Hello all,
I have just taken on the job as CEO of the Free Ski Association New Zealand, although the press release has not been issued, I though I would inform you all.
So about me? My Name is Fraser Grieve. From the deep south, went to Otago University, been working as an accountant in Christchurch, and my dream job came up to be involved in the ski industry. Wanaka is my skiing home, having spent many years sliding around TC and Cardrona. Last season I ski club fields in Canterbury, and I am now a converted clubbie.
So what does my job entail?
The running of the Jnr Nationals and New Zealand Open.
Increasing Participation.
Developing Elite athletes, though high performance work shops, dry land training, and coaching.
Providing a medium for any athletes that want to step up there skiing, by offering training camps with high performance coaches, to aid there progression
So as a bumper season is upon us, I am heading in for a knee reconstruction on the 18th of this month, so I wont be skiing, but I will be out there to support all of your progressions.
The Freeski website is about to be update (
www.freeskier.co.nz) and once it is I will be asking for all of your support as I will keep it up to date with all the latest information, progressions, and funky extreme paraphernalia that will hopefully have you hitting each time you are on the internet.
I will be lying low for the next 2-3 weeks, but will be contactable soon at fraser@freeskier.co.nz (by the end of the week) or give me a bell 021 740 136.
I look forward to catching up with you all in person over the season. Also I would like to welcome you to offer me any ideas you have that you would like to happen in New Zealand Free Skiing.
Catch up soon
Fraser
