BACKGROUND

The AUSXC U16 Emerging Talent Camps provide a stepping stone between the state squads and the Australian Junior Team. Talented young athletes are introduced to National Team training methods and given insight into the pathway opportunities ahead of them. The September 2018 camp at Falls Creek focuses on on-snow training methods and skiing technique, while the April camp at the AIS in Canberra covers dryland training and an introduction to physiological testing. Both camps also include education sessions on sport science and the AUSXC Athlete Pathway.

INVITATIONS

Athletes are selected for the AUSXC U16 Emerging Talent camps based predominantly on their performances in the U16 competitions at the Australian Junior Championship, with additional consideration of performances at state championships. In exceptional circumstances performances in the Joey Hoppet and Interschools competitions can also be considered. The intention is to invite a total of 16 skiers with an equal split between male and female. For September 2018 and April 2019 skiers born in 2003 and 2004 will be invited.

GOALS & TRAINING BACKGROUND

Before registering for this camp participants are required to complete this Goals and Training Background survey.

Dates: Friday-Sunday September 21-23 (arrive Friday evening)
Location: Howmans Gap Alpine Centre & Falls Creek Nordic Trails
Activities: Spring ski touring and training, technique development, agility & coordination, mental skills training, other educational sessions.
Coaches: Valerio Leccardi (AUSXC Head Coach), Iris Pessey, Phillip Bellingham
Cost: $250 (covering coaching, accommodation and meals Friday dinner to Sunday lunchtime)

Further details of the camp schedule will be sent to the invited participants in the lead-in to the camp.

CONTACT

Any questions regarding the AUSXC U16 Emerging Talent Camps should be directed to:

Finn Marsland
Cross Country Skiing Program Director
fmarsland@skiandsnowboard.org.au
0408147940

REGISTRATION:

To register for this event, you must be a member of SSA. You can register for a FREE membership via snowracer (www.snowracer.com.au). Your snowracer membership will provide you with a SNOWID. Alternatively if you are already a member of SSA or wish to join SSA as a member directly, you may also do this via the SSA website (www.skiandsnowboard.org.au/membership), where you will also be given a SNOWID.