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SNOWSPORTS HANDBOOK 2019
A school for life. Contents 4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND KEY DATES 5 CONTACTS 6 THE SNOWSPORTS PROGRAM 8 SNOWSPORTS SUPPORT 9 VICTORIAN INTERSCHOOLS COMPETITION 11 AUSTRALIAN INTERSCHOOLS COMPETITION 12 EVENTS AND DISCIPLINES AT INTERSCHOOLS 14 TRAINING 16 TEAM SELECTION POLICY 18 PRACTICAL POINTS FOR RACE PARTICIPATION 21 FITNESS AND SAFETY 25 NUTRITION 27 PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT 2 | LAURISTON GIRLS’ SCHOOL SNOWSPORTS HANDBOOK 2019
A school for life. WELCOME TO THE LAURISTON GIRLS’ SCHOOL 2019 SNOWSPORTS PROGRAM This handbook is designed to provide Lauriston families with both helpful and relevant information regarding SnowSports. The aim of Lauriston SnowSports is to encourage girls to participate, extend their competition experience and enter teams of girls into the various disciplines available in the Victorian Interschools Competition in August and into the Australian Championships at Mount Buller. You do not need to be an expert skier / snowboarder as the level of competition is aimed at every type of participant from novice to expert racer. In any of the Victorian Interschool Competitions you will see a wide variety of participants in both ability and age. This is a team activity and each participant is important regardless of level or ability. We look forward to supporting your daughter throughout the season.
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Date Event Location Time
17 Apr Ski and boarding camp application opens Flexischools TBC
29 Apr SnowSports Information Evening Mountain Room 7.15pm - 8.00pm
3 May SnowSports registration Flexischools
6 May Mt Buller Season Lift pass offer closes Flexischools
16 May Sizing of XC team for XC equipment Gym Lunchtime
Flexischools and
30 May Place SnowSports uniform order with Flexischools
Uniform shop
2 June Family Season Opener Dinner Bounce
3 Jun Loaning of Cross Country Ski gear to competitors Gym 7.00am - 8.00am
15 Jun XC Skiing Training each Saturday (numbers permitting) Mt Buller 4.00pm (each Saturday)
19 Jun Lauriston Trial day event entries due Flexischools
July Holidays XC lessons - 3 & 10 June, 6 & 13 July Mt Buller PM
10-12 Jul Holiday training program - multi discipline Mt Buller AM & PM
21 Jul SnowSports Race Training Mt Buller AM & PM
21 Jul Cross Country Trials Mt Buller 4.00pm
21 Jul SnowSports – Mt Buller drinks The Whitt 6.00pm
8.00am (Snowboarding)
22 Jul Trial Day Mt Buller 10.00am (Alpine)
1.30pm (Moguls)
23 Jul Lauriston Interschools entries and lift tickets orders close Flexischools
3 Aug Cross Country Training Mt Buller
4 Aug Victorian Interschools Cross Country SnowSports Mt Buller
Fri 5.30am -
9 - 11 Aug Skiing & Snowboarding Skill development camp Falls Creek
Sun 10.00pm
15 Aug Information Breakfast (ticket and bib collection) School Refectory 7.15am
18 Aug Junior Race training Mt Buller TBC
Div 6: Mon, Tues
Div 4 & 5: Mon - Wed
19 - 25 Aug Victorian Interschools Championships Mt Buller
Div 2 & 3: Wed - Sun
Div 1: Fri - Sun
19 Aug Junior School Drinks/Dinner Mt Buller TBC
21 Aug Senior School Drinks - Yrs 7-8/Div 3 Mt Buller TBC
23 Aug Senior School Drinks - Yrs 9-12/Divs 1/2 Mt Buller TBC
4 - 8 Sep Australian Interschools Championships Mt Buller
Royal South Yarra
13 Oct End of Season Dinner 5.30pm
Tennis Club
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Contacts
LISA HOWDEN ROB COOPER MADDIE O’BRIEN
SnowSports Coordinator Director of Sport SnowSports Captain 2019
snowsports@lauriston.vic.edu.au cooperro@lauriston.vic.edu.au
9864 7587 9864 7555
0407 096 469 (on the snow)
LSSA COMMITTEE
President Lynda Kelly 0412 327 250 lynda.kelly@eel.com.au
Treasurer Chris Darby 0433 808 206 chrisdarby@lifetimedental.com.au
Secretary Georgina Giddy 0407 171 092 georgie.h@bigpond.com
Years 4 & 5 Andrea Fox 0439 888 889 andrea_fox@linfox.com
Year 6 Chris Randle 0412 340 094 vuegrande@bigpond.com
Year 6 Zara Hines 0418 503 400 zara@hinerty.com
Year 8 Daniella Rocco 0421 615 284 mcconnellrocco@gmail.com
Howqua Mark Suttie 0412 850 195 marksuttie@ozemail.com.au
Moguls Paul Mogford 0408 336 920 paul@golfstrategies.com.au
International Parent Group Ida Huang 0476 236 466 ida.levin9@gmail.com
Victorian Interschools (calendar of events, rules etc)
Race Squads
www.vicinterschools.com.au
Mt Hotham Race Squad
Mt Buller (accommodation, snow reports, etc)
www.mhrs.org.au | 5759 3602
www.mtbuller.com.au
Mt Buller Race Squad
Australian Interschools
www.mbrc.org.au | info@mbrc.org.au | 5779 1815
www.ausinterschools.com.au
Falls Creek Race Department
www.fallscreek.com.au/raceclub | 5758 3331
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The SnowSports
Program
OBJECTIVES
The Lauriston Girls’ School SnowSports Program has been established to promote and develop skills in a range of SnowSports
activities. The objectives of the program are:
• To give program participants the opportunity to develop their skills in one or more of the SnowSports disciplines
and to participate in competitions in those disciplines, including Alpine (Giant Slalom) and Freestyle (Moguls) Skiing,
Snowboarding (Giant Slalom and BoarderCross) and Cross Country Skiing, BoarderCross, SkierCross and Slope Style.
