Athlete Programme
Structured training indoor and outdoor
Our Ski Team Athletes benefit from a quality balanced Ski Coaching programme that does not impact upon education. Our Indoor/Outdoor Ski approach consolidates and refines improvements from winter training, working together with athletes to achieve their goals.
Good all-round fitness will maximise the benefit of our on-snow training and to reduces the risk of injury while skiing. With the opening of a new generation of real snow slopes we have never had a better opportunity to develop skiers to achieve their potential.
Our UK training base is The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead, which is the country’s leading indoor real snow slope. The Snow Centre has been our training partner for many years and supported us in developing talented young skiers through to the British Ski Team by providing the best training environment in the country. We train in some of the best ski locations in Europe through the winter ski season. Hintertux in the Tirol offers the best glacial skiing venue in Europe, and Schladming hosted the 2013 World Championships as well as being home to the famous Night-Slalom.
RACE SUPPORT
RACE SUPPORT
Make the most of race day
It is important that the coaches and athletes are working together to achieve short term goals over the year. With target races in the programme planning, both early and mid-season, we can test what we have been working towards in a competitive environment and measure our progress. In the summer of 2024 we will be taking our team to Snow Valley Peer Belgium. The slope is used by many World Cup Teams in the summer months and a great place for British Racers to improve their performance.
In the 2024-25 Season we have 2 alpine races that we are supporting with members of our athlete programme. The first is the Interschools Challenge in Champery, Switzerland taking place in March. We will be also supporting racers at the British Championships, Tignes, France. Race Support is provided as part of our Athlete Programme. We also welcome individuals or groups of racers from Ski Clubs or Schools to join us.
Fitness
Maximise the benefit of your ski training
Enhancing movement efficiency beyond technical skills is crucial for success in snow sports. Developing various motor abilities and physical qualities can boost athletic performance and prevent injuries. Whether you’re competing at the FIS international level or looking to enjoy your annual ski holiday, we can help you enhance your performance through targeted improvements.
Our Strength and Conditioning Partner, 1st4Fitness, based in Bicester, offers both fitness coaching and nutritional guidance. Louise and Paul provide a friendly and professional service to complement your on-snow training with us at Gravity.
Services Offered by 1st4Fitness
Louise and Paul specialise in integrated personal fitness coaching for ski racers and recreational skiers. Their approach emphasises the importance of strength training and mobility to boost performance and prevent injuries on the slopes. Recognising that optimal performance goes beyond training, they also offer personalised nutrition plans tailored to support your fitness goals.
Whether you’re a competitive ski racer aiming for explosive power and stability or a recreational skier seeking overall fitness, 1st4Fitness combines targeted strength training with expert nutritional advice to help you reach your full potential.
1st4Fitness Packages
An initial ‘Kickstart’ consultation includes:
– One-to-one or group training sessions
– Overseas S&C support
– Personalised nutrition plans
– Movement analysis and Inbody Body composition scan
– Accountability check-ins
Improve Your Ski Fitness – Schedule a Consultation with 1st4Fitness today!
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1st4Fitness Packages
An initial ‘Kickstart’ consultation would be carried out. Louise and Paul provide:
