Adaptive Festival

JINDABYNE, 20-22 JUNE 2025

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Adaptive Festival Details

Snow Australia is excited to host the 2025 Adaptive Festival, a weekend dedicated to showcasing Adaptive Snowsports. This event provides an inclusive and social atmosphere for all adaptive skiers and snowboarders to come together and experience Para Snowsports. Whether it's your first time seeing snow or your a experienced participant, everyone is welcome!

The Adaptive Festival is based out of Sport and Recreation Jindabyne with on snow activites at Perisher Resort NSW. 

This event is proudly supported by Disability Wintersport Australia (DWA) and Paralympics Australia.

Dates: Friday, 20 June - Sunday, 22 June
Location: Jindabyne Sport and Recreation & Perisher Resort NSW

Outline of Adaptive Festival

Inclusions:

• On Snow Instruction
• DWA Guides for Extra Support 
• Dinner Celebration 

Accomodation, Equipment & Lift Tickets:

Athletes are responsible for arranging their own accomodation, equipment, and lift tickets, including Ski Tube. If you have any questions or need assistance with accommodation, equipment, or lift tickets, feel free to reach out to us as we may be able to help. If you do not have a Perisher Season Pass, please indicate on your application.

Guides:

Athletes with a visual impairment are welcome on this camp. Please note on application and Snow Australia will be in contact to arrage the a sighted guide.

Transport:

Athletes are required to supply their own transport. If you do not have access to transporation, please note on application.

Meals:

Your are required to organise your own food. However on Saturday, we will be providing a dinner that will be included.

Event Cost:

$0  

To eliminate financial barriers for people trying the sport for the first time, we aim to cover all associated costs, including pass's, accomodation and gear. However this will not include travel to and from Jindabyne, daily transport to and from Perisher, DWA membership and meal costs.

Register: Registration closes the 1st of June. Activities will be tailored to participants, so submitting an EOI as soon as possible will help with planning.

Further details will be provided in the lead-in to the Festival.

CONTACT

Any questions regarding the Adaptive Festival should be directed to: Snow Australia - para@snow.org.au

Para Development Camp

FALLSCREEK, 24-28 JUNE 2025

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Para Alpine and Para Snowboard athletes are invited to regisiter for this camp with expressions of interest based on past performances on snow, an ongoing commitment to training and recommendations from Snow Australia and recognised pathway programs coaches. For further information contact Snow Australia on para@snow.org.au.

CAMP DETAILS

This Para Development camp is based out of Fallscreek. There is a focus on athlete development and education, introducing athetes to daily training environments.  

Dates: On snow Tuesday - Saturday, 24-28 June 2025
Location: Fallscreek, Victoria

Inclusions:

- On Snow Coaching

- Educational sessions 
 

Accommodation:

Not included.

Equipment:

Athletes are required to bring their own equipment. If Adaptive equipment is required we recomend an equipment requested be made through DWA at DWA Equipment request. 

Guides:

Athletes with a visual impairment are welcome on this camp. Please note on application and Snow Australia will be in contact to arrage the a sighted guide.

Lift Tickets:

Athletes are required to supply their own lift tickets. If you do not have a Fallscreek pass, please note on application.

Transport:

Athletes are required to supply their own transport. If you do not have access to transporation, please note on application.

Meals:

The Para Development camp is entirely self catered.   

Register: Please register by 17 June to confirm your place on the camp.

Further details will be provided in the lead-in to the camp.

CONTACT

Any questions regarding the Para Alpine Development Camps should be directed to:

Snow Australia -  para@snow.org.au

Para Development Camp

PERISHER, 30 JUNE - 4 JULY 2025

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Para Alpine and Para Snowboard athletes are invited to regisiter for this camp with expressions of interest based on past performances on snow, an ongoing commitment to training and recommendations from Snow Australia and recognised pathway programs coaches. For further information contact Snow Australia on para@snow.org.au.

