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 6 May - 11.00am - 4.00pm 
Sunday 7 May - 10.00am - 1.00pm

Meeting Location
ACT Academy of Sport (ACTAS), AIS, Building 14, Leverrier St, Bruce, ACT

• AIS Map

What do I need to bring
Bring your water bottle and towel , you may also want some addition snacks throughout the day. Access to the AIS dining hall will be available on both days , at an individual cost of $8.00 per person.
For additional information regarding the AIS dining hall please click here.

Camp Director
Mr. Gavin Thornley – Head of Athletic Performance ACTAS (Contact: 0417 420 665)
Ms. Jessica Stephens – Sports Scientist ACTAS (Contact: 0400 411 327)

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, April 28th

Prerequisites
You will need to complete a participation consent form prior to the start of testing as well as AIS facility conditions of use forms. These forms will be available on the morning of testing,
alternatively you can print off and sign the copies provided, in the case of underage athletes the parent or guardian can sign on behalf of the participant.

• ACTAS Informed Consent Form
• AIS Registration and Conditions of use form

More information and full program schedule available here

*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.