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Ideal preparation for the Whistler Cup
Whistler Cup Background
THE WHISTLER CUP is
an international ski event organized by the Whistler Ski Club and
hosted by Whistler-Blackcomb. Having completed its 21th year, Whistler
Cup has grown to become one of the largest and most important ski races
in North America, and internationally, for athletes aged 12 – 15 years.
It is held under the auspice of FIS, the
international governing body for alpine skiing. With over 400 young
athletes from more than 21 countries, Whistler Cup brings together
children from many different cultures, from around the world.
Whistler Cup is an important race for junior
athletes and sponsors not only in the US and Canada, but around the
world. For many of our young representative athletes, this is the first
opportunity they have to meet and ski with the world’s best for their
age group.
The 22nd edition of the Whistler Cup
will be held April 04, 05 and 06th 2013 at Whistler Mountain Resort in
British Columbia, Canada.
Our Pre-Camp
International Racer is proud to
provide a Whistler Cup pre-Camp for representative athletes to tune up
and get into the performance zone.
This is a full service training camp at Nakiska resort, just outside
Canmore. Race week will be at Whistler Blackcomb. Nakiska offers an
advanced training arena that matches the best training arenas in
Europe. It allows our coaches to prepare the athletes to offer their
best performance.
Now accepting Expressions
of Interest for the 2014 Whistler Cup Program.
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Information
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Conditions
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Open
To
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U14 – a maximum of 8x U14’s will be accepted into the program
* U16 – a maximum of 8x U16’s will be accepted into the program
* Whistler Cup eligible athletes
What it is:
* Designed to seamlessly integrate schooling and skiing through a
centralized management framework
* A high volume training program for serious U14 & U16 student
athletes
* A solid preparation for the Whistler Cup race meet
* Focused on long term development…there are no short cuts
What it is not
* A short stay program
* A program for those without a training history
Program base
Canmore, Alberta ,Canada
Training bases
* Nakiska, Canada for November to April training
* El Colorado, Chile for September Super G camp (optional)
* Stubai, Austria for October GS-SG camp (U16 only)
* Kabdalis, Sweden for November SL camp
* Round Hill, New Zealand for July – August SL-GS camp (optional)
We will train at other
venues as necessary for specific camps
Schooling
In House teachers
Coaching team & support staff
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U14 Head
Coach / Athletics Director – Jeff Books
* U14 Coach – to be announced
* U16 Head Coach / Operations
Director – Luc Pelletier
* U16 Coach – to be announced
* Strength &
Conditioning Coach – to be announced
Program Support
4:1 athlete to coach ratio (numbers dependent)
with the support of a strength coach to ensure the highest level of
detail, professionalism and delivery in all aspects of programming.
Program Goals
* Improve Performance…increase productivity
* Decrease injury potential…increase durability & longevity
* Increase motivation…do the work, no excuses
* Develop a practical plan…create strategies for success
* Create a balanced lifestyle… school – life – sport balance
* Develop long term relationships …athlete management is essential
Program Themes
* Culture
* Respect
* Work ethic
* Equality (one team)
* Individualized approach
* Community involvement
* Seamless integration between school and sport
* System based approach –
systematic and sustainable program design
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Tour Conditions
Whistler Cup program fees include*
* Professional coaching
* Full logistics support for Whistler Cup races
* Nakiska mountain lift access (Non-returning Athletes Only)
* Ground transportation From Calgary Airport (set days only)
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Ground transportation To Vancouver Airport (set days only)
* End of program report card
* Individual assessments
* Daily video analysis of skiing/gates progression
* Daily technical talks
* Transport to Calgary airport for Flight To Vancouver
* Afternoon dry land will be scheduled daily.
* Our logistics and management of camp
* Van Transportation
* Access to tuning workspace
* Equipment tuning advice and race tuning assistance
* Timed runs for time and technique improvement feedback
* Lane space costs required by Host Mountain
* Coaches fees and costs
* Logistics management
* Wireless Internet access in Windtower lodge
Camp Fees
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Camp |
$CAD
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| Whistler Cup - 1 weeks (Drop In) |
1600.00 per Week
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| Whistler Cup - 2 weeks |
1500.00
per Week
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| Whistler Cup - 3 weeks |
1370.00
per Week
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| Whistler Cup - 4 weeks |
1330.00
per Week
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| Naksika Lift Pass - Youth |
549.00
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| Naksika Lift Pass - Child |
259.00
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| Non-Scheduled Airport pickup or delivery |
135.00
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| Non-Scheduled Airport pickup or delivery (After
10:00 pm) |
200.00
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| Parents breakfast and dinner with Team |
On
Request
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| Windtower 2 bedroom suite |
Organised
directly with the Hotel
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| Tutor |
On
Application
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| Extra: Flight Calgary to Vancouver |
OBA
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| Extra: Transfers from Vancouver Airport to Whistler
Village |
OBA
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| Extra: Race Costs |
OBA
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Rate
Conditions
0. OBA refers to "Organised by the Athlete",
although IR staff may assist with contact points or assist with
logistics
1. The fee is a strictly flat rate; No pro-rata
for missed days or race days is available.
