The Snow Academy is Snow Australia's Educational Hub.

The Snow Academy houses online education courses, certifications and resources, for coaches, officials and athletes.

How to access the Snow Academy?

 

From May 2024 you will be able to access the Snow Academy through your Snow Australia membership login. You will need to have a current financial Snow Australia Membership to access the coaching courses on the Snow Academy.

Until then, if you can complete the coaching courses on the Snow Academy here

 

What is available on the Snow Academy?

 

The following courses and resources are available on the Snow Academy:

Snow Australia’s Coaching Level 1 Fundamentals Accreditation consists of e-Learning courses and practical workshops designed for instructors, ex-athletes, and other prospective winter sport coaches beginning their coaching journey.

The online coaching courses that make up the coach accreditation process can be completed on the Snow Academy.

You can complete the following courses on the Snow Academy:

  • Introduction to Coaching
  • Discipline Modules - Alpine / Snowboard / Freestyle
  • ASC Community Coach Essential Skills
  • SIA Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction

 

The Sport Integrity Australia courses, Anti-Doping Fundamentals and Coaches Course, that make up the accreditaion process need to be completed through the Sport Integrity Australia e-Learning website, however, you will be able to upload course completion certificates can be uploaded in the Snow Academy for the accreditation process. 

The Coach Academy Podcast Series, hosted by Chip Richards, features interviews with coaches where Chip deep dives into their journey and coaching values. All episodes are available on the Snow Academy.

 

The Snow Australia Coach Academy Live Session Recordings. Facilitatored by Chip Richards, live sessions are held for the coaching cohort where coaching topics are deep dived and discussed. 

The Coach Academy, a coach development program for development coaches across the different winter disciplines. 

 

Australian Sports Commission Community Coaching Essential Skills and Masterclasses can be undertaken on the Snow Academy. These courses have been developed for community level courses. 

You can complete the Sport Integrity Australia Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction e-Learning course, which is a mandatory or recommended course for many coaches, officials, administrators, and commitee members. 

SnowReady the 8 part video ski and snowboard fitness program aimed at individuals of all ages and abilities.

 

The Athlete Mini Modules provide an introduction to sport science topics of nutrition, performance psychology, performance recovery, and physical conditioning. Each module takes 15-20 minutes to complete.

 

The OWIA Performance Psychology Mindset Level Up Program modules build on Sport Psychology knowledge and can be undertaken by all level of athletes. 

The Interschools Officials Training Course provides entry-level officials the critical information to be an effective Interschools official.The course, suitable for school coordinators, officials, and coaches, includes additional information about the Interschools Championships to allow learners to better understand the rules, role, and management of the event.

 

The Australian Sports Commission Community Officiating Essential Skills Course provides a modern approach to officials' education, focusing on creating positive sporting environments for everyone involved.