A celebration of competition and community at the FINSKOS Cup & Adaptive Festival

The inaugural FINSKOS Cup and spring edition of the Adaptive Snowsports Festival lit up Perisher’s Front Valley, as athletes, families and supporters came together for two memorable days of racing, participation and celebration.

With 150 entrants, the first-ever Finskos Cup was a huge success, uniting skiers and snowboarders of all levels for a day of head-to-head racing under bluebird spring skies.

The event was named in honour of Ron Finneran, widely regarded as the father of adaptive skiing in Australia and a founding member of Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA). Finneran’s legacy of inclusion and innovation set the tone for the event, which brought together competitors from across the snowsports community, including the Perisher Winter Sports Club, Merimbula Rural Fire Brigade, and a variety of Perisher lodges.

Thanks to the generous support of sponsors - Corroboree Lodge, Chalet Sonnenhof, Brunelli’s, Perisher Manor and Revive Recovery Hub - competitors were rewarded with prizes that matched the spirit of the day.

All proceeds from the event are being directed to Para development athletes, with funds raised through theAustralian Sports Foundation campaign helping provide direct support and program initiatives.

More than just a race, the Finskos Cup proved to be a vibrant celebration of community, shared passion, and the enduring spirit of Australian snowsports.

Alongside the Finskos Cup, the Adaptive Snowsports Festival gave 22 new participants the opportunity to experience the snow across Para Alpine, Para Snowboard and Para Cross Country.

For many, it was their first time on snow and an exciting but daunting prospect that quickly turned into an achievement thanks to the guidance of Perisher instructors, DWA guides, Snow Australia staff and volunteers.

Across two inspiring days, participants developed skills, grew in confidence, and embraced the joy of winter sport. The festival highlighted not only the thrill of adaptive snowsports but also the strength of community, teamwork and inclusion that underpins the sport in Australia.

Finskos Cup Full event results and division winners are now available. CLICK HERE

Category Winners

Female Ski       

1           Tiffany Gorman

2           Charlotte Gorman

3           Georgia Thomas 

Female SB        

1           Melanie Purdy

2           Amanda Reid

3           Lois Kim                

Male Ski            

1           Kent Carpenter

2           Valerian Grandjean

3           Sebastian Misje                 

Male SB       

1           Ben Tudhope

2           Dylan Hughes

3           Michael South                

Junior Ski Female       

1           Charlotte Gorman

2           Georgia Stiel

3           Lily Juracich

Junior Ski Male     

1           Julian Susa

2           William (Wilbur) Teasdale

3           Toby Mcintyre         

Junior SB Male          

1           Jeremy Kim

2           Samson Droney              

Overall Team 

Super G - Tiffany Gorman, Charlotte Gorman, Georgia Thomas, Georgia Stiel, Jessica Gorman                

Sportsmanship Award              

Samson Droney

Lara Gilson

Team Spirit- Stoke Award       

Chalet Sonnenhof