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AUSXC WORLD JUNIOR/U23 TOUR 2019-20The AUSXC Junior/ U23 Tour for 2019/20 has two
distinct periods, designed for athletes preparing to
race at 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games and the
2020 Junior & U23 World Championships as well as
for athletes building towards future international
events. Both training periods will be predominantly
based in Davos, Switzerland. Daily training and
living arrangements will be managed by
Australian coaches, with sessions also
coordinated with the AUS senior
team. Local Swiss and other
European competitions will be
used for event preparation
and race experience.
PJanuary 20, 2020
toFebruary 25, 2020
WYOGJanuary 16-22
WJC/U23Feb 26 - Mar 8
PDecember 8, 2019
ToJanuary 15, 2020
Training Period 2
Training Period 1
Major Events
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PROGRAM AIMSThe specific athletic aims of the trip are:
1. Prepare athletes to compete at the Winter Youth
Olympic Game and the Junior / U23 World
Championships.
2. Provide international training and competition
experience.
3. Make technical gains in classic and skating.
4. Educate athletes on training and competition
routines and foster a professional attitude
towards XC ski racing.
5. Create positive living environments and build
cohesive team relationships.
TOUR DATESPeriod 1• December 8: Arrive in Davos, Switzerland
• December 8 to January 15: Training in Davos
• December 19-21: OPA Cup, St Ulrich (AUT)
• January 4-5: Swiss & OPA Cup, Campra (SUI)
• January 11-12: Local competition TBC
• January 16-22: WYOG, Lausanne (SUI)
• January 16: Departure for Australia (non-WYOG)
Period 2• *January 19-31: TBC Training in Goms or Realp (SUI)
• February 1-2: Swiss Cup, Realp (SUI)
• February 3-25: Training in Davos
• February 8-9: OPA Cup, Piancavallo (ITA)
• February 22-23: Local competitions TBC
• February 24: Departure for Australia (non-WJC/U23)
WJC/U23• February 25: Travel to Oberwiesenthal (GER)
• Feburary 29 - March 7: World Junior/U23
Championship in Oberwiesenthal (GER)
• March 8: Departure for Australia or own program:
*WJC/U23 A-qualified athletes may be able to also
participate in Period 1.
LOCATION / FACILITIESThe current National Team base in Davos has been a
regular destination for Australian Team athletes over
many years. Davos has reliable snow, extensive trails,
and is also the home of Switzerland’s primary Sport
Gymnasium for Winter Sport. Davos is approximately
two hours by car from Zurich airport, and also easily
accessible via train. Daily training will take place on the
Davos ski trails, which are within walking distance of
everywhere in Davos. Access to gym facilities will be
arranged via Davos Nordic.
SUPPORT STAFFValerio Leccardi is the head coach for all AUSXC
international programs. During the first training period
the Junior Team will be led by Callum Watson and Teresa
Riman. Callum and Teresa coached/managed the
AUSXC Junior Tour in 2018/2019 and at the 2019
World Junior Championships. Callum will lead
the team to the WYOG, with additional
support from the AOC. Teresa will
continue to manage the Junior Team
during the start of the second
period, when she will be joined
by coach Tom McMahon.
New Davos resident
Alasdair Tutt is set to
provide additional
weekend race
support.
ACCOM & MEALSThe team will live in self-catered apartments in Davos
Dorf, with shopping & cooking under the coordination of
team coaches. When travelling to competitions full-board
catering will be provided.
TRANSPORTFlights will be coordinated by SSA XC program staff, with
all flight expenses to be paid directly by the athletes and
their families. Land transport will be coordinated by team
coaches and included in the tour fee.
WHO CAN ATTEND?These tours are for primarily for members of the WYOG,
Junior and U23 Teams, with priority for athletes who have
qualified or have the best chance to qualify for the 2020
WYOG and Junior-U23 World Championship. Athletes
focussing on training and not eligible/qualified for either
of these events should ideally train with the team during
the first training period, following the same competition
plan as the WYOG athletes.
REQUIREMENTSAll athletes wishing to take part in the 2019/2020
Junior / U23 Tour will need to formally apply, including
providing details of their training history, their goals for
the 2019/2020 season, and a summary of their skiing
strengths & weaknesses. The application process will be
communicated to all eligible athletes.
All athletes will need to read and sign SSA’s Athlete
Agreement for training camps and tours. Physical /
medical screening is also a mandatory requirement and
will be coordinated via National Team medical staff.
INSURANCEInsurance covering cross country skiing competition
is mandatory. A new provider is being sourced for
2019/2020, information will be sent out when available.
UNIFORMAthletes should bring national team jackets, race suits
and warm-up clothing. Orders for new items of team
uniform will be taken during September.
PROGRAM FEESThe preliminary estimation of athlete expenses for each
5-week training period is $6,000, with an additional
$2,500 for the WJC/U23 Championships. Additional
WYOG expenses are covered by the AOC. A $1,000
deposit is required in September. Some athlete expenses
will be covered by funds raised via the XC Towards 2022
project. The next team fundraising activity is the AUSXC
Season Launch in Melbourne on Friday October 19.
The tour fee includes the following:
• Coaching
• Management & Supervision
• Accommodation
• Food (excl. personal snacks)
• Land Transport
• Trail /race fees
• Waxing
This excludes flights
and insurance.
WYOG 2020The cross country competitions at the 2020 WYOG take
place in the second week of the games. The Australian
Team will be housed in the Athlete Village in Lausanne,
which is about an hour from the cross country venue.
The WYOG XC team will drive across from Davos to move
into the Athlete Village on January 15. Quota places for
the WYOG are finalised at the start of December. Callum
Watson will provide both coaching and waxing support
throughout the games, with extra support from the AOC.
Competition Schedule
Date Event
18/01/20 Cross Country Cross
19/01/20 Sprint Freestyle
21/01/20 5/10km Classic
22/01/20 Mixed Relay
WJC/U23 2019The WJC/U23 Team will drive up to Oberwiesenthal from
Davos on January 26. Accommodation will be full-board
in a hotel to be allocated by the OC. The support
team is not yet finalised, but the preliminary
plan is for waxing support to be provided
by Valerio Leccardi, Tom McMahon
and Alasdair Tutt. Following the
championship athletes will depart
back to Australia.
CONTACTSHead Coach
Valerio Leccardi [email protected]
0490 497 101
Program Director Finn Marsland
[email protected] 0408 147940
WYOG Coach Callum Watson
Team Manager Teresa Riman
Assistant Coach Tom McMahon
Competition Schedule
Date Event
29/02/20 Sprint F - WJC
1/03/20 Sprint F - U23
2/03/20 5/10km C - WJC
3/03/20 10/15km C - U23
4/03/20 15/30km F Mass Start - WJC
5/03/20 15/30km F Mass Start - U23
6/03/20 Relays - WJC
7/03/20 Mixed Relay - U23