NSW Snowsports Enews 67 - 16th May 2014
- NSW Snowsports Membership and Renewals Now Open!
- NSW Freestyle - Mogul Ski Orders - Close Monday 19th May
- SSA Futures - X-Country Dryland Sessions - close Midday, Friday 16th May
- SSA Futures - X-Country Level 'O' Dryland Training Course
- SSA Futures - X-Country Level '1' Coaching Course
- Roller Ski with An Olympian
- NSWACT Alpine Term 2 Fitness Training Sessions
- NSW Snowsports - New Policies
NSW Snowsports Membership and Renewals Now Open!
Renewals for the 2014 NSW Snowsports Membership and Discipline Registration are now available through the Ski and Snowboard Australia (SSA) website.
To join NSW Snowsports or renew for the 2014 season please click here and follow the instructions.
There have been some minor changes to the membership categories this year so please read the descriptions thoroughly to make sure you purchase the correct registration.
You will be able to update your contact details and select to join a State Snowsports Association via the 'Member Profile' once you have logged in.
If you require to register with multiple disciplines please contact the SSA Office on 03 9696 2344 / info@skiandsnowboard.org.au
NSW Freestyle - Mogul Ski Orders - Close Monday 19th May
This year NSW Freestyle will assist its members by placing a group order for mogul skis. Mogul skis are generally not available in Australia through retail outlets and can be difficult to source for some families. We have therefore aligned ourselves with Hart and iDone skis to provide access and better value for members.
Hart and iDone have generously made a range of skis available for all levels of moguls skiers ranging from Division 5 Interschools through to International competitors at specially discounted prices.
The differences between a mogul ski and an alpine ski include longer radius, softer tips and tails, narrower under foot and shorter length. Often athletes are forced to ride on skis that are either too long, too stiff or too wide putting them at a disadvantage to other competitors in the moguls.
By ordering the skis through NSW Snowsports you will also receive advice on the best type of ski for the athletes ability, the correct length selection and the best available pricing. All sales will be supported by the ski manufacturer.
SSA Futures - X-Country Dryland Sessions - Close Midday, Friday 16th of May
Date: This weekend - 17th May 2014/18th May 2014
Location: The King's School, Sydney
More Information: Micheal Bull / mwbull@optusnet.com.au / 0408 400 576
SSA Futures - X-Country Level 'O' Dryland Training Course
Date: This weekend - 18th of May 2014
Time: 9am - 2.30pm
Location: The King's School, Sydney
More Information: Allison McArdle / allison.c.stoddart@gmail.com / 0416 637 747
SSA Futures - X-Country Level '1' Dryland Training Course
Date: 14th/15th June 2014
Location: Canberra
Have you ever fancied yourself as an XC coach? Or do you just want another angle to improve your own skiing form and training methods?
An XC Coach Level 1 module is being held on the weekend of June 14 -15 in Canberra.
Allison McArdle, who will be running the course, has described the overall course like this:
"The Level 1 course requires 3 full days of face to face tuition with the addition of completing the ASC Online principles which takes approximately 6 hours. As for how much time is required to complete the work sheets and practical assessments I couldn't really say as it's entirely individually based. I would imagine it is approx 10 additional hours work."
The third day of face to face will be on snow and could be either a full day or 2 x 1/2 days.
More Information: Allison McArdle / allison.c.stoddart@gmail.com / 0416 637 747
Roller Ski with an Olympian
NSW Cross Country and Ski and Snowboard Australia in conjunction with NSW Biathlon Association, lifted the profile of this emerging winter sport in Australia on Saturday 10 May by hosting a "Roller Ski with an Olympian" . The day was a great chance to raise the profile of Nordic sports as well as raise some much needed funds to help athletes reach their 2018 Winter Games goals.
Esther Bottomley, Lucy Glanville, Alex Almoukov, and Slovenian, Barbara Jezersek, all participated in the event and were partnered with Cross Country and Biathlon National Team athletes and coaches Nick Almoukov, Allison Stoddart, Finn Marsland and Daniel Walker.
Skiers enjoyed the sunshine at the Sydney Olympic Park precinct known as the Armory. Wide bitumen pathways, once used for transporting ammunition, wound there way around heritage listed buildings and bird wetlands, making it an interesting “ski” for everyone. “The venue was perfect for beginners, lots of wide paths surrounded by grass. I look forward to seeing some of the younger faces on the national XC team before too long", said Finn Marsland, SSA Cross Country High Performance Manager.
NSWACT Alpine Term 2 Fitness Training Sessions
Weekly fitness training sessions are now underway in North Sydney on Sunday mornings with Sami Kennedy Sim and on Friday mornings before school in Jindabyne with Manuela Berchtold.
It is not too late to join. Please email your name, date of birth and contact details to nswalpine@live.com
If you are not able to attend, attached are preseason training programs prepared by Manfred Wolscher (NAC fitness adviser), for you to use to assist with your own programs and complimenting the weekly NSW Alpine sessions. There is one version taylored for U14s and the other for U21s.
Please contact Manfred if you have any questions about the programs.
Manfred Wolscher
Email: manfred.wolscher@gmail.com
Mob: ++61(0)417 778 872
Click here to download the SSA Alpine U14 / U12 Conditioning Program
Click here to download the SSA Alpine U16 / U18 / U21 Conditioning Program
NSW Snowsports - New Policies
NSW Snowsports has added 4 new policies to the NSW Snowsports website.
They include:
