be required. Athletes attend Regional races in the North Island.
Off-Snow Objectives:
Fitness is an integral part of the programme. This is to create awareness of fitness and how it relates to ski racing, and also for it to enhance the skills required by the athlete. Active use and access to video footage is provided to complement skills and memory. Special trips are planned to develop teamwork using fun activities. Off snow activities are partially weather driven, but primarily scheduled.
Academic Objectives:
This program is run in conjunction with the National Park School and Ohakune Primary. The school's provide term 3 curriculums up to year 8, and tutor study for years 9 & 10.
Spots Remaining:
Whakapapa – 8
Turoa – 8
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2009 Full Time Development Program (costs are per person) |
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Program Fees (before Dec 1st 2008 |
$3,385 |
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Membership (collected on behalf of club) |
$40 |
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Uniform rental (collected on behalf of club) |
$168 |
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Mt Ruapehu season event pass |
$350 |
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Transportation |
$375 |
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| Optional insurance for injury or illness | $100 | |
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Academic (collected on behalf of school) |
$250 Primary |
$500 Secondary |
| Total (including optional insurance) | $4,668 | $4,918 |
Note:
Costs do not
SRNZ/FIS license fee, travel, personal equipment or other fees. RAL and Ruapehu Sport reserve the right to cancel any programme prior to July 4th, 2008. 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.
