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National Park Ski Academy

In Association with:

Snow Sports National Park Inc.

National Park School

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts

Ruapehu Sport

Ruapehu Snow Sports Inc (RSS)

Snow Sports National Park Inc. is delighted to offer five levels of snow programmes in 2010, which are all designed to provide young people with the opportunity to engage in their chosen snow sport whilst also continuing to focus on their studies.

These programmes make allowances for weather, while at the same time a child’s education can continue in a great learning environment.

Joining our Ski Academy will allow athletes to take advantage of the good weather during the week and not have to rely on only weekends, and to train and compete at their respective levels.

The Snow Sports component is being run in conjunction with Ruapehu Sport, with Programme Director John Armstrong and National Park School Principal, Terry Hemmingsen.

Entry Level – The One-Day Introductory Ski Programme

National Park Ski Academy, through National Park School, offers a one-day entry level ski programme that caters for Year 1-8 students who can join the One Day Introductory Ski Program each week of Term 3.

This is an opportunity for Primary School students of all ages to learn to ski and continue developing their skiing skills on a weekly basis. 

Participants will get the benefit of 2 hours professional ski coaching each ski day, as well as at least an extra 2 hours of supervised skiing to practise their skills each week. 

This entry level program is only available to students who enrol at National Park School by 1st July 2010.   

Contact National Park School for further details.

3-Day Mid Week Development Programmes

The 3 day Midweek Ski Development programme:

·         Ski & train 3 mornings each week of Term 3, between 8am—1pm, when the weather is good.

·         Spend 2 full days and 3 afternoons at school.

·         Weekends remain free for recreational skiing and practice.

The 3 day Midweek Snowboard Development programme (subject to numbers):

·         Snowboard & train 3 mornings each week of Term 3, between 8am—1pm, when the weather is good.

·         Spend 2 full days and 3 afternoons at school.

·         Weekends remain free for recreational snow-boarding and practice.

Full Time Development Programme

·         Ideal 2nd Year E2—aged 10yrs, born 2000 to K1—aged 11 –12yrs born 1998-1999

·         Under consideration K2—aged 13-14yrs, born 1996-1997.

·         SRNZ National Licence

·         Confident skier that can do parallel turns on advanced terrain

·         Independent in the mountain environment preferably participated in entry level programme.

Registration due 12th March 2010

Full Time Performance K1/K2

·         2nd Year K1—aged 12, born 1998. 1st Year K1 may be considered—born 1999.

·         K2—aged 13-14, born 1996-1997.

·         SRNZ National Licence

·         Selected to programme by RAL

Registration due 1st December 2009

Register your child to attend National Park School for the winter term (Term 3, 2010) and allow them to ski for up to 14  weeks over the winter season.

·   Up to 15 hours of on-snow work each and every week.

·   Continue your schoolwork around your snow activities.

·   Programme commences 1st July 2010

·   Choose On-snow times to train during the week when the ski fields are less crowded.

·   Timetabled school & study times when the ski fields are closed or the weather is lousy.

·   Provision for travelling to compete in snow sports events, both locally and in other regions

Education

National Park School will provide a full teaching and learning programme involving the 3R’s for all Primary students enrolled in these Ski Academy programmes.  

All students involved must be aware that they have an equal commitment to their studies.

Provision has been made for Year 9 ,10 & 11 students to complete their Correspondence School studies in a designated study hall at National Park School.   National Park School will supply tutorial supervision.

All students will be accepted into National Park School on the understanding that they will abide by the terms and conditions contained in the National Park School Policies and Procedures.

Accommodation

Snow Sports National Park Inc is able to assist parents and families with finding suitable accommodation to suit their needs during the period 1st July 2010—8th October 2010.  Contact Terry Hemmingsen at National Park School before 12th March 2010 for assistance.

Older children who wish to board away from home while attending the Ski Academy should contact National Park School early in 2010.

The costs to attend the National Park Ski Academy 2010 are listed below — Indicative only

All cheques made payable to: “National Park Snow Sports Inc.”

Entry level One-day  Introductory Ski Program

Program Fees (pay by June 1, 2010)                   $   120.00

Membership (on behalf of RSS)                           $     40.00

Transportation                                                    $     50.00

Academic/Recreational/Dryland Services

(on  behalf of National Park School, if not

      enrolled by 1/7/2010)                                    $   250.00

3-day Mid Week Development Programmes

Program Fees (pay by Dec 1, 2009)                    $  995.00

            or

Program Fees (pay by June 1, 2010)                   $1,095.00

Membership (on behalf of RSS)                           $    40.00

Transportation                                                    $  150.00

Programme fee Insurance                                   $    50.00

Academic/Recreational/Dryland Services

            (on  behalf of National Park School)         $  250.00

Full Time Performance Programmes

Program Fees (pay by Dec 1, 2009)                    $  3,385.00

           or

Program Fees (pay by June 1, 2010)                   $  3,685.00

Membership (on behalf of RSS)                           $       40.00

Mt Ruapehu Season Event Pass             $     350.00

Uniform Rental (on behalf of RSS)                        $     168.00

Transportation                                                    $     375.00

Programme fee Insurance                                   $     150.00

Academic/Recreational/Dryland Services

            (on  behalf of National Park School)         $    250.00

All fees will be subject to confirmation with Snow Sports National Park Inc.

Enrolments must be received by 12th March 2010.

Numbers will be limited.

Provision for snow equipment is for the family’s “own account”.

Exclusions to this range of costs are listed below:

EXCLUSIONS:

Ski Race Competitions: No provision has been made for children to compete at a local or national level. Where a child wishes to compete in any event that cost will be for the parent’s account.

Personal or Accident Insurance: No provision has been made for insurances for any purpose other than that of Public Liability Insurance by the incorporated society. All other insurance costs for personal loss or accident, if not covered by ACC shall be for the account of the parents.

Travel Costs: No provision has been made for any travel costs other than those associated with attending ‘on-snow’ or dry land training sessions. All other travel costs including travel to and from home to National Park and to attend local and national competitions shall be for the account of the parents.

Medical Services: Where it is considered necessary to call for the assistance of any medical personnel (doctor, ambulance, snow patrol, physiotherapist or other), that cost shall be for the account of the parents. Prescription or other costs shall be for the account of the parents.

Pocket Money: This is at the discretion of the parents.

Skis or Snowboards, Boots, Helmets, Poles etc: These will need to be supplied by parents.

(One-day Programme parents please discuss equipment needs with National Park School)

Lift Passes: These will need to be organised by the parents with RAL.  We would recommend that you consider early-bird Season Pass purchases.