Entry Programme Development Full Time Development Full Time Performance Full Time FIS

Full Time Development

On snow, dryland and academics managed over a 7 day week, during term three and school holidays, at either ski area.

Ski Racing registration form 2010


Requirements:

·         E2 – 2nd year aged 10, born 2000
·         K1 – aged 11 – 12, born years 1998 – 1999
·         K2 – aged 13 – 14, born years 1996 – 1997
·         SRNZ National license. www.skiracing.org.nz
·         Confident skier that can do parallel turns on advanced terrain
·         Independent in the mountain environment

Equipment:

·         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

Note. Talk to your coach for specific ski lengths

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.

www.ohakune.school.nz

  Pricing will be available in March of 2010.