• To prepare participants competently for participation in the Victorian and Australian Interschools SnowSports
Championships.
• To improve the skill level of Program participants.
OVERVIEW
• A Dry Land Training Program comprising weekly training sessions at school during Term 2 and 3 in a variety of fitness
forms.
• An On–snow Alpine, Cross Country and Snowboard Training Program during our trial weekend, various training
opportunities throughout the season and the SnowSports development camp in August at Falls Creek. Check Team App
under ‘Events’.
• Participation in the Lauriston Trials for the Victorian Interschools SnowSports Competition, and in the competition itself.
• Participation in the Australian Interschools SnowSports Competition at Mt Buller, if a team is placed in the top six in the
Victorian competition, or if a student is in the top fifteen individually (if there are more than 30 competitors in the race.
The on–snow Alpine and XC Training Program will be conducted by the Mt Buller Race Department by qualified instructors.
Lauriston students choosing to participate in SnowSports can register via Flexischools, authorising a SnowSports levy of $425
to be billed to their School Account.
The remainder of the Program is optional, and will be charged to your account on a ‘user pays’ basis. Students participating
in SnowSports are encouraged to take advantage of all opportunities presented within the program and to participate in
race–training programs offered by the Mt Buller Race Club, the Falls Creek Race Squad or the Mt Hotham Race Squad when
possible.
Please Note: All Lauriston students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian while on the mountain. Parents of students
will also need to organise accommodation and transport to and from the mountain.
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COMMUNICATION
• Team App: The main form of communication during the competitions will be via Team App. Please download the app
“Team App” onto your smart phone and select “Lauriston Girls SnowSports”. Comprehensive information, bookings for
lessons including any last minute amendments from the event organisers can be sent to you from Lauriston SnowSports
staff via the Team App.
• Schoolbox: Go to the Sport@Lauriston pages on Schoolbox for Snow Sports Information including the handbook.
• Concerns or enquiries: Please phone or email the SnowSports Coordinator for any immediate concerns or make an
appointment if you wish to discuss issues in more detail. The Director of Sport can also help you with any concerns or
queries.
PARENT SUPPORT
As with many co–curricular activities, it is not possible for the School to compete without the active assistance of parents, and
in that regard the Lauriston SnowSports Association plays a very active support role.
Lauriston is required to provide officials for each day of competition, as well as team managers for our teams. It is vital that
we have the support of parents to fill these positions and encourage our students. The Interschools are a very busy, fun and
exciting time. If you have never been it is time to come and experience an amazing week of competition and excitement. All
help is greatly appreciated. Please contact members of the Lauriston SnowSports Association for more information.
Generally, managing a team involves distributing the bibs, ensuring athletes are in the right place at the right time, ferrying
unwanted gear to the bottom of the course (on skis or snowboard) and looking after the students before and after the event.
Only competent skiers and snowboarders should perform the role of team manager, unless it is possible to walk to the event.
The event organisers require each school to contribute volunteer race officials. If the school fails to provide officials for an
event, its teams, in that event, risk disqualification. Parents will be designated an event to officiate.
ENROLMENT
All students who wish to take part in SnowSports must enrol online via Flexischools (flexischools.com.au). Flexischools
is the school’s cashless payment system, and is linked to each student’s ID. The SnowSports Levy of $425 covers dry land
training, some on snow training, staffing costs, student school based activities, a loaned snowsports jacket for the season and
administration costs.
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SnowSports
Support
LAURISTON SNOWSPORTS ASSOCIATION
The Lauriston SnowSports Association aims to support • To foster goodwill and enthusiasm for school SnowSports
the SnowSports program through fundraising and season
• To raise funds to assist the school to develop a strong
preparation, on mountain organisation, supervision and social
SnowSports Program
activities to ensure the success of SnowSports.
• To assist School Staff and Coaches responsible for
All parents are invited to join the LSSA; all new members will
training of girls and administration of Interschools
be warmly welcomed.
Competition
The aims of the Association are to support the School
Provide training and subsidies to facilitate wide spread
SnowSports Program in the following ways:
participation in SnowSports
• Bring the parents of Lauriston’s students together to
Committee and Meetings
help organise participation in SnowSports as well as
competing in the name of Lauriston Girls’ School and Meetings of the committee shall be held monthly between
engendering team spirit and camaraderie. February and November. See Schoolbox for dates.
PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
• Transport and accommodation for your daughter/s to
Costs involved in SnowSports:
and from competitions
• $425 levy covers dry land training, some on snow
• Register your daughter with Snowracer (free mandatory
training, staffing costs, student school based activities,
insurance) www.vicinterschools.com.au/sign-here.
loaned SnowSports jacket and administration costs
Snowracer is now a requirement of competing in any
Interschools Competition • Uniform and appropriate attire
• Support and encouragement • Transport & accommodation
• Ensure your daughter is race ready – correct clothing, in • Competition fees (enter Trial day & Interschools events
good health, fed well and hydrated via Flexischools)
• Photographer – any great shots of Lauriston competitors • Training fees (subsidised by LSSA)
could be used for our End of Season dinner • Lift passes (select online via Flexischools)
Please get involved with your kids and be part of the team! • Equipment hire (XC equipment is available for hire for a
For more information speak to a member of the SnowSports nominal fee from the SnowSports department)
committee.
