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Australian Ski Cross Pathway Guide Version 2.0 November, 2011 Program Partners and Corporate Principal Partner Supporters Key Supporter Corporate Supporter Institute Program Partners Resort Program Partners International Resort Program Partner www.skiandsnowboard.org.au Ski Cross Pathway Guide Introduction This pathway guide and Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD) contains information that will increase your level of under- standing about the long term development of Ski Cross athletes and the programs and pathways available for Australian athletes. If you have any questions regarding the content of this handbook, or seek further information, please visit the website, www.skiand- snowboard.org.au or contact Ski and Snowboard Australia on (03) 9696 2344. About SSA SSA Vision To create Snow Sports champions by providing clear and supported athlete pathways. Ski & Snowboard Australia (SSA) is the nationally and internationally recognised authority governing competitive snowsports in Aus- tralia. SSA is affiliated with the Federation Internationale de Ski (FIS), Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). SSA conducts events and programs in Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Freestyle Skiing, and Snowboarding. Skiing and Snowboarding are multi Olympic Gold Medal winning sports. From the Torino Olympic Games in 2006 through to Vancou- ver 2010, the winter sport disciplines of skiing and snowboarding have amassed 77 medals at the World Cup/World Championship level. This is over a quarter of the 256 medals won in Australia’s 75 year winter sport history. At the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games, Ski & Snowboard Australia (SSA) placed 8th on the International Ski Federation (FIS) ranking of the 110 nations taking part in the Games, ahead of such winter sport powerhouses as Russia, France, Italy and Finland. Skiing and Snowboarding in Australia continues to achieve results that appear out of proportion to the size and status of the sport in Australia. The role of SSA is to be innovative and progressive in developing systems and partnerships to foster High Performance success. Ef- fective pathway management and support of the various program partners is essential in order to ensure consistency and security of results into the future. Table of Contents Introduction 3 Ski Cross Pathway 4 Generic Selection Factors & Athlete Classifications 5 LTAD - FUNdamentals 6 LTAD - Learn To Train 7 LTAD - Train To Train 8 LTAD - Train To Compete 9 LTAD Train to Win 10 Contacts 11 3|Page Australian Ski Cross Athlete Pathway Development Focus Teams/Programs Events Emphasis Discipline(s) Train to Win “Maximising the engine” Olympic Winter Games AIS/ OWI World Cup Compete: Perfecting discipline specific skills Ski Cross Program World Championships Ski Cross and fitness Europa Cup Ages: 20 + Compete: AUS/NZ Continental Cup Train to Compete Ski Cross / Alpine “Optimising the engine” Nor Am Cup NSWIS/SSA Europa Cup Train: World Junior Consolidating discipline Ski Cross Program Ski Cross/ Alpine/ Championships specific skills and fitness Park/ Pipe/ All FIS Events Ages: 18 - 25 Mountain Compete: Train to Train SSA National Junior Ski Cross/ Alpine FIS Events “Building the engine” Alpine Squad Programs SSA Junior Events SSA Futures Train: Resort/ Club Events Developing discipline Resort/Club Ski Cross Programs Ski Cross/ Alpine/ Interschools specific skills Resort/Club Alpine Programs Park/ Pipe/ All Ages: 12 - 19 Mountain Compete/Train: SSA National Childrens Ski Cross/ Alpine/ Learn to Train Alpine Squad Programs SSA Junior Events Park/ Pipe SSA Futures Interschools Fundamental sport skills Resort/Club Ski Cross Programs Resort/ Club Events Participate: Ages: 11 - 14 Resort/Club Alpine Programs Moguls/ All Moun- tain Participate: FUNdamentals Club Programs SSA Junior Events Ski Cross/ Alpine/ Interschools Programs Interschools Park/ Pipe/ Mo- Fundamental movement skills Resort Ski School Programs Resort/ Club Events Ages: 5 - 11 guls/ All Mountain 4|Page Athlete Classification Category Definition Interpretation • Proven medal round performance(s) at benchmark competitions “Medal Performance”: World • Proven medal round performance(s) at World Cup level Top 3 Class • Capable of medal performance(s) at benchmark Athlete competitions • Capable of consistent final round performances at World Cup level “Final Round Performance”: • Capable of maintaining performance level Generally top 12, after the qualifi- • Capable of a final round performance at a benchmark competition cation round International • Capable of a final round performance at World Cup level • Proven medal performance at Continental Cup or equivalent com- Class petition standard Athlete • World Cup