Competing Overseas - Expression of Interest

Snow Australia remains the single point of entry for Australian skiers and snowboarders competing internationally in FIS sanctioned events (including New Zealand).

Coming Soon: Snow Australia Representative Code of Conduct

Ahead of the upcoming Northern Hemisphere season, Snow Australia will introduce a new Representative Code of Conduct for coaches and officials representing Australia at FIS and ISMF competitions.

The Code of Conduct will establish a consistent standard for all coaches and officials included on Australian team entries, ensuring representatives understand their responsibilities, have completed the required education, and are appropriately registered with Snow Australia.

The new process is designed to strengthen governance, integrity and participant welfare while providing greater clarity around the expectations of representing Australia at international competitions.

Further information, including eligibility requirements, the implementation process and supporting resources, will be made available shortly.

Process

If you intend on competing in a FIS sanctioned race or competition overseas you must complete and Expression of Interest (EOI) form and submit it to the Snow Australia office. Once received your EOI will be reviewed and checked to make sure you meet all the requirements to compete in requested events.

Once confirmed, your entry will be prepared and submitted to the organisers. Entry requests for FIS and Continental Cup events must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the start of the event. In the case of World Cup events then requests for entry must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the event. You and your coach (if applicable) will be included on the submitted entry so you have a copy of the entry for your records.

Entries requested outside of the above timeframes cannot be guaranteed and if entries have been, or need to be, prioritised to meet quota restrictions, late entry requests will be the last to be considered.

Each discipline and level of competition have entry quotas and criteria in place by both Snow Australia and FIS. You must meet these minimum standards to be considered for entry. More information on quota and criteria is available below.

You must also:

Forms

Download the EOI Form below:

All Disciplines

PDF

Excel

Your EOI needs to be submitted to entries@snow.org.au

FIS Alpine Childrens Events

PDF

Excel

Your EOI needs to be submitted to entries@snow.org.au

Coach Authorisation and Event Representation

To include your coach on an Australian FIS entry form and have them represent you (and Australia) at an international FIS race or event they MUST be a current Snow Australia member and completed the Snow Australia Fundamental 1 Coaching Course. For more information on Snow Australia’s coach education program and to access available courses click here.

Please ensure your coach has completed the Fundamental 1 Coaching Course prior to including them on your EOI form.

Coach Authorisation Letter – Alpine Skiing

To simplify the entry process for FIS level Alpine races internationally, Snow Australia may provide a coach authorisation letter to approved coaches. To apply for this authorisation letter, your Coach must apply to the Snow Australia Office directly (entries@snow.org.au).

Please Note:

If your coach is Australian, they must have completed the Fundamental 1 Coaching Course (see above).
International Coaches must provide confirmation of their National Federation membership and coaching accreditation.
Snow Australia will not accept coach authorisation letter requests from athletes or parents.
Entries for Continental Cup level events (NorAm, Europa Cup etc) must be submitted to entries@snow.org.au via the Expression of Interest (EOI) form.