Following the end-of-winter celebration that is the NSWACT XC Charlotte Pass Camp, dryland training is now underway in all three of the training centres (Sydney, Canberra and Jindabyne), thanks to the coaches and volunteer organisers.
Rollerskiing, endurance and strength exercise advice will all feature as part of the
2024-2025 summer NSWACT XC dryland program:
• Watch for postings from Coach Alexei on NSWACT XC Team App “MEMBER DOCUMENTS” for adaptable advice on maintaining and increasing your fitness over summer.
• Regular coached Sunday morning training sessions are scheduled for Sydney and Canberra (starting Sunday 20 October) with the NSTC running track and hill bounding paddock at Jindabyne Sport and Rec regularly available for practice, often with friendly and skilled XC community members there to offer support and advice.
• Check NSWACT XC Team App for “TRAINING” notices and to RSVP. Make payments in the “STORE” for session attendance.
• Come & Try sessions will be scheduled in all three centres during Term 4 to introduce new XC skiers to dryland training.
• See the TRAINING notices on NSWACT XC Team App for details of training sessions, but the basics are listed below
GENERAL –
• To participate, you must have a 2024 or 2025 NSWACT Registration from the NSWACT XC Team App Store.
• Essential – Helmets/gloves/eyewear, RSVP, Payments, Water, Medical needs (i.e. puffers), Completed Information Sheet to be given to the organisers.
• Other – Knee guards, other safety equipment, water and personal needs.
• Equipment for Loan – Your own is ideal, but some equipment is available for loan – contact your local organiser.
SYDNEY:
• Venue – Newington Armoury
• Coach – Vince DeSouza
• Activities – include roller skiing and/or strength and conditioning exercises.
• Dates – Sundays 20/10, 27/10, 3/11, 10/11, 17/11
• Time – 6:45 for 7am – 8:30am
• Cost – $60 for Term 4, any sessions offered in any of the centres. $20 for single sessions.
• Essential – Helmets/gloves/eyewear, RSVP, Payments, 2024 or 2025 NSWACT XC Registration
• Contact – Warren at
warren@sydneybushregeneration.com.auA Come & Try Day is being planned for 3 November – details to be circulated soon.
CANBERRA:
• Venues – Stromlo Forest Park and Coombs Half Court
• Coaches – Sam Johnson and Harriet Greville
• Activities – include roller skiing and/or strength and conditioning exercises.
• Dates – Sundays 27/10 (TBC), 3/11, 17/11, 24/11, 1/12, 8/12, 15/12 (all dates and venues to be confirmed by notice prior to session.
• Time – 7:45 for 8:00am-9:30
• Cost – $60 for Term 4, any sessions offered in any of the centres. $20 for single sessions.
• Essential – Helmets/gloves/eyewear, RSVP, Payments, 2024 or 2025 NSWACT XC Registration
• Contact – Jules at
teamcraig5@bigpond.comJINDABYNE:
• Venue – NSTC (Jindabyne Sport and Rec): The Running Track and Paddock (for hill-bounding and running) are available now for practice to NSWACT XC members at these times throughout the summer:
o Most Saturdays: 9:00am – 11:00am
o Monday: 4:45pm – 6:30pm
o Thursday: 4:45pm – 6:30pm
• Coaches – Sessions are not coached, but Kirsten and Greg (who have practiced XC technique, strength and endurance training with the best) are often in attendance for their own practice and will provide unofficial support where they can.
• Essential – Helmets/gloves/eyewear/personal requirements, 2024 or 2025 NSWACT XC Registration
• Cost – There is no NSWACT XC session cost for use of the facilities at Sport and Rec. HOWEVER, USERS MUST PURCHASE OR RENEW AN ANNUAL NSW SPORT AND REC FACILITIES PASS FROM RECEPTION AT S&R (karen.white@sport.nsw.gov.au for information ).
• Contact – Kirsten at
kikisharp@me.comArrange a Come & Try session by contacting Kirsten to find out when she and Greg are available. Some rollerskiing equipment may be available to borrow on the day
For general queries, contact
nswxc1@gmail.com
