Training

NSWXC is running a live-in training camp at Charlotte Pass between Sunday 28 September and Sunday 5 October 2014. This week was chosen because all our NSW, Victorian and ACT based athletes will be on school holidays this week.

The training camp will be lead by Alasdair Tutt. Other coaches will be appointed once the exact number of attendees is known. Experienced backcountry guides will be used for the backcountry sessions.

Accommodation will be at KAC Charlotte Pass, thanks to Duane Burke, father of Team and Squad members Declan and Olivia. The cost of the accommodation is $100.00 per athlete for the week (no charge for coaches, our backcountry guides and our wonderful catering volunteer). BYO linen. We will self cater. Felicity Cooper, mother of Squad member Dom Cooper, has very generously offered to take care of the catering. Felicity is also a registered nurse, and will deal with any health issues that arise during the week.

To reserve your accommodation at KAC for the camp, would you please pay the accommodation fee of $100.00 using the NSWXC Store on the NSWXC Team App by 20 September.

The Program:

Arrive Sunday 1.30PM – Ski in to Charlotte Pass from the Nordic Shelter at Perisher (bags will be transported for you by skidoo and trailer)

Monday AM: Easy Distance Ski around Porcupine Trail

Monday PM: Classic Ski with Speed and Technique.

Tuesday AM: Skate Hill Climbing Intervals on Charlotte Pass Road

Tuesday PM: Recovery Classic Ski and Strength

Wednesday: Backcountry Skating Tour 3-4 Hours

Thursday: NSWXC Olympics Day – DH, Slalom, GS, Ski Orienteering and other fun events on skate skis.

Friday: Backcountry Tour 4-6 hours

Saturday AM: Classic Recovery Ski

Saturday PM: Strength

Sunday AM: Ski back out to Perisher

Sunday 12 noon: NSWXC End of Season Presentation Lunch at the Nordic Shelter

The camp is open to all Team, Squad and Club members. We will hold our end of season presentation lunch on the final Sunday of the camp at the Nordic Shelter at Perisher. If you cannot join us for the camp, you are still welcome to join us for the Presentation Lunch.

The cost of the camp (excluding accommodation) is $175.00 per athlete which includes coaching and meals.

For parents who wish to attend, the cost is $195.00 (inclusive of accommodation and meals).

Please RSVP below if you wish to attend. The ability to RSVP will be turned off at 5.00pm on 20 September. Payment for camp fees is to be made using the NSWXC Store on the NSW Team App by 20 September.

If you do not RSVP and pay by 20 September, you will not be able to attend the camp. Supplies and equipment need to be ordered and delivered and this cannot be done at the last minute. Remember the road to Charlottes remains closed until the end of the long weekend in October.

Special thanks to KAC for hosting us at their lodge and providing us with such a great rate for the accommodation. This camp would not have been possible without their support.

Contact: Geraldine Blanch – 0429 210 826