Full Time Performance

 

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:

·         K1 – 2nd year aged 12, born year 1996. 1st year K1 may be considered – born year 1997

·         K2 – aged 13 – 14, born years 1994 – 1995

·         SRNZ National license. Individual registration must be done online at www.skiracing.org.nz

·         Athletes are selected for this programme from the development programmes

·         Registration deadline December 1st 2008. A late fee of $300 will be added for registrations recieved after Dec 1st.

 

Equipment: The following is required to enter SRNZ sanctioned races:

 

Discipline

K1

Length / Radius

K2

Length / Radius

SL

130cm/no limit

130cm/no limit

GS

130cm/14m

130cm/17m

SG

n/a

175cm/27m

Ski & Plate

50mm

50mm

Boot

43mm

43mm

 

·         Skis -  One pair each; Slalom, Giant slalom. Super G skis are required for K2 athletes

·         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. 

 

The athletes in this programme have considerable experience. Their needs are individual depending on their skills and their annual training plans.  Long-term development remains a primary objective, however, race preparation is also an important part of these athletes’ training. Athletes in this selected programme attend Regional races in the North Island and National level races held in the South 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

 

Spots Remaining:

Whakapapa                   8

Turoa                            8

 

2009 Full Time Development Program K1/K2(costs are per person)

 

Program Fees (before Dec 1st 2008)

$3,385

Membership (collected on behalf of RSS club)

$40

Uniform rental (collected on behalf of RSS club)

$168

Mt Ruapehu season event pass

$350

Optional insurance for injury or illness $100

Transportation

$375

Academic (collected on behalf of school)

$250

Primary

$500

Secondary

Total (including optional insurance)

$4,668

$4,918

 

Note:

Costs do not include SRNZ/FIS license fee, travel, personal equipment, season pass 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.

 

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