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Para-wintersport Futures
Sat 13 Aug 2016 07:30 — Sun 14 Aug 2016 15:00
Perisher
Event information
Registrations for this event are closed.
The SSA Para-Snowsport Futures is a Talent Identification (TID) initiative by SSA with support from the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC). The program seeks to provide opportunities for potential elite athletes to transfer their talent to para-alpine or para-snowboard, whilst verifying the potential of para-snowsport athletes currently in the pathway.
The program will invite selected athletes based on pre determined criteria to have their potential to achieve high performance success verified by experienced coaches and support staff. National High Performance Coaches, Christian Geiger (Para-alpine) and Lukas Prem (Para-snowboard) will be running the program with support from National Team Members.
The program will involve sessions both on-snow and off, with elements of training, education, skill development, testing and fun racing, whilst having the opportunity to work alongside our para-alpine and para-snowboard National team athletes.
What is it?
- 2 Day Talent Identification, Development and National Classification Session run by SSA for potential talent in Para-snowsports
- Hosted at Perisher Ski Resort and the Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre
- Featuring Paralympic and World Class coaches & athletes
INCLUDES
- Technical Training
- Talent Identification Opportunities
- National Classification
- Educational and Motivational speeches
- Information Sessions
- Equipment Setup education
Who is it for?
SSA will select 10 athletes based on applications received and with respect to the broad criteria as listed below.
Criteria for participation includes, but is not limited to;
- Having a National Provisional Classification or evidence to suggest participant will be eligible for Paralympic sport
- Depth of field in classification or likely classification
- Attendance at previous DWA activities, including race week
- Previous sport history in relevant sports such as skateboarding, waterskiing or surfing
- Previous high performance sport experience (for talent transfer candidates)
- Demonstration of required skills (through video or otherwise)
- Age
- Total number of days skiing/boarding (recreational or otherwise)
- Physical considerations (including fitness, healthy lifestyle choices etc)
- Personal and performance psychology considerations
- The SSA Para-winter Generic Selection Factors*
There is a limited number of spots available, which will be allocated upon discretion of SSA and the coaching staff. High level technical ability is not a prerequisite, however, safety for the individual and group is always the priority with these activities so some basic proficiency must be present in participants.
Successful applicants will be notified by Monday 19th July 2016 by the SSA Office
Documents to be returned to SSA office am@skiandsnowboard.org.au by Friday 15th July 2016:
- Winter Sport Classification Expression of Interest
- Any medical documentation required as per Preparing for national classification evaluation
- Any video footage of you skiing / snowboarding
Further reading:
- APC Classification Information Sheet - Snowboarding APC_SSA
- APC Classification Information Sheet - Alpine Skiing APC_SSA
- 2016-17 SSA Para-winter Athlete Categorisation
- 2016 SSA Athlete Pathway - with AWE Categorisation
National Classification
Saturday 13th August 1:00pm - 6:00pm
National Classification will be provided as part of the program for athletes with a physical impairment. Athletes with a vision impairment will be required to arrange provisional or national classification in advance through the Australian Paralympic Committee as outlined at:
www.paralympic.org.au/vision-classification/
For additional information please see the attached document
2016 SSA Para-snowsport Futures Program
