Tim Cafe
Ben Griffin
Andrew Wylie
Jamie Prebble
Nick Prebble
Finlay Neeson
Harrison Steedman
Adam Barwood*
Nils Coberger
Nicknames: The Burglar, Coberger, 021gonils.
Hometown: Christchurch
Home Hill: Porter Heights
Favourite Quotes: "don't change a winning formula" "there's no cure for stupid"
History: An alpine racer as a youngster, Nils has worked for many ski teams all over the world including Great Britain and Australia. Back in 2005 his country needed him and he returned to coach the Men's Ski Team. He has been stuck here ever since.
Personal Sponsors: Motogrill, Anon.
Tim Cafe
Nicknames: Timbo, Sanchez, The Fugitive.
Hometown: Queenstown
Home Hill: Coronet Peak
Favourite Quotes: "we shall never surrender!" - Winston Churchill, "nobody writes jokes in base 13" - Douglas Adams
History: Tim grew up in a ski-mad family in Queenstown. He skied from age 2 and raced from age 10 with QAST. A national team member since 2005, he is a veteran of the team, but far from mature! A passionate person in whatever he does, Tim is always keen for a bit of banter, so never be afraid of stopping him in the street for a chat!
Career Highlight: 38th, Vancouver 2010 Olympics Super-G
Website: http://www.timcafe.co.nz/
FIS Profile: Tim Cafe
Personal Sponsors: Browns Ski Shop, Jack's Point, Atomic, Brandex, Skins, Formthotics, Brinkley Resort, Black on White.
Ben Griffin
Nicknames: Benny, Grif.
Hometown: Ohakune
Home Hill: Mt Ruapehu
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History: Ben grew up all over the North Island of New Zealand, but his family had a passion for skiing, and ended up running the famous Chateau Tongariro. Ben has been skiing since he was a tot and on the National Team since 2006. His dedication and drive are second to none.
Career Highlight: Competing in the Vancouver 2010 Olympics Giant Slalom and Super-G
Website: http://www.bengriffin.co.nz/
FIS Profile: Ben Griffin
Personal Sponsors: Black on Whtie, Tussock Grove, Carrera, Head.
Andrew Wylie
Nicknames: Wy-Dog, Wylie, Ronny.
Hometown: Queenstown
Home Hill: Remarkables
Favourite Quotes: "it's not what we're doing, it's how we're doing it" - himself "light weight baby!" - Ronny Coleman
History: Wylie's parents are ski instructors and swimming coaches...you might imagine he is quite sporty! He grew up in Queenstown...on the slopes of The Remarkables and occasionally Coronet Peak. His skiing led him to QAST, where he excelled as a young racer. After a brief foray into the freeskiing world he found his form and is fast becoming a serious ski racer. His comical attitude and intensely competitive nature are a real asset to the team.
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Website: ...
FIS Profile: Andrew Wylie
Personal Sponsors: Blizzard, Smith Goggles, Leki.
Jamie Prebble
Nicknames: JP, Tito, Preb.
Hometown: Christchurch
Home Hill: Mount Hutt
Favourite Quotes: "go hard or go home" "there ain't no short cuts in life"
History: Jamie grew up in a competitive family of 3 boys. He is involved in many different sports but skiing is 'the one'. Has been skiing since 4, making his way through the Team Hutt ranks and in 2007 made the NZ Devo Team. He is a hard worker and is always wiling to give new things a go.
Career Highlight: 2nd place Apex FIS Super G
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FIS Profile: Jamie Prebble
Personal Sponsors: Chris Prebble Architects, Alpina, Atomic, Brandex, Skins, Formthotics, Mount Hutt, Leki.
Nick Prebble
Nicknames: Pickle, Gherk.
Hometown: Christchurch
Home Hill: Mount Hutt
Favourite Quotes: "Skiing is the most fun you can have with your clothes on."
History: Nick began skiing at TC when he was 3. He was introduced at an early age into racing with both older brothers involved in Team Hutt, Moving up through the ranks at Team Hutt until he was 14 where he had one season at QAST with Austrian Dominik Scheiber. Since then he has been a member of the NZ Development Team and this season the NZ Men's Team. Nick is energetic and determined to succeed.
Career Highlight: Placing three times in the top 10 at the US Junior Nationals in 2010 with a 5th place in the GS.
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FIS Profile: Nick Prebble
Personal Sponsors: Chris Prebble Architects, Alpina, Atomic, Brandex, Skins, Formthotics, Mount Hutt, Leki.
Finlay Neeson
Nicknames: Fin
Hometown: New Plymouth
Home Hill: Maunganui Ski Field
Favourite Quotes: 'There is no such thing as steriod abuse, only people that chuck norris has breathed on'
History: Finlay began skiing at age 6 at Mt Taranaki. He did not start ski racing till age 11 for Mt Taranaki, he then went to team Turoa which he trained at for 4 years. He then was selected for the New Zealand Development Team, where he trained with Pete and Mike for 2 years. He is now in the New Zealand Men's Ski Team.
Career Highlights:
-National J1 champion for GS
-National J1 champion for SL
-3rd open mens SL at Nationals
-Overall J1 champion
-15th Whistler cup super g
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FIS Profile: Finlay Neeson
Personal Sponsors: Atomic, Brandex, Skins.
Harrison Steedman
Nicknames: Harry, H-Money, Garrison
Hometown: Queenstown
Home Hill: Coronet Peak
Favourite Quote: "If you don't live on the edge you take up too much room"
History: Both of Harrison's parents have been in the ski industry for many years. His Dad started him skiing at the age of two on The Remarkables where he ripped around for a few years. He then moved into QAST when he was seven. After racing with them for eight years he jumped up into the NZ Development team in 2009. He is now a National Team member, skiing with the big boys in the NZ Men's team.
Career Highlight: Top NZ male in the Jap FIS Slalom at Coronet Peak 2009
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FIS Profile: Harrison Steedman
Adam Barwood
Adam trains with the Treble Cone Race Academy but is still selected to the NZ Ski Team
Hometown: Queenstown
Home Hill: Coronet Peak
Favourite Quote: “If I’m not out training, someone else is”
History: Born Queenstown in 1992, started school in North Queensland and returned to NZ in 2000. Started skiing in 2001 aged nine with a QAST holiday program and has been ski racing ever since. Being a late starter to the slopes, Adam had a strong desire to catch up and win.
Career Highlight: Racing in the US Nationals 2010
Website: http://adambarwood.wordpress.com/
FIS Profile: Adam Barwood
Personal Sponsors: Just parents…so he's open to offers!
