FIS Programmes

The Wanaka Ski Team full-time FIS programmes are for FIS U21 and U18 performance-focused athletes.

Programmes

All our FIS programmes are targeted to elite-level ski racers. 

For more information about specific programmes, register your interest and to get a quote, please contact us. 

Please make sure to read our Programme Terms & Conditions.

2021 FIS programme details: 

*Please note: FIS programmes are not on set days and training may be any 5 days of the week depending on the snow and weather conditions, athlete fatigue and the race schedule (this can be found on the race calendar page of WST's website, FIS website or SSNZ website)

Can’t find the programme you’re looking for? Please contact us for more information. Our friendly WST team are here to help!

What's Included

• On-snow training
  • Monday June 21 - Sunday Oct 3
  • 5 days training per week at Cardrona & Treble Cone is advised, but 3 or 4 days may be negotiated under certain circumstances that require flexibility.
• Ability assessment and group allocation (at the discretion of the Head Coach)
• Technical development and gate training 
• Video analysis
• Lift line priority 
• Season-long goal setting

Extras

• Season pass for Cardrona and Treble Cone (HPC adult passes are available. Please contact race@cardrona.com to arrange this)
• FIS Team jacket
• Costs to travel to races and lift passes at other mountains
• Membership to Proactive Gym (discounted CAST rates are available)
• We recommend that athletes bring their own ski tuning equipment (ski vices, wax iron etc). Alternatively, ski tuning can be organised with a daily race tune and wax season-long or casually at Outside Sport or casually at The Waxroom. Please contact them directly for more information
• Homestay is available for FIS athletes at the rate of $400/week. 
• Daily transport to and from training with pick up and drop off at your home or accommodation – must be booked in advance. 

Race & Training Eligibility 

All FIS athletes must have a current FIS licence in order to both train and race.

NZ and International FIS athletes must have a current FIS licence in order to both train and race. New Zealand athletes must also belong to Wanaka Ski & Snow Sports Club (unless already a member of another NZ ski club) and all athletes must be a current member of Snow Sports NZ.

For more race information and to view the NZ Competition Rules please click here. 

International athletes must enter races directly through their race federation or provide a letter of authorisation from your federation to allow the FIS Head Coach to enter the races for you.

Equipment Requirements

• Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G skis (FIS Homologated)
• A FIS regulation helmet and back protector are compulsory for all training and racing
• Physical training clothes and running shoes