Snow Australia HOTHAM SNOWBOARD CROSS FUTURES

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2026 HOTHAM SBX FUTURES

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.

We remind ourselves that achievements of high performance are often built upon an enjoyment and passion for Snowsports and for the experiences it allows us to share with others.

With this in mind, Snow Australia 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 Hotham SBX FUTURES

SBX FUTURES is a Talent Identification (TID) and skill development initiative by Snow Australia with support from the OWIA and NSWIS Athletes and Coaches. The program is designed to lead into the SBX Grom, Youth, FIS Junior, and ANC Races.

Participants will be given an authentic high-performance training experience over two days on course with the OWIA and NSWIS SBX Teams.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The program is targeted at recognised Snow Australia Pathway Club athletes competing in Grom, Youth or FIS SBX Events at Hotham. However, Club membership is not a pre-requisite. Participants that are not affiliated with a Club must have the skills required to ride on a FIS level SBX track.

AGE LIMITS

10 – 19 (DOB 2007 – 2016). Decisions regarding registration outside of these age brackets will be made on a case-by-case basis. Contact Johnny for any inquires – jlipzker@snow.org.au

ON-SNOW ACTIVITIES

Participants will be guided through some of the technical and tactical elements of effective starting, jumping, and technical snowboarding.

There will be racecourses for line and head-to-head tactics, technical straight.

Course features will include roller-packs, box-rollers, step-ups, step-downs (features will be snow dependent).

Participants will have the opportunity to put their skills to the test on the course during the camp.

WHEN AND WHERE?

Monday 10^th and Tuesday 11^th August at Mt Hotham

All participants will meet outside of the MHRS Club House at 9:00am on Monday Morning. A full schedule will be provided to registrants via email closer to the event date.

Races entry links

Hotham FIS JNR SBX: Junior Snowboard Cross Races | Hotham Alpine Resort 

Hotham SBX ANCs: ANC SBX Races | Hotham Alpine Resort

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• Coaching and guidance from National Team athletes and coaches
• Access to Discounted Competitor Lift Passes – Instructions on how to access your discounted competitor pass will be emailed to you upon registration. Currently, this is still unconfirmed.
• Access to facilities and courses
• FUTURES T-shirt

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

• Transport
• Accommodation
• You will need to bring your own food and water.
• You will need to source your own equipment.

FUTURES & EVENT SCHEDULE

PRICING & REGISTRATION

PARTICIPANT FEE: $200.00

SMEGS and JCS Full Time Students: $100.00

Thanks to the RKYF the first 15 SMEGS and JCS students will receive a $100 discount for their FUTURES registration fee. 

Email jlipzker@snow.org.au to apply for a discount prior to registering.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Freestyle Board or SBX Specific Race Board (recommended)
• Helmet (mandatory)
• Goggles, Gloves, Back-protection/ Mouth Guard (recommended)
• Hip protection (optional)

TRANSPORTATION

Transport to and from the training facilities at Hotham will not be provided. You will need to organise your own transport.

COACHES - TBC

WHATSAPP GROUP - EVENT INFO 

Join the WhatsApp Group via the QR Code to receive any event updates and information:

CONTACT

Johnny Lipzker - Sport Development Coordinator

P: +61 3 9696 2344

E: jlipzker@snow.org.au

Chloe Nightingale - Sport Development Officer

P: +61 3 9696 2344

E:cnightingale@snow.org.au