Canberra Cross Country Ski Club
2026 Kosciuszko Tour

A Tour Event that makes the best of the snow on the day!

WHEN:
Sunday 26 July at 10am.

WHERE:
Perisher Cross Country Centre - Nordic Shelter Race Office

WHAT:
Approx 18KM (Long Distance) course for all standards and styles. New Option - Approx 9km (Half Distance).
Bring yourself or, better yet, bring your Team!
Prizes for Individuals and Teams of Three.

Skiers must be turning 14 in 2026 or older for the Long Distance event.

START TIME AND COURSE:

Pre-Race briefing - 9:45

Event Start Time for Long Distance - 10:00am for Classic and 10:15am for Freestyle

Event Start Time for Half Distance - 10:30am for Classic and 10:45 for Freestyle

Starting and finishing at the Nordic Shelter, the Course will be determined prior to the event and could be anywhere in the local area that will provide an interesting ski experience. Snow cover, snow conditions and weather will all be taken into consideration. A classic track and freestyle track will be set.

Freestyle skiers will start 15 minutes after the Classic skiers. Any skier who starts with the Classic group and is observed skating will be disqualified.

This is a tour race so there is no calling of "Track" - please go around slower skiers.

SAFETY:

Sustain your fluid intake and wear adequate clothing. The course will be monitored at designated check points and swept by skiers. Please note that the course does not necessarily follow the regular groomed trails and snow conditions can range from ice, deep snow or slush. Natural hazards include rocks, bare patches and vegetation. Other skiers also use the trails. Skiers must ensure that they ski in control at all times to minmise risk of collisions and injury. In sunny weather use sunscreen, sunglasses and carry sufficient water. If the weather deteriorates, ski together and help each other as much as possible. If you come across another entrant in difficulty or distress, assist and/or report to the nearest official on skidoo or at a first aid/drink station, giving bib number, problem outline and location.

Bibs/transponders will be accounted for at the Finish and a missing bib/transponder may initiate a search at your expense.

ON-LINE ENTRIES:
Close Saturday 25 July, midnight

ENTRY FEE:
LONG Distance - $35    OR    HALF Distance - $20

ON-THE-DAY LATE ENTRIES $45/$30          

Prizes, Presentations and Refreshments at The Eiger, 2pm
All competitors and supporters are invited!

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

ENQUIRIES:
Jo-Anne Clancy - jkclancy@netspeed.com.au

THE ENTRANT, BY ENTERING AND STARTING, AGREES TO:

• be at least 14 years old in the current year for the Long Distance
• be responsible for their fitness and ability to take part in the event
• report to the nearest official if withdrawing from the event
• absolve the Canberra Cross Country Ski Club (CCCSC), Kosciusko Tour Coordinator, organising committee, Technical Delegate, marshals, individuals, sponsors, or associated authorities from any liability for any injuries or loss that he/she may incur.

CCCSC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO:

• vary or cancel any event arrangements to suit weather or snow conditions,
• post variation or cancellation notices on cccsc.asn.au and at the Race Office,
• refund the entry fee paid less expenses if the race is cancelled before 26 July,
• make no refund if the race is varied or cancelled on or after 26 July,
• make no refund, credit or exchange if the Entrant withdraws before starting,
• close the Drink Stations and Finish at the times advertised, assist unfinished Entrants to these points and exclude them from the results,
• refuse entry or participation to any Entrant.

Media Consent: I agree to allow use of my and/or my child's/ward's name and any images taken of me and/or my child/ward during activities for the promotion of Cross Country Skiing in the media and to the general public.

Please note that you must have at a minimum a Snow Australia SnowID in order to register. 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.

By obtaining a SnowID your personal information will be auto-filled into the event registration. Once you have obtained a SnowID, you will be sent a Username via email.  This username will be asked when you click on “REGISTER” above.  Once you have logged into the Snow Australia website complete the Additional Information required.