Looking to update your knowledge of ski techniques or tick off another component of your XC ski coaching qualification?

Two Level 1 XC Coach On-Snow Technique Workshops will be held at Falls Creek on the weekend of July 14/15. The workshops will be presented by 2017 and 2018 World Junior Championship Coach Robert Jones.

These workshops covers the basics of teaching classic and freestyle cross country skiing techniques, what to look for when assessing skier technique, using apps and video for evaluating technique, and tips and tricks for getting everything to "click". For past coaches it will also be an excellent opportunity to refresh your understanding of ski technique and see if much has changed in recent years.

The course is only available to registered coaches. If you would like to become a registered coach you need to complete the Australian Sports Commission Basic Coaching General Principles, online through the ASC website prior to attending the course. A copy of the Coaching Principles certificate needs to be emailed to fmarsland@skiandsnowboard.org.au prior to the course.

All participants will require a Snow ID to register (available for free via Snowracer - see more details below).

Course details: 

Coach Level 1 – Freestyle Technique Workshop (on-snow): offset, single-time, double-time & free skate
Falls Creek Nordic Bowl
Saturday 14th July - 1:00-4:30pm
Registration Fee: $66

Coach Level 1 – Classic Technique Workshop (on-snow): diagonal stride, double pole, kick-double pole & herringbone 
Falls Creek Nordic Bowl
Sunday 15th July - 1:00-4:30pm
Registration Fee: $66

Please note that a basic understanding of the different ski techniques is required in advance of the course.

For more information on the Falls Creek Technique workshops contact:

• Finn Marsland – SSAXC Program Director: fmarsland@skiandsnowboard.org.au

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