Review and Integration of Terrain in Ski Competitions: A Year in Retrospect
The review highlights the successful integration of terrain into U12 ski races, with training for track builders, coaches, and officials. The competitions were well-run, showcasing a mix of features and challenges for participants. Looking forward, plans include expanding terrain events across divisions and age groups. Craigleith stood out for its diverse terrain offerings, enhancing skill development for young skiers.
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SOD SX/Terrain Report Bennett Carter May 5th, 2018 Caledon Ski Club
SX/Terrain in Review Programming Overview Year 1 of the AOA 5 year SX Plan Year 1 - Integrate SX/terrain into U12 SOD series, train more track builders, coaches and officials Terrain was integrated into 4 U12 races (3 SOD, 1 invitational), 8 clubs participated in builder session and 20 coaches and 19 officials were trained at Calabogie camp
SX/Terrain in Review Competition Highlights Alpine #1: (Jan 21, 2018) A very well run event, despite timing being done over the radio and phone. Great weather, full support from all coaches in the meeting, race ran on time and had no injuries. Course had no air, rollers and one burm. All gates were triangle panels. Bracket - 1 W participated. Craigleith: (Jan 28, 2018) A well run race that had a mix of triangle panels, double gates, GS gates and rollers. No air. Race ran on time and was exciting for athletes, coaches and fans. Bracket - 3 M participated.
SX/Terrain in Review Competition Highlights Alpine #2: (Feb 3, 2018) Also ran very well. Race was in a different U12 tier than the previous race ( bracket 5). All triangle panels, with rollers ruts. All GS gates, rollers with no air. Devil s Glen: (Mastermind GS March 15, 2018) A very challenging hill made more challenging by soft rollers on the flats at the top. Snow did not have time to set up following epic powder day in March at the Glen. 2nd run set was challenging due to cross ruts
SX/Terrain in Review Looking Forward Year 2 - Integrate terrain as an event on all U12 calendars in all divisions, publish a AOA SX pathway for clubs to integrate into all age groups Jan 26 SX World Cup Blue Mountain Jan 28-29 SX NorAm Blue Mountain Jan 30-31 SX AOA Training Camp March U16 Canada Winter Games
SX/Terrain in Review U12 at Craigleith We were very lucky to have a variety of terrain available at Craigleith this year Mogels, SX, and rollers on multiple hills Kids were able to build on use of all joints foundation. True focus is on development of fundamental skills Variety not normally found in SOD Fall lines, grooming, visibility
SX/Terrain in Review Looking Forward Focus is on improving technique using terrain and aiding skill development as part of an alpine program Year #2 of five year plan Terrain racing in all divisions in U12 Regular racing, with terrain on hill similar to Devil s Glen in suitable areas Possibility of SOD Cup calendar shortening Keep kids engaged with variable environments
SX/Terrain in Review Looking Forward ACA Progression table Blue Mountain Development project (Jan 29- 30th, 2019) Learning opportunity for athletes and coaches Be exposed to the highest level of SX racing and learn on the job Use of track as an environment, and all U19 kids will be able to participate in Nor-Am On escarpment training opportunity
SX/Terrain in Review Looking Forward Something to think about for the afternoon; How to implement terrain in 2019? PSL, SL, GS with rollers How does early introduction of terrain aid skill development? Do kids naturally seek out terrain? What is suitable terrain for different ages?