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Victorian Interschools
Competition
TRIAL DAYS
Cross Country: Sunday 21 July
Alpine/Snowboard: Monday 22 July
Mt Buller
It is compulsory for girls to attend the trial days if they intend participating in the Victorian Interschools Championships.
Mt Buller Race Department sets up two timed racecourses on suitable terrain (usually on Little Buller Spur) to run timed trials
for both Snowboarding and Skiing. The results of these trials are used to select our teams. Please refer to our Team Selection
policy in this handbook for more information.
The schedule program for Monday 22 July is:
• Moguls grading: 1.30pm
• Alpine: 10.00am on challenge course and Snowboard course trial 8.15am Skyline
Alpine and Cross Country Training Day: Saturday 20 July
SnowSports participants are encouraged to join the Race Training program to get some valuable on mountain training with the
Mt Buller Race Department. Bookings can be made through the training clinics on Team App.
Additional training sessions will be run for those girls interested.
VICTORIAN CROSS COUNTRY
INTERSCHOOLS COMPETITION WEEKEND
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August, Mt Buller
The Victorian Interschools Cross Country Championships are held on Sunday 4 August at Mt Buller. It is compulsory for girls in
the Cross Country team to attend the training day (Saturday) in preparation for the Victorian Interschools XC Championships.
Training on Saturdays at 4.00pm throughout the season at Mt Buller will be on offer (numbers permitting). Parents will need to
take an “on course” official role or assist the team during the Victorian XC Interschools event on the Sunday.
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VICTORIAN INTERSCHOOLS SNOWSPORTS
CHAMPIONSHIP
Monday 19 to Sunday 25 August, Mt Buller
The Victorian Interschools SnowSports Championships was first staged in 1958 at Mt Buller. The Championships are conducted
over seven days, catering for primary and secondary school children throughout Victoria. These athletes have the opportunity
to compete in each of the seven snow sport disciplines – Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, BoarderCross, SkierCross, Moguls, Slope
Style, and Cross–Country and, if successful, qualify for the Australian Interschools SnowSports Championships.
During the Interschools Competition week, Secondary School events are held from Wednesday to Sunday and Junior School
events are held from Monday to Wednesday. The Victorian Interschools SnowSports Championships attract many of Victoria’s
top junior athletes as well as many students who are relative novices to the sport of skiing and snowboarding. The competition
provides the opportunity for entrants to compete for fun, fitness, their school, trophies and a state title. All participants in the
Lauriston SnowSports Program are both encouraged and eligible to compete in the competition provided they participate in
the trials.
Race Meeting Meet your team manager at the top of the racecourse 15 minutes before course inspection opens.
Protests The rules of the Victorian Interschools Competition: Team Managers are the only persons able to lodge
a protest. Parents or competitors are not allowed to lodge a protest otherwise the team or School may
be disqualified.
Opening/Closing All Lauriston students on the mountain should join in and participate in representing the school in the
Ceremony & Daily official opening ceremony parade and daily presentations. All presentations are at the Mt Buller Sports
Presentations Hall (usually at 5.00pm). All girls are expected to wear their SnowSports/PE uniform.
Meeting Points Meetings can become difficult in the snow depending on crowds and weather conditions. Please ensure
and Times you are at the correct meeting points well ahead of time. Please take into consideration queues and lift
delays.
Prep – Year 2 To ensure the safety of our younger athletes competing at the Interschools, girls will be chosen to
competitors compete using the following guidelines:
• Needs to be an intermediate skier who can ski in control down a blue run
• Needs to have skied in all weather conditions
• A parent must be with the competitor at all times
• Compulsory attendance at the Trial day
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Australian Interschools
Competition
OVERVIEW
Wednesday 4 to Sunday 8 September, Mt Buller
Teams that place in the top six in the Victorian Interschools competition are invited to compete in the Australian Interschools
SnowSports Competition. Athletes who place in the top 15 (if there are more than 30 competitors in the race) individually
are also invited to participate. The School and the SnowSports Association will do everything they can to assist athletes to
participate. In particular, the Lauriston SnowSports Association will work with the athletes to assist with accommodation and
transport where necessary.
The location of this competition alternates between Victoria and New South Wales. In 2019 the Australian Championships will
be held at Mt Buller.
For the most current Interschools information, please refer to Schoolbox and the Australian Interschools website
www.ausinterschools.com.au
ACCOMMODATION
Athletes are responsible for their own accommodation during the Australian Interschools SnowSports Championships.
If you expect your daughter will be in an Alpine or Moguls A Ski Team, and you wish to have your own accommodation, you
should probably look at booking by mid–August. September is late in the season, and the Australian Interschools is a much
smaller event, so accommodation bookings will be a little easier than at the Victorian Interschools SnowSports Championships.
Parents: if you are unable to accompany your daughter to Mt Buller, consider approaching another family to see whether she
can travel and stay with them. See the LSSA contacts for assistance with this.
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Events and Disciplines
at Interschools
The individual with the highest score and the team with the
ALPINE SKI – GIANT highest aggregate score wins the competition. Gold, silver
SLALOM
and bronze medals are awarded to the individuals and teams
with the best three scores.
