*To express interest you must have an active Snow ID.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE IN THE FUTURES PROGRAM
All updates, including a live registration link, will be sent via email to all who register interest.

2025 FREERIDE FUTURES EOI

Snow Australia is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for a 2025 Freeride FUTURES at Mt Hotham. 

WHAT IS SNOW AUSTRALIA FUTURES?

Snow Australia FUTURES has a vision to inspire the next generation of Snowsport competitors by offering unique opportunities for participants to engage with High-Performance athletes, staff, and facilities.

FUTURES programs may aim to:

• Introduce participants to unique sporting opportunities and expert Snowsport athletes and coaches.
• Engage National Team athletes and programs in pathway development initiatives.
• Encourage participation in domestic ski and snowboard events.
• Facilitate interactions between competitive Snowsport participants within the national cohort.
• Introduce participants to elements of high-performance sport and practices.
• Provide education on the Snow Australia FTEM athlete pathway and the various opportunities, resources, and programs available to Australian Snowsport participants.
• Connect areas of the athlete pathway between interschools participation, Snow Australia pathway providers and ETP.

Snow Australia FREERIDE FUTURES

Freeride FUTURES is a Talent ID and skill development initiative created by Snow Australia with the support of Recognised Pathway Programs, the Freeride World Tour, and members of the Australian Freeride community.

Freeride FUTURES will take place during the weekend of the Freeride World Tour Junior (FWT Junior) Event at Mt Hotham.  Participants will have the opportunity to ride the mountain under the guidance of Australia’s leading freeride athletes and coaches.

Sport Development Staff from the Freeride World Tour and Snow Australia will also be in attendance to provide education to participants on the discipline of Freeride and the competitive pathway toward the 2026 FIS Freeride World Tour and beyond.

FUTURES will be scheduled for the FWT Junior Weather Day on Sunday 27 July.  If the weather day is needed for the event, FUTURES activity will take place on Saturday 26 July

Who is it for?

Freeride FUTURES is targeted at all ski and snowboard competitors registered for the Junior Freeride World Tour event at Mt Hotham.  However, this is not a pre-requisite.  Participants that are not competing or affiliated with a Pathway Club/Program must have the skills required to ski/snowboard all levels of terrain on the mountain. 

***Please note that expressing interest does not guarantee a place in the FUTURES Program.  Placement may be offered at the discretion of Snow Australia.

Age Limits

FWT Junior Age: 14 - 18 (as of 31 December 2024).  For applicants outside of these age groups please email Johnny after submitting your Expression of Interest – jlipzker@snow.org.au

When and Where

Sunday 27 July
Location: We will begin the day at Mt Hotham Race Club
Schedule for the day will be released closer to the event.

What is included

•     Technical coaching by Freeride World Tour athletes and coaches
•     Education on the sport of Freeride
•     Freeride World Tour pathway information 
•     Athlete panel Q&A
•     Snow Australia FUTURES T-Shirt

What is not included

•    Accommodation
•    You will need to bring your own food and water
•    You will need to source your own equipment
•    You will need to arrange your own transport

Equipment requirements

•    Snowboard or Skis 
•    Helmet (mandatory)
•    Goggles
•    Gloves
•    Jacket (no riding in mid-layer only)

Cost

TBD

Thanks to the RKYF the first 15 SMEGS and JCS students will receive a 50% discount for their FUTURES registration fee. The discount code will be sent to those who contact Johnny – jlipzker@snow.org.au with their respective school and year level information. 

What is included

• Technical Coaching by National Team athletes and coaches
• Access to Moguls Course at Perisher
• Airbag, Acro and Streng and Conditioning sessions at the NSTC
• OWIA athlete panel Q&A
• FUTURES T-Shirt
• Access to Discounted Competitor Lift Passes (TBC) – If available, instructions on how to access your discounted competitor pass will be emailed to you upon registration should the event go ahead as planned.

What is not included

• Lift ticket
• Accommodation
• You will need to bring your own food and water
• You will need to source your own equipment

Contact

Johnny Lipzker - Sport Development Coordinator

P: +61 3 9696 2344

E: jlipzker@snow.org.au

More informaiton will be released in the coming weeks.