Regional Update for NSW / ACT / QLD Members

All the latest on and off snow news for Snow Australia’s NSW, ACT and QLD members.

COME AND TRY ROLLER SKIING IN CANBERRA

Snow Australia's Come and Try Rollerskiing sessions at Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra are open to participants of all levels from juniors through to adults.

Rollerskiing uses short skis with a wheel at either end, and the same boots and bindings used for cross country skiing on snow. The Discover XC website provides more information.

Dates/Times

• Sunday March 14, 3.00-5.00pm
• Sunday March 21 9:00-11.00am

Individuals can take part on just one day or both.

Registration & Equipment

Registration is free via this page. Rollerskis, boots and poles are supplied for the session. The number of boots in different sizes are limited, so participants should bring their own if they have them, and indicate binding type (NNN or SNS) on the registration.

Stromlo Rollerskiing April - June

Those of a suitable proficiency may be invited to join in the regular team, interschools and masters sessions that will be held at Stromlo during Term 2. Further information will be available via the NSWACTXC Team App.

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COME AND TRY ROLLER SKIING IN SYDNEY

There will be a Come and Try Rollerskiing session at Willoughby Netball Courts on Sunday March 28, 7.00am to 8.30am, aimed at Interschools aged participants. 

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ALPINE NEWS

NORTHERN ALPINE  (NSW/ACT/QLD) ATHLETES SELECTED FOR ALPINE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AND WORLD JUNIORS

ALPINE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Cortina, Italy Feb 08 - 22

Congratulations to Hugh McAdams who was one of two athletes selected to compete at the recent World Championships.   His outstanding result of placing 5th in the GS qualification races was great preparation for the World Junior Champs, which started on March 3.

ALPINE WORLD JUNIORS CHAMPIONSHIP - Bankso, Bulgaria March 3-10, 2021

Congratulations to athletes Madison Hoffman, Henry Heaydon and Hugh McAdam on being selected to the 2021 team to participate in the following events:

Madison – GS/SL

Henry – GS/SL/SG

Hugh – GS/SL/SG

Follow the Bankso FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships 2021 Facebook page to keep up to date  and check all the action with live timing.

WELCOME TO WINTER 2021 Celebration

Candlelight Lodge Thredbo have been our wonderful hosts over the past few years and again are ready to welcome the community to celebrate the season. A tentative date of Saturday July 3 has been set … watch for further details on the NSW Alpine facebook page! Massive thank you to Megan and John Leggett of Candlelight Lodge.

CROSS COUNTRY NEWS

PXC NEWSLETTER 

PXC aims to grow participation in cross country skiing in Perisher Valley

Click Here to read the 7 March 2021 PXC newsletter, which includes information on the 2021 XC Ski week.

INTERSCHOOLS

Snow Australia Interschools has a new home at interschools.com.au. The new website allows users to navigate more easily through the website. 

Along with Interschools event information, you can find information on the Snow Australia Athlete Pathway and view our Interschools Olympian and Paralympian profiles, which features over 60 athletes who started their snowsports competition days at Interschools.  

In the coming months we will also be launching an Online Interschools Officials Training Course, which has been designed for volunteers, to provide critical information and resources to help be an effective Interschools official. 

The course covers content such as understanding the key roles from race department to Interschools officials, the correct gate passage for competitors and how to identify disqualifications. The course will provide all officials with the information and confidence they need to volunteer at any Interschools competition.

It is also recommended that school coordinators, team managers, coaches and parents complete the course as it provides valuable information on our course start and finish procedures, along with the rules of competition.

We look forward to the Snow Australia Interschools events returning in 2021. Check the new website for further updates.

SPORTING SCHOOLS FUNDING FOR TERM 2 

Applications close March 12 for Term 2 Sporting Schools Funding and Snow Australia is excited to offer two primary school programs, Little Shredders and Little Gliders, to Sporting Schools participants across Australia’s school yards.

Little Shredders is based on the hugely popular Burton Riglet product that provides the opportunity for students to learn the basics of snowsports using custom-made modified equipment, built specifically for use in the school yard.

This cutting-edge participation program is focused on introducing students of all ages to snowsports, with the aim of developing their knowledge, physical preparedness and confidence to go to the snow and experience Australia’s coolest sport.

Little Gliders is based on the successful Nordic Rocks program from North America and uses strap-on skis that can be used on snow, carpet, grass or synthetic grass. Activities include introductions to classic and skate skiing, downhill techniques such as tucking and slalom, synchronised skiing and obstacle courses, as well as adapted games such as 1-ski soccer, 'Pass The Yeti' and snowman frisbee.

Little Gliders is available to ACT schools only and is delivered by an external coach. For ACT Schools, new in 2021 is the additional program add-on to a visit to Corin Forest, a snow resort 45-minute drive from the centre of Canberra, after schools have completed either of the off-snow programs. 

Adding a school visit to Corin Forest to the end of the program allows students to use their recently learned skills on-snow. The resort provides a fantastic environment for children to experience actual skiing and snowboarding for those new to the sport. Corin Forest can provide lift tickets, equipment hire, a ski/snowboard lesson, and snow play.

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