Victoria Cross Country Skiing

2025-2026 REGISTRATION

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Must register for at least the "XC Sport Racer Membership" or above.

2025-2026 Program Inclusions

General coaching and training advice.
Ability to participate in training sessions, training camps, and other activities
Coaching and waxing support at designated events (not including glide waxing, see below).
Ability to purchase team uniforms, including T-shirts, Hoodies and Race/Warm-Up clothing

Team Fee

$165 (including GST)

Additional fees apply for camps, individual training plans, glide waxing, see below.

Pre-Requisites

Members of the Victorian XC Ski Team must also be financial members of Snow Australia. You will need to be a current member before registering for the VICXC Ski Team. The minimum level is the Cross Country Sport Racer membership, which allows entry into all state and national championship events, as well as other AUSXC development activities.

Upcoming 2025 Training Camps

May 17-18 - VIC XC Team Weekend Camp @ Mt Beauty
- including Mt Beauty Running Festival
July 14-18 - VIC XC Team On-Snow Camp @ Falls Creek*

Registration for both these camps will be open during May. Additional camp fees apply.

* NOTE - the Falls Creek on-snow camp will be non-residential. Sessions will be run morning and afternoon each day, and on some evenings. Athletes and their families will need to source their own accommodation.

2025 Supported Races

Coaching and waxing support will be provided at the following events this winter:

Saturday 26 July: VIC Juniors - Sprint C @ Falls Creek
Sunday 27 July: VIC Juniors - Distance F @ Falls Creek
Friday (!) 1 August: AUS Open - Sprint F @ Perisher
Saturday 2 August: AUS Open - 15 C @ Perisher
Saturday 16 August: AUS Open/Juniors - Sprint C @ Falls Creek
Sunday 17 August: AUS Open/Juniors - Distance F @ Falls Creek

Event Glide Waxing

Coaches will provide glide waxing tips and assist with classic waxing for all VICXC members. However, if athletes would like to have their skis glide waxed by VICXC coaches, they will need to pay an additional fee per event to help cover the costs of wax and the services of the coaches.

Per event glide waxing fee: $20 (per pair, per race)

Individual training plans

VICXC members can opt-in for individual training plans and coaching provided by coach Jacob Huseby. This includes:

Individualised training periodisation around school/other commitments
Assistance with individual performance planning (IPPs)
Weekly training correspondence and advice
Feedback on technique remotely
All winter weekend sessions for no additional fee (see below)

Training Plan Fees:

$500 for 6 months May to October

Note, all VICXC athletes are supported equally on camps and at events.

Weekend Coaching @ Falls Creek

During the 2025 winter VICXC will offer a number of weekend training sessions open to all VICXC members. Dates for these sessions will be provided in advance, with specific times and session details confirmed the week before. Some sessions will be included as part of the annual VICXC fee, while some sessions may require additional coaching fees.. RSVPs will be needed each week to assist coaches with planning.

AUSXC Coaching @ Falls Creek

Athletes at an appropriate development level can seek to join in the regular on-snow training at Falls Creek that is provided to National Team athletes during the winter. Sessions are not run every day, typically there will be 3-4 sessions held between Monday-Friday and 1-2 sessions on the weekend

Full-season AUSXC on-snow coaching - $500
Weekly drop-in - $75

Interested athletes should contact Finn Marsland Fmarsland@snow.org.au or Jacob Huseby Jhuseby@snow.org.au to determine suitability. Sessions and times will be communicated each week.

Your Role as an Athlete with VIC XC

*Attendance at camps whenever possible. *Being an active participant. *Display Generosity of Spirit when training with and racing against your fellow xc athletes. *Respect and common curtsey shown to your coaches, race officials, volunteers, staff, and attendees on camps and at events. *Uphold Snow Australia’s Integrity Policies. *Strive to improve your skills. *Make new friendships. And above all... *Enjoy yourself!

Your Role as a Parent/Guardian of a VIC XC athlete

*Encouragement and support to your athlete and the wider group encompassing the whole of VIC XC 2024 Community. *Volunteer as a helper & driver (full licence only) on VIC XC Camps - our camps cannot run without your support. *Help at race events when required. Roles may include but are not limited to timing support, course set up and pack up, bib and electronic tag collection. *Cheer squad and photographers to mark the events.

You must hold an up to date Working With Children Card (WWCC) volunteer level, to attend camps and partake in VIC XC run events depending on the role required.

CLICK HERE FOR WORKING WITH CHILDREN Card