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2023 HOTHAM SBX FUTURES

WHAT IS SNOW AUSTRALIA FUTURES?

Snow Australia FUTURES is an athlete development and talent identification program. FUTURES has a vision to enhance the opportunities and resources for athletes in the Snow Australia Athlete Pathway. Futures programs aim to:

Introduce developing athletes to elite sporting opportunities and elite sports people.

Increase knowledge of the athlete pathway, selection criteria and the various opportunities, resources, and programs available to Australian snow sports athletes.

Establish a consistent and unified approach to athlete development.

Engage National Team athletes and programs in pathway development initiatives. Provide athletes with superior technical coaching and performance opportunities.

Encourage involvement in Snow Australia domestic ski/snowboard events.

Bridge the gap between Interschools competition participation and involvement in seasonal Snow Australia Pathway Programs.

SNOW AUSTRALIA HOTHAM SBX FUTURES

SBX FUTURES is a Talent Identification (TID) and skill development initiative by Snow Australia with support from the OWIA and NSWIS Athletes and Coaches. The program is designed to lead into the SBX Grom, Youth, FIS Junior, and ANC Races.

Participants will be given an authentic high-performance training experience over two days on course with the OWIA and NSWIS SBX Teams.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The program is targeted at recognised Snow Australia Pathway Club athletes. However, Club membership is not a pre-requisite. Participants that are not affiliated with a Club must have the skills required to ride on a FIS level SBX track.

Please contact Johnny if you have any questions regarding the required ability level.

AGE LIMITS

10 – 19 (DOB 2004 – 2013). Decisions regarding registration outside of these age brackets will be made on a case-by-case basis. Contact Johnny for any inquires – jlipzker@snow.org.au

ON SNOW ACTIVITIES

Participants will be guided through some of the technical and tactical elements of effective starting, jumping, and technical snowboarding.

There will be race-courses for line and head-to-head tactics, technical straight.

Course features will include roller-packs, box-rollers, step-ups, step-downs (features will be snow dependent).

Participants will have the opportunity to put their skills to the test on the course during the camp.

WHEN AND WHERE?

Monday 14th  and Tuesday 15th August @ Hotham

All participants will meet outside of the MHRS Club House at 9:00am on Monday Morning. A full schedule will be provided to registrants via email closer to the event date.

FUTURES & EVENTS SCHEDULE

*For race event registration please contact Hotham

RACES ENTRY LINKS

Hotham Grom Snowboard Cross 2023 - Vail Resorts Australia - revolutioniseSPORT

FIS JNR SBX Race 2023 - Vail Resorts Australia - revolutioniseSPORT

FIS ANC Snowboard 2023 - Vail Resorts Australia - revolutioniseSPORT

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 

Freestyle Board or SBX Specific Race Board (recommended) 

Helmet (mandatory)

Goggles, Gloves, Back-protection/ mouth Guard (recommended) 

Hip protection (optional)

TRANSPORT

Transport to and from the training facilities at Hotham will not be provided. You will need to organise your own transport.

COACHING

Harald Benselin – OWIA Head SBX Coach

Jan Klemsa – OWIA Coach 

Jackson Holtham – NSWIS Coach

OWIA and NSWIS Athletes

COST

PARTICIPANT FEE: $180.00

Thanks to the Rob Kneller Youth Foundation (RKYF), the first 15 SMEGS and JCS students that register will receive a $100 discount off their FUTURES registration fee. Contact Johnny to apply - jlipzker@snow.org.au

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Coaching and guidance from National Team athletes and coaches

Access to facilities and courses

FUTURES T-shirt

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

Lift ticket – we are awaiting confirmation of competitor pass availability from Hotham.  Updates will be sent via email to registrants.

Transport 

Accommodation

You will need to bring your own food and water.

You will need to source your own equipment.

HOW TO APPLY

Registration is available through the following link:

Places are capped at 60 so please secure your spot ASAP.

If you are eligible for a RKYF discount, please contact Johnny as per details below.

CONTACT

Johnny Lipzker

P: +61 3 9696 2344

E: events@snow.org.au