TBR: Mt Buller 2021 Program Guide
Released mid December 2020

TBR: Early Bird Pricing Closes
Friday April 30

TBR: Pre Season Meet & Greet
Sunday May 30

TBR Applications Close
Sunday May 30

TBR: 2021 On Snow First Day
Saturday June 26

TBR: 2021 School Holiday Training Block
June 26 to July 11

TBR: 2021 Social Outing (Parents)
TBC - Mid July school holidays

jNats (Mt Buller)
Saturday August 7

Mt Buller Slopestyle
Saturday August 14

FreeBOM
Saturday August 21

Victorian Interschools (Mt Buller)
August 23 to August 29

32nd ABOM Mogul Challenge (Mt Buller)
Friday September 3 (FIS/OPEN Train & Youth Qualifications)
Saturday September 4 (Comp day)

Australian Interschools (Mt Buller)
September 8 to September 12

TBR: 2021 Last Day
Midweek Program - Friday September 10
Full Time/Weekend Program - Sunday September 12

TBR: September School Holiday Training
TBC
September 18-25

TBR: End of Season Awards
TBC

TBR values the importance of building a strong aerial skill base on water and trampoline to maximise on snow performance and minimise the risk of injury. For these reasons, TBR strongly encourages all riders to attend water jump training.

The importance of water jumping cannot be understated.

These days to be competitive at any level of the sport, from Interschools to the Olympics, it is impossible to achieve success without investing in accumulating as many water jump days as possible each year.

TBR water jump sessions are not just about getting upside down for the first time before trying it on snow. Water jumping is the safest way to build your jumping skills from the ground up.

MORE INFORMATION - DOWNLOAD THE TBR WATER JUMP GUIDE

2021 Summer/Autumn Water Jump Dates
January: 30, 31
February: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
March: 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28

First timer free day (give it a go!)
Implemented in Spring 2011, again to encourage new athletes to give Water Jumping a try, any TBR athlete who has not jumped at the facility in the past can receive coaching for free on their first day.

Note: First timer days can only take place on set days. This is due to avoiding peak usage times at the facility, as extra time is required from coaches to help new athletes.

First timer days Summer 2021
Saturday February 6
Saturday March 6

Other Important Documents
- TBR Water Jump Equipment Guide
- TBR Water Jump Program Guide, Info, Costs & Sign-Up document

The document contains all the information on the 2021 TBR Program including:

• Latest News & Innovations
• Program Information
• Training Packages & Costs
  
• Application Form (electronic version also available online)

NEXT STEP
Visit www.teambuller.com to view the information and sign-up/register online

OR CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TBR: 2021 PROGRAM GUIDE

COVID Credit from TBR 2020 Program?
TBR families that have a credit from 2020 program fees can apply this to the 2021 program price.
If so, submit form without payment, and an invoice with the credit applied will be sent.

TBR Fitlink is back (STARTING TONIGHT) with a fresh new format including special guest Britt Cox.

Schedule for the next few weeks

Monday's 5:30pm
HIIT circuit w Paris Speirs

Tuesday 5:30pm
Functional strength with Hamish Cox

Thursday's 5:30pm
Yoga with Britt Cox
Note: Yoga session can be purchased individually
 
Hurry to sign up now. Spaces limited
www.teambuller.com/store

ABOUT TBR FitLink
TBR FitLink is a live online dryland training platform where athletes receive live coaching and can engage as a group for training sessions whilst at home.

In contrast to the self directed training on the  TBR Athlete Portal, the TBR FitLink allows user to engage socially and be motivated/pushed by a trainer!

Classes are limited to a maximum of 10 athletes per class to ensure the coach can give necessary feedback to all participants. Online classes will not be available for purchase once booked out - first in/paid for each week will get to book.

Classes can be purchased here

WHAT YOU NEED TO CONNECT TO CLASSES
Download Zoom
https://zoom.us/download

Create an account and add our Head Coach as a friend ([email protected])

Recommended equipment items
1 x mini band
1 x long band
1 x box or chair
1 x weight (between 5 and 8kg)

Still relatively unknown in Australia, Roxa was originally tasked (in 1980) with assembling ski boots on behalf of the large brands located in the Montebelluna area such as Scarpa and Nordica.  In 2003, Roxa decided to leverage their extensive OEM experience to develop their own series of ski boot molds. This was the early beginnings of the Roxa Ski Boot brand.  
 
The growth of the company drove them to enlarge the factory and invest in new tooling and machinery in order to handle the increasing market demand and to stay ahead of the technology curve.  

As a result, Roxa has become the image of quality, high performance and reliability synonymous with the phrase Made in Italy.  
 
As ski boots are the most important piece of kit, it is for these reasons that Team Buller has endorsed Roxa as program partner for winter 2021 - watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VOakYywnOA  
 
Roxa will be available from all good Victorian boot fitters from early 2021 so be sure to get in touch with your local boot fitter to start the conversation about all things Roxa.  
 
