Australian athletes selected for Alpe Cimbra FIS Children Cup 

Snow Australia is pleased to announce a team of eight to represent Australia at the Alpe Cimbra FIS Children Cup that will be held from 29 January-1 February 2020 in Italy.

The event will not only provide junior athletes with the opportunity to compete on the international stage, but also form an important part of the Alpine Athlete Pathway. 

Alpe Cimbra FIS Children Cup will celebrate its ninth anniversary with young athletes across the globe set to line up. With more than 800 young skiers will take part four day event that is widely considered a great launching pad for young skiers with international aspirations.

Congratulations to the Australian team: 

U16 Team:

• Campbell Daines – Thredbo Ski Race Club / NSW
• Phoebe Heaydon – Ski & Snowboard Club Vail
• James Kelly – Mt Buller Race Club / VIC
• Shinae McGown – Mt Hotham Race Squad / VIC
• Matisse Stafford – Mt Buller Race Club / VIC

U14 Team:

• Max Kelly - Mt Buller Race Club / VIC
• Dakota Turner - Mt Buller Race Club / VIC
• Christian Visvardis - Mt Hotham Race Squad / VIC

Snow Australia Alpine Director, Shawn Fleming, said: "We are excited for the athletes and hope the opportunity to represent Australia in a strong international field is one they will enjoy and can use the experience to further their future development. As part of their selection, the National Alpine Committee will be implementing techniques, such as goal setting and self-reflection, that will play an important role in improving their training and competition strategies."

Fleming said the National Alpine Committee would be working directly with the young athletes to implement key techniques to improve training and competition strategy and outcomes. Off snow techniques such as goal setting and self-reflection that improve an athlete’s training, competition strategy and outcomes, will be a strong focus during this competition as part of the athlete development. 

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