Updated October 27, 2026
Alpine & Ski Cross Selections and Rankings
The purpose of the selection and ranking process is to provide clarity and transparency around athlete eligibility for different levels of Alpine Skiing & Ski Cross competition. This framework outlines the criteria used to determine athlete eligibility and establishes the ranking system applied when entry quotas are limited. By setting out clear guidelines and applying the selection criteria, Snow Australia aims to ensure that all athletes, coaches, and community members understand how selections are made and how rankings are applied in a fair and consistent manner.
World Cup Nominations - 2026-2027 Season
The National Discipline Committee (NDC) Nominations Panel for Alpine Skiing & Ski Cross met to make preliminary nominations for World Cup starts in the 2026-2027 season.
The panel was established in line with the NDC Terms of Reference and the Athlete Selection and Appeals Process Guide.
Alpine World Cup Quota
The Basic Quota (NSA) requires a maximum of 140 FIS points in SL/GS (80 in DH/SG) and a ranking in the first 150 of the FIS points list (per discipline), or the first 30 of the World Cup Start List (WCSL) in one event. Quota earned through the Continental Cups (COC) also requires a ranking in the Top 350 of the event list. The only other additional quota that can be allocated through the season, is National Quota, which is updated on WCSL publication dates.
The Basic (Nations Quota) will be allocated to the athlete who is ranked highest on the relevant point list.
| Event | Basic Quota |
| Women's SL | 1 |
| Women's GS | 1 |
| Men's SL | 1 |
| Men's GS | 1 |
Ski Cross World Cup Quota
The Ski Cross Basic Quota for 2026/27 gives Australia two men and two women. The Basic Quota requires 100 or more FIS points, Additional Quota requires 125 or more points, and the ANC personal quota provides one additional place per gender.
| Gender | Basic Quota |
| Women | 2 |
| Men | 2 |
Following assessment against the published Selection Criteria, the panel selected the following athletes:
Please note, selections may change as the season progresses, following results.
| Name & Gender | SL pts (rank) | GS pts (rank) |
| Female | ||
| Madison Hoffman | 20.82 (62) | 38.25 (258) |
| Phoebe Heaydon | 22.49 (74) | 40.74 (291) |
| Male | ||
| Louis Muhlen-Schulte | 19.22 (61) | 18.95 (61) |
| Hugh McAdam | 19.56 (63) | 38.80 (370) |
That selection is also based on competition experience and results at COC level events, not purely on FIS Points.
| Name & Gender | SL pts (rank) | GS pts (rank) |
| Female | ||
| Sophie Mahon | 29.26 (146) | - |
| Male | ||
| Henry Heaydon | 28.04 (180) | 45.35 (565) |
That selection is also based on competition experience and results at COC level events, not purely on FIS Points.
| Name & Gender | SX pts (rank) |
| Female | |
| Kyra Wheatley | 71.20 (84) |
| Male | |
| Liam Michael | 154.50 (70) |
| Duncan Cowan | 145.25 (71) |
That selection is also based on competition experience and results at COC level events, not purely on FIS Points.