Ski Race Programme

 

2025 race programme information coming soon…

Alpine Race Training is back at Porters! Spots are limited, we would like to provide a fun and exciting opportunity to ten local young talents to learn about ski racing competition. Improving their skiing abilities whilst learning the fundamentals of Alpine Ski Racing. With a professionally trained race coach, we will provide a safe learning environment for ski training, racing and recreational skiing. Encouraging a strong work ethic and skill development, with emphasis on the athlete’s performance, not results. Our aim is creating a lifelong love for the sport and become a recognised racing force within the Craigieburn Range.

What’s included?

  • 30 days in total.
  • 5-hour lessons per day (weather dependent)
  • Early start from 8:00 AM when possible (weather dependent)
  • Gate training with timing gear
  • Free ski training
  • Video analysis
  • Freeride aspect included.
  • Free registration for Porters school races
  • Porters Race Team Ski jacket
  • Ski tuning deals at Porters workshop

 

What’s Excluded?

  • Accommodation & Meals (see further below)
  • Lift passes
  • Entries to any recognised races (please contact snowsports@skiporters.co.nz )
  • Coaching in any recognised races (please contact snowsports@skiporters.co.nz )
  • Personal equipment purchase
  • FIS Licence

 

When?

  • Midweek days during school holidays
  • Friday/Sat/Sun after school holidays

 

Requirements

  • 6 – 16 years old
  • Must be comfortable skiing on any kind of lift.
  • Must be comfortable skiing the entire mountain.
  • Helmet and goggles.
  • Race suit (optional)
  • SL protection gear (optional).

 

Price: $3500 

Please contact snowsports@skiporters.co.nz for entry to this programme.

Terms & Conditions

  • Injuries/cancellations during the course -> No Refunds
  • Must buy lift pass to join lessons. No lift pass, no lesson
  • Arriving late means you missed the lesson.
  • Closed/weather days -> back up days will be communicated/indoor technique video analysis days. No credit for next year.
  • Does not include Rentals or Lift Pass. Must be purchased separately.
  • Minimum of 4 people needed. Cancelled and refunded otherwise.
  • Insurance is not included and is highly recommended. Porters does not provide refunds for the program. This includes, but not limited to, sickness, injury, weather, mountain closure, pandemic, family issues, etc…