Sporting Schools Term 2 funding to open March 1

Published Thu 25 Feb 2021

Applications open March 1 and 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 currently available to ACT schools only and is delivered by an external coach.

Also for ACT Schools, new in 2021 is an additional program add-on with 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.

Get applications ready for when they open on March 1 on the Sporting Schools website. For more information contact Snow Australia Sport Development Officer Johnny Lipzker.


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