SNOWBOARDING –
Competitors ski down a timed course from a race start
through gates to a finish line at the other end of the course.
The gates are set at a moderate distance apart. Each
competitor completes two runs, and receives a time provided GIANT SLALOM
she is not disqualified, for example, through missing a gate. Competitors board down a timed course from a race start
Prior to the start of each run, competitors complete a course through gates to a finish line at the other end of the course.
inspection by sideslipping the course. Competitors must The gates are set at a moderate distance apart. Each
wear both race bibs and helmets while inspecting the course competitor completes two runs, and receives a time provided
and racing. Athletes will race in bib order in the first run, and she is not disqualified, for example, through missing a gate.
reverse bib order on the second run. Prior to the start of each run, competitors complete a course
The times for each run are added together to determine the inspection by sideslipping the course. Competitors must
individual’s place in the competition. Teams may comprise wear both race bibs and helmets while inspecting the course
three or four skiers, with the fastest three times from the first and racing. Athletes will race in bib order in the first run, and
run and the fastest three times from the second run being reverse bib order in the second run.
added together to determine an overall time for the team. The The times for each run are added together to determine the
team and the individual with the lowest aggregate time win individual’s place in the competition. Teams may comprise
the competition. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded two or three boarders, with the fastest two times from the
to the fastest three individuals and the fastest three teams. first run and the fastest 2 times from the second run being
added together to determine an overall time for the team. The
FREESTYLE SKI – team and the individual with the lowest aggregate time win
MOGULS
the competition. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded
to the fastest three individuals and the fastest three teams.
BOARDERCROSS
Teams are comprised of two or three skiers. Participants
complete one run down the mogul course, and must
execute at least one jump. Prior to the start of competition,
In BoarderCross, participants board down a timed course
competitors are allowed to practice on the course for
with banks and jumps. Competitors must wear both race bibs
approximately one hour. Competitors must wear both race
and helmets while inspecting the course and racing. After a
bibs and helmets while training and racing.
round robin, the top sixteen competitors in each division will
Each competitor is awarded a score, 25% based on time, make the finals. The fastest three boarders in the final receive
25% based on the jump and 50% based on mogul skiing individual gold, silver and bronze medals. Team medals are
technique. For teams, the highest two scores are combined. awarded on combined times.
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SKIERCROSS
In SkierCross, participants ski down a timed course with banks and jumps. Competitors must wear both race bibs and helmets
while inspecting the course and racing. The top sixteen competitors in each division will make the finals. The fastest three
skiers in the final receive individual gold, silver and bronze medals. Team medals are awarded on combined times
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING – CLASSICAL
Cross Country Classical is a cross–country event raced using classical technique with classical skis. Teams are generally
comprised of three participants. These events are conducted at one time over a single course on a mass start, with the first
across the line being the winner. The courses are of varying distances, depending on the Division. Division 5 competes on the
shortest course, while Division 1 competes on the longest course. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded for the fastest
three individuals and the fastest three teams.
CROSS COUNTRY RELAY
Each team comprises three participants. Competitors complete a full course and tag the next team member to then complete
their course. The first team across the line wins. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded to the fastest teams. Athletes
competing in the relay event when it’s at Perisher use skating skis.
SLOPESTYLE SKI & SNOWBOARD
Competitors are judged on a modified terrain park including jumps and features. This event is only open to Divisions 1-3.
THE DIVISIONS
Participants in the Interschools compete in Divisions. Each Division comprises two year levels in accordance with the following:
Division 1: Years 11 and 12 Division 3: Years 7 and 8 Division 5: Years 3 and 4
Division 2: Years 9 and 10 Division 4: Years 5 and 6 Division 6: Prep to Year 2
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Howqua Competitors
Howqua girls need to have previously competed in the Interschools competition to join the team (new Lauriston students may
contact the coordinator). Girls attend Trial day on Monday 22nd July and XC skiers on Sunday 21st July and compete (depending
on their events) from 21 – 25 August. Howqua staff in conjunction with SnowSports staff transport and supervise competitors to
Trial day. If parents are unable to take girls to Buller to their events than we coordinate Howqua staff to take girls and supervise
them during the day. Girls entered in early morning events will need to have accommodation organised by their family. The Vic
Interschools current event schedule is provisional and won’t be confirmed until closer to the Championships.
Training
DRY LAND TRAINING
In Terms 2 and 3 we encourage Senior girls to participate in SnowSports Personal Training and/or Running Club and Yoga
sessions. This will develop their core body strength and aerobic capacity, which is particularly essential for cross country skiing.
Each week, Junior girls will need to attend one Running Club session or the Junior SnowSports fitness session.
Senior girls options:
• SnowSports training @ LGS weights room Monday 1.00pm - 1.40pm
• Strength & conditioning training @ LGS gym Wednesdays 3:30 – 5pm & Thursdays 6.45am - 8.00am
• Cross Country training @ Kooyong Park Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30 – 5.00pm, Tuesdays & Fridays @ Orrong Park
6.45am - 8.00am
• Running club sessions @ Kooyong Park every Tuesday and Friday from 6.45am
• Yoga @ LGS Dance Studio on Thursday afternoon from 3.20pm - 4.20pm
• Get Going with Gilly (Aerobics) @ LGS Dance Studio Friday 7.15am - 8.00am
Commitment to the SnowSports team by involving yourself in the training sessions provided will be taken into consideration in
the awarding of sports badges and pockets.
