January to April.
1) Special Competition preparation. 2) Peak period.
The coaching fee applies to all squad members - paid in advance on the 1st of January.
The objectives of the early competition phase are to reach and stabilize top form and to prepare the athlete for the most important competitions of the cycle. Active recovery and avoidance of injury.
By evolving an optimal blend of competitions and specific training a further increase in performance should be expected within 3-4 weeks. Fine tuning.

The major focus competition of this period falls into this phase.