The six weeks since the end of the 2026 Australian winter season have flown by! While the season was certainly impacted by the weather, there were also some fantastic skiing opportunities and events. I hope everyone has had a chance to reflect on the season and read our 2026 Season Wrap.
With the northern winter approaching, Australian athletes planning to compete in FIS-sanctioned events overseas, including New Zealand, are reminded to make sure they have completed the necessary requirements before requesting an event entry.
As the Australian winter season comes to a close, there were plenty of highlights for athletes from the grassroots to the Olympic level. The weather made for a challenging season, but it was no match for the passion for Alpine and Ski Cross communities across the country.
The next generation of Australian alpine skiing talent was on display at Falls Creek as athletes from across the country competed in the 2026 Australian Children's Championships.
Mt Hotham was the centre of Australian Ski Cross and Snowboard Cross last week, with a huge week of pathway activity bringing together FUTURES participants, emerging athletes and some of Australia’s leading international competitors.
It’s been a wild and wintery start to the Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC) Snowboard Cross (SBX) and Ski Cross (SX) series at Mount Hotham this week, with exciting racing still to come over the weekend.
Snow Australia today announced a transition in leadership for its Alpine and Ski Cross program, with Shawn Fleming stepping down from his role as Alpine & Ski Cross Director.
Snow Australia has successfully hosted its first Para Alpine Development Camp of the 2026 winter season, bringing together athletes, coaches and support staff in Jindabyne, NSW, from 29 June to 3 July.
Snow Australia is seeking a highly organised and motivated Alpine & Para Sport Administration Coordinator to support the delivery of our Alpine Strategic Plan across Alpine Skiing, Ski Cross and Para disciplines.
Australia’s alpine ski athletes gathered at the National Snowsports Training Centre (NSTC) in Jindabyne recently for a national camp, bringing together established team members and emerging talent ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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Australia’s alpine skiing and ski cross programs delivered a season of resilience and progression in 2025/26, with Olympic representation across both disciplines complemented by continued development across World Cup, European Cup and pathway competitions.
Australia’s para snowsport season delivered a defining campaign, combining Paralympic podium success with historic milestones and continued growth across all disciplines.