Want some more intensive training? We’ve got some great training and coaching programmes the locals love.
Register online via our online store when purchasing your season pass or email marketing@skiporters.co.nz for an information pack today. You can register and pay online from 22nd March to 1st June 2011 – places fill fast, so get in quick.
More info on the programmes for 2011 is outlined below, contact us for more information.
Junior Development and Improvement Programmes
Take some time out of the winter holidays, and escape to Porters to work wonders on your skiing. We promise – no homework!
Training Programmes in 2010
The following table illustrates the various training programmes available this year at Porters. Please apply and pay for the programmes via the Porters Online Store, entering your name with the desired programme. The instructing programmes run for 3 hours per day and paricipants are divided into groups according to age and ability. Freeride programmes run for 5 hours each day with a maximum of 8 in a group.
NOTE: The rates below cover training tuition fee only – lift access is not included.
| Programme | Description | Dates | Cost (tuition only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeride Programme | Ages: 10-18. The Freeride Programme is designed for free-skiers looking to develop their big mountain and free-style skills over the course of the season. Groups are limited to 8 people per group. Top international freeride coaches including Leigh Edwards, freeride coach from 2010. Ski or snowboard. This programme runs for 5 hours per day. | Option A - 15 days $600 (Sundays from 3 July to 11 September, plus second week in the July holidays, 24 - 29 July). Option B - 20 days $800 (same as above but 11 days during the holidays). | $600/$800 |
| Ski Improvement Training | Ages: 12-16. This programme is focused on free skiing rather than racing. Maximum group size 8 people. Minimum Standard: Parallel turns. This prgogramme runs for 3 hours per day. | Dates: Training is on Sundays, 3 hours each day. Sundays from 3 July to 11 September, plus second week in the July holidays (24 - 29 July) for a total of 12 days. (Participation excluding the 5 days in July holidays also available, $280). Contingency days are the two Sundays in September - postponement dates will be advised if necessary. | $480 |
| Junior Improvement Training | Ages: 5-11 years. For those little ones, who want to show the world how to do it. Maximum group size 8 people. This prgogramme runs for 3 hours per day. | Dates: Training is on Sundays, 3 hours each day. Sundays from 3 July to 11 September, plus second week in the July holidays (24 - 29 July) for a total of 12 days. (Participation excluding the 5 days in July holidays also available, $280). Contingency days are the two Sundays in September - postponement dates will be advised if necessary. | $480 |
| Ski Race Training | Ages: 10-18. This is a race training scheme to bring the most out of your skiing ability with a focus on racing. As well as training gates, a big proportion of the programme concentrates on improving ski technique. Minimum Standard: Strong parallel turns and a committed interest in racing is required. | Dates: Includes 12 days in the July holidays plus the option of Sunday training offered after the holidays. | $600 |
| Women's Programme | Our womens' program starts Tuesday 5th July and runs for 8 Tuesday sessions throughout the season. This programme is designed to cater specifically to the unique needs of female skiers. All aspects are covered, from technical skills to equipment maintenance, learning techniques to terrain management. All participants need to be comfortable skiing on blue runs. Dates: Tuesday 5th June - Tuesday 6th Sept 2011. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm. | July - 5th & 12th, August - 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th, Sept - 6th. | $240 |
| Holiday Programme | This programme gives you the option to participate in the junior and ski improvement training, freeride ski or snowboard only during the school holidays as opposed to continuing through the season each Sunday after the holidays. Ski or snowboard - min 6 pepole per group for programme to go ahead. | Options are to take part during the first or second week (5 days each) which is $200, or for the full two weeks (10 days) for $400. | $200/$400 |
A minimum of 6 participants per group are required each season for the programme to go ahead. We will also run a Snowboard programme given relevant interest (min 6) for the holiday programme and/or season long programme. All can be purchased at our online store.
Casual day rates for the race team programme is $60 per day, while the other programmes are $40 per day. Note that special conditions apply to casual rates, spaces are limited, and the programmes do fill up every year. To guarantee a place for your child, please register for the programme for the seasons duration.
We also run special programmes including Holiday Snow Fun, Sunday Specials, and Junior Ski School. Five day holiday programmes in addition to the ski improvement, junior improvement, and free-ride team will also be available this year.
And we don’t even let the parents miss out. You can brush up on your own skiing at the same time! (The kids don’t even need to know). Our hour-long sessions only cost $10 per parent, with a minimum of four in a group.
For more information on any of these programmes please contact us. We will have our training programme flyer for 2011 available shortly, more information on spaces available for 2011 will be made available here on our site shortly. Check out the footage below from the Porters Freeride Team in action training during the July holidays.
