NSW Snowsports Enews 77 - 20th October 2014
AMASDF
- Amelia McGuiness Scholarship - Close Wednesday 22nd of October
Alpine
- NSW Alpine - Weekly Fitness Training Sessions - Term 4
- Whistler Cup 2015 - Invitation for Expressions of Interest
- NSW Alpine - Pre Northern Season Strenght & Conditioning Programs
- NSW Alpine - End of Season Celebration
Freestyle
- Off-Season Freestyle Training Opportunities
Cross Country
- NSWXC End-of-Season Presentations
- Cross Country Kids Get Off Trails
Amelia McGuiness Scholarship - CLOSE Wednesday 22nd October
The AMASDF is dedicated to providing practical support (for equipment, training, and resources), to up-and-coming winter snowsports athletes from the age of 10 to 19 years old, across all disciplines including disabled snowsports.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW - APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY!
**References due Friday 24th of October
Application Information
• Applicants must reside in NSW, QLD & ACT only. The AMASDF Scholarship is no longer open to other states. Residential states will be checked against current SSA/SSO membership numbers.
• Applicants born between 1995 to 2004 need only to apply.
• Scholarship Amount: The amount per athlete will be determined by the AMASDF Committee and is subject to the amount of money raised during fundraising events.
NSW Alpine - Weekly Fitness Training Sessions - Term 4
Reminder: Please register now to enable numbers to be finalized
Weekly training sessions are being organised by NSW Alpine for all Alpine (includes Ski X) members and members of TSRC and PWSC.
The sessions are being offered to all participants at subsidized rates. These sessions provide important preparation for those training and racing in the northern season and also for those who want to keep up their fitness over summer.
Whistler Cup 2015 - Invitation for Expressions of Interest
NSWACT Alpine seeks expressions of interest from athletes born 2001 and 2002 who wish to be part of the NSWACT U14 Team to participate in the 2015 Whistler Cup.
Whistler Cup is an International Race Festival held April 3, 4 & 5 at Whistler, Canada. In 2014 teams from Italy, Canada, Japan, Australia, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, Norway, and Denmark competed along with teams from clubs and provinces in Canada. The event is in its 23nd year and is considered one of the premier international children’s ski races. The U16 event is an international FIS children’s event however the U14 event is a Canadian Festival event open to Canadian club and provincial teams and also teams from overseas. SSA will be sending an U16 and U14 team to Whistler Cup.
NSW Alpine - Pre Northern Season Strenght/Conditioning Programs
Below are the updated general fitness training programs for both children and FIS aged athletes, prepared by NAC and NSW Alpine fitness adviser Manfred Wolscher, These programs are to assist athletes with their pre northern season fitness training. Please contact Manfred if you have any questions about the programs.
Click here to download the SSA Alpine U16/U18/U21 Conditioning Program Sept/Oct 2014
Click here to download the SSA Alpine U14/U12 Conditioning Program Sept/Oct 2014
Contact:
Manfred Wolscher
Email: manfred.wolscher@gmail.com
Mob: ++61(0)417 778 872
NSW Alpine End of Season Celebration
End of Season Celebration and Annual Awards evening
Annual General Meeting and parents open forum with the National Alpine Committee
Saturday 25th October
Everyone welcome to attend
Off-Season Freestyle Training Opportunities
Water Jump - For newcomers to freestyle skiing a 4 day water jump camp will be run from 31st October. The camp will be run by Georgie Leel and is a great way to develop jump skills in a safe environment. The camp will be aimed at younger skiers who are not necessarily part of a regular mogul training program. Water ramp is near Lilydale in Victoria.
For further information please contact Georgie Leel at georgieleel@me.com
Whistler Moguls Camp – Momentum Camps in Whistler are running several 3 day mogul and freestyle camps throughout January 2015. The camps are run by high level coaches who are mostly current or ex-World Cup skiers. The camps will include jumping, moguls, park, trees, trampolining and a range of activities to improve base skills and techniques.
For further details, please contact Julia Smart at info@momentumcamps.com
NSWXC End-of-Season Presentations
The week finished with the NSWXC End-of Season Presentations at the Nordic Shelter in Perisher Valley. Participation and Excellence were celebrated with prizes and a BBQ.
Cross Country Kids Get off Trails
The NSW Snowsports Cross Country program members were recently given a priceless opportunity to get off the groomed trails and experience spring skiing as nature intended.
KAC Charlotte Pass provided the accommodation, Duane and Erica the fine food. The masses of snow and fine weather were just there for the taking.
24 keen young cross country skiers (aged 8-17) and 10 coaches and parents spent a week exploring the Charlotte Pass to Perisher area on foot, skis and with snow shovels. For many, this was their first XC experience off the groomed trails. Skidoo transport, river crossings, snakes, broken equipment , luxury snow caves and the new experience of being “chicked” (outdone by the girls) added to the colour of the week.
Thank you KAC!
