Racing

Race Training

Race Squad Training 

The Race Training Squad caters for those wishing to further develop their racing skills and are interested in committing to an intensive training program.

The Squad trains currently on Sunday mornings from 9am to 11am.

In ski training sessions racers are working towards more complex aspects of skiing such as weight distribution in the turn, loading the ski, hip and knee angulation, etc. but can include some basic exercises where necessary. In addition a large amount of time is spent working in slalom courses. The fitness training comprises activities such as dynamic warm-ups, anaerobic fitness, and speed training. Our traineers also undergo regular fitness testing.

All prospective trainees must undergo an assessment before being accepted into the race training sqaud. As part of the assessment all prospective trainees will be required to demonstrate good ability to carve slalom turns at speed from the top of the slope. In addition he/she will be comfortable performing drills at speed and will exhibit good balance and co-ordination.

Race training is only open to Ski Club Season Ticket Holders (Full Members) and all prospective trainees will be required to commit to the fitness training and fitness testing. For more information please call our office on 01 295 5658

Development squad training

The development squad trains on Sunday morning alongside Race Squad. This training session caters for juniors aged 11 years old and upwards who are looking to further develop their skills towards joining the race training squad. Prospective trainees should have the ability to ski from the top of the slope and should be comfortable skiing at speed.

The development training sessions focus on improving basic technique in progression to carving parallel turns. Over time trainees may graduate to the Race Training Squad (dependent on assessment).

Development Squad Training is only available to Season Ticket Holders (Full Members). For more information please call our office on 01 2955658. 

Children's Race Training

Children's race training currently runs on Saturday mornings. This race training session caters for children aged 7 - 11 years old. Prospective trainees need to have the ability to ski from the top of the slope and should be comfortable skiing at speed.

These training sessions focus on improving basic technique, progression from snowplough to parallel skiing (including carving), introduction to slalom racing. Over time trainees will graduate to either the Development Squad or the Race Training Squad.

Children's race training is only available to Season Ticket Holders (Full Members). For more information please call our office on 01 2955658.

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