Competitor “Benchmark Competitions”: • Capable of retaining or progressing performance level Olympic Winter Games, • Capable of a medal performance at Continental Cup or equivalent World Championships Developing competition standard • Capable of consistent final round performances at International Continental Cup, FIS events or equivalent competition standard Athlete “World Cup Level”: • Capable of progressing performance level and achieving at least FIS World Cup or equivalent high- International Class Athlete status in 1-3 years est-level competition (X-Games) • Capable of/ progressing towards final round Potential performance at FIS level competition or equivalent “FIS Level Competitions”: International • FIS Level Competitor Competitions sanctioned by FIS • Capable of progressing performance level and achieving at least Athlete (International Ski Federation) International Class Athlete status in 4-7 years Generic Selection Factors • Competition results during the preceding 12-month scholarship period Performance in • Achieve KPI (Key Performance Indicators) as set by the coach and/ or scholarship provider Competition • Achieve benchmark scores in strength and conditioning, physical testing • In the case of injury, athlete’s results at the time of the injury will be considered in selection* • Coaches recommendation • Achieve KPI (Key Performance Indicators) as set by the coach and/ or scholarship provider Potential to • Capable of progressing results into the next tier athlete status category Progress • Achieve benchmark scores in strength and conditioning, physical testing • Medical (Injury status), commitment, coachability, psychological, consistency (competition results and training) • Adherence to the athlete code of conduct • Adherence to doping policies Behaviour • Commitment to training • Adherence to the athlete pathway, and selection protocols • Availability for sport pathway initiatives • Psychosocial development/ awareness • Ability to manage work/ education/ life balance External • Ability to spend a long period of time away from home • Ability to access and take advantage of athlete services 5|Page Long Term Athlete Development Model FUNdamentals Age: 6 - 10 (+/-) Training Age: 1 - 4 years in sport Key Focus: To develop physical capacities and fundamental movement/ skiing skills. Key Delivery: Resort Clubs (Alpine & Freestyle), Resort Ski Schools, Interschools Programs. • Perisher: Winter Sports Club (WSC)/ Snowsports School • Thredbo: Thredbo Ski Racing Club (TSRC)/ Snowsports School • Mt.Buller: Mt.Buller Ski Racing Club (MBRC)/ Team Buller Riders (TBR) / Snowsports School • Mt. Hotham: Mt.Hotham Race Squad (MHRS)/ Snowsports School Competition Emphasis: • Falls Creek: Falls Creek Race Club (FCRC)/ Snowsports Athletes should participate in: School • Interschools competitions Participation: • Club ‘fun’ events • Ski 2 - 3 days per week • Simulated competitive games relating to Alpine, Freestyle • 90% free skiing and Freeride skiing • Fun competitions Focus on: • Gymnastics/ trampoline participation • Fun and participation versus individual results. • Play many other sports • Completion of skills should be emphasised and recog- Number of Competitions Annually: All activities nised. should be based on having fun. Interschools competitions are recommended. Physical Conditioning Emphasis: Focus Discipline(s): Athletes should develop: Participate in: • Strength and coordination to stand, jump and land on skis • Ski Cross • Stamina to ski the full length of a run • Alpine • Speed, agility and balance • Moguls • Body, spatial and air awareness • Park • Coordination and flexibility • Halfpipe • A strong acrobatic base through formal Gymnastics or Trampoline Overview: The FUNdamentals stage should be structured and fun. The Psychological Emphasis: emphasis during this stage is on developing basic agility, Athletes should focus on: balance and coordination. In order to develop fundamental • Fun and encouraging skiing activities movement competencies successfully, participation in as many • Confidence building and sense of achievement sports as possible is encouraged. Speed, power, endurance • Reaction/ response and adjustment training and air awareness should be developed using FUN and games • Participation in a safe, structured, group environment and with the support of formal gymnastics or trampoline. In • Self-awareness and respect for others addition, athletes should be introduced to the simple rules and • Positive parental support is essential ethics of sports. Athletes should be introduced to environmental education, Develop the athlete’s: and learn how to deal with: • ABC’s (Agility, Balance, Coordination and Speed) • Variable weather conditions • RJT (Running, Jumping, Throwing) • Variable snow conditions • KGBs (Kinesthetics, Gliding,