High
Performance
Center

For athletes wanting a home away from home while they train, our Cardrona High Performance Centre programme coordinator can put you in touch with a friendly, local Wanaka family who enjoy having a new family member over the winter months. They offer a caring family environment, support and home cooking after a day of training and study.

We believe that the relationships created in a homestay environment can be life long and we encourage athletes’ families to keep in regular contact with their child and the homestay family before and during their stay.

We have a limited number of homestay families available, so please apply no later than 4 weeks before the start of your training and we will try to arrange a suitable match for you.

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IMPORTANT HOMESTAY INFORMATION

Before you apply for a homestay position at the bottom of this page, here is some important information:

Training requirements

To be eligible for homestay you must be registered in full-time HPC coaching.

Ideal homestay location

• Close to Wanaka town centre for ProActive gym sessions, town centre transport pickups, and dryland/social activities
• Walking distance if possible

Ideal bedroom situation

• Own room
• Bed and all linen
• Reasonable storage for clothes etc

Meals

• Help yourself breakfast
• Packed lunch
• Home-cooked meal in the evening. If your family goes out for dinner they must include you in their arrangements and pay for your evening meal. If it is not suitable for you to be present at the family’s arrangement, then an alternative meal must be provided. If you want to go out with friends, any meals will be at your expense

Transport

• You are responsible for organising transport to and from training venues and any venue at which you are studying outside of training
• If homestay family is asked to provide transport on a one-off or on regular occasions, additional compensation and limitations will need to be agreed on by you and your homestay family

Training

• HPC will advise details of training and any events to the homestay family using Facebook, Twitter and email as per info pack
• If you are sick, please contact HPC and your coach
• Your coach will maintain regular contact with you regarding your training commitments

Internet

• Not all households have broadband and internet services can be expensive, so if your family agrees to allow you access to their internet, please respect any guidelines (for example, they may only allow email checking, no downloads)

Heating and electricity

• Most New Zealand houses do not have central heating and either use log burner fires or electric heating for warmth. Local families pay an electricity bill per month based on the amount of usage. Although we want you to be warm and comfortable, we request that you be sensible and considerate with your usage of heating and electricity

Emergencies

• If you need medical attention, your homestay family should take you to their doctor or nearest medical centre
• In any type of emergency, please contact the Homestay Coordinator and advise the situation as per the contact details provided

Homestay payments

• Payments are required to go directly to the homestay family as arranged prior to arrival. HPC is not responsible for any payments or exchange of money

If you'd like to host one of our WST or Parks Squad athletes this winter, register here!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Before you apply to be a host family for the winter season at the bottom of this page, here's some important info:

Ideal family location

• Close to Wanaka town centre for gym sessions, town centre transport pick-ups & dry land/social activities
• Walking distance if possible
• Athlete may be enrolled in MAC or language centre for tuition.

Ideal bedroom situation

• Own room
• Bed & all linen
• Reasonable storage for clothes etc

Meals

Good nutrition is an important part of an HPC athlete's training. They have healthy appetites as they train hard all day & burn a lot of energy which needs to be replaced.

Required meals:

• Help yourself breakfast
• Packed lunch
• Home cooked meal in the evening. If your family goes out for dinner you must include the athlete in your arrangements & pay for their evening meal
• If the athlete wishes to go out with friends, any meals will be at the athlete's expense.

Transport

• The athlete is responsible for organising transport to & from training venues & any venue at which they are studying outside of training
• If homestay family is asked to provide transport on a one-off or on regular occasions, additional compensation & limitations will need to be agreed on by the athlete & homestay family.

Training

• HPC will advise details of training & any events to the homestay family using Facebook, Twitter & email as per info pack
• Your coach will maintain regular contact with you regarding your athlete’s training commitments

Telephones

• All overseas calls by the athlete should be made collect or by using pre-paid 0800 phone cards
• Athletes are responsible for paying any phone expenses incurred in the household directly to the homestay family. Cardrona HPC accepts no responsibility for any athlete-incurred expenses

Heating & electricity

• Most of our athletes come from countries that have air conditioning as a common feature & are not used to the colder houses in New Zealand. They have been informed of how heating & electricity works here, however we ask that you please allow them to feel warm & comfortable in your home

Emergencies

• If your athlete needs medical attention, they should be taken to your own doctor or nearest medical centre
• In any type of emergency, please contact the Homestay Coordinator & advise of the situation

Homestay payments

• Payments will be made as arranged between you & the athlete either weekly, fortnightly or lump sum

Homestay check

• After you apply, the Homestay Coordinator will contact you to arrange a time to visit you & check that your home is suitable for a homestay situation

Expectations

We require all families to treat athletes with respect & kindness. It is important to us that the athlete feels comfortable & safe with your family.

Your rules & guidelines for the athlete should, within reason, be based around what they are accustomed to at home & should be discussed with the athlete & the athlete’s family, so that they fully understand your expectations & you understand the needs of the athlete.

You will be required to agree to a Police Vetting Check on all people living in the house who are 18 years or over.

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If you'd like to host one of Cardrona's WST or Parks Squad athletes this winter, register here.