Wanaka Ski Team (WST) has been hugely successful with an outstanding record of results throughout New Zealand, and we're committed to building on these results in 2023.
We offer a fully tiered race training programme that caters for entry-level racers right through to FIS athletes and attracts a following of athletes from all over the world. Our coaches have a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion for ski racing that will enhance our athletes skiing and guide them to victory.
WST can support your athlete on their race journey through our full-time and part-time programmes which include on and off-snow training, as well as event support.
Cardrona and Treble Cone are home to WST where we have exclusive access to incredibly varied terrain perfect for SG, GS & SL training such as Big Skite, Mainstreet, Goldrush and Powder Keg. Cardrona’s specially designed training piste, Tail Race, is an amazing setup with full-length vertical for slalom FIS races and equally incredible GS training. WST often train early morning to make the most of the terrain on offer before the public arrive.
Looking for the fastest school holiday programme out? Train with WST these holidays!
Come and join the Wanaka Ski Team at Cardrona and Treble Cone during the school holidays. Our 5-day intensive race camps will improve your skiing technique and race skills.
If you want to know what it's like to train like a professional ski racer, and what it feels like to challenge yourself and move past your comfort zone, come and ski with us during these school holidays!
Spaces are limited.
2023 School Holiday Programme Dates:
4 - 8 July | 11 - 15 July | 18 - 22 July | 26 - 30 September | 3-7 October
PLEASE NOTE: The School Holiday Programme is booked on a per-week basis, each week is booked individually. Dates are subject to snow conditions.
Extras
Eligibility to train
Program Director/Head Coach/Coach will assess athletes' individual skiing technique and have the right to refuse athletes to train if they don’t meet the following criteria:
Proficient skier, able to ski confidently on blue piste and carve on green piste. Be able to use ski poles.
Equipment Requirements
Lift line priority
Video Analysis
Goal setting
Ability assessment and group allocation (at the discretion of the Program Director/Head Coach/Coach)
Looking for the fastest school holiday programme out? Train with WST these holidays!
Come and join the Wanaka Ski Team at Cardrona and Treble Cone during the school holidays. Our 5-day intensive race camps will improve your skiing technique and race skills.
If you want to know what it's like to train like a professional ski racer, and what it feels like to challenge yourself and move past your comfort zone, come and ski with us during these school holidays!
Spaces are limited.
2023 School Holiday Programme Dates:
4 - 8 July | 11 - 15 July | 18 - 22 July | 26 - 30 September | 3-7 October
PLEASE NOTE: The School Holiday Programme is booked on a per-week basis, each week is booked individually. Dates are subject to snow conditions.
Extras
Eligibility to train
Program Director/Head Coach/Coach will assess athletes' individual skiing technique and have the right to refuse athletes to train if they don’t meet the following criteria:
Proficient skier, able to ski confidently on blue piste and carve on green piste. Be able to use ski poles.
Equipment Requirements
Wanaka Ski Team has programmes for young athletes in Under 8- U12 age groups looking to start, develop or excel in their ski racing skills.
The Junior Team is designed for athletes who are looking to develop the skills they will need to excel in the Interfield races.
Our programmes are customised to meet your every need for both you and your athlete!
WST full-time programme runs Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. U10 and U12 only.
WST part-time programme runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the school term.
In addition to their normal 3 days of training, the Part-Time programme will train 2 extra days per week during the July School Holidays. Specifically:
Technical development and gate training
Season long goal setting.
On-snow training with Lift line priority
Homestay is available at $400/week
Weekly fitness training
Wanaka Ski Team has programmes for young athletes in Under 8- U12 age groups looking to start, develop or excel in their ski racing skills.
The Junior Team is designed for athletes who are looking to develop the skills they will need to excel in the Interfield races.
Our programmes are customised to meet your every need for both you and your athlete!
WST full-time programme runs Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. U10 and U12 only.
WST part-time programme runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the school term.
In addition to their normal 3 days of training, the Part-Time programme will train 2 extra days per week during the July School Holidays. Specifically:
The Youth Team is designed for athletes who are looking to further develop the skills they acquired in the Junior Team and excel in the National Points races.
WST full-time programme runs Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
WST part-time programme runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the school term.
In addition to their normal 3 days of training, the Part-Time programme will train 2 extra days per week during the July School Holidays. Specifically:
PLEASE NOTE: There may be some changes to training days depending on the SSNZ race calendar. Please check the Team Calendar.
Technical development and gate training
The Youth Team is designed for athletes who are looking to further develop the skills they acquired in the Junior Team and excel in the National Points races.
WST full-time programme runs Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
WST part-time programme runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the school term.
In addition to their normal 3 days of training, the Part-Time programme will train 2 extra days per week during the July School Holidays. Specifically:
PLEASE NOTE: There may be some changes to training days depending on the SSNZ race calendar. Please check the Team Calendar.
The Wanaka Ski Team FIS Program is for athletes who wish to compete against top national and international ski racers in the international FIS system.
Our program covers skill development right through to race simulation and culminates in FIS National Championship racing.
Full season programme is any 5 days per week / 12 weeks at Cardrona & Treble Cone.
FIS programmes are not on set days and training may be any 5 days of the week depending on the snow and weather conditions, athlete fatigue and the race schedule (this can be found on the race calendar page of WST's website, FIS website or SSNZ website)
All FIS athletes must have a current FIS licence in order to both train and race.
NZ and International FIS athletes must have a current FIS licence in order to both train and race. New Zealand athletes must also belong to Wanaka Ski & Snow Sports Club (unless already a member of another NZ ski club) and all athletes must be a current member of Snow Sports NZ.
For more race information and to view the NZ Competition Rules please click here.
International athletes must enter races directly through their race federation or provide a letter of authorisation from your federation to allow the FIS Head Coach to enter the races for you.
Please make sure to read our Programme Terms & Conditions.
Technical development and gate training
Season long goal setting.
Lift line priority
On-snow training
The Wanaka Ski Team FIS Program is for athletes who wish to compete against top national and international ski racers in the international FIS system.
Our program covers skill development right through to race simulation and culminates in FIS National Championship racing.
Full season programme is any 5 days per week / 12 weeks at Cardrona & Treble Cone.
FIS programmes are not on set days and training may be any 5 days of the week depending on the snow and weather conditions, athlete fatigue and the race schedule (this can be found on the race calendar page of WST's website, FIS website or SSNZ website)
All FIS athletes must have a current FIS licence in order to both train and race.
NZ and International FIS athletes must have a current FIS licence in order to both train and race. New Zealand athletes must also belong to Wanaka Ski & Snow Sports Club (unless already a member of another NZ ski club) and all athletes must be a current member of Snow Sports NZ.
For more race information and to view the NZ Competition Rules please click here.
International athletes must enter races directly through their race federation or provide a letter of authorisation from your federation to allow the FIS Head Coach to enter the races for you.
Please make sure to read our Programme Terms & Conditions.
Full Day Race Private. Race technique progression with emphasis on “race” component. Gates training available. Additional athletes $100pp.
Half Day Private. Race technique progression with emphasis on “race” component. Gates training available. Additional athletes $100pp.
New for 2023 High-Performance Race Private. Delivered by a Coach who holds the highest instructor qualification in his country AND a coaching qualification or multiyear experience as a coach or proven results achieved in a big event (OWG, WSC, WC) as a coach. Additional athletes $200pp.
All race privates include space for 2 athletes and are subject to individual coach availability. Additional athletes may be added by arrangement.
To book, please email race@cardrona-treblecone.com with the following information:
Book in advance to get the time you want.
Technical development and gate training
Full Day Race Private. Race technique progression with emphasis on “race” component. Gates training available. Additional athletes $100pp.
Half Day Private. Race technique progression with emphasis on “race” component. Gates training available. Additional athletes $100pp.
New for 2023 High-Performance Race Private. Delivered by a Coach who holds the highest instructor qualification in his country AND a coaching qualification or multiyear experience as a coach or proven results achieved in a big event (OWG, WSC, WC) as a coach. Additional athletes $200pp.
All race privates include space for 2 athletes and are subject to individual coach availability. Additional athletes may be added by arrangement.
To book, please email race@cardrona-treblecone.com with the following information:
Do you have a true passion for Alpine Skiing and its Race component? Would you like to be part of our Coaching Staff, but you have little or no experience at ski coaching? Have you just completed your ski racing career and you are looking for an exciting opportunity to be involved in Alpine Ski Racing? The new 2023 Coaching Pathway programme is perfect for you!
At WST we strive to find different ways to improve our coaching staff and furthermore be a point of refence for young New Zealanders who want to pursue a career in Alpine Ski racing as coaches.
If you are interested, please contact us at race@cardrona-treblecone.com
On-snow training
More freedom and specific input when being coached
Do you have a true passion for Alpine Skiing and its Race component? Would you like to be part of our Coaching Staff, but you have little or no experience at ski coaching? Have you just completed your ski racing career and you are looking for an exciting opportunity to be involved in Alpine Ski Racing? The new 2023 Coaching Pathway programme is perfect for you!
At WST we strive to find different ways to improve our coaching staff and furthermore be a point of refence for young New Zealanders who want to pursue a career in Alpine Ski racing as coaches.
If you are interested, please contact us at race@cardrona-treblecone.com
We offer International FIS Athletes the opportunity to join our FIS programme. From the 31/7/23 we open our FIS programme to international athletes; minimum 4 weeks training with the option to extend per week through to 17/9/23.
On-snow training
4 weeks of training, exams & shadowing
We offer International FIS Athletes the opportunity to join our FIS programme. From the 31/7/23 we open our FIS programme to international athletes; minimum 4 weeks training with the option to extend per week through to 17/9/23.
The SSNZ racing calendar
Check out the race calendar for the South Island & Australian FIS, Junior, Schools & Masters ski race events this year!
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