NOTE: SSA Membership is now open and you must be a current member to register for Fitness Testing. To renew your membership click here.

The National Alpine Committee have followed through on their commitment to promote physical preparation to compete in Alpine disciplines.

The State Institute of Sport (SIS) system has been engaged to carry out the physical testing in line with the SSA testing protocol which can be found here.

By utilising the New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS), the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) and the ACT Academy of Sport (ACTAS) the quality of testing is assured. Complete objectivity and uniformity can be expected across all institutes.

The May testing window should be considered baseline testing, to give each athlete a good understanding of the current strengths and areas of opportunity. Following baseline testing, SSA will publish generic physical programming to assist athletes make changes before the beginning of the ski season.

In 2017 the costs for Physical Testing and the Skills Assessment have been included in the 2017/18 SSA Membership fee. 

All SSA Alpine athletes are expected to take part in the physical testing. In order to be eligible for selection in any named SSA National Team or Squad, athletes must have taken part in this May 2017 physical testing.

Dates and Time
Saturday 13 May - 12.00pm - 5.00pm 
Sunday 14 May - 9.00am - 1.00pm

Meeting Location
Victorian Institute of Sport, 31-33 Aughtie Dr, Albert Park VIC 3206

Accommodation
No accommodation is provided

Food
Athletes should their own snacks and water on both days

Camp Director
The testing will be run by VIS strength and conditioning staff lead by Alexandra Bauer. A National Alpine Committee member, or SSA staff member will oversee the testing

Cost
The cost of physical testing is part of your 2017 SSA Alpine Membership, there are no add on fees for this service

Registration
All athletes must register through the online registration prior to Friday, May 5th

Requirements
All athletes must read, understand and sign the attached pre test questionnaire and take it to VIS on the first day of testing.

*All participants will be expected to purchase an SSA Membership once registrations open on May 1 or shortly thereafter. If you do not renew your membership but do participate in the Physical Testing, you will be charged $200 for the cost of your participation.