Emerging Talent Program kicks off with pre-season camp in Jindabyne
Selections for the 2021 program have been finalised, as new emerging talent set to follow in the steps of Valentino Guseli and Josie Baff.
Coach Accreditation update - On-snow Workshops to kick off in June
Snow Australia will soon open registration for our 2021 On-Snow Coach Workshops, with free registration in the internal Fundamentals 1 online courses extended until 31 May.
Alpine membership simplified and reduced for 2021
A simplified membership structure and a reduction in cost to athlete families are amongst the changes introduced to various Alpine categories
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Snow Sale successfully returns to Canberra
The traditional Canberra Snow Sale was held last Saturday and saw hundreds of visitors come through the doors to purchase ski and snowboard equipment ahead of the winter season. The next Snow Sale is in Jindabyne on the June long weekend.
Alpine Member Update - May 2021
With winter just around the corner and the Resorts and Clubs all eagerly preparing we would like to welcome you to the first Alpine Member Update.
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Hodges joins Snow Australia team to help develop next generation of para athletes
Earlier this year Tom Hodges joined the Snow Australia team in the new role of Para Pathway Development Coach & Talent ID Coordinator, with the aim to coordinate initiatives for emerging para winter sports talent.
World Class Geoff Henke Winter Olympic Training Centre Officially Opens in Brisbane
The Geoff Henke Olympic Winter Training Centre has officially opened in Brisbane’s Sleeman Centre, with Federal Minister for Sport Senator the Hon. Richard Colbeck, Queensland Minister for Sport Hon. Stirling Hinchliffe MP, and AOC President John Coates AC launching the world class international freestyle skiing facility.
Sam Tait goes All The Way Up
The documentary 'All The Way Up' follows Australian Paralympian Sam Tait as he makes the first unassisted ascent and descent of Mt Kosciuszko in a sit-ski.
Snow Australia launches Women of Winter program with Leadership webinar on May 13
Alisa Camplin-Warner AM, Kate McLoughlin and Belinda Trembath will be the panelists for the leadership webinar launching the ‘Women of Winter’ (WoW) program on Thursday 13 May 2021
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Snow Australia Awards celebrates past and present champions
Australia’s snowsport community gathered at the Snow Australia Awards in Melbourne to celebrate the remarkable performances produced by Australian athletes and coaches over the last 12 months.
Snow Australia Medal design unveiled ahead of Awards night presentation
The design of the Snow Australia Medal has been unveiled today, with the first medals to be presented during the Snow Australia Awards night in Melbourne, on Thursday 29 April.
The Readiness Camp delivers unique growing opportunities for young athletes
Twenty young snow sports athletes from all snow disciplines showed their commitment to self-improvement and mental preparation when they attended The Readiness Camp held at Casuarina, NSW last week.
Nominees announced for 2021 Snow Australia Awards
In just two weeks Australia’s best snow sports athletes will gather in Melbourne for Snow Australia’s night of nights, celebrating the outstanding achievements of our athletes and coaches over what has been a tumultuous 12 months
ETP final selection expected by early May after successful nomination process
Applications for the 2021-2022 Emerging Talent Program (ETP) closed last week with a total of 74 athletes nominated across the disciplines of Alpine Skiing, Cross Country, Freestyle, Park & Pipe, Ski Cross and Snowboard Cross.
Australian skiers compete for rollerski National titles in Stromlo Park this weekend
The Australian Rollerski Championships are going back to Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra, on April 10-11, just over a year after the 2020 edition had to be canceled due to the public health crisis caused by COVID-19.
Australian Rollerski Championships draw closer
With fewer than ten days to go before the 2021Australian Rollerski Championships, more than 30 participants have already registered, with around double that number expected to take part on the day.
Snow sports offered at Activate Inclusion Sports Day for the first time
Snow Australia and Disabled Wintersport Australia were able to offer snow sports for the first time at the event organised in Canberra last week and designed to provide young students with a disability the opportunity to experience mainstream sports in a positive and inclusive environment.
Action Sports Training opens registration for term 2
Jindabyne Action Sports Training wrapped up its first school term of operations after Snow Australia acquired ownership of the facility from the Berchtold family last December.