Team TC Race Programme
Alpine Race Coaching For Young Athletes
TEAM TC
RACE PROGRAMME 2019
The Team TC full time race development programme runs for up to 13 weeks, up to 5 days per week. This is for junior ski race athletes aiming to compete in NZ Junior race events.
The Team TC Race programme will develop the technical and tactical skiing skills needed to race SL, GS, and SG. The programme will build on fundamental skills in free skiing and gate training, to support athlete’s needs to ski race up through the U16 level.
Seasonal Pricing
Days
Weeks
Price
5 days
13 weeks
$7,975
4 days
13 weeks
$6,480
3 days
13 weeks
$4,950
2 days
13 weeks
$2,970
1 day
13 weeks
$1,735
Drop-In
3 weeks (5 days)
$2,800
Seasonal prices include coaching, team uniform and race support. This price does not include a season pass, Snow Sports NZ membership, race entry fees, transport or strength and conditioning training. Athletes will need to register themselves for events in 2019.
Registration process
Athletes are required to apply to become a member of Team TC Race online here. Participants will be selected by our Head Coach Mike Shenkel, you will receive confirmation 2 weeks following your application.
Schedule
Team TC schedule will start with an information evening where parents can meet the coaches, collect uniforms and ask questions. The on-snow training will kick off the first day of the season at 9am on the Platter lift.
Athletes with us season long may choose between 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days training per week. Athletes are able to add additional days for $130 in agreement with the Head Coach. Drop on options are for 3-week blocks (5 days per week) only at the Head Coaches discretion.
Training Groups
Full time
Full Time programme – up to 5 days a week, Wednesday to Sunday.
Begins on Opening Day Thursday 27 June
- 8am to 12pm
- One-week weather week will be available
- Full coaching support at South Island sanctioned and scored race events
- Guest racers for short term training, i.e. (school holiday camp, July and/or August) at Head Coach’s approval only
- Includes uniform: Jacket and Hoodie
Equipment: Senior athletes must have legal GS and SL skis and protective equipment. SG skis are optional as are powder skis. Juniors can use a multi event race ski, carving ski, or junior GS ski. No fat skis or twin tips. U12’s should have a junior GS ski or a multi event ski. Slalom skis are optional as are powder skis. U14’s should have GS skis for developing proper skills, however Interfield races are normally Kinder Kombi races where slalom skis seem to work better for U14’s. Anyone expecting to ‘train up’ with the U14/U16 NZYS must have GS and slalom skis with protective slalom gear (face guard, pole guards, shin guards).
Development Training Group
Weekend programme (2 days).
Begins on Opening weekend Sunday 30 June
- 9am to 3pm
- Focus is on skill development
- Race participation is encouraged
- Includes uniform – Jacket and Hoodie
Equipment: Multi event or junior race skis work best for developing children. Stay clear of fat skis and twin tips. Proper boot fit is a must.
