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Now in its 8th year, Air & Style are back again with a number of different coaching programs for advanced to expert skiers and boarders. Enjoy professional coaching in all aspects of Snowsports focusing on developing skills in Falls Creeks’ world class Terrain Park and Moguls hill. Air & Style’s philosophy is to provide the base techniques for a lifetime of enjoyment in the snow
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Ski & Snowboard Seasonal Programs
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Designed for athletes looking for a new challenge in their skiing or riding, these programs can help to raise performance to the next level or prepare for participation in Interschool’s, freeride competitions or state and national mogul competitions. The daily training schedule is based on an all day program (5 hours). All participants will receive a Team uniform (returnable at season end). Video analysis on and off snow under specialist coaching. Helmet use is mandatory for all participants.
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Air & Style Squad - Ski
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Junior Skiers – up to 13yrs: Level 5 skier – can make parallel turns on blue runs and groomed black runs
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Seniors Skiers - 13yrs and above: Level 6 skier – can make strong parallel turns and ski black terrain in all conditions.
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This program is for skiers interested in pursuing improvement in their technique that caters for both the first year athlete or for the competitor. Athletes may already be competing in Interschool’s competitions, SSA, FIS or freeride competitions. Training is all day and weekend orientated, with the Victorian school holidays included in the program. Athletes will strive towards perfecting their skills in freeride/ all mountain, moguls, rails, slopestyle, big air and skier cross while achieving goals in a fun environment. Depending on ability and numbers, it is proposed that skiers may participate in competitions. Helmet use is mandatory for all participants.
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Base Program:
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Cost: Early Bird: $1980 | After 30 May $2130 (price does not incl Season Passes – see general info)
Duration: 30 days - 28 June to 7 September including school holidays (28 June- 13 July)
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Competition Dates*:
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Falls Creek Interschool's Grand Prix series – 5 to 6 July
Falls Creek Interschool's Grand Prix series – 19 to 20 July
Falls Creek Big Air - 16 August
*Coaches will decide on appropriate races
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Air & Style Squad - Snowboard
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Age: Junior Snowboarder – up to 13yrs: Level 4 snowboarder– can ride on blue runs and groomed black runs
Seniors Snowboarder - 13yrs and above: Level 5 snowboarder – can ride black terrain in all conditions
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This program is for snowboarders wanting to develop snowboarding fundamentals as well as prepare for local, state or national competitions e.g. Interschool’s to the Australian Open. It will provide a good stepping stone to work towards the competitive arena nationally. Training will focus on jumps, rails, Big Air, slopestyle as well as freeride/ all-mountain riding to develop a solid skill base.
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Base Program:
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Cost:
Early Bird: $1710 | After 30 May $1860 (price does not incl Season Passes – see general info)
Duration: 24 days - 28 June to 7 September including school holidays (28 June- 13 July)
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Competition Dates*:
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Falls Creek Interschool’s Grand Prix series – 5 to 6 July
Falls Creek Interschool’s Grand Prix series – 19 to 20 July
Falls Creek Big Air - 16 August
*Coaches will decide on appropriate races.
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Air & Style Short Programs (School Holidays)
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Designed for athletes looking for a new challenge in their skiing or riding, these programs can help to raise performance to the next level or prepare for participation in Interschool’s, freeride competitions or state and national mogul competitions.
Specifically designed for athletes looking for a new challenge in their skiing or riding, these programs can help to raise performance to the next level or prepare for participation in Interschool’s. These programs are also suitable for children who are unable to commit to a full season program. The daily training schedule is based on an all day program (5 hours). Video analysis on and off snow under specialist coaching. Helmet use is mandatory for all participants.
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Short Alpine Ski Coaching
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Junior Skiers – up to 13yrs: Level 5 skier – can make parallel turns on blue runs and groomed black runs
Seniors Skiers - 13yrs and above Level 6 skier – can make strong parallel turns and ski black terrain in all conditions.
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Short Alpine 2 Week Programs:
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Cost: $955 | After 30 May $1055 (price does not incl Season Passes – see general info)
Duration: 14 days - Dates: 28 June to 13 July
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Short Alpine 3 Week Program:
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Cost: $1360 | After 30 May $1460 (price does not incl Season Passes – see general info)
Duration: 20 days - Dates: 28 June to 20 July
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Short Snowboard Coaching
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Age: Junior Snowboarder – up to 13yrs: Level 4 snowboarder– can ride on blue runs and groomed black runs
Seniors Snowboarder - 13yrs and above: Level 5 snowboarder – can ride black terrain in all conditions
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Short Snowboard 2 Week Program:
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Cost: $955 | After 30 May $1055 (price does not incl Season Passes – see general info)
Duration: 14 days - Dates: 28 June to 13 July
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Short Snowboard 3 Week Program:
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Cost: $1360 | After 30 May $1460 (price does not incl Season Passes – see general info)
Duration: 20 days - Dates: 28 June to 20 July
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Potential Race Dates for above programs*:
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Falls Creek Interschool’s Grand Prix series – 5 to 6 July
FallsCreek Interschool’s Grand Prix series – 19 to 20 July
*Coaches will decide on appropriate races.