Entertainment - check out “CANCELED // 2020” from Garrett Balen https://vimeo.com/404490013 
 
Featured boots:
* ROXA Element 120 - Freeride/all-mountain - available in 100, 110 and 120 flex, 85 in womens (Trinity) these boots are Perfect for mogul, freeride park and pipe skiers or just that all-mountain skier looking for performance everywhere. 
 
* ROXA R3 130 - This is the complete all round freeride Touring boot built with full tech inserts. The R3 is the lightest boot in its category in the market at just 1.615kg per pair however it remains a powerhouse for freeride skiers looking to charge hard with confidence, it holds firm on the groomers and will even cut a few park laps, truly amazing!  "the best crossover boot I've ever skied" ~ @bernierosow   
 
* Also check out the Roxa Lazer 4 and Roxa RFIT JR. for the Groms.

Communication sent by Buller Ski Lifts and Mt Buller RMB 12/08/2020
Thank you to everyone who joined us on the slopes during this strange and shortened season.  ­­
 
As you are aware, we were compelled to close the resort to visitors and suspend lift operations from 7 August with the implementation of Stage 3 restrictions by the State government.  To everyone who was unable to use their Season Membership or vehicle permit as planned, we feel your disappointment.
 
Mt Buller is already looking forward to next season and will release 2021 Early Bird season products on 1 September 2020.  At that time, Buller Ski Lifts and the Resort Management Board will make announcements about arrangements in respect of your 2020 season products.
 
Buller Ski Lifts and the Resort Management Board will contact you by email on 1 September and provide further details. There is no need for you to do anything else at this time.

SEASONAL PROGRAMS
Those enrolled in 2020 programs with Snow Squad, TBR and Mt Buller Race Club will be contacted by 1 September with next steps regarding 2020 products.

Dear All,

As announced by the Victorian Premier on the 2nd of August, the introduction of Stage 4 restrictions in the Melbourne metropolitan areas and regional Victoria entering into Stage 3 restrictions our regular TBR programs for the 2020 winter season will regretfully conclude.
 
Stage 3 restrictions in regional Victoria requires the Ski & Snowboard School, Mt Buller Race Club and Team Buller to cease operating all children’s programs from Wednesday 5th August to comply with the Victorian Government and Health Authority guidelines.
 
Next week I will be in contact with families with details of pro rata credits or refunds.

We thank you for your patience as we work through this process.
 
Kind regards,

Andrew Pattison
TBR Program Manager

With some uncertainty around the capacity to deliver on-snow FUTURES programs in 2020, Snow Australia is developing a series of online FUTURES Webinars to provide education around the Athlete Pathway for the Snowsport Community.

The first release of webinars will be multi-discipline and open to all athletes and parents, whether you are involved at an Interschools level, part of a Snow Australia Pathway Program Provider, or just curious about the Athlete Pathway in Snowsports.

These will be followed by a series of discipline specific FUTURES webinars containing important information relevant to those disciplines, as well as Q & A opportunities for all participants with a panel of National Team athletes and coaches.

A recording of the first webinar, Intro to the Athlete Pathway, is now available online on the FUTURES webpage. 

Webinar #2, Mental Preparation & Planning, will begin on Tuesday 21st July from 6:00pm – 7:00pm. 

Topics will include:

• Goal Setting Strategies – Annie Geiger | Snow Australia Para Snowsport Manager
• Social Media strategy and tips for developing Athletes – Lauren Ryan | Beyond the Break Consulting
• Q & A with a National Team athlete

You can find out more info and register for each Webinar on the Snow Australia FUTURES webpage: https://www.snow.org.au/pathways/futures/

All Webinars are free of charge with a Snow ID and will be conducted via Zoom.

More information will be posted on the FUTURES webpage in the coming weeks.

It is with great disappointment that Mt Buller and Snow Australia announce the 2020 Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships, scheduled to be hosted on the 9 August and 24 - 30 August 2020, will be cancelled.
 
The Stage 3 restrictions requiring residents of Melbourne and Mitchell Shire to stay at home until at least 19 August, sadly, prevents the majority of the schools and participants preparing with certainty and travelling to Mt Buller as planned.
 
President of Snow Australia, Dean Gosper explained, “The Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championship is a very important week on the calendar for our sport, and a tradition that stretches back to 1958.  It is with much regret we cancel the event.  However, the public health guidelines leave no other option at this time.  We will be working closely with all parties to explore opportunities for Victorian students to enjoy some friendly competition later in the season as conditions permit.”
 
Laurie Blampied, Chair of the Buller Interschools Association added, “Mt Buller has a long and proud history with the Victorian Interschools welcoming thousands of young Victorians to the resort each winter.  We are committed to working together with all stakeholders to provide an opportunity for the school children of Victoria to participate in some competitive skiing and snowboarding and at least have some fun in the sun during spring at Mt Buller.” 
 
Over the coming weeks, Mt Buller and Snow Australia will examine the possibility of hosting some snow sports events in early to mid-September. The status of public health restrictions in late August and early September will determine the format and scale of the events and updates will be shared as the plan is developed.