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BACKGROUND

The AUSXC Emerging Talent Camps provide a stepping stone between the state squads and the Australian Junior Team. Talented young athletes in the U16 age class are introduced to National Team training methods and given insight into the pathway opportunities ahead of them. This April camp at the AIS in Canberra covers dryland training and an introduction into physiological testing, and also includes education sessions on nutrition and recovery.

INVITATIONS

Athletes are selected for the AUSXC U16 Development 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 2016 and April 2017 skiers born in 2001 and 2002 will be invited.

Dates: Thursday-Saturday, April 6-8
Location: AIS, Canberra
Activities: Rollersking, running, Ski-Erg & strength tests, also including the 2017 Australian Rollerski Championship
Coaches: National Team coaches and athletes TBC
Cost: $300 (covering coaching, accommodation and meals Thursday dinner to Saturday lunchtime, rollerski race entry)
Register: Please register by Sunday March 5 to confirm your place on the camp.

Further details will be provided 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
finn.marsland@gmail.com
0408147940

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.