CAMP DETAILS

This Para Development camp is based out of Sport and Recreation Jindabyne with on snow activites at Perisher Resort NSW. There is a focus on athlete development and education, introducing athetes to daily training environments.  

Dates: Arrival Sunday 29 June. On snow Monday - Friday, 30 June - 4 July 2025
Location: Jindabyne Sport and Recreation & Perisher Resort NSW

Inclusions:

- On Snow Coaching

- Educational sessions 
 

Accommodation:

Limited accommodation at NSW Sport and Recreation Jindabyne available on request. 

Equipment:

Athletes are required to bring their own equipment. If Adaptive equipment is required we recomend an equipment requested be made through DWA at DWA Equipment request. 

Guides:

Athletes with a visual impairment are welcome on this camp. Please note on application and Snow Australia will be in contact to arrage the a sighted guide.

Lift Tickets:

Athletes are required to supply their own lift tickets including Ski Tube. If you do not have a Perisher pass, please note on application.

Transport:

Athletes are required to supply their own transport. If you do not have access to transporation, please note on application.

Meals:

The Para Development camp is entirely self catered. There are full kitchen facilities within the accomadation at NSW Sport and Recreation. 

Additional costs will be encured for accomadation, adaptive equipment, lift tickets, Ski Tube upgrades, transport and other miscellaneous costs.  

Register: Please register by 22 June to confirm your place on the camp.

Further details will be provided in the lead-in to the camp.

CONTACT

Any questions regarding the Para Alpine Development Camps should be directed to:

Snow Australia para@snow.org.au

2025 SNOW AUSTRALIA PARA FUTURES 

Regisiter here

Overview:  

Snow Australia Para Futures is a Talent Identification (TID) initiative by Snow Australia with support from Paralympics Australia (PA) and Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA). The program seeks to provide opportunities for athletes with physical or visual impairments to discover and further explore the sports of Para Alpine and Para Snowboard.

Key Details:   

Dates 19th - 20th  July 2025

Location: Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre & Perisher Resort

Accomodation: Self arranged

Sport Equipment: Self provided

Transport: Self managed

Lift Tickets: Provided by us

Adaptive Equipment: Provided through DWA

Cost: $0 (for eligible athletes) 

Program aims: 

• Introduce developing Para athletes to Para sporting opportunities and elite sportspeople
• Increase knowledge of the athlete pathway, selection criteria and the various opportunities and resources available to Australian Para snow sports athletes
• Build connection with National Team Athletes (current and alumni)
• Encourage involvement in Snow Australia’s domestic ski/snowboard events
• Build understanding of competition and opportunities to compete, including Interschools Multiclass events and Open races, as well as exploring training opportunities within seasonal programs with Snow Australia Pathway programs
• National Classification opportunity for Para-athletes new to Para snowsports.

How to sign up:

Click here and complete the application form. Applicants are encouraged to submit video footage to support their registration to Snow Australia  - para@snow.org.au

Registration requires Snow Austalia membership. Please select Snow Racer for FREE Snow Australia membership here www.snow.org.au/membership/. 

Applicants interestedin the National Classification opportunity will be required to download, complete and submit a Snowsport Classification Expression of Interest form along with supporting medical documentation as part of their registration (applicable to participants with a physical impairment).

This should be sent via email to Snow Australia - para@snow.org.au (1 month prior to the event- by the 20th of June 2025)

Snow Australia Para FUTURES – Program Details

Eligibility:

Alpine and Para Snowboard athletes with a physical or visual impairment aged 12 and above.

This may include a variety of impairments including but not limited to visual impairments, paraplegic or wheel-chair users, amputees of any limb whether they are standing or using seated equipment, Cerebral Palsy and hemiplegia. This range of impairments is built around current classifiable impairments under Paralympic winter sport.

