2026 NSW Junior/Open/Masters 1.0/2.5/3.5/5.0/7.5km XC Ski Championships - Freestyle
Sunday 19 July 2026

Start Time
9:30am - Interval Start

Race Office
The Race Office outside the Nordic Shelter will be open from 8.00am to 9.00am on race day.
Race numbers can be collected during those hours.

Online Entries
Online entries will close on Wednesday 15 July at midnight (to be included in the draw). Late entries will be accepted only until 8:30 on race day.

This is a non-fluoro event. The use of fluoro wax is prohibited. By entering this event all competitors are agreeing to abide by this policy.

Entry Fees

Juniors             -  $25
Open            -  $40
Late Entries    -  $50

Official Draw
Thursday 16 July

Age Groups (age at 31st December, 2026)

MWU10: Born 2017 or later
MWU12: Born 2015-2016
MWU14: Born 2013-2014
MWU16: Born 2011-2012
MWU18: Born 2009-2010
MWU20: Born 2007-2008

MWU23: Born 2004-2006
MWU30: Born 1997-2003
MWU40: Born 1987-1996
MWU50: Born 1977-1986
MWU60: Born 1967-1976
MWU70: Born 1957-1966
MW70+: Born 1956 & earlier

Ski Out of Age Group (SOOAG) - Competitors who wish to ski out of their age group must select "Ski-out-of-Age" AND must notify the event organiser by email prior to the closing date to inform them of the intention to do so.  If this confirmation is not received by closing, the competitor will be entered into the draw as per their birth year. This process will help ensure that you are entered in the correct event on the day.

Race Distance
Junior Distance: 
 WU10    1.0km        MU10    1.0km
 WU12    2.5km        MU12    2.5km
 WU14    3.5km        MU14    3.5km
 WU16    5.0km        MU16    5.0km
 WU18     7.5km       MU18    7.5km
 WU20    7.5km        MU20    7.5km

Open Distance:    
 Women     7.5km        Men    7.5km

Presentations
Presentations will be held outside the Nordic Shelter shortly after the event.

Results
Will be posted on the Perisher XC website https://www.perisherxcountry.org/events/results/

Competition Rules
Notes for Junior Skiers:

- Junior Boys Under 18 and Under 20 (who both ski 7.5km) will be automatically entered in the Open Men's Championship event (who also ski 7.5km) and thus could be both the overall Junior Boys Champion and the Overall Open Men's Champion for that event.

- Junior Girls Under 18 and Under 20 (who all ski 7.5km) will be automatically entered in the Open Women's Championship event (who also ski 7.5km) and thus could be both the Overall Junior Girl Champion and the Overall Open Women's Champion for that event.

Important Documents and Information

• The Australian Competition Rules and International Competition Rules are available for download.
• Membership, Licence and other XC information are found at AUS XC website/Cross Country

Please note that you must have a Snow Australia SnowID # and/or a Sports class, National or International race licence if you plan to enter National and/or International XC events.

Please visit the Snow Australia membership page to confirm your SnowID and to renew your membership for the current winter season. All enquiries regarding SnowID, please refer to Snow Australia at info@snow.org.au.

Further Information
Peter Ward - nswxc1@gmail.com