New nordic skiers gave Cross-country a go at Perisher
More than 70 participants attended the ‘Come and Try’ Cross-Country skiing day recently held at the Perisher Cross-country Centre.
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Interschools: South NSW and ACT Snowsports Championship postponed
In line with the expanding COVID-19 numbers and subsequent restrictions announced by the NSW Premier over the weekend, Snow Australia Interschools has decided to postpone the July 20-23 South NSW & ACT Interschools Snowsport Championship.
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Former FIS President Gian Franco Kasper passes away
The Australian snowsports community extends its sympathies on the passing of former FIS President, Gian Franco Kasper, who died last Friday at the age of 77.
NSW / ACT / QLD Interschools Snowsport Update
Snow Australia Interschools continually reviews the directions and decisions from the NSW, ACT and QLD School Education systems on their approach to large scale interschools sporting events in response to Public Health orders.
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Australia's oldest Olympian turns 100
Snow Australia Medal recipient and Australia's oldest Olympian Frank Prihoda will celebrate his 100th birthday tomorrow Thursday 8 July 2021
New Skills Assessment manuals support young athletes development
Strong fundamental skills are key to building performance in snow sports and three new Skills Assessment manuals for alpine skiing, moguls and snowboard will provide a framework to assist clubs, coaches and athletes as they build towards future success in the sport.
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Dedication Of “Chumpy’s Lodge” at Mt Buller
Australia’s winter sport community came together to honour the legend of three-time Winter Olympian Alex “Chumpy” Pullin, with the athlete accommodation at the Olympic Training Centre at Mt Buller today named “Chumpy’s Lodge”.
Registration open for Alpine In-Club Development Camp and Skills Assessment
Snow Australia is excited to confirm the In-Club Development Camp and Skills Assessment Program for the 2021 season. The program will be delivered to each Affiliated Alpine Club between the 29 June and 25 July, with some dates still to be confirmed.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - NSW/ACT/QLD INTERSCHOOLS
The 2021 Snow Australia Regional Interschools Events originally scheduled in the school holiday period will not proceed.
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Snow Australia Alpine Ski Team for 2021/22 announced
Snow Australia National Alpine Committee (NAC) is pleased to announce the 15 athletes selected for the 2021/22 National Alpine Ski Team (NAST).
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Snow Australia welcomes NSW Government community sport funding for National Snowsports Training Centre
Snow Australia has welcomed the news from the NSW Government that an additional $1 million in funding has been allocated for the community sport components of the National Snowsports Training Centre (NSTC) facility in Jindabyne.
Decisions of the FIS Council at its June 2021 Meeting
The newly elected FIS Council held its first meeting online today. It was the first Council meeting led by newly-elected FIS President Johan Eliasch.
Alexei Sotskov is the new head coach for NSW/ACT XC
The NSW/ACT cross country training camp held over the June long weekend also marked the official start of Russia-born international coach Alexei Sotskov's role as head coach for NSW/ACT XC.
‘Women of Winter’ program off to a great start
Snow Australia Director Susie Warwick explains why building a women’s network is paramount for the snow industry and how the project will create new opportunities for female leaders in the sport.
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Come and try cross country skiing this July
If you or your family and friends are downhill skiers and snowboarders, or if you are new to snow sports altogether, why not try cross country skiing?
SnowSale returns to Jindabyne with another great event
With more than 1,700 pieces of ski and snowboard equipment sold, SnowSale returned to Jindabyne after last year's cancellation and was well attended over the length of the event.
Snow Academy: On-Snow Coaching Workshops
With the domestic season set to open this weekend, Snow Australia is pleased to unveil the first draft schedule of on-snow coaching workshops for 2021.