NSW Snowsports Enews 68 - 26th May 2014
- NSW Snowsports Membership and Renewals - Now Open!
- Amelia McGuiness Events - Now Open!
- Alpine Skiing Level 1 Officials / Volunteers Training Course
- 2014-15 NSWIS Australian National Freestyle Mogul Program Scholarships
- NSWACT Alpine Term 2 Fitness Training Sessions
- XC Work Party Wrap-Up and Other News
- SSA Futures NSWXC Dryland Sessions
NSW Snowsports Membership and Renewals - Now Open!
Renewals for the 2014 NSW Snowsports Membership and Discipline Registration are now available through the Ski and Snowboard Australia (SSA) website.
To join NSW Snowsports or renew for the 2014 season please click here and follow the instructions.
There have been some minor changes to the membership categories this year so please read the descriptions thoroughly to make sure you purchase the correct registration.
You will be able to update your contact details and select to join a State Snowsports Association via the 'Member Profile' once you have logged in.
If you require to register with multiple disciplines please contact the SSA Office on 03 9696 2344 / info@skiandsnowboard.org.au
Amelia McGuiness Events - Now Open!
The Amelia McGuiness Australian Snowsports Development Foundation was established following the tragic death of 16 year old Amelia whilst skiing in 2009. Commonly known as AMASDF the foundation provides scholarships to Australia’s up and coming talented snowsport athletes across all disciplines including disabled athletes. The scholarships provide assistance to the athletes whilst they focus on their goal to represent Australia both here and abroad. Scholarships are open to athletes from 10-18 years of age and are awarded annually.
Each year we conduct a Memorial Time Trial , alternating between Thredbo and Perisher Resorts , during the same week of the State Interschool’s championships. This fundraising event is an opportunity to promote participation in snowsports and is open to all ages. In addition to this we have introduced a Cross Country event held during the July schools holidays , again another opportunity to promote snowsports whilst raising valuable funds for our athletes.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the ongoing support of organisations and individuals as we strive to promote increased participation in snowsports and continue to support our countries aspiring athletes.
Click here to enter the Amelia McGuiness Time Trial - Wednesday 27th of August 2014
The Amelia McGuiness Scholarship Applications will open 9am, Monday 1st of September 2014.
Alpine Skiing Level 1 Officials/Volunteers Training Course
The Alpine Skiing Level 1 Officials’ Course is on again.
Learn about or get a refresher on all you need to know to assist as a volunteer course worker at this years Alpine races
This officially recognised training course is aimed at parents, teachers, coaches and volunteers who may be assisting at Interschool, Club, SSA or FIS Alpine races.
The 2.5 hr course covers the role of the official, race safety, race rules, race organisation, time keeping and use of radio communications. It is aimed at both new volunteers and those who accreditation has expired and need a refresher course (those accredited prior to 2010).
SYDNEY: Tuesday 10th June 6:30pm – 9.00pm Scots College, the Robert Iles Theatre, entry from Victoria Rd, Bellevue Hill
JINDABYNE: Thursday 26th June 6.30pm – 9pm Jindabyne Central School, Library building, 8 Park Rd Jindabyne
To make enquiries or to reserve a place on the Course, please email nswalpine@live.com by 6th June for the Sydney course and 23rd June for the Jindabyne course.
Please provide your name, School/Club, email contact and phone number and at which location you will be attending.
Please click here to download the flyer
THIS YEARS COURSE IS OFFERED TO PARTICIPANTS FREE OF CHARGE THANKS TO A GRANT FROM THE NSW DEPARTMENT OF SPORT AND RECREATION.
2014-15 NSWS Australian National Freestyle Mogul Program Scholarships
With the recent changes in Australian Winter Sports and alignment with Australia’s Winning Edge (AWE) the 2014-15 NSWIS-SSA Australian National Freestyle Mogul Program team & scholarships will be announced very shorty, athletes will be notified in person of their selection. The official announcement date will be June 01, 2014.
NSWACT Alpine Term 2 Fitness Training Sessions
Weekly fitness training sessions are now underway in North Sydney on Sunday mornings with Sami Kennedy Sim and on Friday mornings before school in Jindabyne with Manuela Berchtold.
It is not too late to join. Please email your name, date of birth and contact details to nswalpine@live.com
If you are not able to attend, attached are preseason training programs prepared by Manfred Wolscher (NAC fitness adviser), for you to use to assist with your own programs and complimenting the weekly NSW Alpine sessions. There is one version taylored for U14s and the other for U21s.
Please contact Manfred if you have any questions about the programs.
Manfred Wolscher
Email: manfred.wolscher@gmail.com
Mob: ++61(0)417 778 872
Click here to download the SSA Alpine U14 / U12 Conditioning Program
Click here to download the SSA Alpine U16 / U18 / U21 Conditioning Program
XC Work Party Wrap-Up and Other News
- The last work party, before winter - Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June
A few strong bodies are needed to wrap up the summer work on the Perisher Valley area trails and polish up the Nordic Shelter for the winter. The absence of snow will be welcome, just for this weekend.
Please let us know if you are coming so we can organise jobs and accommodation.
- NSW Snowsports XC Committee Annual General Meeting
Sunday 8 June 2014 - 10:30am
Sport and Rec Centre Jindabyne - Meet at the Sports Oval
Click here for the agenda
- NSWXC Long Weekend Junior Training Camp - Jindabyne
The last dry land training camp before winter (we hope). Please contact Geraldine ASAP (geraldine.blanch@yahoo.com.au) and Michael (mwbull@optusnet.com.au) if you intend to attend.
- PXC Website
Keep an eye on http://www.perisherxcountry.org/. It is being updated for winter with news, event information and new pages. The website is always a work in progress. Your comments and contributions are greatly appreciated.
- XC Coach Level 1 Course
Don’t forget to register if you are interested in the Coach Level 1 Course being conducted in Canberra on June 14/15.
Click here to register
- Nordic Shelter
And the usual request for support for the Nordic Shelter - all expenses and labour to keep the facility open/maintained are provided by fundraising and donations.
Heartfelt thanks from the volunteers to all of the Clubs, organisations and individuals who have made donations of funds, materials, labour and time. We hope this winter’s Nordic Shelter users enjoy the obvious improvements made over the summer and appreciate the work that you can’t see.
SSA Futures NSWXC Dryland Sessions
Ski and Snowboard Australia, in conjunction with NSW Cross Country and NSW Biathlon Association, hosted an SSA Futures camp in Sydney over the weekend with over 40 athletes attending.
The athletes were treated to some high level coaching, with Cross Country World Juniors Coach Nick Grimmer, Biathlon National Team coach Nick Almoukov, NSW XC State Coach Alasdair Tutt, XC Olympian Ben Sim, Olympic Biathletes Alex Almoukov and Lucy Glanville and Biathlon National Team member Daniel Walker all helping.
