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The Ski Cross Pathway

ASCEND facilitates a pathway to empower young athletes so that they can begin their journey to the top. Australian Ski Cross Endeavour, a Not for profit concept, corporate-sponsored public company. 


ASCEND with the help of Snow Australia have created a pathway for aspiring Ski Cross athletes to help them navigate their journey from low level FIS races to World Cup, World Championships and the Olympics. 

Criteria

Elite Sponsored Athlete

Elite Sponsored Athlete

Elite Sponsored Athlete

  • National Team 
  • OWI Scholarship 
  • Board Discretion 

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Sponsored Athlete

Elite Sponsored Athlete

Elite Sponsored Athlete

Women


·      1 x Olympic Winter

Games/World Ski

Championships/ World Cup

Top 16


OR


·   2 x European Cup top 8*


 

Men


·      1 x Olympic Winter

Games/World Ski

Championships/ World Cup

Top 32


OR


·      2 x European Cup top 16*

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Tier B

Elite Sponsored Athlete

Tier B

Women  

·      1 x World Junior  Championships top 3  


OR 


·      2 x European Cup top 12*  


OR 


·      4 x NorAm top 4*  


Men 


·      1 x World Junior  Championships top 3  


OR 

 

·      2 x European Cup top 24*  


OR  


 4 x NorAm top 6*4 x NorAm top 6*


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Tier C

Tier C

Tier B

 

Women


·      2 x European Cup top 16*


OR


·      2 x NorAm top 8* 


OR

 

·      1 x World Junior Championships top 8


Men


·      2 x European Cup top 32*


OR


·      2 x NorAm top 16*


OR


·      1 x World Junior Championships top 16

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Tier D

Tier C

Tier D

 

Women 


 ·      1 x Hotham ANC Top 16  


OR 

·      1 x NorAm top 16  

·      Expression of interest letter 

·      Meeting with coaching staff and board member/s  

Men 

·      1 x Hotham ANC Top 32  


OR  


·      1 x NorAm top 32  

·      Expression of interest letter  

·      Meeting with coaching staff and board member/s

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Tier C

Tier D

*Result must be in the top 50% of the starting field. If the result is obtained under 50% of the starting field, it will be up to the discretion of the board and coaches to consider the athletes funding eligibly

Package Inclusions

Elite Sponsored Athlete

Elite Sponsored Athlete

Elite Sponsored Athlete

Elite Sponsored athletes will be subject to a meeting with the board to discuss what funds will be supplemented.

Sponsored Athlete

Elite Sponsored Athlete

Elite Sponsored Athlete

 

  1. Internal travel (Flights + Vans)
  2. Coach (On snow)
  3. Support Staff (S+C / Sport psych / Ski tech / Masseuse)
  4. Uniform (Outerwear + lifestyle garments)
  5. Accommodation
  6. Race Entry Fees
  7. Training Fees
  8. Gym Facilities
  9. Lift tickets

Tier B

Elite Sponsored Athlete

Tier B

 

Package Inclusions


  1. Accommodation
  2. Ground Travel
  3. Coach (On Snow)
  4. Support Staff (S+C / Sport Psych)
  5. Uniform


Exclusions


  1. Ski Tech outside of races (Must do own skis)
  2. Race Fees
  3. Course Fees
  4. Support staff (Masseuse)

Tier C

Tier C

Tier B

 

Package Inclusions 


  1. Accommodation 
  2. Ground Travel 
  3. Coach (On Snow) 
  4. Support Staff (S+C / Only access to Psych in group sessions or via zoom at additional cost) 
  5. Uniform 


Exclusions 


  1. Ski Tech (Must do own skis for training and at races)
  2. Race Fees 
  3. Course Fees 
  4. Support staff (Masseuse)

Tier D

Tier C

Tier D

 

Package inclusions 


  1.  Uniform

Tier C

Tier D

Package Exclusions for all 

  1. All travel outside of program 
  2. Food 
  3. Insurance (Solutions offered) Covid-19 or related illness 
  4. Visa Application Fees 
  5. Skis + Equipment (Helmets, Poles, Goggles, Gloves, Boots)
  6.  Lost or Damaged Apparel 
  7. Flights to and from program 
  8. Any costs outside of the program 
  9. Costs of unforeseen or Acts of God And or related to Covid-19

Elite Sponsored Athletes Obligations

Behavioral obligations  

  • Act in a sportsmanlike manner. 
  • Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct. 
  • Ensure that your demeanor will never compromise the integrity and dignity of the club.
  • Hold upmost respect for your coaches, team members, competitors, officials and spectators.
  • Execute your behavior in a way that does not inhibit, repress or discourage other team members.
  • Adhere to and respect any appeals of coaches and or supporting staff Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow team Members and competitors. 
  • Care and respect the equipment provided to you as part of your program. 
  • Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your ability to train fully within program requirements

Social Media Obligations  

  • Share any Ascend content (Stories, Post’s) on your social media story (Instagram, Facebook) 
  • Produce an Ascend related post (Gym training, On snow training, Nutrition) on your social media page (Instagram, Facebook) at least 6 times per year Produce an Instagram and Facebook story with Ascend related content (Gym training, On snow training, Nutrition) every week.

