Full Time Performance

© Jane Dove-Juneau

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

Requirements:

·         K1 – 2nd year aged 12, born year 1999. 1st year K1 may be considered
·         K2 – aged 13 – 14, born years 1995 – 1996
·         SRNZ National license. www.skiracing.org.nz
·         Athletes are selected from the development programmes

Equipment:

·         Skis - One pair each; Slalom, Giant slalom. Super G (K2)
·         Boots - Junior race boots with proper fit and alignment.
·         Ski Poles - Proper length GS and SL
·         Goggles - Properly fitted and spare lens
·         Helmet - CSA approved with full shell ear cover.
·         Speed Suit and back protector for SG
·         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.

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

Pricing will be available in March of 2010.