Program Outline
The focus of the program is to maximize quality time on snow. However, efficient fitness and psychological training are fundamental to achieving overall success. We therefore take a unique approach that takes into account individual needs and is flexible enough to meet changing circumstances.
Our 'time banking' system is fundamental to our programs success. Each day our coaches allocate time to either on snow training, fitness or schooling depending on the weather and snow conditions. This time allocation is recorded and banked daily by the athletes. Time that is banked is monitored to ensure that the correct program ratios are met.
Entry Level, K1 & K2 Children and F.I.S. Athlete Program Austria
These programs combine the above training elements with schoolwork support to provide a holistic program. The aim of these programs is that every two weeks we complete 40 hours of on snow training, 15 hours of fitness training and 30 hours of schoolwork support.
Training and Race Camps Australia.
Our Training and Race Camps in Australia allow athletes the chance to train on snow in the summer. Children also have the chance to participate in the Southern Hemisphere Local, National and F.I.S. races.
Development Camp Austria.
Athletes from Australia can choose to join any of our European programs for a season or a block of training during the Australian school holidays.
On Snow Training
Technical skills
Our coaches develop the necessary technical skills required for success. These skills are learnt and developed in a simple and sequenced approach. Mastering certain skills is essential before the athlete can move on to others. Technical skills are learnt outside gates. A highly skilled athlete, not just one who has practiced a lot of gates, will achieve success.
Gate Training
Whilst technical skills are learnt outside the gates they must then be patterned in the gates to develop tactical awareness and a fast race line. Gate training is properly sequenced from simple to complex and peaks in intensity for important races. This approach ensures athletes learn in a positive environment, which builds self-confidence. The use of turn markers, stubby poles, simple gate corridors and full race simulations are all part of well planned gate training.
Timed Race Simulation
The timer never lies, so race simulations are the best means of seeing if the new skills and tactics translate into increased speed. Race Simulations are also a great way to prepare mentally for the stress of race days. Our “Brower bib ID” timing system is the latest in wireless timing technology and is user friendly and accurate.
Austrian Training Areas
During the autumn we train on the Stubai Glacier. There are 5 main pistes utilized for training, varying in pitch from almost flat to steep. From December to April, we train in the Wildschönau region resorts of Niederau, Oberau and Auffach.In Niederau there is a speed training piste for Super-G and Downhill. This piste is closed to the public and has safety netting. We also train in 5 other specific training pistes in the area including thoseused for speed training.
F.I.S. Training Areas
In Addition to the above Training pistes our F.I.S. Team will travel topurpose built stadia in Austria and Italy for 2-3 weeks per month. These venues provide us with safe, public free training areas with quick turn around times and, most importantly, hard, artificial snow. Here Super-G and Downhill disciplines are introduced in a safe manner and in an environment suitable to the skill level of the athlete.
Australian Training Areas
In Australia we train at two of the top Victorian Alps resorts of Falls Creek and Mt. Hotham. Falls Creek has excellent gate training pistes with good snow making areas. Mt. Hotham provides athletes with the necessary challenging free skiing terrain.
K1 & K2 Racing
Our Athletes in this program should aim to compete in 15-20 races per year.
The races available to 7-14 year olds are:
English
Championships
British Championships
B.A.R.S.C. Championships
Bezirks
Cup and Landes Cup - Local Austrian Races
Regional Races
F.I.S.
The first year in an F.I.S athletes career should include approximately 20-30 F.I.S. point races and regional points races. Slalom and Giant Slalom are the main discipline focus for these athletes although some speed events should be included.
The races available to an F.I.S. athlete are:
English Championships F.I.S
Races
British Championships F.I.S Races
B.A.R.S.C.
Championships
Bezirks Cup and Landes Cup - Local Austrian Races
Regional
Races
F.I.S Races
Citizen Races and University Races
National Junior
Races
Australian Races
The races available to athletes in Australia are:
Australian National
Junior Championships
Australian National Championships
Australian
Childrens Championships
New Zealand National Championships
F.I.S Races
Australia and New Zealand
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