U14 National Points Team

Born 2013-2014

The U14 National Points Program is for athletes born 2013–2014 and is designed for skiers ready to elevate their skills to the next level. Whether your child loves racing gates or enjoys a blend of race training and freeskiing, this program balances technique, confidence, and fun while preparing them for advanced skiing pathways.

Our U14 program focuses on developing essential skills to allow young athletes to explore multiple disciplines as they grow—Alpine, Big Mountain, Skier Cross, or Freestyle—while keeping skiing enjoyable. Alpine skiing is the foundation for all styles, and at 12–13 years old, we encourage broad skill development before specialization.

Our experienced, passionate coaches—many with competitive racing backgrounds—guide athletes to progress technically, physically, and mentally while fostering teamwork and fun.

Program Details

5 Day Full Time Program 

Training 5 days per week Wed - Sun; Total Days: 70 Days

Early Bird Rate: $7,950

Standard Rate: $8,750

Injury Insurance: $398 (Early Bird), $437 (Standard)

QAST has partnered with Wakatipu High School to allow our athletes to train full time while pursuing their academic goals. This long-established program supports students to train on the mountain five days a week, with teacher support, to help maintain their academic studies after school.

Located in Frankton, Wakatipu High School offers athletes a high-performance academy catering to local and international athletes. For more information about Wakatipu High School click here. 

This program runs 5-days per week - including half days on Wed, Thu and Friday (returning to school at 12pm), full days on Sat and Sun, and school holidays.

The full-time program is also available in 2026 to National Points Team members who are still attending primary school. In this program academic catch up is the responsibility of the athlete and guardians.

 

3-Day Part Time Program

Training 3 days per week on weekends and 1 day mid-week as well as school holidays: Total Days: 51 Days

Early Bird Rate: $5,800

Standard Rate: $6,380

Injury Insurance: $290 (Early Bird), $319 (Standard)

 

2-Day Part Time Program

Training 2 days on weekends as well as school holidays. Total Days: 42 Days

Early Bird Rate: $4,750

Standard Rate: $5,225

Injury Insurance:  $238 (Early Bird), $261 (Standard)

 

Additional Training Days

2-Day and 3-Day program athletes have the opportunity to purchase additional training days throughout the season at a cost of $125 per day. Additional days subject to availability.

Club Representation

All QAST athletes are expected to register with Snowsports under the Queenstown Alpine Ski Team as both the Training Provider and the Ski Club or they will incur a non-club member fee of $1,000 for the 2026 season.

Joining Fee

A $1500 joining fee applies to all new club members aged U14 and older.

If athletes qualify for both the club fee and the joining fee, the total combined amount will be capped at $1,500.

Equipment Requirements Here

Registration

Please apply for registration HERE

Prerequisites

Athletes should be able to:

• Have experience in structured race programs (U12 Interfield or equivalent)
• Carve confidently on all groomed runs
• Ski at high speed off-piste with control
• Execute short and medium radius turns on red and black runs
• Understand basic race strategies and line choice
• Committed to 2x S&C training during the winter at the Event Center with PT
• Show motivation, discipline, and teamwork

Focus: Preparing for structured racing, refining technique, and developing physical and mental strength.

Understanding On-Snow Activities

Activity	Color	Description
Gate Training / Ski Racing	🟥	Structured courses (brushes, stubbies, big gates). Focus on line choice, timing, technique, and race strategy.
Guided Freeskiing	🟩	Ski freely with coach guidance, focusing on balance, edging, rhythm. Bridges play and structured training for racing.
Technique Drills	🟧	Short, focused exercises outside of gates to improve carving, edging, balance, rhythm, and agility.
Freeski / Terrain Exploration	🟦	Playful skiing in terrain parks, off-piste, or chasing coaches to build confidence, speed, and versatility.

 

QAST U14 Training Overview

Session: 5 hours (including 1-hour break)
Total time on snow: 240 min

Activity	% of Session	Notes	Visual
Gate Training / Ski Racing 🟥	50%	Brushes, stubbies, big gates – race strategy, timing, and technique	🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥
Guided Freeskiing 🟩	20%	Ski freely with coach guidance – skill reinforcement for racing	🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
Technique Drills 🟧	15%	Technical skill development outside gates	🟧🟧🟧🟧🟧
Freeski / Terrain Exploration 🟦	15%	Terrain park, off-piste, playful challenges	🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦

Notes for Parents:

• Activities are rotated throughout the session to match attention spans and maintain engagement.
• Guided freeskiing reinforces skills learned in drills before applying them in gates.
• Every session balances play, skill development, and racing practice, ensuring your child learns, grows, and has fun.

Athlete Goals

Short-Term Goals:

• Outstanding work ethic
• Be a role model and support the team
• Podium at National Points races
• Selection for New Zealand Youth Squad

Medium-Term Goals:

• Develop maturity, physical strength, and mental resilience
• Achieve high technical standards
• Prepare to move into U16 NP Team or follow the QAST coaching pathway

Program Notes:

• Dryland training with PT at the Queenstown Event Centre
• Access to ski tuning - This can be purchased from the QAST shop.
• A QAST jacket
• To be returned end of season, please empty pockets and wash and waterproof.
• Athletes are also required to wear black ski pants 
• If your athlete's jacket is not returned in good condition your jacket bond of $80 will be retained.
• Volunteer Bond: We require a volunteer bond of $600 on top of these fees which is returned to you at the end of the season, if you have completed the required volunteer days during the season. 
• Additional Camps: Additional camps focused on Slalom, GS and Super-G training may be held outside of Queenstown. This is an opportunity for the athletes to spend time with their fellow skiers and coaches independently to fine tune their racing skills. Details and costs to be confirmed. Costs will be payable prior to departure for the camp.

Registration

Please apply for registration HERE