Board Member Obligations  

  • Know and be able to effectively articulate the mission, purpose, strategic direction, goals, and programs of Ascend. 
  • Participate in the periodic review and revision, when appropriate, of the organization’s mission, purpose, strategic directions, and goals. 
  • Participate actively in assessing Ascends performance against its goals and objectives. 
  • Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the organization’s financial statements. 
  • Attend and actively participate in all board meetings. Serve on committees, task forces, and/or volunteer for special assignments when the opportunity arises. 
  • As a member of a committee, attend and actively participate in all committee meetings.  
  • Act in the best interest of Ascend as a whole, supporting directions that serve all Athletes, Coaches and supporting staff.  
  • Act as an ambassador for Ascend, helping to establish or strengthen relationships and occasionally representing the association by making presentations or conducting other forms of outreach. 
  • Adhere to conflict of interest and code of ethics policies.

Sponsored Athletes Obligations

Behavioral obligations  

  • Act in a sportsmanlike manner. 
  • Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct. 
  • Ensure that your demeanor will never compromise the integrity and dignity of the club.
  • Hold upmost respect for your coaches, team members, competitors, officials and spectators.
  • Execute your behavior in a way that does not inhibit, repress or discourage other team members.
  • Adhere to and respect any appeals of coaches and or supporting staff Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow team Members and competitors. 
  • Care and respect the equipment provided to you as part of your program. 
  • Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your ability to train fully within program requirements

Social Media Obligations  

  • Share any Ascend content (Stories, Post’s) on your social media story (Instagram, Facebook) 
  • Produce an Ascend related post (Gym training, On snow training, Nutrition) on your social media page (Instagram, Facebook) at least 6 times per year Produce an Instagram and Facebook story with Ascend related content (Gym training, On snow training, Nutrition) every week.

Uniform Obligations 

  • Athlete must exhibit their uniform in a professional manner.

Tier B Athletes Obligations

Behavioral obligations  

  • Act in a sportsmanlike manner. 
  • Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct. 
  • Ensure that your demeanor will never compromise the integrity and dignity of the club.
  • Hold upmost respect for your coaches, team members, competitors, officials and spectators.
  • Execute your behavior in a way that does not inhibit, repress or discourage other team members.
  • Adhere to and respect any appeals of coaches and or supporting staff Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow team Members and competitors. 
  • Care and respect the equipment provided to you as part of your program. 
  • Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your ability to train fully within program requirements

Social Media Obligations  

  • Share any Ascend content (Stories, Post’s) on your social media story (Instagram, Facebook) 
  • Produce an Ascend related post (Gym training, On snow training, Nutrition) on your social media page (Instagram, Facebook) at least 6 times per year Produce an Instagram and Facebook story with Ascend related content (Gym training, On snow training, Nutrition) every week.

Uniform Obligations 

  • Athlete must exhibit their uniform in a professional manner.

Tier C Athletes Obligations

Behavioral obligations  

  • Act in a sportsmanlike manner. 
  • Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct. 
  • Ensure that your demeanor will never compromise the integrity and dignity of the club.
  • Hold upmost respect for your coaches, team members, competitors, officials and spectators.
  • Execute your behavior in a way that does not inhibit, repress or discourage other team members.
  • Adhere to and respect any appeals of coaches and or supporting staff Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow team Members and competitors. 
  • Care and respect the equipment provided to you as part of your program. 
  • Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your ability to train fully within program requirements

Social Media Obligations  

  • Share any Ascend content (Stories, Post’s) on your social media story (Instagram, Facebook) 
  • Produce an Ascend related post (Gym training, On snow training, Nutrition) on your social media page (Instagram, Facebook) at least 6 times per year Produce an Instagram and Facebook story with Ascend related content (Gym training, On snow training, Nutrition) every week.

Uniform Obligations 

  • Athlete must exhibit their uniform in a professional manner.

Tier D Athletes Obligations

Behavioral obligations  

  • Act in a sportsmanlike manner. 
  • Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct. 
  • Ensure that your demeanor will never compromise the integrity and dignity of the club.
  • Hold upmost respect for your coaches, team members, competitors, officials and spectators.
  • Execute your behavior in a way that does not inhibit, repress or discourage other team members.
  • Adhere to and respect any appeals of coaches and or supporting staff Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow team Members and competitors. 
  • Care and respect the equipment provided to you as part of your program. 
  • Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your ability to train fully within program requirements

Social Media Obligations  

  • Share any Ascend content (Stories, Post’s) on your social media story (Instagram, Facebook) 
  • Produce an Ascend related post (Gym training, On snow training, Nutrition) on your social media page (Instagram, Facebook) at least 6 times per year Produce an Instagram and Facebook story with Ascend related content (Gym training, On snow training, Nutrition) every week.

Uniform Obligations 

  • Athlete must exhibit their uniform in a professional manner.

Downloads

Alcohol_policy (pdf)

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Member Protection Policy (pdf)

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Chaperone_Policy (pdf)

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Communication_policy (pdf)

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Spectator_behaviour_policy (pdf)

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Team_selection_policy_open_grades (pdf)

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R003_Codes_of_behaviour-2014 (pdf)

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R007_Disability_Policy (pdf)

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R010_Interacting_With_Children_guidelines (pdf)

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