Criteria for participation include, but are not limited to;

• Having a National Provisional Classification or evidence to suggest participant will be eligible for Paralympic sport.
• Previous sports history in relevant sports such as skateboarding, water skiing or surfing.
• Previous high-performance sports experience (for talent transfer candidates).
• Demonstration of required skills (through video or otherwise).
• Age 12 and above * However, interested athletes aged 10 or 11 can contact us, and we may allow attendance on a case by case basis

High-level technical ability is not a prerequisite, however, safety for the individual and group is always the priority. Basic skiing/riding proficiency and independence must be present in all participants, ie participants must be able to ski/ride down a blue run independently (with the assistance of a guide for visually impaired athletes) and they must be able to load and unload lifts independently.

Non - Eligible Athletes

Athletes with cognitive, and intellectual disabilities, and those with hearing loss are not eligible. This is because these impairments are not classifiable under Paralympic snow sport. These athletes are encouraged instead to contact Disabled Winterport Australia or Special Olympics and engage in their snow sports programs.

Classification:

National Classification will be offered as part of the program for athletes with a physical impairment. This will include on and off-hill assessment. Athletes with a vision impairment are encouraged to arrange National Classification through the Paralympics Australia here:

www.paralympic.org.au/vi-request-for-classification

Snow Australia Para Futures Schedule: 

Full Para Futures schedule to be published in the week before the program

Places for Snow Australia Para Futures are limited. Each registration will be reviewed and notified of endorsement prior to the camp.

2025 SNOW AUSTRALIA PARA FUTURES 

Register here

Overview:  

Snow Australia Para Futures is a Talent Identification (TID) initiative by Snow Australia with support from Paralympics Australia (PA) and Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA). The program seeks to provide opportunities for athletes with physical or visual impairments to discover and further explore the sports of Para Alpine and Para Snowboard.

Key Details:   

Dates 26th - 27th  July 2025

Location: Falls Creek

Accomodation: Self arranged

Sport Equipment: Self provided

Transport: Self managed

Lift Tickets: Provided by us

Adaptive Equipment: Provided through DWA

Cost: $0 (for eligible athletes) 

Program aims:

• Introduce developing Para athletes to Para sporting opportunities and elite sports people
• Increase knowledge of the athlete pathway, selection criteria and the various opportunities and resources available to Australian Para snow sports athletes
• Build connection with National Team Athletes (current and alumni)
• Encourage involvement in Snow Australia’s domestic ski/snowboard events
• Build understanding of competition and opportunities to compete, including Interschools Multiclass events and Open races, as well as exploring training opportunities within seasonal programs with Snow Australia Pathway programs
• Provisional Classification opportunity for Para-athletes new to Para snowsports.

How to sign up:

Click here and complete the application form. Applicants are encouraged to submit video footage to support their registration to Snow Australia  - para@snow.org.au

Registration requires Snow Austalia membership. Please select Snow Racer for FREE Snow Australia membership here www.snow.org.au/membership/. 

Applicants interestedin the Classification opportunity will be required to download, complete and submit a Snowsport Classification Expression of Interest form along with supporting medical documentation as part of their registration (applicable to participants with a physical impairment).

This should be sent via email to Snow Australia - para@snow.org.au (1 month prior to the event- by the 27th of June 2025)

Snow Australia Para FUTURES – Program Details 

Eligibility:

Alpine and Para Snowboard athletes with a physical or visual impairment aged 12 and above.

This may include a variety of impairments including but not limited to visual impairments, paraplegic or wheel-chair users, amputees of any limb whether they are standing or using seated equipment, Cerebral Palsy and hemiplegia. This range of impairments is built around current classifiable impairments under Paralympic winter sport.

Criteria for participation include, but are not limited to;

• Evidence to suggest participant will be eligible for Paralympic sport.

• Previous sports history in relevant sports such as skateboarding, water skiing or surfing.
• Previous high-performance sports experience (for talent transfer candidates).
• Demonstration of required skills (through video or otherwise).
• Age 12 and above* However, interested athletes aged 10 or 11 can contact us, and we may allow attendance on a case by case basis

High-level technical ability is not a prerequisite, however, safety for the individual and group is always the priority. Basic skiing/riding proficiency and independence must be present in all participants, ie participants must be able to ski/ride down a blue run independently (with the assistance of a guide for visually impaired athletes) and they must be able to load and unload lifts independently.

