Boonoona Open 2026
Cross-Country Ski Racing

Your choice of Classical or Freestyle!
An Event of Perisher Cross Country Ski Week.

When
Sunday 2 August 2026 at 10:00am.

Where
Perisher Cross Country Centre - Nordic Shelter Race Office

What
5KM course for all standards
(2.5km option for Juniors from U18* and Seniors**)

Start Time
10:00am -  Classical to start first. (Note - start time is estimated i.e. "Boonoona Time").
The race is run in age groups as a mass start at 30-second intervals.

On-Line Entries
Close Friday 31 July, midnight. 

On Race Day
Late entries will be accepted on the day 8:00 - 9:00am (Sharp!) at the Nordic Shelter

Entry Fee
$35  Adults (over 22) or           
$15  Juniors from U23 and Aus XC Team Competitors

Boonoona Open
Age Groups (age at 31 December, 2026)
Men & Women U14*:  Born 2013 or later
Men & Women U18*:  Born 2009 - 2012
Men & Women U35:    Born 1992 - 2008
Men & Women U45:    Born 1982 - 1991
Men & Women U55:    Born 1972 - 1981
Men & Women U65:    Born 1962 - 1971
Men & Women U70**:  Born 1957 - 1961
Men & Women U75**:  Born 1952 - 1956
Men & Women 75+**:  Born 1951 or earlier
Note:  Juniors* and Seniors** can opt to race the 2.5km track on registration

Track Rule
Skiers must pass in the right hand track.  "TRACK" can only be called on skiers in the RH track, they must move to their left. Classical skiers are asked to stay in the LH track unless overtaking. Skaters please do not skate in the LH track.

Prizes and Presentations will be at the Sverre Kaaten Nordic Shelter at 2:00pm
All competitors and helpers are invited!

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

In the case of event cancellation by the organisers, refunds may apply.

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.

Enquiries
Michael Sterndale-Smith, 0412 043 900, michael.sternsmith@bigpond.com

Please note that to enter on-line you must have a Snow Australia SnowID #.

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.