2. Away
race costs are not included in the flat camp cost, this is the industry
standard practice as away race costs cannot be fixed.
3. Please review all extra conditions of training listed at bottom of
page.
4.
Non-scheduled airport pickup and deliveries are costed as an addition
to the set camp fee. Non-scheduled pickups can only be serviced where
resources are available to service the request. (Calgary airport is 1.5
hours drive from Canmore, so non-scheduled pickups are not trivial).
Pickup or delivery after 10:00 pm will incur an extra loading to cover
staff costs for that time period.
5.
International Racer reserves the right to refuse admittance or alter
groups based on numbers
6. All Canadian based camps must charge GST under Canadian Tax law.
International Racer is legally bound to collect 5% GST of the camp fee
as an exclusive cost.
7. Group places are limited, preference will be given to athletes who
want a full time program. Alternative dates will be considered on
application, but cannot be guaranteed
8. All athletes participate with the meal plan. Due to logistics and
the employment of cooking staff, excluding the meal plan is not
possible as IR has agreed to minimu numbers with our food provider.
9. Groups must have a minimum 6 athletes to run
10 Petrol costs for races beyond Lake Louise driving distance are not
included in standard camp costs, due to distance. These costs will be
costed with participants directly.
11. Free skiing at mountains other than Nakiska will be treated the
same as an away race. This will be costed seperately with participants.
eg Lake Louise
12. Athletes will be provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner;
however, athletes are responsible for the purchase of personal snacks.
13. Full fees must be paid before the camp starts, the majority of our
costs are 3rd party and wages. IR is not able to be a credit provider
for athletes. IR cannot accept athletes who are not fully paid up. This
will be strictly enforced on 2011
14. When group number do not reach the minimum 6, existing participants
will be offered a private or group number rate.
15. Participants must be insured against the possibility of injury or
illness preventing training. Fees paid will not be returned, due to the
high percentage of 3rd party costs and guaranteed coach wages.
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Insurance
Travel, Accident and medical
insurance are mandatory requirements to train with an "International
Racer" tour program.
International competition insurance
that covers activities such as racing and race training under the
supervision of an instructor is also mandatory to participate in an
"International Racer" camps.
"International Racer" staff will request proof of these items prior to
training. Training may be denied if sufficient insurance has not been
purchased.
Please ask your own national ski racing body what insurance cover
packages they recommend for international/domestic racing/training
Participants must also be covered
for loss of program fees due to injury or any other
condition thats prevents continuation of training.
Enrolment
Please refer to camp dates and costs
listed above.
Please contact International
Racer via
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or the online booking request form and
nominate the program block you would like to attend.
International
racer staff will reply with a notification of availability
and send you an online enrolment form.
On completion of the online enrolment form, you will be sent a invoice.
Academy training groups are expected
to be oversubscribed in 2014, so we suggest you apply early to gain
best chance of acceptance into a program.
Payments
[1]
The full camp payment must be paid before the camp starts
to secure your place.
[2] Under new terms, late payments can result in loss of placement.
* Cancellations are subject to cancellation fees
Waiting Lists
If the camp groups have already been
filled; you may request entry onto the programs waiting list. A place
will come available if an athlete cancels or loss of place through
non-payment.
Conditions
International
Racer, reserves the right to cancel a training camp based on
insufficient numbers for participation. Booked participants will be
notified of cancellation 15 days prior to the start of the affected
block. International Racer,
reserves the right to vary group numbers when necessary, though
maintains a policy to keep numbers at less than 8:1 in most conditions.
In order to achieve the best group
dynamics, International Racer reserves the right to screen applicants
for enrolment.
More Information
You are welcome to use the general
enquiries form located on the "International racer" website to request
further information. Alternatively, please use the available contact
details listed on the site to telephone our operations director, who
will gladly provide further details or discuss your personal racing
program.
* Camp fees do not include the
following: Airfare, Airport Transfer Costs, Passport/Visa Costs,
Beverages, Telephone, Internet Costs, Laundry, Medical
Insurance, Racer Insurance, Travel Insurance, Demo Skis,
Personal Ski Equipment, Ski Consumables, Racer Registration Costs
or Race entry Fees, Sightseeing Costs, Entry to World Cup
events, Snack Foods, Personal equipment, hired, lost. stolen
or broken, Costs caused by weather, Force Majeure or conditions beyond
the control of the tour operator International
Racer, or its principles or agents.
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