National Volunteers Week I Volunteer Officials Courses on the Snow Academy

Published Mon 19 May 2025

Snow Academy is Snow Australia's online education platform, offering the snow sports community access to specialised courses, accreditations, and certifications.

Two online training courses support volunteer roles for our snow sports events, which include the Interschools Officials Training Course and the Alpine Officials Course.

These courses serve as an introduction to the exciting and fulfilling role of a snow sports official. The success of our snow sports events relies heavily on the dedication of volunteer officials.

Interschools Officials Training

This course is designed to equip entry-level officials with the essential knowledge to confidently and effectively support Interschools events. Ideal for school coordinators, officials, and coaches, the course also provides valuable insights into the structure and management of the Interschools Championships.

Through engaging videos and comprehension quizzes, this 50-minute course covers key topics including:

· An introduction to Interschools and its role in competitive snowsports

· The responsibilities of the Resort Race Department during events

· Roles and duties of Interschools Course Officials

· How to identify incorrect gate passage

· Volunteer preparation for event day

While the course is not mandatory, it is strongly recommended for anyone volunteering this season.

Note: If you’ve completed the course in a previous season, there’s no need to retake it unless you wish to refresh your knowledge.

Alpine Level 1 Officials Course

The Alpine Officials Course is tailored for beginner volunteer course officials involved in Club Races, the Snow Australia Children’s Carnival, FIS Races, and the Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC). It offers an overview of how alpine races are conducted in Australia and explains the duties associated with each course official’s role.

There are six units within this course, including:

Structure of Alpine Ski Racing in Australia
Ski Race Fundamentals
The Competition Course
Radio Etiquette
Ski Cross Specifics
Para Specifics

How to Complete the Training Courses on the Snow Academy

You can access the Snow Academy through your Snow Australia membership login. You will need to have a current financial Snow Australia Membership to access the coaching courses on the Snow Academy.