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Features | General | Team Reports
Call for applications for
Coach and Manager
positions for Australian teams overseas in 1998/99
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Skiing Australia Cross Country (SAXC) is in the process of organising the overseas program for the Australian cross country teams for the 1998/99 northern winter. At this stage no direct financial support is available for the teams, although sponsorship and funding is being sought from a number of sources including from business.
SAXC is proposing to send the following teams overseas:
· National senior team - men and women, the objectives are to
- achieve below 50 FIS points for men/below 75 FIS point for women to be eligible to race in FIS World Cup races
- compete in the World Championships at Ramsau, 18-28 February
- provide valuable overseas experience and training
· National junior team - men and women, the objectives are to
- compete in the World Junior Championship in Saalfelden, 3-7 February,
- compete in junior and regional races to gain valuable overseas experience and training
· Development squad - men and women, with objectives of
- providing a supportive program to assist athletes develop their skiing skills and experience overseas conditions
- undertaking regional races.
Senior team: At this stage it is likely that the senior team will travel initially to North America to compete in US/Canada FIS races and then travel to Europe. Locations are under consideration - possibly Switzerland or Northern Italy.
The team will require a manager.
Junior team: This team will travel directly to Europe and train for the World Juniors. The team may be co-located with the senior team in Europe.
This team will probably need a coach and a manager.
Development squad: The squad and its program will be decided once the senior and junior teams are firmed up.
The possibility of North America with a coach/manager is one possibility.
Applications:
1. Please let Tony Greville know as soon as possible if you are interested Phone 02 6288 2030; Fax 02 6244 1111 or email agrevill@ozemail.com.au
2. Send a short written application (not more than 2 pages) providing details of experience with teams, in Australia and overseas, coaching or related qualifications, indicating which position(s) you are interested in and period of availability - to be received by me no later than 7 October. These can be sent by email, fax or posted to 6 Hamersley place, FISHER, ACT 2611.
XC is the official website of the Skiing Australia Cross Country Committee. It is produced with the assistance of the Australian Sports Commission and the Kangaroo Hoppet. The editor can be contacted via hoppet@netc.net.au.