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WHAT IS IT:

The SSA Futures: Falls Creek XC Development Camp is a Talent Identification (TID), athlete development and cross country skier education initiative by SSA with support from the Victorian XC Ski Team. 
The program aims to build on the cross country racing exposure that students have experienced via Interschools participation by showcasing the opportunities available in the XC sport pathway. Participants will experience what to expect training as part of the Junior VIC XC Ski Development Squad, which is the feeder program to the Victorian Junior Squad. The program will increase participant’s knowledge of the athlete pathway and will showcase “what it takes” to become an elite athlete. National Team training techniques will be demonstrated, whilst keeping the activities age and development phase appropriate. 

WHEN IS IT:

Saturday/ Sunday, 17-18 September

WHERE IS IT:

Howmans Gap Alpine Centre & Falls Creek Nordic Trails

EQUIPMENT:

• Cross Country Skis, boots, poles
• Cross Country clothing and snow gear
• Gym Clothing, running shoes, water bottle
• Roller skis (if you have them)

COACHES:

• Abe Wright (National Team)
• Kat Paul (National Team)
• Ella Jackson (National Team)
• Robbie Catto Smith (VIC Junior Development Coach)
• Tori Adams (VIC Junior Development Coach)

LIFT PASS:

Lift passes are not required for this program.

FOOD: 

All participants are required to bring their own snacks, lunch and water up to the trails each day. 

ACCOMMODATION:

Accommodation will not be provided as part of the program fees. If you require accommodation, please contact SSA to discuss local options.

Howmans Gap Alpine Centre provide accommodation options. Some cross country skiing athletes as part of other SSA programs will be staying on site over the weekend of 17-18 September. You can find more information on Howmans Gap accommodation by visiting: www.camps.ymca.org.au/locate/howmans-gap/accommodation.html

TRANSPORT:

Transport to and from the training facilities will not be provided. You will need to organise your own transport. 

If you cannot organise transport, please contact the SSA office, who may be able to assist in arranging car pool options with other attendees.

WHO IS IT FOR:

SSA is calling for registrations from athletes who:

• Are interested in XC skiing
• Are between the ages 11 and 16
• Have participated in Interschools

There is a limited number of spots available, which will be allocated upon discretion of SSA and the coaching staff, should the absolute limit be reached. 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.

COST:

PARTICIPANT FEE: $80.00

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

• World Class Coaching
• Training Sessions
• Access to training facilities
• Q&A Session/ Pathway Presentation/ Video Session

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

• Transport
• Accommodation
• You will need to bring your own food and water
• You will need to source your own equipment

REGISTRATION:

SSA have recently implemented a new membership database. To register for this event, you must first become a member. 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.