ETP Season Launch and Camps Wrap
Published Fri 06 Jun 2025
The 2025 cohort from Snow Australia’s Emerging Talent Program (ETP) came together at the National Snowsports Training Centre (NSTC) in Jindabyne for the Season Launch Camp.
From 30 May - 1 June, 55 athletes from ten different disciplines participated over the three days - supported by more than twenty coaches.
“The ETP Launch Camp was an all immersive weekend of engagement to launch the 2025 season,” said Ben Bond, Snow Australia Performance Health and Talent Manager.
“It was great to see 55 athletes from 10 disciplines, and about 25 of our pathway and high performance coaches at the NSTC.
“I think one of the big highlights has been seeing the progression of the group of the past five or so years.
“We’re also noticing there’s a real difference in terms of how the kids are engaging with each other, their high performance behaviours and they’re all presenting physically really well.
“It’s been really nice to monitor their progress over the past five years and it’s nice to see the way that they’re thinking about their sports is just a little bit different to what they have previously.”
Last month, Brisbane hosted the ETP Moguls Water Ramp Camp from May 12 - 23 which was led by Paris Speirs, NG32 Development Coach.
This camp welcomed 13 athletes, supported by 4 coaches and 2 shadow coaches present during the second week in Brisbane.
“It’s an honour to be included in a facility like the Geoff Henke Olympic Winter Training Centre and to gain access, especially for this level of athlete,” Speirs said.
“It is something we definitely don’t take for granted and for the young ones to train alongside world class athletes and Olympic gold medalists is definitely something they don’t get everyday.
“I think this cohort stands out definitely the most because of their energy and how much they bring to each training session.
“They always have a bit of confidence behind their step and they’re always wanting to learn more, and I think the eagerness of wanting to improve and wanting to be here to make that next step and be the best in their sport - is something pretty cool to see in a group of 13-14 year-olds and it’s definitely not something I see in every athlete that’s for sure.”
