GRAVITY SPORTS
+61(0) 419 303091
Upcoming Camps - (Purchases can not be made on line)
Sun, 12 JanWinter Park
Sat, 23 MarWinter Park
Mon, 01 JanWinter Park
WHY GRAVITY SPORTS ?
Our overseas location at Winter Park, Colorado provides a fantastic environment to enhance skill development across all the facets of modern skiing. Dedicated race training arenas, excellent snowfall and quality, superb variety of terrain and a culture of excellence in competition creates a backdrop for you to develop all your skiing skills.
Winter park has a rich history of hosting World cup events, National Championships at Open and Children's levels including Fis events for Alpine Racing, Adaptive Racing, Moguls and Free Ride. Most recently Red Bull has chosen Winter Park for it's Cascade Event where they closed off an entire part of the mountain and chairlift for the
event. Such is the dedication of the mountain to host big sporting events.
Our proven approach educates you on Free skiing, Giant Slalom, Slalom and Park skiing. At all times and no matter whatever the age safety and fun is paramount to a successful experience. From a technical standpoint, Skill Development is fundamental to our approach as is Line, Tactics, Versatility, Resilience.
Education is front and centre of our Athlete centred approach. Understanding of terminology, ski tuning and mechanics of skiing are all discussed at an age appropriate level. Video analysis plays an important part of the learning environment and forms a large part of the daily athlete review.
Our relationship and partnership with the resort and the staff of the Winter Park Competition Centre is 17 years strong and is integral to our ongoing success. Join us all for another year and add a chapter of life experiences for you and your family.
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Richard Haslau
Level 4 APSI Ski Instructor Qualifications - Fully certified
APSI Examiner and Trainer
Level 2 Coaching Association of Canada - Certified
Level 3 Coaching Association of Canada - Training
Level 1 Skiing Australia Coach
Snow Australia Course Facilitator - Level 1
Level 1 Avalanche Training and Certified - AIARE
Referee - USSA (Current)
Level 1 Surf Coaching - Surfing Australia
Mt Buller Race Club - Head Coach 2013 - 2018
Mt Buller Race Club - Program Director 2018 - 2023
Mt Buller Race Club - Development Head Coach 2023
Director - Gravity Sports (Winter Park Ski Camps) 2007 - 2023
My aim has always been clear. Create great educated skiers and the rest of the journey is whatever you want it to be. Racer, free-skier or coach, you never know where it might take you !
My love for the sport, the mountains and people within it combined with passion and energy will ensure a learning environment and experience that will set you up for success.
With nearly 30 years of coaching experience in Australia, Europe, Canada, New Zealand and the United States, skiing has been my life. Fortunately it has also been my families life and together with my wife Rachel and daughter Jessica we have all been experiencing the ride.
Please join us and make gravity your engine.
Testimonial
As an Athlete I spent many seasons training at Winter Park. The variety of terrain, incredible snow, race training opportunities and people made for life long memories and friendships. I was fortunate to return to Winter Park as a coach and was able to provide these same experiences and memories for budding young athletes. A truly magnificent place and camp - Ben Tyler
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your Questions, Answered
WHAT CITY DO I FLY INTO AND HOW DO I GET TO WINTER PARK ?
Denver, Colorado (DIA - Denver International Airport) is the final destination. From there you can hire a car for a 90 minute drive or get a transfer to Winter Park with multiple organisations such as Home James
WHAT LIFT PASSES ARE AVAILABLE ?
Either a local Winter Park only seasons pass or an IKON pass.
Camp participants and their family members may be entitled to a discounted season pass. Enquire with me first in any case and best not to go through a travel agent.
ARE THERE LIVE IN CAMP OPTIONS AVAILABLE ?
At this point in time this is not possible. You will need to find your own accommodation.
IS A CAR NECESSARY ?
There is a free bus service to and from the resort of Winter Park and the town of Winter Park and Fraser and goes via most accomodation. Check if a bus stop is near where you are looking at staying.
A car is always handy but not entirely necessary and I can help you decide which is best for you.
WHAT IS THE BEST ON SLOPE ACCOMODATION ?
Zephyr mountain lodge, Founders Pointe or Fraser Crossing. All are very close to the main Gondola.
WHERE IS THE DAILY MEETING PLACE ?
We meet by the base of the Arrow chair which is out the front of Balcony house. Inside Balcony house on the first floor is a public area for leaving back packs, having lunch (with microwaves), bathrooms and water fountains.
The Competition Centre office are also on the first floor (The clubrooms are on the ground floor) along with Guest services where you can pick up passes and a cafe called Coffee and Tea.
WHERE ARE THE TRAINING VENUES ?
The main private arenas are; Lower Hughes which is located right in front of Balcony House and can be viewed from inside or from out on the sunny deck, Upper Hughes, Larry Sale and Tweedle Dee. The Gondola , Arrow chair and the Looking Glass chair service these arenas respectively. All are safety protected with B-Net and closed off from the public and are Fis homologated except for Tweedle Dee.
All other Parks, Pipes and Cross course are public access.
Competition moguls courses on request.