Non - Eligible Athletes

Athletes with cognitive, and intellectual disabilities, and those with hearing loss are not eligible. This is because these impairments are not classifiable under Paralympic snow sport. These athletes are encouraged instead to contact Disabled Winterport Australia or Special Olympics and engage in their snow sports programs.

Classification:

Provisional Classification will be offered as part of the program for athletes with a physical impairment. This will include on and off-hill assessment. Athletes with a vision impairment are encouraged to arrange National Classification through the Paralympics Australia here:

www.paralympic.org.au/vi-request-for-classification

Snow Australia Para Futures Schedule: 

Full Para Futures schedule to be published in the week before the program.

Places for Snow Australia Para Futures are limited. Each registration will be reviewed and notified of endorsement prior to the camp.

Para Development Snowboard Camp

PERISHER, 10 AUGUST - 15 AUGUST 2025

Register Here

Para Snowboard athletes are invited to regisiter for this camp with expressions of interest based on past performances on snow, an ongoing commitment to training and recommendations from Snow Australia and recognised pathway programs coaches. For further information contact Snow Australia on para@snow.org.au.

CAMP DETAILS

This Para Development camp is based out of Sport and Recreation Jindabyne with on snow activites at Perisher Resort NSW. There is a focus on athlete development and education, introducing athetes to daily training environments.  

Dates: Arrival Saturday 9 August. On snow Sunday - Friday, 10 August - 15 August 2025
Location: Jindabyne Sport and Recreation & Perisher Resort NSW

Inclusions:

- On Snow Coaching

- Educational sessions 
 

Accommodation:

Limited accommodation at NSW Sport and Recreation Jindabyne available on request. 

Equipment:

Athletes are required to bring their own equipment. If Adaptive equipment is required we recomend an equipment requested be made through DWA at DWA Equipment request. 

Guides:

Athletes with a visual impairment are welcome on this camp. Please note on application and Snow Australia will be in contact to arrage the a sighted guide.

Lift Tickets:

Athletes are required to supply their own lift tickets including Ski Tube. If you do not have a Perisher pass, please note on application.

Transport:

Athletes are required to supply their own transport. If you do not have access to transporation, please note on application.

Meals:

The Para Development camp is entirely self catered. There are full kitchen facilities within the accomadation at NSW Sport and Recreation. 

Additional costs will be encured for accomadation, adaptive equipment, lift tickets, Ski Tube upgrades, transport and other miscellaneous costs.  

Register: Please register by 2 August to confirm your place on the camp.

Further details will be provided in the lead-in to the camp.

CONTACT

Any questions regarding the Para Alpine Development Camps should be directed to:

Snow Australia - para@snow.org.au

Para Development Spring Camp

PERISHER, 7 SEPTEMBER - 13 SEPTEMBER 2025

Register Here

Para Alpine and Para Snowboard athletes are invited to regisiter for this camp with expressions of interest based on past performances on snow, an ongoing commitment to training and recommendations from Snow Australia and recognised pathway programs coaches. For further information contact Snow Australia on para@snow.org.au.

CAMP DETAILS

This Para Development camp is based out of Sport and Recreation Jindabyne with on snow activites at Perisher Resort NSW. There is a focus on athlete development and education, introducing athetes to daily training environments.  

Dates: Arrival Saturday 6 September. On snow Sunday - Saturday, 7 September - 13 September 2025
Location: Jindabyne Sport and Recreation & Perisher Resort NSW

Inclusions:

-Fun Race to conclude camp

- On Snow Coaching

-Educational sessions

Accommodation:

Limited accommodation at NSW Sport and Recreation Jindabyne available on request. 

Equipment:

Athletes are required to bring their own equipment. If Adaptive equipment is required we recomend an equipment requested be made through DWA at DWA Equipment request. 

Guides:

Athletes with a visual impairment are welcome on this camp. Please note on application and Snow Australia will be in contact to arrage the a sighted guide.

