WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT
Winter Week is an exciting new lineup of professional development days for members working in the resorts across Australia! There is a range of topics on offer that develop your skills in all aspects of instruction. The interesting array of topics have been built around APSI Trainers and APSI National Team members who have just returned from the Interski congress in Levi. Grab a friend and choose a topic or Trainer that looks interesting. You can book one or multiple days and each day counts as an update for your certification (providing that you own or purchase the current teaching manual).
Don't miss this great opportunity to spend the full day skiing/riding with the APSI's best trainers to expand your teaching toolbox and improve your technique!
TOPICS & LOCATIONS
(Click on titles for more info)
23/24 AUG: "2-Day Freestyle & Airbag Camp" with Oscar Alston (Snowboard)
21 AUG: "Moguls & Off-Piste" with Ben Chapman (Alpine)
22 AUG: "Short Turn Camp" with Paul Lorenz (Alpine)
24 AUG: "Demonstrations and MA Training" with Matt Smith (Alpine)
21 AUG: "For Women: building confidence in Freeskiing" with Danielle Brooke (Alpine)
22 AUG: "Carving Clinic" with Danielle Brooke (Alpine)
24/25 AUG: "Adaptive Level 1 Course/Exam" with Tom Hodges (for all L1 certified members)
22 AUG: "Carving & Boardercross Camp" with Jon Steel (Snowboard)
25 AUG: "Race Camp" with Richard Jameson (Alpine)
23 AUG: "Moguls & Off-Piste" with Duane Dinham (Alpine)
24 AUG: "Race Camp" with Duane Dinham (Alpine)
25 AUG: "For Women: building confidence in Freeskiing" with Emma Christiansen (Alpine)
29/30 AUG: "2-Day Freestyle Camp" with Oscar Alston (Snowboard)
THERE ARE ONLY 8 SPOTS ON EACH WINTER WEEK EVENT
If these events don't reach minimum numbers 7 days prior, then they will be cancelled.
PRICING & HOW TO BOOK
All Winter Week events are $165 for the full day of training and are packaged with 1 year membership. If you already have 2023 membership ($175) then this will be deducted from the total.
Please use the Event Calendar below to find the Winter Week event that interests you. Click on the event and this will add it to your cart ready for payment.
PLEASE NOTE
THREDBO
FREESTYLE & AIRBAG CAMP
Wednesday 23 Aug & Thursday 24 Aug | Oscar Alston | Snowboard
Don't miss Snowboard Technical Committee member, Oscar Alston's two-day freestyle camp that promises an unforgettable experience in the Thredbo parks and the worldclass Airbag facility at the National Snowsports Training Centre in Jindabyne!
Day 1 kicks off with a bang as you hit the snow to learn new maneuvers and fine-tune your existing skills under Oscar's expert guidance. With personalised coaching and applied tools aimed at conquering the fear barrier, you’ll quickly progress and gain the confidence to step outside your comfort zone.
Day 2 is all about putting your newly acquired skills into action! The terrain parks of Thredbo become your playground, where you'll have the chance to showcase your style and conquer the challenges that lie ahead. In the afternoon, the Airbag awaits, offering a safe and thrilling environment to take your tricks to new heights, pushing the boundaries of what you thought possible.
This camp is perfect for snowboard instructors of all levels, from beginners eager to explore freestyle to seasoned riders looking to up their game. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now and get ready to develop your park skills in Oscar's two-day freestyle camp!
This two-day camp requires participants to be current Snow Australia or NTSC members ($70). You can purchase NTSC Membership HERE.
Camp fees include two days of coaching with Oscar Alston and NTSC airbag access on 24 Aug (total camps fees: $370)
PERISHER
MOGULS & OFF-PISTE
Monday 21 August | Ben Chapman | Alpine
Improve your mogul skiing with Ben Chapman's Mogul Camp. As Perisher Wintersports Head Mogul Coach, Ben brings unmatched expertise to the table, guiding you through the intricacies of mogul lines, natural bumps and absorption techniques. With personalized coaching, you'll tackle challenging terrain with confidence.
The focus of this camp is on improving your range of absorption and increasing speed while maintaining control in bumps and off-piste. Ben's in-depth knowledge and hands-on approach will unlock your full potential and provide ongoing focus to conitunue your development through the season.
Embrace the thrill of skiing at the highest level with like-minded individuals, all eager to take their mogul skills to new heights. Whether you're training for the level 4, or just want to perfect your technique, this camp is designed to push boundaries and foster growth.
Don't miss the chance to learn from the best! Join Ben Chapman's Mogul Camp and become a true mogul master.
SHORT TURN CAMP
Tuesday 22 August | Paul Lorenz | Alpine
Join APSI National Team Head Coach, Paul Lorenz, at this unique Short Turn Camp! This camp is tailored to instructors seeking to elevate their short turn technique and short turn teaching abilities. With a comprehensive focus on short turn mechanics and skier improvement, participants will engage in specialized short turn exercises designed to hone their skills and deepen their understanding. The camp's dynamic approach includes hands-on instruction, personalized feedback, and video analysis, ensuring participants grasp the nuances of this short turn technique.
DEMONSTRATIONS AND MA TRAINING
Thursday 24 August | Matt Smith | Alpine
This clinic will focus on basic christie, wedeln and parallel demonstrations during the morning. Alpine Technical Member, Matt Smith will provide plenty of opportunity to practice while receiving individualized feedback. Various drills and activities will be incorporated to address specific issues with skills, basic position, turn shape, performance and transition. Through repetition and progressive challenges, Matt will improve your technique.
