Interfield Team (Born 2010-2017) U14 and below

The QAST Interfield Team is for athletes born in 2017 to 2010 (U14 and below) and is designed to get juniors excited about ski racing and to develop the physical and mental skills needed to compete as a ski racer at a higher level. This program is all about building the skier and setting them up for success further down the line by acquiring the skills that are needed, all in a fun atmosphere that lets them grow and develop.  

The program is designed to teach the love of outdoors and how to play and respect our mountains. The kids will experience a lot of different possibilities that our playground offers us including:

 

  • Ski Racing (drills and gates) 40%
  • Technique/Free skiing 60%

    Emphasis is placed on developing their technique in many different weather and snow conditions for them to enjoy skiing with their friends and in a safe environment. We want the kids to enjoy their sport and be excited to see and play with their friends every week. The more fun they have, the more they will want to ski and with more time spent on snow they will start seeing improvements in their confidence and their skiing.

    Our team of qualified coaches will decide which parts of the program are most suitable for their individual coaching group with some group training gates and others training off-piste or freeskiing. 

    The best way to learn high performance skiing is not by exclusively training in gates.

     


    Program Notes:

    • A QAST jacket (to be returned end of season, please empty pockets and wash). Note: Athletes are also required to wear black ski pants 
    • If your athlete's jacket is not returned in good condition your jacket bond will be retained.
    • Dryland program
    • Access to ski tuning - This can be purchased from the QAST shop.
    • Athletes will warm up and ski with their group more detailed instructions will be sent the day before training on Stack TeamApp
    • Any camps held will be at an additional charge

    • Note: Athletes are encouraged to pack a healthy lunch, water, spare gloves and enough warm clothes should the weather change during the day

    Prerequisites

    Athletes who have no prior ski racing experience must complete the QAST Development Program in the July School Holidays.

    If Born 2016-2017 (U8)

    • I can put my skis on by myself
    • I can get up by myself
    • I can ski at a consistent high speed
    • I am parallel on green runs (Big Easy)
    • My skis are parallel in the traverse and in a little wedge in the turn on blue runs (M1)
    • I can ride all lifts
    • I can ski all groomed runs
    • I can do jumps and ski easy off piste runs (lower exchange to keyhole)

    If Born 2014-2015 (U10)

    • Can do all of the above
    • I am parallel on all runs
    • Can do jumps and bumps (moguls) 
    • Can carve on blue runs (M1)
    • I can ski with confidence and speed on and off-piste (back bowls and chimney)
    • Can do short turns and I am in control on blue runs (M1)

    If Born in 2012-2013 (U12)

    • Can do all of the above
    • Can do short turns and I am in control on red runs (million dollar)
    • I am starting to cross-block in slalom gates (25mm)
    • Have raced in interfields on an outdoor mountain (for example: Cardrona, Treble Cone, The Remarkables and Coronet Peak

    If Born in 2011-2010 (U14)

    • I can do all of the above
    • I have been in QAST or a similar race program in the past. 
    • My parents tune my skis after each training and I am learning to do so.
    • I am committed to dryland training
    • I have the right skis and protections for each training

      Program Details

      i. Born 2017-2016

      Training 1 day per week on Saturdays as well as school holidays.

      Start date: 10th June 2023 (induction weekend). Start date on snow 17th June 2023.

      End date: 22nd September 2023, Spring Camp 25th September 2023 to 29th September 2023.

      Fees:

      $1910 (Early Bird - Installment option available until 30th November)

      $2080 (Regular Rate - available until 30th March 2023)

      Insurance (optional) $76 (Early Bird) / $83 (Regular Rate)

      Additional Training Days

      Athletes (not including the follow on program) have the opportunity to purchase additional training on Sundays if desired at a cost of $86 per day. Additional training days are available to purchase here.

      Enrolment Form Here

      ii. Born 2010-2015 Part Time Program

      Training 2 days per week on weekends as well as school holidays.

      Start date: Weekend of 10th June 2023 (induction weekend). Start date on snow 17th June 2023.

      End date: 17th September 2023, Spring Camp 25th - 29th September 2023

      Fees:

      $2920 (Early Bird - Installment options available until 30th November 2022)

      $3185 (Available until 30th May 2023)

      Insurance (optional) $117 (Early Bird) / $127 (Regular Rate)

      Athletes have the opportunity to purchase additional training midweek (Wed, Thu or Fri) if desired at a cost of $86 per day. Additional training days are available to purchase here.

      Enrolment Form Here

      iii. Born 2010-2013 Full Time Program

      Training 5 days per week for the whole season.

      Start date: Weekend of 10th June 2023 (induction weekend). Start date on snow 17th June 2023.

      End date: 17th September 2023, Spring Camp 25th -29th September 2023

      Fees:

      $5245 (Early Bird - Installment options available until 30th November 2022)

      $5720 (Available until 30th May 2023)

      Insurance (optional) $210 (Early Bird) / $229 (Regular Rate)

      Enrolment Form Here

      Equipment Requirements Here

      Volunteer Bond

      We require a volunteer bond of $450 on top of these fees which is returned to you at the end of the season if you have completed the requirements. Please see the Volunteer page for further details