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Introduction
Following one of the best seasons on record, it is now time to
turn our attention to the upcoming Northern Winter.
Ski & Snowboard Australia athletes from all four disciplines will
head overseas in the coming months to train and compete at all
levels of competition, from regional races through to World Cup
competitions. This season will also feature World Championships in
all disciplines.
For many of our athletes the 2004/2005 season is also the beginning
of the 2006 Winter Olympic Team selection period which focuses on
results at World Cup events and the World Championships.
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Athlete Requirements
If you are planning on competing overseas during the Northern
Winter you must have the following registrations and competition
licences:
- 2004/05 SSA Membership and Discipline Registration
- Current FIS registration (only applicable if you will be
competing in FIS Races)
- International Competition Licence (Required for all levels of
competition)
- Suitable competition insurance policy
Forms are available from the SSA website,
www.skiandsnowboard.org.au or by contacting the SSA office.
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New SSA Doping Policy in place
It is a requirement of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC),
Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and the International Ski
Federation (FIS) that all National Sporting Organisations adopt a
WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) compliant anti-doping policy.
The Board of Ski & Snowboard Australia has approved a new
Anti-Doping Policy that complies with all of the organisations
listed above.
It is very important that all athletes, coaches and parents read
through the policy and are aware of the procedures and
responsibilities of athletes in regards to doping offences.
Click
here
to view the policy.
As always, the ASDA website remains the most updated source of
general information regarding doping and links through to the most
current WADA prohibited substances list, which is constantly
changing.
For further information on all athletes responsibilities regarding
drugs in sport please visit the Australian Sports Drug Agency
website,
www.asda.org.au or contact the SSA office on 03 9696 2344.
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2006 Australian Winter Olympic Team Nomination Criteria
The SSA Board have approved the 2006 Winter Olympic Team Nomination
Criteria. The criteria has also been approved by the AOC selection
committee and preparations
A special 2006 Olympic Nomination and Selection E-News will be sent
out in the coming weeks providing clear and concise information
regarding the nomination and selection process for each discipline.
The information will also be posted on the SSA website at the same
time.
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Alpine
With the Northern Hemisphere winter just around the corner the
National Alpine Committee will shortly confirm selections for the
various National teams based on the following published criteria:
Australian Children’s team
National Team
National Alpine World Championships Team
To view a specific criteria please click on the respective link
above.
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Cross Country
Falls Creek Supports National Team
Falls Creek is to become the new National Team Training Centre for
cross country skiing. The partnership was announced during the
flower ceremony for the 2004 Kangaroo Hoppet by the Victorian
Environment Minister John Thwaites.
The partnership will see Falls Creek inject a significant amount
of funding into the national team over the next three years,
Click
here to find the media release regarding the announcement.
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Freestyle
2004 Alpine Exposure World Aerials
The 2004 Alpine Exposure World Aerials was as successful and
exciting as ever, and it was wonderful to once again see
Australia’s Flying Kangaroos produce fantastic results in front of
an enthusiastic home crowd. We are especially proud of Lydia
Ierodiaconou who came away with gold on both days, and of Jacqui
Cooper who staged a fantastic come back, finishing second on the
first day of competition.
View all the photos from the Alpine Exposure World Aerials
here
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Snowboard
SSA snowboard Halfpipe Talent ID Camp
The second ever SSA Snowboard Halfpipe Talent ID camp was held on
the 24-26 of September at Perisher Blue.
With Perisher Blue providing a first class pipe to train in, 18
young snowboarders trained with Australia’s best snowboard coaches
including National Team Coach, Ben Wordsworth and international
FIS judge Steve Brown.
The purpose of this camp was to identify talented half pipe riders
that the coaches believe have the potential to represent Australia
at the highest level of snowboard competition in the future. The
aim of the Perisher camp was to identify and select up to six
riders who met that profile, and provide an opportunity to further
their training as members of the SSA Halfpipe Development Squad.
After the completion of the camp the selection committee chose the
following athletes to be members of the SSA Halfpipe Development
Squad which will train for six weeks at Mammoth Mountain in the
USA.
Nathan Johnstone
Mark Baker
Jake McCarthy
Ben Johnson
Alison Deane
Max Long
Congratulations to all the selected athletes.
Make sure you visit the Ski & Snowboard Australia website to
regularly check the squad’s progress while overseas.
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