ACA Austria China Academy for Ski Sports Champions

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1 ACA Austria China Academy for Ski Sports Champions The Austria China Academy for Ski Sports Champions (ACA) is a registered association in Austria (ZVR: ) which is managing the ACA Academy, based in Sportsvillage Hohentauernin Styria, Austria. The ACA offers the know-how and the precondition to raise the level of success in ski sports so that China rises to a top nation in ski sports at international competition. The training program will be a year-round program in the lenght on demand. Each participants will receive a tailor-made training and educational program. The ACA has been founded by leading coaches and experts (Fritz Vallant and Erich Moscher) with a track record of coaching and winning Winter Olympic medals for the Austrian and other national teams. It has been set-up to meet the following goals: To ensure that China will have a successful team for international ski competitions especially the Winter Olympic Games 2022 to be held in Beijing. In order to achieve this goal, the ACA will have a number of modules available to take groups of selected students as soon as possible and create an environment of training and learning for them which will last from several months up to few years in order to prepare them to represent China at international ski tournaments and the Winter Olympic Games. The ACA will also create a program to meet the demand for professional Chinese Ski Instructors and Ski School managers across China. The number of Chinese skiiers is expected to continue to grow as ski resorts improve their facilities, and more middle class Chinese acquire a taste for skiing and other winter sports. The Chinese professionals in training will work with the students while they themselves receive advanced training on how to create professional training programs back in China. Assist the Chinese experts with setting up, running and managing international ski competitions. To support the Chinese governement policy of increasing participation of the local population in Winter Sports in China. To promote winter sports especially ski sports in China via TV shows and internet platform. BENEFITS Prestige by medals also in the classic winter sports disciplines ACA provides immediately the infrastructure for the winter and summer training operation which is not found in China and would have to be established first. Supply of advanced state of the equipment (ski, ski boots, clothing, etc.) Cooperation in the development of new material for the individual requirements Top team of experts with know-how which would not undertake in this density and for such a long time in China Train the Trainer; know-how transfer for the construction and management of a training center in China Athletes who get in addition to sports training an education at a top level Athletes who are trained multi-lingual (German, English and Chinese) and who can impart these languages on their return Know-how for management and building winter sports tourism

2 Location The ACA training site s situated in the province of Styria, Austria, at the heart of the Austrian Alps. It is about a 2 hour drive from Vienna and Salzburg (city and airports) and a 1 hour drive from Graz (city and airport). The ACA Resort (known as the Moscher Resort) is a four season resort, both a winter and summer resort of high repute. The land asset encompasses approximately 31 ha (310,000sqm) of scenic mountain land (between 1.250m and 1.850m elevation above sea level) with 5 drag lifts and 11 km of ski slopes (for all levels), a traditional mountain hut bistro (leased), a ski school for children and adults, ski training facilities (eg magic carpet, ski carousel). Related equipment includes snow-machines, Ratrak piste-vehicles and other maintenance equipment. The land includes a pristine water spring with a capacity of around 50 liters/minute or m3 (26m liters) per annum. Buildings and facilities include a 4-star, 20 room hotel (70 beds) with wellness area, garages, indoor and outdoor horse riding, stables and training facilities as well as indoor and outdoor sports facilities such as a bathing lake, golf driving range, volleyball and basketball courts, soccer (football) field, indoor hockey hall, asphalt curling and archery.

3 Snow fall per month a year in centimeter Days of snow fall per year Days of sunshine per year

4 Training site The ACA has been set up to provide training, development, schooling and a center of excellence for Chinese athletes to become world class alpine ski-sports competitors. On request the ACA will provide Nordic sport training in addition to training in Alpine disciplines. Austria dominates the alpine winter sports more than any other country, be it in terms of athletes, ski equipment, technical achievements in constructing lifts and gondolas or tourism. Over 100 years of winter sports experience is also reflected in the competence of the ski schools and ski instructors who gained worldwide recognition. The ACA has developed a number of different models to meet the needs of the Chinese participants. The basic requirement for all participants will be to be over the age of 15 and have ski experience. The programs will be open to both male and female participants. Some level of "Train-the-Trainer" will be included in the program to ensure the continuation of the programs when particpants are back in China. The implementation of the model will depend on the demands of participants and their sponsors. The models include: 1. A small intensive program for at least 12 students lasting a number of years from December 2015 until (at most) the Winter Olypümnpic Games One or more groups of 24 students starting at any time, with the program lasting a minimum of 5 years. 3. A program for one or two groups of 60 students with students begining in Autumn 2016 or Autumn 2017 with each student participating a mimimum of 3 years. 4. A specific program for a number of students to be trained in China from Winter 2020 till the Olympic Games in 2022.