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General Training & Program Information 2008
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Training Program Early Bird Discount
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To receive a Training Program Early Bird Discount you must register before 30 May for the program of your choice. Full Payment must accompany your registration or it will not be processed. No exceptions will be made post the cut-off date
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Family Discount
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Receive a %10 discount off the advertised price for the 3rd and so forth program participant. (Short School Holiday programs not included).
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Payment Option
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Full payments can be made by Money Order, Bank or Personal Cheque, Visa, MasterCard, or Amex.
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Season Pass
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Members of SEASONAL training programs (excluding Short School Holiday Programs, Special Programs and individual week or weekend training) are entitled to purchase a Falls Creek season pass for training.
Athletes $545.00 Season Pass insurance $35.00*optional
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General Conditions
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Falls Creek Ski Lifts reserves the right to alter or amend any programs. Prices, services and conditions are correct at the time of printing but may be subject to change without notice at Falls Creek’s absolute discretion. All training programs are non-transferable, non-refundable and are offered subject to minimum participation levels. Credit for missed sessions or days will not apply. All programs are subject to a minimum number of participants to proceed.
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Injury Refund Policy
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In the case that Air & Style training program athletes are injured during the season and the nature of the injury prevents further participation in the registered program, members may apply for a partial refund of the program fees. Refunds will be by cheque, with the amount calculated from the day after the injury less $35 administration costs upon FCSL sighting a medical certificate. Details of the refund policy are available from the ticket office
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Age Guidelines
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Each program caters for a recommended age group and these age categories are guidelines only. If you feel that your child should be in a different age group we will be happy to assess the circumstances on an individual basis.
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First Program Day Information
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On the first program day, all training programs meet at the Air & Style Headquarters, (located behind the Frying Pan Inn) at 9.00am
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Completed paperwork and payment must be received prior to the first training day.
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Essential Information for all Programs
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Helmet use is mandatory for all participants during training and competition, and strongly recommended at other times.
All programs are subject to a minimum number of participants to proceed.
Daily start and finish times may vary according to weather and training schedules. Please check with your coach for information & update to any changes.
All programs include on-snow coaching, dryland training, equipment advice, equipment tuning, coaching support at selected competitions, unless otherwise stated.
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Competition Information
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What competition can you enter?
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SSA (Ski and Snowboard Australia) Events
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All athletes who compete in SSA sanctioned events, must hold a valid SSA registration. This can be purchased through the SSA office or website on www.skiingaustralia.org.au .
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SSA members may also apply for competition insurance.
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The SSA membership year begins 1 May through to 30 April in the following year.
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2007 Membership and Registration Prices (2008 prices TBC).
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SSA Membership $55.00
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Discipline Registrations
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Alpine (includes $77 Alpine Development levy)
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Other Races/Competitions
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A variety of non-sanctioned competitions may be on offer for all age groups. To find out more information, ask you coach.
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Entry to Competitions
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Race and Event calendars are available on the Ski and Snowboard Australia website at www.skiingaustralia.org.au .
Entry to all competition will be the responsibility athletes and/ or their parents. Please note, event waivers and release forms must be signed by parents or guardians.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, acceptance of all competition registrations is at the discretion of the relevant coach. Please contact your coach for advice and assistance before deciding to enter events.
For athletes participating in away races Air & Style will provide coaching support at select events not held at Falls Creek (included within program coaching days). See Training Calendar or you coach for more details. The cost of accommodation and transport for athletes is not included in the program price.
Please note, coaches attending competitions not held at Falls Creek are provided to support and coach the athletes. Falls Creek Ski Lifts and Air & Style is not responsible for the supervision and athlete duty of care outside of normal coaching hours. We suggest that parents accompany their children to competitions or make arrangements for other parents to assume duty of care when travelling to and from competitions and outside the on-snow coaching period. The Air & Style coaches will assist in coordinating and entering athletes into events. All other arrangements, e.g. transport and accommodation, are the responsibility of athletes/parents.
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