Lift Tickets:

Athletes are required to supply their own lift tickets including Ski Tube. If you do not have a Perisher pass, please note on application.

Transport:

Athletes are required to supply their own transport. If you do not have access to transporation, please note on application.

Meals:

The Para Development camp is entirely self catered. There are full kitchen facilities within the accomadation at NSW Sport and Recreation. 

Register: Please register by 30 August to confirm your place on the camp.

Further details will be provided in the lead-in to the camp.

CONTACT

Any questions regarding the Para Alpine Development Camps should be directed to:

Snow Australia - para@snow.org.au

Interschools Multiclass Event

July 15  Register here

July 25 - Register here

The Multiclass Event is open to students and open class with an intellectual or physical disability. Participants can compete in an Alpine GS or Snowboard GS event during the Northern NSW & QLD Interschools Championships.

MULTICLASS PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible, participants must meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Be registered with Sport Inclusion Australia and hold a valid eligibility number.

• Hold a current eligible or provisional School Sport or Para-alpine classification pertaining to a physical impairment.

• Have a formal diagnosis of Autism and be able to provide supporting documentation.

• Be a current year member of Special Olympics Australia.

• Be a current year member of Disabled Wintersport Australia.

During the registration process, you will need to select which criteria the participant qualifies for. 

MULTICLASS PARTICIPANT CAPABILITY CRITERIA

To enter the Multiclass Event, participants must also have enough experience and ability to meet all of the following criteria:

• Independently stand on skis or a snowboard;

• Ski or ride unassisted, confidently, and safely on blue runs (e.g., Front Valley at Perisher)

• Shift from snowplough to parallel and hockey stop if they are skiers;

• Stop confidently on a blue run at speed; and

• Ride a chairlift independently 

EVENT DETAILS

Event Course and Time:  TBC

Cost:  $62 event fee (2 timed runs in each event). 

Entries:  Entries will close on July 1 at 10.00 pm

Bib Collection:  Bibs can be collected from the Interschools Event Office in at Friday Flat, Thredbo.

Results: Results will be emailed after the event. A medal presentation for the top 3 place getters in each division will be held a short time after the event has finished at the bottom of the course. 

Helmets:  Helmet use is mandatory for all participants, guides, coaches and parents and carers whilst on the course for inspection and during the event. 

Divisioning: Multiclass includes athletes with physical impairments, intellectual impairment, and autism. A Multiclass athlete’s disability is recognised via classifications defined by School Sport Australia, Paralympics Australia, and Sport Inclusion Australia.

Multiclass event divisions replicate existing mainstream events, in that they are based on school year and gender, with both individual and school team races across all divisions. Additionally, Multiclass divisioning is further broken down into two subdivisions: 

• Physical Impairment which includes athletes with motor, visual or hearing impairment
• Intellectual Impairment and Autism which includes athletes with a Full-Scale IQ score of 75 and lower, and limitations in adaptive behaviour; or those with a formal diagnosis of Autism, ASD, or Asperger’s syndrome. 

Entry Requirements:

• All Participants must have an active Snow Australia Snowracer Membership in order to register
• All Participants must complete an Online Participant Waiver Form

Lift Tickets for Thredbo only:

Competitors and Team Managers without a 2025 Thredbo Season Pass can purchase an event lift pass online or in resort.

• Competitors – 5 to 12 age group

A competitor day lift pass for the 5 to12 age group is variable and based on age. Buy Early discounts available on Thredbo Lift Passes. Book early to save up to 15%. To purchase a Thredbo lift pass please visit Winter Passes & Lift Tickets | Thredbo, NSW

The price to purchase a competitor's day lift pass at the resort during the event will be $121.00.

A competitors list will be provided to the Thredbo guest services. Only the names that appear on a competitors list will be eligible for the in resort day lift pass. No changes will be made once the online entry is closed.

