Home Program Training Piste School & Care What we offer Accommodation Team Race Calendar 2012/13 Booking & Contact Sponsors & Partners News Links We offer a season combining some UK alpine races with a winter long program of racing in Austria, with and against Austrians! REGISTRATION, RACE ENTRY, SEEDINGS PROCEEDURES AND INSURANCE Registration To take part in any organised ski races you must organise a National Start Licence – you must be registered with Snowsport England, Scotland or Wales. Details and information available on their websites. Information is also available through www.britski.org and most races can be paid for online. Registration takes time. Organise registration as early as possible. Remember that all racers need to re-register each year – your governing body will normally prompt re-registration. Seedings When you register you will be listed on ‘seed point’ lists (this does not apply to any mini’s but it is useful to register anyway). Every competitor earns race points dependant on how many seconds they finish behind the winner. The winner is awarded zero points but penalty points are added depending on the standard of race. Points are fed into the seeding system. These are published regularly. The British system for Children is similar to the one run by FIS, for juniors so racers can see how they rank against the best in the world. Juniors with sufficiently low seed points can apply for a FIS licence, which enables them to race in International Competitions. Seed points are often used as entry criteria for a number of races. Two types of FIS licence are available – an international licence and a limited licence. Again all information is available through www.britski.org Join a ski club – Elite Snowsports When you register, you will be asked to nominate a snow club. It’s customary, not compulsory. You may already belong to a dry slope. If not we would ask you to nominate Elite Snowsports as your snow club. This will ensure that you are on the BASS list as an Elite Snowsports representative and your results will contribute to the Elite Snowsports club in all team events associated with the various championships, possibly leading to medals. You can also nominate Elite Snowsports as your artificial ski club. Race entry Entry forms and fees must be completed for all races. Entry is based on a first come first served basis – children with seed points will have priority. The earlier you enter the better. Late entries are often accepted at a greater cost. Race organisers, trainers or managers will have to confirm the suitability to race of any children without seed points. Entry forms can be downloaded from www.britski.org Skis and boots should comply with FIS regulations. Competitors who are taking ANY medication MUST check with the FIS website to ensure they are not taking a banned substance. Drug testing can take place at any race Remember registration and seeding does not apply to any mini’s but it is useful to register anyway. Insurance Insurance cover for racing and race training is compulsory. Ordinary skiing holiday insurances do not cover racing and race training. A number of companies offer the specialist insurance required including Snowcard at www.snowcard.co.uk, Ski Club of Great Britain at www.skiclub.co.uk or Direct Travel at www.directtravel.com Please also ensure you organise E111’s – available from you local Post Office. We also recommend you take out Cancellation Insurance as Elite Snowsports cannot offer refunds if racers cancel or are forced to leave early for whatever reason if we are unable to re-locate training due to lack of snow. Race disciplines Mini’s – Giant Slalom (GS) Children 1 and 2 – Slalom (S), Giant Slalom (GS) and Super G (SG) Juniors 1 and 2 – as above plus Downhill (DH) A simple check list · Register with your home union if applicable · Register for an appropriate FIS licence if applicable · Complete appropriate race entries and don’t forget the fees · Check race entries have been received and accepted at www.britski.org - it is the responsibility of the racer to check their entry has been successful Remember to be aware of banned substances/medications and to nominate Elite Snowsports as your snow and dry slope clubs if applicable. Pastoral care We pride ourselves on the relaxed and informal yet structured environment we create at the Hotel Staffler. We also work hard to ensure training is competitive, fun – and challenging. Our background is as hotelier, tour operator, coach and teacher. We apply these experiences to all aspects of the Elitesnowsports program. Our code of conduct The Elite Snowsports Code of Conduct mirrors closely those recommended by Snowsport GB and Sport UK. They are designed to offer the individual a communal framework for the well being of all. Please also remember athletes are participating in a dangerous and challenging sport. Our Elite Snowsports staff includes manager, house parent and coach. 