NSW Snowsports Enews 69 - 2nd June 2014
- NSW Snowsports Membership and Renewals - Now Open!
- NSW X-Country AGM - 8th June 2014
- Perisher Historical Society book wins International Award
- Amelia McGuiness Events - Now Open!
- Alpine Skiing Level 1 Officials / Volunteers Training Course
- Freestyle - The Perisher Freeski Team is back on offer for 2014
- NSWACT Alpine Term 2 Fitness Training Sessions
- NSW X-Country Pre-Winter News
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
NSW X-Country AGM - 8th June 2014
NSW Snowsports XC Commitee Annual General Meeting
Sunday 8 June 2014 - 10:30am
The Meeting is to held at:
Jindabyne: Sport and Rec Centre Jindabyne - Meet at the Sports Oval
Teleconference in Sydney: Sports House, Sydney Olympic Park, Tasman Room, 6A Figtree Street, Sydney.
** If you are unable to acces the building please call Toni Hulme on 0406 420 380
All Welcome to Attend.
Perisher Historical Society book wins International Award
In January this year the Perisher Historical Society (PHS) was almost overwhelmed to be informed that the book they published on the development of the resorts along the Kosciuszko Road was to be presented with the International Ski History Association’s (ISHA) “Skade Award”.
The book titled “Highway to Heaven – A History of Perisher and the Ski Resorts Along the Kosciuszko Road’ written by Peter Southwell-Keely and published in June 2013 has been a runaway success.
The “Skade Award” is presented for “an outstanding work in regional ski history” and the presentation is made during International Ski History Week which this year was held at Park City, Utah coinciding with the resort’s 50 year celebrations.
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.
Freestyle - The Perisher Freeski Team is back on offer for 2014
This is our competition based team that is Park and Pipe oriented. After the Slopestyle and Halfpipe disciplines made their official debuts in Sochi, we are looking to train up young future Olympians through elite coaching, video analysis and trampoline training. Take your talent development to the next level in Australia’s only halfpipes and best terrain parks.
The Freeski Teams will be guided by the following coaches:
Jesse Houghton- Jindabyne local and highly accomplished competition Freeskier. Australian Team Freeskier. Overseas coaching experience.
Leon Tarbotton- Accredited SSA coach and APSI certified Perisher Instructor. Has been working with young freeskiers in the Winter Sports Club for years.
If you would like any more information regarding 2014 Freeski Team, please have a look at our website at: perisher.com.au or email in: wsc@perisher.com.au
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
NSW X-Country Pre-Winter News
- Online Event Entries
The online Event Entries system for XC events in Perisher Valley and surrounds will be live by Tuesday evening 3 June. You can access the Online system through the Events Calendars on the PXC Website - www.perisherxcountry.org
- PXC Website
Check into the PXC website from time to time. New information is being added as it comes available. Look at "Young People Skiing Faster" in a few dyas for information about training, pathways and insider tips on how to set up your team for Interschools.
- 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.
- 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
WiFi has arrived! Many thanks to our own IT expert, Adrain Blake and CountryTell. Use the password-of-the-day and WiFi is yours. We ask all that appreciate this new service to the XC community to make a donation in the Shelter towards the cost of providing the service.
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Requests
An oldish computer in that can be used to backup the event timing system. Adrian will strip the information from it and clean it up for use. Please contact Adrian if you have something that might be useful - adrian.blake@ieee.org
Child's plastic skis - the kind that strap onto snow boots and are lying around in your garage. There are many small children in the Shelter these days - easy access to the little skis to play to might be just the introduction to XC that they need. No poles, please.
