Full time
What is it? The full time snowboard coaching option is focused on our up and coming competitive snowboard athletes. It gives athletes a solid base in competitive snowboarding and athlete development.
Who for? Advanced freestyle snowboarders who want a comprehensive, full time training programme to boost them towards achieving their goals.
The commitment: 4 sessions* per week (Thu - Sun)
Start date: 3rd July 2010
End date: End of Junior Nationals (1st October 2010, depending on contingency days)
The Price: NZ$ 3675
Price includes:
- On snow training
- Gym membership
- Junior Nationals coaching support
Extras:
- Season pass
- Event entry, travel and lifts passes at other mountains
- Club memberships
- Homestay
- Education
Equipment requirements:
- At least one good freeride board, binding and boots and another/older for board for training on rails. Please contact us for more information about this if required.
- Helmet - compulsory for all training and competing
- Body protection recommended
- Physical training clothes and running shoes
* Sessions are not necessarily full days and may include indoor and off-snow content as well as on-snow coaching. Time on snow is based upon weather/snow conditions and athlete stamina.
Part-time
What is it? A part time, season-long snowboard coaching option.
Who for? Advanced freestyle snowboarders who want comprehensive season-long coaching and are not able to commit to the full time programme.
The commitment: 3 sessions* per week
Start date: 3rd July 2010
End date: End of Junior Nationals (1st October 2010, depending on contingency days)
The Price: NZ$2215
Price includes:
- On snow training
- Junior National coaching support
Extras:
- Season pass
- Event entry, travel and lifts passes at other mountains
- Gym membership
- Club memberships
- Homestay
- Education
Equipment requirements:
- At least one good freeride board, binding and boots and another/older for board for training on rails. Please contact us for more information about this if required.
- Helmet - compulsory for all training and competing
- Body protection recommended
- Physical training clothes and running shoes
* Sessions are not necessarily full days and may include indoor and off-snow content as well as on-snow coaching. Time on snow is based upon weather/snow conditions and athlete stamina.
Weekend
What is it? Weekend coaching caters for those that are serious about learning freestyle snowboarding. The focus is on developing strong snowboarding skills in all areas and learning how to ride pipe, terrain Park, big mountain and boarder cross. It gives athletes a solid introduction to snowboard training, with the options to compete at junior events.
Who for? Advanced snowboarders wanting to develop their skills in the pipe, park and boardercross
The commitment: 2 sessions* per week (Sat, Sun)
Start date: 3rd July 2010
End date: End of Junior Nationals (1st October 2010, depending on contingency days)
Price: NZD$1555
Price includes:
- On snow training
- Junior Nationals event support
Extras:
Equipment requirements:
- At least one good freeride board, binding and boots and another/older for board for training on rails. Please contact us for more information about this if required.
- Helmet - compulsory for all training and competing
- Physical training clothes and running shoes
Sunday Sessions
What is it? Designed to introduce snowboarders to all areas of riding, including general rider improvement, half pipe, slopestyle and boarderX.
Who for? Advanced snowboarders who want to learn skills in all disciplines and not specialise just yet. A great next step for Hobbits.
The commitment: 1 session* per week (Sun)
Start date: 4th July 2010
End date: end of Junior Nationals (1st October 2010, depending on contingency days)
Price: NZ$785
Price includes:
- On snow training
- Junior Nationals event support
Extras:
Equipment requirements:
- At least one good freeride board, binding and boots and another/older for board for training on rails. Please contact us for more information about this if required.
- Helmet - compulsory for all training and competing
*Session length is subject to weather and snow conditions and are not necessarily full days on snow.
HPC Snowboard Camps
HPC Snowboard Camps offer kids who are unable to train for the whole season the chance to train in week-long blocks during the July School holidays. Camps run from Monday - Friday in each of the three weeks of the New Zealand holidays.
Date options: 5 - 9 July, 12 - 16 July, 19 - 23 July
Price: NZ$550
There will be at least two camp groups, with one being focused on introductory freestyle snowboarding skills and the other offering training for intermediate to advanced snowboarders.
HPC Camps are for school age kids with a minimum ability level of riding on mixed terrain over the whole mountain in varied snow conditions. If you are not quite at this level yet, check out www.cardrona.com for other week-long options.
Juliane Bray Women's Camp
Ladies, have you ever wanted to ride with an Olympian? Well now's your chance! Juliane Bray wants to ride with you and and let you in on a few snowboarding secrets.
Dates: 6 - 10 September 2010
Price: $550