Junior girls options:
• SnowSports Fitness Thursday 1.00pm
• Montrose Running Club (years 3-6) - Monday & Friday @ Kooyong Park 7.15am - 8.00am
• Years 5 & 6 may participate in Tuesday and Friday Running Club at Kooyong Park
• Yoga Thursday afternoon 3.20pm
• Skikes (Dry land XC skiing) sessions for Seniors and Juniors
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ON SNOW TRAINING
• Cross Country training at Mt Buller each Saturday at 4.00pm from the season opening weekend until the XC Competition
in August
• Junior and Senior Race Training sessions with Mt Buller Race department instructors on Saturday 21 July
• Race training Sunday 18 August before the Victorian Interschools competition
• Skiing and Snowboarding development camp (including race training) for senior students at Falls Creek 9 – 11 August
• Participation in Snowracer events prior to the main competition on various mountains
• Alpine, Snowboarding & XC training subsidised by LSSA - see Team App
• Compulsory attendance of girls to attend the trial if they intend participating in the Victorian Interschools Championships.
This involves:
• Alpine 10.00am on Challenge course and Snowboard course trial 8.15am Skyline
• Moguls Grading 1.30pm
• Compulsory attendance for the Cross Country team to attend the training day (Saturday 3 August) in preparation for the
Victorian Interschools Cross Country Championships (Sunday 4 August)
Amendments to training will be posted on Schoolbox and on the Lauriston Girls’ SnowSports Team App.
MORE TRAINING
SnowSports pathways beyond the Victorian Interschools
Any girls wishing to participate in further on snow training/competitions can refer to the websites below.
The Athlete pathways across all disciplines in Australia start above Interschools competition. Many children each year train and
compete with the various resort based clubs in Victoria. From there children can participate in development squads and camps
as they further their pursuit to be an elite athlete in their chosen discipline.
To assist with finding information about the Athlete Pathway please visit www.vicinterschools.com.au/athlete-pathway to find
organisations which conduct programs as part of the Athlete pathway in Victoria, such as:
• Ski and Snowboard Australia • Mt. Buller Race Club
• Falls Creek Race Club • Hotham Racing Squad
• Team Buller Riders • Olympic Winter Institute of Australia
• Transition Snowboarding • Hotham Freeski
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Team Selection
Policy
The objective of team selection at Lauriston Girls’ School is:
• to encourage participation at the Victorian and Australian Interschools Championship
• to enter at least one team in every division of each discipline at the Victorian Interschools Championship
• to enter the best possible Lauriston teams providing maximum opportunity for overall school success across the divisions
and disciplines
The criteria outlined below provides a transparent means for competitors and parents to understand how teams are selected.
The final decision for selection rests with the Coordinator of SnowSports and Director of Sport.
VICTORIAN INTERSCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIP
TEAM SELECTION
All students who choose to compete in the Victorian Interschools Championship must take part in the Lauriston Girls’ School
trials at Mt Buller. With the exception of Skier Cross and Snowboard Cross, a student must take part in Lauriston Girls’ School
trials for each category she enters. The best single run result (of two possible runs) from the Lauriston Girls’ School trials will
be used to rank all competitors. These results will be the basis for Victorian Interschools Championship team selection.
A student will only be granted exemption from the trials in exceptional circumstances which include:
• Competing at an accredited event on another mountain (as approved by the School)
• Medical grounds (for which a medical certificate is required)
In the case of exceptional circumstances, the following procedure will be employed in an attempt to rank the student into an
appropriate team:
• Consideration of the student ranking from the Lauriston Girls’ School trials in the preceding year as compared to the
relevant Lauriston students;
• Consideration of Ski and Snowboard Australia (SSA) and FIS external event results if applicable;
• As required, two independent advisors as appointed by the Coordinator of SnowSports and Director of Sport will be
engaged to provide a recommendation on team selection.
Should a student crash on both trial runs, selection to the Lauriston Team will occur following all students having completed
one run successfully.
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AUSTRALIAN INTERSCHOOLS
CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM SELECTION
Junior School (Prep – Year 6)
In the Junior School (Prep – Year 6), a team finishing in the top six of their division at the Victorian Interschools Championship
will qualify the participants to compete at the Australian Interschools Championship. There will be no changes to the
composition of the team.
Should a student become unavailable for the Australian Interschools Championship, the vacant position will be offered to the
next student from within that division in order of ranked results from the Victorian Interschools Championships. Promotion of
a competitor to compete in a higher age division will only be considered in the case of inadequate competitor numbers to form
a complete team. Promotion will be based on the individual ranked results and from the Victorian Interschools Championships.
This will not be implemented at the expense of a team in a lower division.
Should exceptional circumstances require consideration for team selection for the Australian Interschools Championship, two
independent advisors will be engaged to provide a recommendation to the Coordinator of SnowSports and Director of Sport.
Senior School (Year 7 – Year 12)
In the Senior School (Year 7 – 12), a team finishing in the top six of their division at the Victorian Interschools Championship
will qualify the team to compete in the Australian Interschools Championship. Should a team member’s individual combined
ranking result from the Victorian Interschools Championships be surpassed by another Lauriston student within that division,
the composition of team members will be altered provided compliance with Australian Interschools Championship rules (the
fastest original member of the team will remain in the team and in the case of Alpine Giant Slalom, the two fastest original
members will remain in the team).
Should a team member be unable to participate at the Australian Interschools Championships, the vacant position will be
offered to the next fastest participant in order of combined ranking result within that division from the Victorian Interschools
Championships.
