NSW Snowsports Enews 39 - 20th February 2013
In this Issue
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NSW Snowsports Annual General Meeting - Preliminary Notice - Wednesday 27th March 2013
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NSW Snowsports Annual General Meeting - Elections
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Guides for APC Blind Athletes
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2013 Cross Country Ski Week
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NSW Cross Country Wins Coaching Grant
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2013 World Alpine Championships
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Special Olympic Australia Athletes at the World Winter Games in Korea
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NSWXC Biathlete Daniel Walker - 30th at World Juniors!
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Apply now for a Local Sporting Champions Grant
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The Scots College Second Hand Clothing and Equipment Snowsports Sale
NSW Snowsports Annual General Meeting - Preliminary Notice -Wednesday 27th March 2013
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of NSW Snowsports will be held on Wednesday 27th March 2013 beginning at 6.45pm.
The Meeting is to be held at:
Sydney - Pacific Room Sports House, 6B Figtree Rd, Sydney Olympic Park Homebush Bay
Teleconference in Jindabyne - 1 Mitchell Circuit, Jindaybne
NSW Snowsports Annual General Meeting - Elections
We are currently seeking nominations for the Board of Directors.
To stand for a NSW Snowsports Board Position, the nominee must:
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Be a current NSW Snowsports Member, by way of SSA membership with NSW as your nominated state.
- Be nominated and seconded by current NSW Snowsports Members.
Guides for APC Blind Athletes
The Australian Paralympic Committee, Alpine Ski Team is currently looking for suitable applicants to fill the role of guide for visually impaired skiers.
Guides are required for a number of visually impaired skiers ranging from beginners to elite.
To be a guide you need to be a strong skier, enjoy working as part of a team and have the desire to ski fast! Knowledge of ski racing is a bonus, but not necessary. Commitment level varies depending on the level of athlete.
The group trains out of both Thredbo and Perisher and usually does single week or 10 day camps. There may also be potential for weekend work with some skiers.
If you or someone you know might be interested and would like further information please contact:
John Ainge / M: 0418 624 259 / E: john.ainge@gmail.com
2013 Cross Country Ski Week
We invite you to “2013 Cross Country Ski Week”. Not just a series of individual events but now one big event.
Cross Country Ski Week is a week for all XC enthusiasts whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned racer. Be a part of a week-long celebration of this great sport. Plenty for all whether you are into testing yourself via a race, improving your skiing or simply having fun in the snow.
Cross Country Ski Week is on between the 3rd and 10th of August 2013 based in Perisher Valley with events in Smiggin Holes and Charlotte Pass.
NSW Cross Country Wins Coaching Grant
The NSWXC Committee has been successful in winning a $4500 summer training grant from the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation. This Grant will allow the NSWXC Athlete Management Committee to ensure its Sydney based cross country athletes are well prepared for the winter season by being able to start weekly roller skiing and strength and conditioning training sessions which prepare athletes for winter racing immediately.
Roller skiing at Oatley and Lane Cove National Parks led by senior AUS Team athletes including d’Arcy Baxter, Sarah Slattery and Ben Sim aim to develop athlete fitness and ski technique during the summer off-season training period. The Grant will allow NSWXC to offer these sessions at a very affordable $10 (or thereabouts) up until the end of June when on-snow training will commence again.
2013 World Alpine Ski Championships
Schladming in Austria has just finished hosting the 2013 World Alpine Ski Championships. Australia was represented at the event by 6 athletes including NSWACT team member and Thredbo racer Sam Robertson. Sam, who is still a junior, competed strongly in the Super G event finishing in 55th position from the 82 strong field. Team mate Jackson Coull from Mt Buller was not far behind. Ross Peraudo who trained and coached at PWSC during the last Australian season competed in the technical qualifying events of Slalom and GS however missed out on making it through to the finals. Team mates Luke Laidlaw and Mike Rishworth competed in the GS World Championship final
Special Olympic Australia Athletes at the World Winter Games in Korea
2,300 athletes with an intellectual disability from 110 countries competed at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in PyeongChang, Republic of Korea. Australia were represented by five athletes and three volunteer officials. This was the first-time Australian athletes have competed in snowsports at a World Winter Games.Team Australia have returned home with an extraordinary 13 medals: 3 gold, 6 silver and 4 bronze.
NSWXC Biathlete Daniel Walker - 30th a World Juniors!
NSWXC Biathlete Daniel Walker had a phenomenal race at the recent Youth Junior World Championships in Obertilliach (AUT) when he finished 30th in only his 3rd race at this level of racing. Walker who has only arrived in Europe in mid-December after winding down his training and racing in 2012 to concentrate on Yr 12 studies, shot 19/20 to finish 30/105 in the Youth Boys Individual. This result was the best ever by an AUS Youth (U19) at the World Juniors.
Apply now for a Local Sporting Champions Grant
Apply now for a Local Sporting Champions grant!
Are you, or do you know, a dedicated young athlete, coach or official participating in a state, national or international sporting championships?
Are you aged 12-18 years old travelling further than 125km to your event for a state, national or international championships?
If yes, then you or your team could be eligible for an Australian Government Local Sporting Champions grant to help meet costs such as uniforms, travel, accommodation and equipment.
Grants of $500 per individual and $3,000 per team are available for young people participating in the following:
- nominated National Sporting Organisation endorsed state or national sporting championships
- School Sport Australia state or national championships
- international competitions where the applicant is participating in the official Australian team.