• Competitors – 13 to 18 age group

A competitor day lift pass for the 13 to18 age group is variable and based on age. Buy Early discounts available on Thredbo Lift Passes. Book early to save up to 15%. To purchase a Thredbo lift pass please visit Winter Passes & Lift Tickets | Thredbo, NSW

The price to purchase a competitor's day lift pass at the resort during the event will be $131.00.

A competitors list will be provided to the Thredbo guest services. Only the names that appear on a competitors list will be eligible for the in resort day lift pass. No changes will be made once the online entry is closed. 

• Team Manager Lift Pass

Team Managers who are assigned to teams/individuals via the online entry system prior to the close of entries will be eligible for a discounted day lift pass.

This discounted day lift pass will be available for purchase in resort from either Friday Flat or Valley Terminal Guest services for their event days only.

The 2025 discounted day lift pass for team managers is $131.00.

A team manager list will be provided to the Thredbo guest services. Only the names that appear on the team manager list will be eligible for a discounted team manager day lift pass. No changes will be made once the online entry is closed.

• Volunteer Course Officials

Volunteer Course Officials that appear on the event volunteer roster, will receive a free-of-charge day pass on the allocated event day to be collected at the Interschools event office at the Interschools event office at Friday Flat.

Lift ticket collection and volunteer check-in can only be done on the morning you are volunteering, not the day before.

Contact:  interschools@snow.org.au

Dates

20-21 July 2024

Locations

Jindabyne & Perisher, NSW

2024 Snow Australia Para Futures: Identifying Future Stars in Para Snowsports

Snow Australia Para Futures returns early this season, 20-21st July 2024 to boost your para snowsports season. 

Para Futures is a Talent Identification initiative for athletes with physical or visual impairment, to explore and develop their knowledge and skills in the sports of Para Alpine and Para Snowboard. Activity-based at Snow Australia’s NSTC  (Jindabyne) and Perisher Resort in collaboration with Paralympics Australia and Disabled Wintersport Australia, Para Futures offers a comprehensive platform for developing para-athletes to learn about and build their pathway into the sport. 

Featuring development sessions from Para-development and High-performance coaches alongside current national team para-athletes, participants will build their skills, learn about the athlete pathway, selection criteria, and the many resources available to Australian Para snowsports athletes, in a fun, supportive training environment. 

Snow Australia Para Futures will also provide an opportunity for athletes with physical impairments to undergo National Classification, a critical step in the para-athlete pathway.

More information available: Futures - Snow Australia

Interested athletes are encouraged to apply below:

2024 Snow Australia Para FUTURES - Snow Australia

Dates

5-9 August - Development Camp 1

12-16 August - Development Camp 2

9-13 September - Spring Development Camp

2024 Para Development Camps: Fostering Emerging Talent in Para Snowsports

The next step along the pathway from Futures, Snow Australia offers 5-day development camps for the next generation of athletes to develop skills and gain valuable on-snow training time. These are incredible opportunities for Para Alpine and Para Snowboard athletes to hone their skills and gain invaluable experience. This season three camps will be offered in August and September, based at Snow Australia’s NSTC (Jindabyne) and Perisher Resort, these camps are designed to focus on athlete development and education, introducing emerging para-athletes to winter sports daily training environments, on-snow coaching, educational sessions, and other enriching experiences aimed at fostering growth and success in the para snowsports pathway.

Click here for more details and to register online: 

Snow Australia Para Development Camp 1 & 2 

Snow Australia Para Development Spring Camp

Join the Interschools Snowsport Championships – Multiclass Event to experience competitive snowsports and to participate at either a recreational or competitive level. The Multiclass and Special Olympics (SO) events provide an opportunity for people of all ages with a physical or intellectual impairment to participate in a fun and welcoming environment. Participants can compete in an Alpine GS or Snowboard GS event.

Dates

26 July - Regional ACT NSW - Perisher
21 Aug - State events - VIC (Mt Buller) NSW (Perisher)
6 Sept - National Event - Perisher

CLICK HERE FOR More information on MULTICLASS & Special Olympics EVENTS