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World-class training for competitive pathways

Programmes

Cardrona and Treble Cone have a long history of providing world-class training programmes that give athletes the opportunity to excel in snow sports in New Zealand and at an international level. We create a seamless progression between junior development and high performance, providing passionate young athletes with platforms for success and opportunity.

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Global reputation for elite learning

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Growing athletes from rookie to pro

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Instilling athletes with excellence

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Creating team culture and camaraderie

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Wānaka Ski Team

With an emphasis on the fundamentals, WST strives to create an environment that is fun, supportive, and conductive to learning. The goal of the programme is to develop resilient athletes who are achieving their ski racing potential. The Wānaka Ski Team has full and part-time programmes for junior skiers at the beginning of their race journey all the way through to FIS level athletes.  

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Parks Squad Programme

The Cardrona Parks Squad calls the Southern Hemisphere’s most extensive terrain parks and pipes their home. Cardrona is home to four progressive terrain parks for all levels of freestylers, two halfpipes, a big air jump and a gravity-x course. The Cardrona Parks Squad coaches are among the best in the industry, guiding athletes on their competition journey by helping them master new tricks and perfect their style.

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TC Freeride Programme

The TC Freeride Team trains on some of New Zealand’s best freeride terrain at Treble Cone. TC’s natural bowls, halfpipes, chutes, cliffs, steeps and side hits make it the ideal training ground for young freeride athletes. The team will help athletes progress their skiing and mentor them through local and national freeride competitions.

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Instructor Training Centre

One step ahead of the rest, the Instructor Training Centre puts you at the very center of New Zealand’s busiest and most successful ski and snowboard school, guaranteeing you the sweetest start to your snow sports career. Instructor Training Centre is based at both Cardrona and Treble Cone and is here to help you achieve your goal of becoming a ski or snowboard instructor with training in NZSIA and SBINZ courses. 

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"Better than I could ever have imagined"

Training at the Cardrona Instructor Training Centre was better than I could ever have imagined! Working with some of the best trainers in the world had dramatic effects on my skiing. With their guidance, I passed both my NZSIA Lev...

Freddie Wilkinson

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Frequently
Asked Questions

We recommend signing up as soon as possible, at least 4 months in advance. While we don't have a specific cutoff date, we do have limited availability!

We welcome athletes 8 years and over. In addition to the age requirement, each of our programmes has its own prerequisite skill level, this can be found under each programme. If you’re unsure, please contact us so we can help you find the right fit for your athlete.

Athletes are required to wear back protection and helmets (MIPS highly recommended). We also recommend impact shorts and mouthguards. 

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