tdc developments
at the development centre
val d'isere, tignes
we are always trying to move forward and take things to a new level so that you get the most out
of your skiing
we have over the last few years really been
pushing for feedback and there is only one group of people that can really allow us to set and achieve new goals...we would
love to get your feedback!
what's new?
the development centre is now based in tignes as well as val d'isere
get ready for BASI, Tignes
get your season of to a flying start, 5 days
take your off-piste skills to the next level
5 days to finish off the season on a high note
and watch this space for the launch of tdconline
using all the latest video technologies to give you
further enjoyment of your ski coaching.
the development centre
val d'isere, tignes
www.tdcski.com
email - valdisere@tdcski.com
tel - +33 (0)6 15 55 31 56
email - tignes@tdcski.com
tel - +33 (0)6 03 31 43 21
what's new
the development centre is always trying to move forward.
For 2007/8 our big new development is that the development centre is going to be working out of Tignes, as well as Val d'Isere.
Our Tignes office is in Precision Ski shop in Tignes le Lac, in the heart of Tignes, just across the piste from the Areoski lift.
Back for 2007/8 is the development Plus clinic.
The development Plus clinic is aimed at people who are strong on reds, ok on blacks, who want to take on steeper and more varied slopes. We had a strong demand last year from people who had improved their technique in development clinics, but who weren't quite ready to take on all that a challenges clinic entails!
So the new clinic will sit in between development and challenges. Development is still very much for people happy on reds but not confident on blacks. Challenges is for strong black run skiers skiing bumps and some off piste.
So for 2007 the tdc Coaching Clinics are :-
discovery - discover your talent, ski with confidence…for strong blue run skiers
development - develop your performance, feel your skiing flow…for strong red run skiers
development Plus - take on steeper and varied slopes...for strong red run /ok black run skiers
challenges - take on new goals, challenge yourself... for strong black run skiers skiing bumps and some off piste
So if you are looking to improve your skiing book your coaching clinic for 2007/08
email info@tdcski.com or call +33 (0)6 15 55 31 56
tdc BASI prep courses
the tdc BASI prep courses have been very popular and we are happy to be able to offer a greater range of training for the 2008 season.
as some of you will be aware there are a couple of ISTD assessments being run in Val d'Isere in Jan 2008.
we wish every one the best of luck with their forthcoming exams or BASI courses;
the 2007/2008 courses are -
Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor + ISIA - Nov 5th - 9th 2007, Nov 12th - 16th 2007
ISTD - Dec 10th - 14th, Dec 17th - 21st 2007, Jan 14th - 18th, Jan 21st - 25th 2008
ISTD - April 7th - 11th, April 14th - 18th 2008
ISIA - April 7th - 11th 2008
early season clinics
The last couple of years the early season clinics have been a great success. Even with the slow start to the season with regards to snow the clinics have been very popular and have got people off to a great focused start to the season.
The early season clinics are 5 half days Mon - Fri, get your season off to the best start possible.
Dec 3rd - Dec 7th, Dec 10th - Dec 14th 2007 - 280€
spring clinics
Take advantage of Val d'Isere's excellent end of season snow. For 2008 we are again running spring clinics in Val d'Isere. The spring clinics are 5 half days -
Monday - Friday April 14th - April 18th 2008, April 21st - April 25th 2008 - 280€
R21 : race coaching program running October - December 2007
If you would like to ask more questions or need more details please email us info@tdcski.com
We have developed and are continuing to develop the website. Many of the existing features will remain the same, but the primary objective is to create a source of interactive information which you can use to further your ski coaching experience, rather than just an online brochure.
We will have technical tips from each of the coaches, which you can access, thus allowing you to read tech tips and watch video clips from the coach who you would normally ski with.
There is a weekly snow report, a web cam, as well as fitness tips, news and a photo gallery.
We are currently constructing a coaching "members zone". Where our aim is to provide a resource that you can use that will work in conjunction with your on snow development and it will allow you to brush up on a few ideas and continue your personal development over a longer period than just one holiday.
Many of you who we ski with have asked us if it would be possible to have some kind of record of what you are working on etc. which you can take away with you - it is through this new members zone and online coaching forum that we aim to fulfill this want.
the tdconline - coaching forum!
Also keep your eye out for some tdcgear we will have a few different branded t-shirts and hats which will be available.
tdc has launched a couple of on going initiatives -
Outdoor Adventure Sports Bursary - 2006/07 saw the second year of the development centre bursary awarded to a young person wishing to pursue their interest in outdoor adventure sports. Applications will be taken from selected schools and clubs in the UK. We all feel fortunate to have been given opportunities by various organisations in our lives which have helped us to make a career in the mountains. This is our way of trying to inspire young people to explore the options that are available to them; we want to help them realise their ambitions and encourage them to be active.
Congratulations to the Cheadle Hulme School World Challenge Team who won the 2005/6 bursary.
Coach Development Fund - As a team we have developed a great deal over the last few years. Amongst our ranks we have a Great Britain Children's coach, BASI Trainers and Examiners, British and Canadian qualified race coaches and a New Zealand National Examiner. It is vital that we continue to further our coaching knowledge and improve our
skiing skills in order to remain the very best at what we do. For this reason, we have
established an annual fund that is available to all the development centre coaches to aid
and encourage future training.
