Block 20* – Advanced Development Part-Time Plus Alpine Ski Racing & Ski Cross programs are designed for athletes between the ages of 13 and 16 years and the Block training package enables Athletes to train for a pre-scheduled 20 days of on-snow and dryland training throughout the season. The Block is set schedule of training days, which include training during the Victorian July School Holidays and then 4 set weekends.

Team Hotham Advanced Development Alpine Ski Racing & Ski Cross programs provide the ultimate development opportunity for athletes striving to get the most out of their chosen Winter Snow Sport. Our coaches will assess program participants to ensure they are matched with the best cohort to ensure they are able to develop and progress to their potential, no matter if their focus is on competition at National and International Race events or simply being a competent skier who can manage all-mountain terrain.

Our Pathway performance program focuses on athlete development, focusing on technique and skills to enable them to compete in various disciplines. Athletes choosing a focus discipline will still have exposure to the other disciplines.

Team Hotham is an accredited Snow Australia Pathway Program Provider; our programs align with Snow Australia’s best practice athletic and sports development framework FTEM Foundation, Talent, Elite, Mastery, as part of a whole sport pathway continuum.

Click on the relevant link for more information on Athlete Pathways (FTEM) or Snow Australia Pathway Program Providers

The coaching team works through a carefully planned program, which includes:

• Alpine, Ski Cross and exposure to off-piste and Freeride disciplines;
• Drills – gates & stubbies;
• Alpine discipline skill development – SL, GS, SG-gliding, Ski-X;
• Physical literacy is based on a strong base of movement skills and
• Dryland skills (warm-up and recovery).

Entry Requirements: The Advanced Development Alpine programs are designed for Alpine Skiers with some level of gates and race training experience; it is suitable for athletes who have completed the Team Hotham Youth Development U12 or have gained experience with another Pathway Program Provider Club. Please contact the Director of Programs and Sports Development via office@mhrs.org.au, to check the suitability of this program for your child or to discuss an alternative program.

All athletes who participate in races (other than Interschools) will be required to be members of Snow Australia. Families are responsible for the arrangement of their own Snow Australia membership. Please refer to the Snow Australia page for details.

*Block Conditions 

• • This offer is open to prior Team Hotham participants or with Team Hotham Sports Director approval (subject to group mix, ability, and numbers).
  • Team Hotham reserves the right to limit enrolments in Block Programs due to coaching capacity.
  • Dates will be confirmed prior to the commencement of the program.
  • The dates are then locked in, and once locked in, refunds will only be provided for medical certificates or approval by the treasurer.
  • Official Team Hotham Jacket must be rented from the club for $150. Athlete wears own black ski pants.