Promotion of a competitor to compete in a higher age division will only be considered in the case of inadequate competitor
numbers to form a complete team. Promotion will be based on the individual combined ranking results of all Lauriston students
from the Victorian Interschools Championship. This will not be implemented at the expense of a team in a lower division.
Should exceptional circumstances require consideration for team selection for the Australian Interschools Championship, two
independent advisors will be engaged to provide a recommendation to the Coordinator of SnowSports and Director of Sport.
LAURISTON GIRLS’ SCHOOL SNOWSPORTS HANDBOOK 2019 | 17A school for life. Practical Points for Race Participation ACCOMMODATION All students competing in Interschools Competitions must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. It is the responsibility of each family to arrange their own accommodation. Generally, families arrive at Mt Buller the day before the first event and leave after the medal presentations for the last event. Please book your accommodation early. Accommodation bookings in the Interschools week are extremely heavy, and you may miss out if you leave it too late. Information on a range of available accommodation can be found at: www.mtbuller.com.au/accommodation Buller Holidays 1800 285 537 bullerholidays.com.au Mt Buller Apartment Management 5775 3112 mtbullerams.com.au Collegians ski club, Breathtaker Rd Mt Buller Contact Sue Ferguson 0414 528 678 (discounted rates for Lauriston families) collegiansskiclub.org.au LIFT TICKETS AND ENTRY FEES Lauriston SnowSports will provide each student with a lift ticket (special competitor’s price) for the days they are competing, by ordering online through the Flexischools website by the designated date. Tickets for parents will also be provided at a cheaper price but only for the days that they are a Team Manager. Tickets will not be provided for siblings, family members or friends who are not competing for Lauriston. Each competitor will be charged an event entry fee for each of the events they enter. Entries must be completed on Flexischools for each event by the designated date. Discounted Season Lift Passes for Mt Buller are on offer through Flexischools. Please see Schoolbox or ask the Coordinator for assistance if you’d like to calculate what tickets are best to buy for your situation. 18 | LAURISTON GIRLS’ SCHOOL SNOWSPORTS HANDBOOK 2019
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PRESENTATIONS EQUIPMENT
Medal presentations are generally at the Mt Buller Gymnasium The quality and suitability of ski and snowboard equipment
at 5.00pm on each day of the competition. However, please will make a significant difference to athlete performance.
check the detailed timetable supplied just prior to the If you are hiring, you need to hire carefully. If you own your
Interschools competition for the exact time. Presentations on own equipment, you must ensure that it is tuned. Lauriston
all afternoons will generally take about one hour. SnowSports will hire out our XC equipment at a nominal cost
to competitors.
Athletes and parents will also have the opportunity to
HIRE & SALES
purchase athlete competition photos, which are generally on
display at the venue.
Each athlete is required to wear an item of the School Lauriston has a sound association with the following outdoor
SnowSports / PE uniform – preferably the SnowSports retail stores. Both these stores offer a discount to Lauriston
hoodie, to identify her with the School at the event. Girls SnowSports families.
should remember that they are representing Lauriston Girls’
School at the presentation ceremonies and dress accordingly.
Ajays
Contact Robbie Hiam for all your needs including Alpine
CLOTHING Ski, Snowboard, Cross Country Ski gear to buy or hire and
servicing. They do all ski and board servicing and repairs, and
GS Suits may be worn for Alpine events (except Div 5 & 6).
are happy to offer advice for free).
Regardless of what the athlete races in, she needs to wear
proper protective clothing before and after the race. This will 115 Canterbury Road, Heathmont, 3135 (between Wantirna
include the appropriate ‘layers’ of clothing, depending on the and Bayswater Roads).
weather conditions, and waterproof jacket. Please consult the 9720 4647 | ajays@snow–ski.com.au
Victorian Interschools competition rules for your discipline’s
clothing requirements here: vicinterschools.com.au Eastern Mountain Centre
Uniform Shop Contact Doug Evans. EMC is affiliated with Ajays, but offers a
little more Cross Country and a little less Snowboarding, and
The following items are available from the Uniform Shop. you are guaranteed to receive excellent service and advice.
Please place your order with Flexischools by no later than Buy or hire gear, they service and repair equipment as well as
Thursday 7 June. race prep and race waxing.
• Lauriston long sleeve performance top (ideal for cross 68 Whitehorse Road, Deepdene, 3103 (Cnr of Barnsbury
country) $75 Road)
• Compression tights $120 9817 1477 | emc@snow–ski.com.au
• SnowSports hoodie $70
• SnowSports jackets $TBC
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If you are hiring your gear, remember to organise it well
before the Interschools so you don’t miss out, especially PARENTS – WHAT
TO DO BEFORE AND
for Cross Country as stocks are limited. Thousands of other
students are also requiring equipment for Interschools.
WHEN TO BE AT THE DURING THE RACE
START
If you are not a course official, and you are on the mountain,
please be at the start to help carry jackets and other gear
not needed by athletes during the race from the top to the
Prior to Interschools, updates will be issued with precise
bottom. Assist team managers or race officials if possible. Try
information about when to arrive at the start for your event.
to be at the bottom when your daughter finishes, and provide
In general though, get there early. It is your responsibility to
her with encouragement. Racing is stressful, and soothing
be there on time. If you are staying on the Stirling Track, and
parental reassurance is a valuable commodity both prior to
you have to get to Burnt Hut Spur, allow at least 30 minutes
and at the end of a race. Parents are asked to allow students
for the trip. If you need to arrive 15 minutes before course
time alone once they line up to compete to compose their
inspection, leave from your accommodation 45 minutes prior
thoughts.
to course inspection. The last thing athletes need prior to a
race is panic, so check the race time, and leave plenty of time
to get there. If participating in a moguls event, race training is
often well before the race.
SNACKS AND DRINKS
Interschools racing, particularly alpine skiing events, involves
a lot of standing around in sub–optimal conditions, due to the
time it takes for a large number of competitors to complete
their runs. This can result in athletes getting cold and tired.
Athletes should have snacks with them to keep them going
during the race period.
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Fitness and
Safety
Our aim is for all members of the SnowSports community to stay safe, so please discuss this with your daughter.
The alpine code of conduct should guide you when you ski or board. It is there for your safety. It is reproduced from
www.snowsafe.org.au.
Regardless of how you enjoy your snow sport, always show courtesy to others. Be aware that there are inherent risks in all
snow recreational activities that common sense and personal awareness can reduce. These risks include rapid changes in
weather and surface conditions, collisions with other people, and natural and artificial hazards such as rocks, trees, stumps,
bare spots, lift towers and snow making equipment. It is your responsibility to stay in control on the ground and in the air.
• Know your ability. Always stay in control. Be able to stop and avoid other people or objects.
• Take lessons from qualified professional instructors to learn and progress.
• Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or run or are not visible from above.
• When entering a trail or run or starting downhill, look uphill and give way to others.
• Always use proper devices to prevent runaway equipment. Ensure your equipment is in good condition.
• Avoid people ahead of you – they have right of way.
• Observe all signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails or runs and out of closed areas.
• Before using any lift you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
• Do not ski, snowboard, ride a chair lift or undertake any other alpine activity, if drugs or alcohol impairs your ability.
• If you are involved in a collision or witness an accident, alert Ski Patrol, remain at the scene and identify yourself to the Ski
Patrol. To assist School Staff and Coaches responsible for training of girls and administration of Interschools Competition.
NB: Failure to observe the code may result in cancellation of your ticket by the Ski Patrol or other authorised personnel.
SKI PATROLS AND RESCUE SERVICES
The following information is reproduced from www.snowsafe.org.au
Every year people become lost in the mountains and ski areas of alpine country. To care for people in the snow, all major ski
resorts maintain skilled Ski Patrols throughout winter months.
Ski patrollers can be identified in all resorts by their distinctive blue uniform with yellow Maltese cross or red and black uniform
with white Maltese cross. They are highly trained to deal with injured skiers and boarders, both within the resort and beyond
resort boundaries. Patrollers open and close trails and runs, and mark hazards. For your safety, as well as that of others, obey
the signs that are displayed by the Ski Patrol.
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IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT
• Approach them from below or the side if the slopes are icy.
• Do not leave the injured skier/boarder alone.
• Do not remove your own skis/board if the slopes are icy.
• If it is safe to remove your skis/board, cross them and place them upright uphill from the injured skier/boarder.
• Do not remove the injured person’s skis/board.
• While one person remains with the injured skier/boarder make sure another reports the accident to any ski patroller or the
nearest lift operator – say what the person is wearing – there can be more than one accident on the same run at the same
time.
• Have someone stand uphill from the accident to give a verbal warning to other snow users when someone, including a Ski
Patrol, is attending to the patient.
• Give the exact location of the accident and nature of the injury and wait for the patroller.
• Reassure the patient and keep them warm. Do not move them or attempt to treat them unless you are qualified in first aid.
IF A COMPANION BECOMES LOST
• Make sure your companion hasn’t just returned home to the ski lodge or car.
• Inform the Ski Patrol as soon as you are concerned.
• Give your companion’s name, age, etc. and a full description including any details of your skiing/boarding activities.
REMEMBER
• Never ski alone.
• Ski with your team members and look out for each other.
• Let someone know before you go.
• Indicate your intended destination and route – this is especially important for cross–country skiers.
• Stick to the planned arrangements. If you do not, others will become concerned and call out emergency services. This
endangers the lives of others searching for someone who is not lost.
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FITNESS AND PREVENTION OF INJURY
Fitness
It is recommended that, in addition to the weekly training session, the girls are:
• Stretching – for at least 20 minutes daily
• Aerobic Training – Run/walk/cycle for 30 minutes twice a week.
• Anaerobic Training – Weight work, hill or flat sprinting.
Consult James Karageorgio our Coordinator of Athlete Development for more information.
Prevention of Injury
Skiing and snowboarding are popular sports and there is a broad range of ages and standards among athletes. They are
physically demanding sports that require strength, flexibility, endurance, cardiovascular fitness, anticipation and reflexes. The
competitor equipment and the environment all play a role in both the occurrence of injuries and their prevention.
Safety tips for SnowSports participants
• Good preparation is important.
• Undertake pre–season conditioning and training.
• Warm up and stretch before the day’s skiing or snowboarding.
• Establish the snow conditions and take them into consideration, along with your skill level, before skiing or snowboarding.
• Don’t start jumping manoeuvres until you have had proper instruction on how to jump, and have some experience. Jumps
are the most common cause of spinal injuries among snowboarders.
Equipment: Suitability and Maintenance
• Seek professional advice when choosing equipment to suit your activity, skill level and size.
• Keep equipment in good working order.
• Ensure a professional undertakes adjustment of ski bindings. Properly adjusted ski bindings have the potential to prevent
lower limb injuries. Do not adjust the bindings yourself.
• Boot characteristics such as individualised fit and comfort, temperature isolation and lack of pressure areas will help
prevent injury.
• Ensure all rental equipment is properly fitted and adjusted.
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• Helmets may prevent head injuries and is recommended for children. Ensure helmets are of a satisfactory standard with
perforations or ear holes to assist with hearing.
• Snowboarders: wrist guards and knee pads can help protect you when you fall.
• Wear suitable clothing, particularly a hat or helmet and gloves, to protect against variable alpine conditions.
• Eye wear that gives ultra–violet protection and a sunscreen with a high SPF (30+) should be worn, even on cloudy days.
Be aware of the grading of the runs. Only ski/snowboard on runs suitable to your skill level.
• Do not ski/snowboard too fast and out of control. If you find yourself skiing or snowboarding out of control, fall down on
your rear end or on your side, the softest parts of your body.
• Do not ski/snowboard in out–of–bounds areas and never ski/snowboard alone.
• Look out for your team mates and ski together as a team.
Other safety tips
• Be aware of hazards such as snowmaking or grooming machines, or natural hazards such as trees and rocks.
• Adequate rest, nutrition and energy replenishment will enhance performance and reduce the likelihood of injury.
• If you are tired, stop and rest. Fatigue is a risk factor for injuries.
ASTHMA
The following information is reproduced from www.snowsafe.org.au
Anyone with asthma should be able to venture onto the slopes safely by taking a few precautions. Even people whose asthma
is triggered by cold conditions should be able to cope at high altitudes as long as the asthma is well controlled. It is a good
idea to have a written management plan, knowing what you need both for prevention and relief of your asthma and what to do
for deteriorating asthma.
Stock up on all the medication you will require, as well as some extra. A letter from your GP outlining the history and severity of
your asthma and treatment would be helpful if medical attention becomes necessary.
In freezing conditions, pressurised inhalers may not work properly. They should be warmed (in the hands, for example) before
use. It is important to remember to keep taking your medication as directed while you are away. It is recommended you talk to
your GP, specialist or the Asthma Foundation as part of your preparation for hitting the slopes.
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Nutrition
• Rice crackers
WHY IS DIET • Mini wheats/ Nutri–grain
IMPORTANT? • Dried fruit
• Athletes have increased protein requirements according • Nuts
to the nature of activity and training demands.
• Jelly type sweets (snakes etc.)
• Carbohydrates are the most important fuel source for
exercise. PRE EXERCISE MEAL
• Inadequate carbohydrate and water intake can contribute
to fatigue.
IDEAS
• Consume 2–4 hours before the event
• Inadequate diet may lead to vitamin or mineral
deficiencies e.g. Iron. • High carbohydrate
• Improved power to weight ratio can be achieved. • Low fat
HOW DO I MAINTAIN • Low to moderate fibre
OPTIMAL ENERGY • Include 300–500ml fluid.
Examples include:
LEVELS? Breakfast cereal with low fat milk/yoghurt
• Eat regularly.
Toast/Crumpets/Bagels/Muffins with jam
• High carbohydrate snacks are important to maintain
Banana sandwich
blood glucose levels.
Pasta with tomato based sauce
• Consume high carbohydrate foods every 1–3 hours.
Baked potato with salad/low fat cheese
• High carbohydrate foods include: fruit, muesli bars, fruit
buns, scones, rice, pasta, noodles, cereal, potato, fruit Fruit smoothie
yoghurt.
Rice dish
SNACK IDEAS Pancakes with syrup.
• Bananas
• Grain & fruit–based bars
• Fruit bars/ slices
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POST EXERCISE SUMMARY
• Carbohydrate rich food immediately following exercise • A healthy balanced diet is important.
(within 30 minutes).
• High carbohydrate, low fat.
• Small amount of protein may enhance glycogen
• Extra carbohydrate before, during and following exercise.
restoration (recovery).
• Adequate fluid intake.
• Aim to drink 150% of estimated fluid loss as soon as
possible. • Essential for optimal health and growth.
• Delay the onset of fatigue.
HYDRATION • Improved power to weight ratio.
• Level of hydration affects energy levels and effort that
can be put into exercise.
• VERY important for anyone who is active.
• Performance is affected by as little as 2% dehydration.
• Greater than 2% dehydration may lead to gastro intestinal
problems and decreased temperature control.
• Water is best to drink.
• Sports drinks may be appropriate to replace
carbohydrate, promote fluid intake and enhance
absorption.
• Fluid requirements are specific to the individual.
• Fluid intake should be regular throughout the day.
• Do not wait until you are thirsty to drink.
• Pre–exercise: 300–400ml is a guide to how much to
drink.
• During exercise: 150ml every 10 –15 minutes or more than
600ml per hour.
• Hydration can be tested by urine colour – should be clear.
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Parents Code of
Conduct
• Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Encourage children to participate, do not coerce them.
• Provide positive focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
• Encourage children to always participate according to the rules. If you disagree with an official, have your SnowSports
coordinator approach the Chief of Race who will pursue an acceptable resolution.
• Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skills shown by all participants.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from on and off field activities.
• Respect the officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every student regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
• Show appreciation and be courteous to SnowSports coordinators, parents, competitors, volunteer coaches, officials, team
managers and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
• Respect all the support people involved with Interschools events that enable the event to occur. These include but are not
limited to: mountain, shop and lodge staff.
• Show consideration for the mountain and other users. Respect the rules that resorts have put in place.
• Your safety and those around you is at stake. Observe the Alpine Responsibility Code.
• Do not interfere with the conduct of any events.
Extracted from the Victorian Interschools website.
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