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formerly the Snow Farm Winter Sports Academy with proven strategies and historic precedents

Important Dates;

Will be posted as soon as possible and will include Biathlon, July Holiday camps, "camp for beginners under 18" and "Camp for Team NSNSDA members"

and it looks like....

King of the Hill Winter Triathlon perhaps in Aug.
Run/Bike/Ski

Mountain to Mountain in September ?
www.m2mwanaka.com
Treble Cone to the Snow Farm!

NZ Nordic Ski Junior Champs September ?
Classic Race, Skate Sprints, Skate Race

 

 

2008 details ...

Welcome to the 2008 winter programme for young Nordic skiers in New Zealand, generously sponsored by the Snow Farm Nordic Ski Area. All winter ski training is based at the Snow Farm using their world class cross country ski trails, and through their generous support, you are offered a complete package that includes highly discounted/ subsidized ski rentals, trail fees and training.

This year there is one option for 4 - 10 yrs and 3 options for youth aged 11
years and up to 19yrs

 
Nordic NZ

Mini Merinos


($65 tuition, rental and trail fees)
5 consecutive Sunday mornings
along side the Snow Farms Adults Local Program: www.snowfarmnz.com/

Group 1 starts 6th July, Group 3 starts 10th August
Kick start your kids with Nordic ski fun and learning, in a supportive environment with talented and skilled coaches for ages 4 - 10 years.
Fee covers: 5 x 2 hrs coaching on snow with rental & trails

 

Introductory Level


($200 tuition, rental and trail fees) Thursday afternoons only


Fun and learning in a great environment with talented and skilled coaches for ages 11 years and over.
Fee covers:
Training on snow from 2 – 4 pm Thursday afternoons during Term 3
Training Day-Pass for ski/boot/pole rental and trail fee

Excludes: Thursday transport from Wanaka to SnowFarm, leaving MAC college at 1.15 pm ; Queenstown/Arrowtown carpooling.

Extra Information:
Option to purchase NZNSDA fleece team top
Option to purchase a seasons pass ($50) & rental hire ($50) if you want to ski during the weekends in addition to Thursday session

 

 

Nordic NZ

Development / Intermediate Level


($350 Seasons Pass & tuition)
Thursday afternoons and Sundays


A great chance to extend your skiing ability and trial some competitions and intro to Biathlon skills, with guidance from talented and skilled coaches, for ages 11 years and over.
Fee covers:
Seasons pass to ski anytime
Coaching sessions on snow from 2 – 4 pm Thursday afternoons and Sunday Biathlon morning, Ski afternoon

Excludes: Thursday transport from Wanaka to SnowFarm, leaving MAC college at 1.15 pm ; Queenstown/Arrowtown carpooling.

Extra Information:
$50 option for Equipment Rental [ skis/boots/poles ]
Option to purchase NZNSDA fleece team top

   
Nordic New Zealand

Competition / Advanced Level
($500) - Thursday afternoons, Saturdays and Sundays


Focus on developing high level skills for competitions, with experienced coaches and athletes, in NZ and O/Seas for ages 13 -19 years
Fee covers:
Seasons pass to ski anytime
Coaching sessions on snow from 2 - 4 pm Thursday afternoons,
Sat - All day race training
Sunday afternoon Biathlon/Ski

Excludes: Thursday transport from Wanaka to SnowFarm, leaving MAC college at
1.15 pm ; Queenstown/Arrowtown carpooling.

Extra Information:
$100 option for Executive Equipment Rental [skis/boots/poles ]
Option to purchase NZNSDA fleece team top

   
 

Students of Mt Aspiring College Wanaka who wish to participate in any of the programmes have to abide by and sign the following...

Snow Programmes College Commitment Mount Aspiring College 2008

I agree to honour my commitments as a student at Mount Aspiring College by:

  • Keeping up to date with my classwork
  • Meeting deadlines for all assignments or tests
  • Completing my homework
  • Not disrupting any classes when at school
  • Not demanding excessive time of my teachers due to absence.



I agree that should I not honour these commitments then the college, in consultation with my parent(s), may withdraw me from the programme.

I will organise a “study buddy” for each of my classes who will collect work for me and keep me informed of any necessary class information. I will also endeavour to advise the college in advance, of any periods of absence not previously agreed to with the college.

My absence from the college will normally occur on the following day(s):

Forms maybe obtained from the school office

   
   

 

CAMPS FOR JULY HOLIDAYS

Beginners/Introductory Camp 2nd week of holiday Tuesday – Friday, 15-18 July.

$165 for full 4 days thru NZNSDA or Kids Have a Go half days for $45 thru Snow Farm.
Arrive at Snow Farm for 9.30 am, gather your rental skis and pass [all inclusive ] and bring a lunch. Fun on snow for morning and afternoon in Full day program, off the snow by 3pm, and ready for pickup by Mum!! Carpooling encouraged, contact: manager@nordicnz.com

Biathlon Youth Talent Search

Biathlon (Skiing & Shooting) Exciting new winter opportunity to learn a new winter sport. Opportunities exist for recreational and high performance courses. The opportunity to just have fun or to compete for New Zealand .
Start by having fun. Any youth /student wanting to try this exciting sport please contact Liz.... manager@nordicnz.com

Masters Biathlon
New programme starting this sunday 6th July, full season $550
or 5 day locals biathlon $299, for Start date and enrolment form please contact Liz.... manager@nordicnz.com

New Zealand Nordic Sports Development recommends these cafes in the Wanaka area adjacent to the Assoc's training area...

Ardmores Cafe near the lake shore.Very modern surroundings and the perfect place for meals during the day and a coffee, Stocked with yummies from the legendary Hammer and Nails bakery [ph 03 443 2230]

The White House has Wanaka's most popular vegetarian menu and is also open for lunches [ph 03 443 9595]

Relishes is an old campaigner in the Wanaka restaurant stakes with consistently superb cuisine [ph 03 443 9018]

Little Italy is up near the golf course and gives unique dining in a semi rural setting but is within 5 mins. driving of the town center [ph 03 443 1255]