Australian cross country history made in PyeongChang
It has been a historic night for Australian Cross Country Skiing after Aimee Watson and Jessica Yeaton claimed career best finishes.
Bronze for Britt makes it four podiums out of five
Whether the conditions be fair or foul, Britt Cox delivers her best every week in this season’s Mogul Skiing World Cups, bringing home the bronze from Deer Valley in Utah and retaining her number one FIS world ranking.
Lydia Lassila defies the odds to win GOLD in Deer Valley
The winter sports story of the season has become Lydia Lassila’s return to Aerial Skiing for a tilt at a fifth Olympics after her extraordinary World Cup gold medal in Deer Valley, Utah.
In-form Anthony makes second straight Moguls finalÂ
A second strong result in as many weeks has put Jakara Anthony in good step for the 2017 Asian Winter Games (AWG) which are now just 16 days away.
Aussies hit PyeongChang for Olympic test event
With just over a year to go until the 23rd edition of the Winter Olympic Games gets underway, Australia’s best cross country skiers will get their chance to see just what they’re in for at PyeongChang 2018.
Valerio Leccardi appointed as new Australian Cross Country Head Coach
Australia is set to continue its proud history in Cross Country under the guidance of new Head Coach Valerio Leccardi, appointed by the Ski & Snowboard Australia Cross Country Committee.
Laidlaw to fly flag for Australia at Alpine Skiing World Championships
Australia’s Harry Laidlaw will be the nation’s sole representative when he competes at the upcoming 2017 World Alpine Skiing Championships in St Moritz, Switzerland.
Key appointments to SSA Board and Staff
The Board of SSA is delighted to welcome Ms Louise Barrett as a Director to fill the casual vacancy following the resignation of Mr Richie Biggins. Louise will hold office for the balance of the term of the vacating Director which, in this case will be through until the AGM in March 2018.
World Title win backed by promising performances
The Australian Para-Alpine Skiing team has wrapped up a successful week of racing at the 2017 World Championships in Tarvisio, highlighted by Mitch Gourley’s emphatic win in the Super Combined.
Medals up for grabs for Aussie snowboarders
When the trio of Aussie athletes line up for the 2017 Para Snowboarding World Championships in Big White, Canada this week, they will have podium finishes firmly in their sights.
Australia's Best Day Yet as Cox and Graham Secure Calgary World Cup Gold
Two-time Winter Olympian Britteny Cox and 2016 world number 2 Matt Graham beat a strong field at the Canada Olympic Park to finish on top of their respective podiums.
OAM for 2006 Olympic Winter Gold Medalist Dale Begg-Smith
The Australia Day Honours List include Mr Dale Nygel Begg-Smith who has received a Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division for his Services to Sport.
Russ Henshaw makes it back to the podium
A superb Sunday morning of winter sport delivered a World Cup bronze for Slopestyle skier Russ Henshaw in Seiser Alm, Italy.
Scotty James wins X-Games gold in Aspen
Current World Champion and PyeongChang 2018 contender Scotty James has won SuperPipe gold at the first X Games event of the season in Aspen.
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James threw down a spectacular 90-point effort on the first of two runs in the final to beat a star studded-field that included the calibre of halfpipe legend Shaun White and Sochi 2014 Olympic gold medallist Iouri Podladtchikov.
Gourley crowned World Champion
Years of hard work and determination have paid off for Para-Alpine skier Mitch Gourley, with the 25-year-old taking top honours in the Super Combined at the 2017 World Championships in Tarvisio, Italy.
Lambert's Hat Trick of Europa Cup Gold
NSW Institute of Sport SBX rider Adam Lambert has finished with the Gold medal at the Grasgehren Europa Cup SBX Event in Germany. Lambert's victory is the third in what has been a hat trick of victories at the Europa Cup level this season.
Junior Cross Country athletes ready to take on world’s best
Having enjoyed world-class preparation, a team of nine young Australian cross country stars are ready and raring to compete at the 2017 Junior & U23 World Championships in Soldier Hollow, USA.
Australians out for medals and big event experience at Para-Alpine World Championships
The 2017 Para-Alpine Skiing World Championships are set to get underway this Sunday in Tarvisio, Italy, with around 130 of the world’s best skiers from 25 countries expected to compete.