1. Smoking, alcohol and the use of recreational or performance enhancing drugs is strictly forbidden. 2. A full disclosure of any medicines required by any athlete must be made to Elite Snowsports staff. 3. Sexual relationships of any kind are strictly forbidden. 4. Bedrooms are always single sex. Athletes are not allowed to enter rooms of the opposite sex without advance permission. 5. Athletes must not behave in a discriminatory manner. 6. Athletes must not commit physical or mental bullying. 7. Athletes must observe Health and Safety rules and the FIS Skier’s Code. 8. Bed times and ‘lights out’ must be strictly observed. 9. Athletes must follow instructions from Elite Snowsports staff and teachers at all times. 10. Bad or abusive language will not be tolerated and athletes must be considerate to others. 11. Athletes are not allowed to leave the hotel, training or race venue without permission. Medical care It is imperative that Elite Snowsports are made aware of any medical conditions applicable to your child. Once you have booked onto our program you will be asked to complete and sign a medical disclaimer and consent form giving us permission to act in loco parentis in the event of hospitalisation. All staff are competent in first aid and have a close working relationship with local Red Cross services. Injured athletes would always be accompanied to local doctors and hospitals. Parents would be kept informed throughout. If an athlete requires any minor medical care – coughs, colds, minor injuries we will ask parental permission to medicate. If an athlete were not well enough to ski we would ensure that a responsible adult remains with the child. Child protection Elite Snowsports subscribes and adheres to the Snowsports GB Child Protection Policy that gives guidelines for good practice and care of athletes within snow sports. Our staff are aware of the current legislation regarding physical contact with children. We do feel it is beneficial, in certain circumstances to have physical contact with athletes. No member of staff would touch a child when not appropriate. All UK staff are CRB checked. Disciplinary procedures 1. The sanctions structure will be explained to the athlete – a) Verbal warning or alternative task, b) Written warning or telephone call to parents/guardians, c) Withdrawal of privileges, d) Sending home at parental expense. 2. A serious breach of contract will result in a disciplinary hearing involving the athlete/s as well as two members of staff. Witnesses will be heard separately if appropriate. 3. Parents/guardians will be contacted if feasible or practical but confidentiality of athletes over 16 will be respected. 4. A written record will be signed by Elite Snowsports and kept. OUR UNIFORM OPTIONS, CLOTHING AND DOCUMENT GUIDE ‘Laundry facilities are provided including washing powder. We also provide towels and all bedding including duvet covers and pillowcases’. Clothing guide If you are in doubt about any aspect of the list then please speak to us. Uniform items are not compulsory but athletes do like to feel part of a team. All items should be marked with your child’s name wherever possible. Skiing Skis Poles and guards (where applicable) Leg guards – Elite Snowsports uniform recommended. Goggles Gloves Helmet Technical ski overjacket – Elite Snowsports uniform recommended Technical ski overtrousers – Elite Snowsports uniform recommended Soft shell jacket – Elite Snowsports uniform recommended Cat suit Thermals Face mask Ski socks Rucksack and water bottle Sun cream/lip salve Beanie - Elite Snowsports uniform recommended. Sunglasses Ski bags Casual Jeans T’shirts – Elite Snowsports uniform recommended Hoodies – Elite Snowsports uniform recommended Fleeces Shirts Underwear Socks Track pants – for fitness training Trainers – for fitness training Shorts – for fitness training Swimwear Swimming towel Wash bag and contents Documents Passport E111 – available from the Post Office Insurance cover note and/or card plus copies of policy documents and emergency contact details Medical parental consent form Acceptance form 12 passport size photographs National Governing Body Membership Card and under this Local Wildschonau Ski Club membership card (if applicable) Personal effects Pocket money – we recommend between £10 and £20 per week – held for safe keeping and issued against parent/guardian instructions Mobile phone – athletes increasingly have their own mobile phones. These must be logged with Elite Snowsports. Reasonable use only – not during lessons or late at night. Laptop – the Hotel Staffler is ‘wireless’ and internet use is free of charge. Reasonable use again. MP3 player DVD’s Ing.Hochmuthstrasse 166, 6314 Wildschonau Austria info@elitesnowsports.com Print This Page Email this page Go Back a Page