5 The primary goal of the Academy is to train champion athletes. Thus, ACA will hire the leading trainers available from inside and outside Austria. These trainers will take the students from youth to professional Athletes over the course of few monrths up to several years. Training will occur in Austria and partially in China in the winter with additional summer training abroad (e.g in Chile or New Zealand). Knowing that reaching podium level is important ACA is dedicated to developing the complete athlete. ACA's target is to bring each individual athlete to reach their personal goals, whether that be in skiing, in college or making at the National Team. Athletes learn what it takes to find true personal success through living athletics as a lifestyle as opposed to an activity. The complete athlete then learns the value of hard work, dedication and motivation. The program and courses are aligned to individual student aspirations. ACA runs its programs at the highest standards for coaching, athlete management (conditioning, equipment, nutrition, sports psychology) and most importantly governance and child safety. Daily athletic training will be supplemented with mental conditioning and academic studies will work around the athletic training needs of the students. Course delivery is integrated with ACA s fitness and injury prevention program, training and racing program. Program Details To educate athletes, you need on the one hand talents and on the other hand for many years a team of experts with know-how and of course best base for technical requirements. For the top-class sport it is necessary that the athletes complete an annual program and take part in international competitions. The Team of the ACA is built up of world-class experts who are among the best and most successful coaches. The supply with modern material is also secured. unique opportunity of a fully developed, FIS approved and certified Ski Mountain exclusively for Chinese athletes as training area ACA programs are for motivated athletes who are seriously interested in participating in a full-time ski academy. The size of a group is limited to 12 athletes with two coaches to provide high-quality alpine ski training. An integral part of the ACA program is also to deliver services in nutrition, equipment preparation, conditioning, video analysis and technical talks. During snow fall season we will focus and deliver elite ski racing program and having reduced education program. ACA athletes benefit from approximately on-snow training days prior to FIS competitive season start (mid December), up to 50 on-snow training days during the season, and between 10 up to 30 race starts. For the participants ACA will conduct an intensive evaluation on ski technique and tactics so that participants have the greatest opportunity to excel in the competitions. Finally, the long term health of our participants is crucial to their success. To ensure this, the ACA implements a comprehensive Injury Prevention and Conditioning Program including: Specific year round fitness programs, designed to develop the student athlete and address individual needs Supervised conditioning and injury prevention sessions during the year Biomechanical assessments delivered through affiliate associations Fitness testing and tracking of student athletes, at least 4 times throughout the year,

6 Non-Sport education of the Students is necessary for the success of the program. The educational component of the program will be centered on one-to-one and small group tutoring. Education will be tailored to the needs of the students. The educators and teachers will be fully qualified and include both International and Chinese educators. The Academy will meet all regulations to international standards, and provide the students with knowledge and tools to succeed after their athletic careers. ACA offers an unique and challenging curriculum that encourages students to maximize their learning in and outside of the classroom. Our courses are carefully scheduled in order for each student to succeed as a scholar while pursuing athletic goals. Athletes at ACA are getting tailore made education which allows for ample personalized attention from teachers. The ACA curriculum is unique in that it is built around supporting the travel of winter sports athletes. In the winter, training and skiing has the top priority and educations are conducted only when time is left and only core courses are taught during this time. All teachers develop and maintain a strong individual curriculum for each athlete. A full complement of classes is offered in the non-snow fall season so ACA S athletes develop the skills to succeed at the most challenging carrier after return to China. This program will be unique in the world and tailored to the special needs of Chinese students coming from all backgrounds. In order to facilitate this diversity, all daily needs (e.g. clothing (ski and regular), sport equipment, food, housing, monthly allowance, travel, etc.) will be handled by the school and will be consistent for all students. Supply of advanced state of the equipment (ski, ski boots, clothing, etc.) Cooperation in the development of new material for the individual requirements

