Snowboard Community Update - July 2026
Published Tue 28 Jul 2026
Dear Snowboard Community,
The domestic snowboarding season is flying by, with plenty of activity already underway and even more still to come. This August, the two-week Snowboard Festival will take place across both Thredbo and Hotham, bringing together athletes from around the country for an exciting series of events.
The festival kicks off with the Alpine Snowboard FUTURES event on 3 August, followed by the Alpine Snowboard PGS Race and Snowboard Cross Junior Series races at Thredbo. The action then moves to Hotham, where competitors will take part in the Snowboard Cross FUTURES events on 10–11 August, the final Snowboard Cross Junior Series race of the season, and the Snowboard Cross FIS ANC competitions.
With so much happening across the resorts, we'd like to remind all participants to ensure they hold the appropriate membership for any activities they are involved in this season. Participation in FUTURES events requires a current financial membership, while competitors in FIS-sanctioned events must hold either a Snowboard National Racer or International Racer membership. If you have any questions regarding memberships, please contact info@snow.org.au.
Snow Australia has also recently released an updated Education Plan in partnership with Sport Integrity Australia. The plan outlines both the required and recommended education for members, clubs, programs and volunteers. With so much activity taking place throughout the season, we encourage everyone to familiarise themselves with these resources to better understand their responsibilities in fostering safe, inclusive and positive sporting environments.
In this edition, we're also highlighting two fantastic opportunities within our snow sports community:
The Chumpy Project, founded by Chris Pullin and delivered in partnership with the Mansfield Shire Youth, is now accepting applications. The program brings together local young people aged 15–17 for a transformative three-night, two-day workshop centred around the pillars of Character, Courage and Composure. Applications are now open and close on 7 August.
Women of Winter returns to Hotham for it's third year. This year's panel discussion will explore the themes of Longevity and Resilience in snow sports. The event is free to attend and includes bar snacks. Be sure to register your attendance.
Finally, to everyone competing in the upcoming events, we wish you the very best of luck. To everyone else enjoying time on the mountain, we hope you continue to make the most of the season and enjoy some great days on snow.
All the best,
National Snowboard Committee
Snow Australia
Included in this update:
- From Thredbo to Mt Hotham the 2026 Snowboard Festival has Arrived
- The Chumpy Project: Honouring a Legacy, Inspiring the Next Generation
- Inspiring the Future Generation: 2026 Snow Australia FUTURES is Here
- Reminder to renew your 2026 Membership!
- Women of Winter Networking Event at Hotham
- Snow Australia Releases Updated Integrity Education Plan
