NSW Snowsports Enews 100 - 6th October 2015
In this Edition:
AMASDF
- 2015 Amelia McGuiness Scholarship - Closes next Wednesday 14th of Oct 2015
Cross Country
- NSW Nordic Dryland Training Session
- NSW Nordic Planning Session
- NSW Nordic November Training Camp - Live In
Alpine
- NSWACT Alpine 2015 Team - Athlete Grants
- NSW Alpine - NSW Interschools Perisher and Thredbo Scholarships
- End of Season Celebration Awards Presentation & NSW Alpine Committee AGM
- Alpine Strength and Conditioning Testing Clinic
Other News
- Sport Safety Weekend - 14 & 15 November 2015
Grants & Scholarships
- Grants and Scholarships
2015 Amelia McGuiness Scholarship
The 2015 Amelia McGuiness Scholarship is now open. Snowsports competitors from 10 to 19 years old are welcome to apply.
Please click here for more information and to apply for the Scholarship.
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.
Application Due Dates
• Online Application Opens: 9am, Monday 31st of August 2015.
• Online Application Closes: 5pm, Wednesday 14th of October 2015 (no applications will be accepted after this time)
• Character Reference Due: 5pm, Friday 16th of October 2015 (applications will not be considered if a character reference isn't received)
• Notification: Successful and Unsuccessful Athletes will be notified by Friday 11th of December 2015.
NSW Nordic Dryland Training Session
The first dryland training session for 2015-16 will be held on Saturday 10th October commencing at 5pm.
Date: 10th October 2015
Time: 5pm to 7pm - please arrive at 5pm for a 5.15pm start
Location: Lane Cove National Park, Fullers Road/Delhi Road entrance
Activity: Roller skiing
Cost: $20
Please RSVP and pay on the NSWXC Team App by Thursday 8th October @ https://nswxc.teamapp.com/events/434330-dry-land-training-sat-10th-october-2015
All athlete must have a helmet and hi-visibility vest or top to take part in training. A drink and snack should also be brought and sunscreen applied.
All level of NSWXC athletes are welcome to attend this session and coaches will be allocated based upon athlete levels.
If you require roller-ski equipment, a limited supply is available and please contact Michael Bull 0408 400 576 to organise.
NSW Nordic Planning Session
A planning session for the NSW Nordic 2015-16 programs will be held on Saturday 10th October at 5pm.
The planning session will be held while athletes are training - please see Events for more details and to RSVP for the training session.
Date: 10th October 2015
Time: 5pm
Location: Lane Cove National Park, Fullers Road/Lady Game Drive entrance gate.
All who are interested in the Programs are most welcome to attend as dry-land training groups, times and locations for training for season 2015-16 will be discussed as well as how you can get involved!
We look forward to seeing you!
NSW Nordic November Training Camp - Live In
Date: 21 and 22 November 2015
Location: Naamaroo, Lane Cove National Park
Time: Commences 10.30am, 21/11 2015
Cost: $120 - accom/meals
$80 - coaching fee
$200 - Total Cost
Athletes will be able to arrive at the Camp at any time Saturday morning if they have School sport or Club sport commitments. Naamaroo is a Uniting Church venue in Lane Cove National Park ideal for sporting groups.
http://unitingvenues.org/naamaroo
Accommodation will be in ensuited Cabins and Venue facilities include basketball and volleyball courts, recreational oval, swimming pool, games room. All meals including morning and afternoon tea are included.
A range of training activities including roller-skiing, hill bounding, bush running will be included as well as time to enjoy Naamaroo's facilities and each others company.
A Parent catch-up Supper will be held on Saturday evening (details to follow).
NSWACT Alpine 2015 Team - Athlete Grants
As a valued member of the 2015 NSWACT Alpine Team you are invited to apply for Athlete Grants. These grants are awarded annually to state team athletes in the Open, Junior and Under 14 teams.
Please note that to enable us to award these NSWACT AlpineTeam Athlete Grants at NSW Alpine Annual General Meeting to be held Saturday 24th October 2015 we need to receive your completed application no later than Friday 9 October 2015.
Your application should be emailed to: nswalpine@live.com
NSW Alpine - NSW Interschools Perisher and Thredbo Scholarships
NSW Alpine is pleased to announce that scholarship applications are now open for those wishing to apply for a NSW Interschools Perisher or Thredbo Scholarship.
Following on from the success of last years scholarships, both Perisher and Thredbo resorts are offering Scholarship opportunities for aspiring young Alpine and Snowsports athletes.
The scholarships will take the form of a free season pass at Thredbo or Perisher or training voucher (PWSC) for the coming 2016 season.
Please click here to find out eligibility criteria and to download the application form.
Applications close on the 14 Oct for Alpine athletes so don't miss out.
We thank NSW Interschools, Perisher and Thredbo resorts for their support in offering these scholarship opportunities.
End of Season Celebration Awards Presentation & NSW Alpine Committee AGM
Date: Saturday 24th October 2015
Annual General Meeting & National Alpine Committee parents forum: 5.00-6pm
Presentations: 6.00-8.30pm
Address: Cammeray Golf Club Park Avenue, Cammeray
Cost: $30 per person, $75 per family (includes food and soft drink)
You’re invited to the Annual General meeting of members and to celebrate the 2015 season with fellow Alpine families. Presentation of the 2015, FIS and Children’s NSWACT Awards.
To RSVP for the Presentation evening, email nswalpine@live.com by 19th October with the names of those attending. $30 per person ($75 per family) cash payment collected at the door.
Alpine Strength and Conditioning Testing Clinic
Where: Sydney Acadmey of Sport, Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen
When:
Under 12 & 14
12.30pm Saturday 10th October
3.30pm Sunday 11th October
Register at the Dining Hall @ 12.30pm
Cost: $80
Under 16 & Older
1.00pm Saturday 17th October
6.00pm Sunday 18th October
Register at the Dining Hall @ 1.00pm
Cost: $120
Book by:
20th September 2015
For more information please contact:
Manfred Wolscher - manfred.wolscher@gmail.com - 0417 778 872
David Chrystal - nswalpine@live.com
Please click here for more Information and to download the Flyer
Please click here to download the Fitness Testing Protocol
Please click here to download the Pre-workout Questionnaire
Please click here to download the Strength and Conditioning Benchmarks
Sport Safety Weekend - 14 & 15 November 2015
Sport and Recreation deliver a range of support and services in NSW that promote a healthy and active lifestyle. From participation and training programs to workshops, we work closely with individuals, sporting clubs and associations, community groups and local government to build strong, inclusive and active communities.
The Sports Safety Weekend is ideal for those involved in sport who would like to obtain a:
• First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003) + CPR certificate (HLTAID001)
AND/OR
• Sports Trainer National Accreditation plus Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) ID card.
Please click here to find out more
Grants and Scholarships
NSW Snowsports has added a Grants and Scholarship tab to the www.nswsnowsports.com.au home page. This page will be updated regularly with any available Grants and Scholarship for athletes, clubs and members.
The following Grants and Scholarships are available.
Please click here for information on the following Grants and Scholarships:
- The Layne Beachley Aim For The Stars Scholarship
- Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program (EITAAP Grant)
- Cadbury Fundraiser Community Grants - Cadbury Fundraiser
- Sporting Schools Grant
- Amelia McGuiness Scholarship