7 The Team The Team of the ACA is built up of world-class experts who are among the best and most successful coaches. Austria dominates the alpine winter sports more than any other country, be it in terms of athletes, ski equipment, technical achievements in constructing lifts and gondolas or tourism. Over 100 years of winter sports experience is also reflected in the competence of the ski schools and ski instructors who gained worldwide recognition. Fritz Vallant is Executive Director for all sport disciplines Fritz graduated from the University Vienna with a degree in Sport; He was coach at the Ski academy Stratton Mt. school in Vermont, USA; Technical Coach for the US Woman Ski team; Head coach and Sport director at Stratton Mt. Ski Academy, USA; Tech. Head coach for the US Woman, Ski team; Tech. Head coach for the Austrian Men Ski team; Consultant for Sugarbowl ski foundation in California, USA; Ski racing international / program for developing young ski racers, Trainer for 4 Olympic games (US and Austrian Ski Team). Erich Moscher is Vice President Erich has track record for 55 years as state proven ski Instructor, he was for 27 years Chairman and President of the Austrian ski-instructor association, Vice President of World Ski-Instructor association. Erich has delivered for 30 years Lecturer at Japanese Universities ( ), Honorable Member of Japanese Ski-Instructor Association SIA. Erich introduced ski teaching in Iran and is Ski-Instructor since 1973 in Iran. In addition to his skiing experience he is since 55 years Hotelier in Austria: He is a recognized and demanded expert for development and construction of full year tourist resorts. Among many others he took responsibility for international project developments for summer- and winter-tourism in Romania, Iran, Turkey, India, etc. Jon Goldberg is Secreatary General Jon Goldberg is an experienced international consultant with 20+ years of experience working with Chinese companies. He spent 5 years in China and speaks and reads Mandarin. He has advised numerous clients in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa on their corporate expansion plans, corporate finance issues, technology infrastructure, and international management problems. Gordian Gaeta is Director for investor relation Dr Gordian Gaeta is a private equity investor and advisor, company director and internal counsellor. He specialises in frontier and emerging markets and complex equity and investment situations globally. Currently, he serves on investment committees of private equity funds, on boards and in executive functions. Gordian started his career in 1977 as a banker in Geneva, London, Zurich, Buenos Aires and Vienna from where he moved to Booz & Co's financial institutions practice in London. After three years, Mr Gaeta joined a client, Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) in Hong Kong as advisor to the leadership team and in 1991, returned to Booz & Co to become a managing partner for Asia financial services, Hong Kong and economic policy work. Gordian lectures at universities, academies and is dean of a private academy for financial services professionals, co-chairs the Asian Banker Summit and publishes regularly. He authored several books, publications and numerous articles on risk, investment, economies and financial services. Gordian studied mathematics at the Institute of Technology, Vienna, Law in Vienna and Salzburg and postgraduate business sciences at the Institute of Technology, Zurich

8 Paul Meng is Chairman of ACA Paul born in Beijing and grown up in Vienna, Austria. His father is Chinese and his mother is Austrian. Paul is a serial entrepreneur due his educational background as medical doctor focusing in lifecsience: He has founded and managed also companies in other fields globally. Recently he is invested in pharmaceutical projects in China. Paul is the master mind of having set up the co-founder of ACA Austria China Academy for Ski Sports Champions. Paul shares his time between China and his European base. ACA has talks with a large number of leading experts in ski sports, which includes experts as coaches in all sports disciplines for mental, physical, condition and technical training,who are interest to participate in ACA ACA has further talked to experts for preparation and tuning of sport equipments and last but not least with highly motivated teachers for vocational training,who are also interested to join ACA. Due the nature and sensitivity, that the persons are still under valid contract agreement with other organizations either as trainer of a national team or of a personal trainer for an individual athlete or for the ski supplier industry or as teacher for an academic or vocational school ACA is bound on confidentiality agreement and ACA is not authorized to disclose full name or affiliation