In the afternoon, Matt will lead an MA session that will assist with your analysis of intermediate and advanced skiers. Matt will highlight visual indicators to determine the weakest skill and share his methods to address these skill deficiencies.
MT. BULLER
FOR WOMEN: BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN FREESKIING
Monday 21 August | Danielle Brooke | Alpine
Improve your skiing in Danielle Brooke's Confidence Building Clinic for women. This unique opportunity allows you to refine your technique and teaching skills in a fun, supportive, and empowering environment.
Danielle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. No matter your current skill level, this clinic caters to all instructors, from beginners to seasoned pros. Danielle's personalized coaching and insightful feedback will accelerate your growth, instilling a newfound confidence that will resonate in your teaching and skiing on the mountain.
CARVING CLINIC
Tuesday 22 August | Danielle Brooke | Alpine
Join Danielle Brooke's Carving Clinic and improve your carving skills. Regardless of your certification, this clinic will develop your understanding of carving mechanics and improve your performance.
Danielle brings her wealth of knowledge and passion to this clinic. Through personalized feedback, Danielle ensures every participant receives tailored guidance to improve their technique and gain confidence.
This clinic goes beyond self-improvement and equips you with the tools and exercises needed to teach carving to others effectively. With a fun and supportive atmosphere, all levels of are welcome.
ADAPTIVE LEVEL 1
24/25 August | Tom Hodges | Adaptive (open to all disciplines with min. L1)
Join Adaptive Technical Director, Tom Hodgers on the APSI adaptive level one certification. This course is aimed at people who are already certified instructors and interested in entering the adaptive snowsports world for the first time. It is designed to complement your knowledge of alpine skiing, telemark skiing or snowboarding.
The two-day course covers the basic skills needed to teach the introductory alpine/snowboard/telemark sessions to individuals with cognitive and intellectual disabilities as well as teaching those with visual limitations.
MT. HOTHAM
CARVING & BOARDERCROSS CAMP
Tuesday 22 August | Jon Steel | Snowboard
Develop your riding with APSI National Team member Jon Steel's Boardercross and Carving Clinic! Unleash the thrill of mastering boardercross as you embark on a dynamic clinic to enhance your skills. This one-of-a-kind experience begins by honing your carving techniques, laying the foundation for a seamless transition to conquering the boardercross course (course availability dependent).
Jon's expert guidance will empower you to push boundaries, navigate turns, and dominate every berm and roller. This clinic promises not only skill enhancement but development of boardercross lines and coaching tactics.
RACE CAMP
Friday 25 August | Richard Jameson | Alpine
Unlock your full race potential with Alpine Technical Director, Richard Jameson! This camp is designed for those new to racing and also those who have raced before and will focus on line, racing technique, and freeskiing skills.
Spend the day having fun and improving as Richard conveys strategies to increase your speed while ensuring a safe environment for all participants. With personalized coaching and feedback, you'll receive tailored guidance to enhance your carving technique and freeskiing skills.
FALLS CREEK
MOGULS & OFF-PISTE
Wednesday 23 August | Duane Dinham | Alpine
Improve your mogul skiing with Duane Dinham's Mogul Camp. Duane brings years of expertise to the table, guiding you through the intricacies of expert mogul lines and absorption techniques. With personalized coaching, you'll tackle challenging terrain with confidence.
The focus of this camp is on improving understanding of mogul lines, increasing your range of absorption and controlling speed. Duane's in-depth knowledge and hands-on approach will unlock your full potential and provide ongoing focus to contunue your development through the season.
Embrace the thrill of skiing at the highest level with like-minded individuals, all eager to take their mogul skills to new heights. Whether you're training for the level 4, or just want to perfect your technique, this camp is designed to push boundaries and foster growth.
RACE CAMP
Thursday 24 August | Duane Dinham | Alpine
Join Duane Dinham's Race Clinic and take your skiing skills to the next level! Elevate your performance with personalized coaching from Duane, ex alpine athlete and current APSI trainer. Whether you're a seasoned racer or getting in the gates for the first time, this clinic will focus on refining your line, mastering racing techniques, and unleashing your potential in the course.
Race with confidence, as Duane shares invaluable insights and strategies to shave seconds off your time. The clinic is perfect for intermediate and advanced skiers looking to push their boundaries and have fun in the course.
FOR WOMEN: BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN FREESKIING
Friday 25 August | Emma Christiansen | Alpine
Improve your skiing with APSI National Team Member Emma Christiansen's Confidence Building Clinic. This unique opportunity allows you to refine your technique and teaching skills in a fun, supportive, and empowering environment.
As a highly esteemed Level 4 Examiner and APSI National Team member, Emma Christiansen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. No matter your current skill level, this clinic caters to all instructors, from beginners to seasoned pros. Emma's personalized coaching and insightful feedback will accelerate your growth, instilling a newfound confidence that will resonate in your teaching and skiing on the mountain.
FREESTYLE CAMP
Wednesday 29 Aug & Thursday 30 Aug | Oscar Alston | Snowboard
Don't miss Snowboard Technical Committee member, Oscar Alston's two-day freestyle camp that promises an unforgettable experience in the Falls Creek terrain parks!
Learn new maneuvers and fine-tune your existing skills under Oscar's expert guidance. With personalised coaching and applied tools aimed at conquering the fear barrier, you’ll quickly progress and gain the confidence to step outside your comfort zone.
This camp is perfect for snowboard instructors of all levels, from beginners eager to explore freestyle to seasoned riders looking to up their game. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now and get ready to develop your park skills in Oscar's two-day freestyle camp!
Filter on Discipline: