Alpine Director Update - August 2026
Published Wed 05 Aug 2026
Dear Alpine Community,
As we move through a busy domestic season, we'd like to share several important updates.
In this edition, you'll find details on a key change to FIS competition equipment requirements, with cut-resistant undergarment pants now mandatory for all FIS Alpine events. We're also introducing a new dedicated contact email for Alpine and Ski Cross enquiries to help streamline communication and ensure members can connect with the appropriate Snow Australia staff as efficiently as possible.
We're also seeking your feedback through the Alpine Community Survey. Whether you're an athlete, coach, official, volunteer, parent, club representative, recreational participant, or industry partner, your input will help shape the future direction and priorities of Alpine skiing in Australia.
This edition also includes information on Alpine Race Suits and Alpine Team Hoodie sales, with all proceeds supporting Australia's National Alpine Ski Team, upcoming Women of Winter events at Mt Hotham and Mt Buller, and the recognition of Malcolm Milne as a recipient of the Snow Australia Medal.
With several events taking place over the coming weeks, we would also like to remind all competitors to ensure their Snow Australia membership is current. Maintaining an active membership is essential for event participation and will help avoid any issues with entries as we head into the later part of the season.
All the best,
Ali Bombardier
Alpine Director
Snow Australia
Included in this edition:
- Member Notice – Update to FIS Alpine Competition Equipment Requirements
- Updated Alpine Community Contact
- Help Shape the Future of Alpine Skiing in Australia
- Support Australia's National Alpine Team – Race Suits & Hoodies On Sale Now
- Upcoming Women of Winter Events
- It was like Austria beating Australia at Test Cricket - Malcolm Milne Honoured
- 2026 Memberships - Now Open!
