The FIS Development Freestyle Ski and Snowboard Training Camp 2016 was successfully held in Silvaplana (SUI) from 13th-18th April 2016. Twelve participants from Estonia, Serbia, Lebanon and Lithuania benefited from excellent slopes and snow conditions as well as a great snow park in Corvatsch.
The programme included extensive on snow training in the events of slopestyle, halfpipe and big air and athletes benefited from the knowledge of FIS experts who, including training, performed video analysis and gave useful tips.
Furthermore, the athletes worked on the sports field and took part in various workshops, including waxing and judging clinics as well as coaches meetings.
Martijn Oostijk, FDP Coordinator for Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard commented: "It is amazing to see both athletes and coaches working together to improve their skills by exchanging information and having a great time in such an international group."
With the experience and knowledge acquired during this camp, athletes and coaches will be able to return to their home countries with a new set of techniques and skills. We wish them all the best for their future competitions.
Source: fis-ski.com
