Selection Underway for Junior World Champs Skier Cross Team

24/06/10

 Snow Sports New Zealand is calling for submissions from those interested in representing New Zealand in Skier X at the FIS Junior World Championships.

The FIS Junior Worlds is being held in Wanaka from 19th August to 31st August and the Skier X takes place on the 28th August.

Expressions of interest for team selection are open until 3rd July.

All those meeting the criteria will be invited to a training and selection camp on the 6th and 9th of August at Cardrona Alpine Resort.

The final team to represent New Zealand for Skier X will be selected on 10th August.   The team will be coached by Olympic Skier X coach, Angus Rose.
 
Criteria for selection:

·        Born between 1990 and 1994

·        Top 5 placing at Regional or top 10 at National races in age group

·        Available for training on the 6th and 9th of August

·        Available for training and event 26th through 28th August


If you are a Skier X  or Alpine Ski Racer wanting to be involved in the FIS Junior Worlds and you meet the above criteria, please email SSNZ Director of Coach and Sport Development, Adam Dooney (adam@snowsports.co.nz).  Include your date of birth and current race results.