| Snow Australia Coach eNews June 2026 |
Dear Coach Community,
With the slow start to the winter, it is serendipitous that Snow Australia has released an updated Integrity Education Plan for all members. We encourage all coaches to take the opportunity to review the requirements and renew their anti-doping and integrity e-Learning if they haven't already this year.
This Snow Australia coaching update includes planning for upcoming on-snow coach workshops, information on new courses in the Snow Academy, and a report from the recent Coach Academy live lab. There's also an offer of discounted Airbag group bookings at the NSTC for the next two weeks.
If you have any coaching stories or updates you’d like included in future editions of the Coach eNews, please email coaching@snow.org.au.
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| Planning underway for Foundation Coach Workshops |
Planning is underway for the 2026 coach workshops that form an essential part of the Foundation Coach Accreditation program. Workshops are in the pipeline for Thredbo, Perisher, Falls Creek, Hotham, and Mt Buller this season across the primary four disciplines of Alpine, Freestyle, Snowboard and Cross Country.
Talk with your club or snowsports school about potential dates and discipline workshops being considered for your resort, and keep an eye out for scheduled workshops on the Coach Workshop Calendar:
Coach Workshop Calendar |
| Education Plan Coaching Requirements |
Snow Australia has recently released an updated Integrity Education Plan following a review undertaken in partnership with Sport Integrity Australia (SIA). The Education Plan lays out the required and recommended educational courses for all Snow Australia members in line with the organisation's National Integrity Framework and Anti-Doping policies.
All coaches should be aware of their education plan requirements, which vary depending on the level at which they are coaching. Note that these online courses are primarily integrity-based and are different from the Coach Accreditation requirements, which include sport-specific coach education and practical experience.
More details are available on the Snow Australia website. read more > |
| Coaching Modules on Snow Academy |
Snow Academy is Snow Australia's online education hub, providing coaches, athletes, officials, and members of the snowsports community with access to specialised courses, accreditations, and certifications.
Before winter activity kicks into full swing, individuals can complete all online Foundation Coach accreditation requirements in advance of practical coach workshops later in the season. This includes the following courses:
- Introduction to Coaching
- Discipline Modules - Alpine / Snowboard / Freestyle
- ASC Community Coach Essential Skills
- SIA Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction
More experienced coaches may be interested in undertaking the following new modules that count towards the Development Coach accreditation that is being rolled out over the coming months:
- ASC Coach Masterclasses
- Snow Australia Performance Psychology Mindset Level-Up courses
- SIA Safeguarding Recruitment and Screening
Other new content on the Snow Academy includes an introduction to the Snow Skills physical literacy program and resources for schools, Facilitation Essential Skills, and Supporting Coaches in Action. read more > |
| Setting the Compass: How the Coach Academy is Shaping the Next Generation of Emerging Pathway Coaches |
Preceding the ETP Launch camp, the 2026 Coach Academy was held at the National Snowsports Training Centre (NSTC) in Jindabyne from May 28-29.
Across the two day academy, there were five key themes explored within the overarching theme of ‘setting the compass for your next level as a coach’. read more > |
With the current scarcity of snow, the NSTC is offering a special deal on private bookings by clubs from Monday 22nd June to Sunday 5th July (14 days).
For private bookings with 6 or more athletes, the Airbag Operational costs will be completely waived and only the individual rider fee will be charged, rider fee = $38.00pp
For private bookings with 5 or less athletes the Airbag Operational costs will be cut to 50% less than the listed price and the rider fee remains as above. Discounted rates are below.
50% discounted operational costs:
Pathway providers
• DV Bag: $165
• HP Bag: $235
• Both bags: $380
Non-pathway providers
• DV Bag: $235
• HP Bag: $335
• Both bags: $540
Bookings can be made via the NSTC website: read more > |
| Women of Winter & Allies Networking Events this Season |
Women of Winter Networking Events are open to everyone who is passionate about building a more inclusive and supportive snowsports community. These events provide a valuable opportunity to connect with others across the snow industry, share experiences, and explore career pathways.
This year’s series will focus on key themes including Resilience and Longevity, Health and Wellbeing, and Workplace Culture.
The first networking event will take place in Jindabyne on Sunday, July 12.
The Jindabyne Networking Event is in collaboration with Advancing Women in Snowsports, which actively promotes the role of women and creates opportunities to empower females to participate and pursue a career in Snowsports Instruction.
To secure your spot, register here.
Save the date for upcoming events with more details coming soon:
- Perisher - Thursday July 23 (Olympian/Paralympian & Mother Panel Discussion)
- Falls Creek - Saturday July 18
- Mt Hotham - Sunday August 9
- Mt Buller - Saturday August 15
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Snow Australia is pleased to announce the introduction of the new NSTC Park Season Pass, providing regular users of the NSTC Park with a more flexible and cost-effective way to access Australia's premier snowsports training facility.
Designed for athletes, coaches and community participants who regularly use the NSTC Park, the new pass options offer significant savings compared to standard individual session pricing, making it easier than ever to train consistently throughout the year. read more > |
| Renew or Register for Coach Membership 2026 |
Join or renew your membership with Snow Australia for the 2026 season.
Access to Snow Academy coaching courses requires active membership of Snow Australia as a Coach Member or a similar paid membership category.
Active membership is also required to ensure your accreditations remain active.
Join Here |
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