NSW Snowsports Enews 70 - 13th June 2014

  • NSW Snowsports Membership and Renewals - Now Open!
  • NSW Alpine Thinair Fun Run Sponsored by Ski Japan.com
  • Alpine Skiing Level 1 Officials / Volunteers Training Course
  • NSWACT Alpine Term 2 Fitness Training Sessions
  • 2014 NAC and SSA Alpine Equipment Initiative
  • Freestyle News
  • Only 5 days left to enter into the NSW Interschools Championships
  • NSW X-Country News
  • Introducing the Australian Jnr XC Championships at Perisher Nordic Trials
  • NSW Cross Country and NSW Biathlon MEGA RAFFLE
  • Amelia McGuiness Events - Now Open!

NSW Snowsports Membership and Renewals - Now Open!

Whether you're competing in various State/National Events, coaching or being coached, participating in an SSA Program or just a supporter of Skiing and Snowboarding in Australia, you can join Ski & Snowboard Australia and your State Snowsports Organisation via the SSA Website http://www.skiandsnowboard.org.au/ or click here. There are a number of options available, athletes and supporters should check there particular Discipline requirements with respect to the most suitable race licence to purchase and for what events it is required.

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 Alpine Thinair Fun Run Sponsored by Ski Japan.com

NSW Alpine are running a community  fun run on Saturday 28th June, 2014 at Thredbo Golf Course from 2 to 4 pm.

Anyone can run or walk - all age groups

There will be a BBQ and prizes! Come join in the fun.

To sign up go to our website www.thinairfunrun.com

Funds raised will help to support our ongoing NSW Alpine athlete programs and iniatives such as state team athlete grants, fitness training, Rising Stars Awards and Officials training.

Click here to download the flyer

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).

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 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.

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

2014 NAC And SSA Alpine Equipment Initiative

The National Alpine Committee and SSA are happy to publish the 2014 Equipment Initiative and would like to thank Atomic, Head, Rossignol and Salomon for their ongoing support.

Exclusively through this initiative all registered SSA children and FIS members will have access to race stock equipment from these four world’s best brands.
 
These four brands make up the top 4 of the FIS Brand Rankings on the World Cup Circuit. This is an incredible opportunity for Australian athletes to access this calibre of equipment.

Click here for more information

Freestyle News

Freestyle Team App – Ready for Download Now
NSW Freestyle has recently launched a smart phone app called Team App for download.  If you ski moguls, slope style, or any other free skiing discipline then we strongly encourage you to download it and keep up to date with developments. Click here for more on this story.

Jump Shaping and Chopping Course
NSW Snowsports will be running a training camp for parents and volunteers interested in mogul course preparation. The course will be run by Peter Topalovic the Australian National Coach. The course will be run from 11am to 2pm on July 26th at The Man Hotel in Perisher. Click here for more on this story.

Mogul Parent Volunteers Required
We are looking for a team of volunteers to help out with the Junior Nationals and National Moguls competitions this year.  The volunteers will be required assist with course preparation including jump shaping and chopping landings.  The work will be spread over approximately 6 days during the season and will include training. Click here for more on this story.

Freestyle Squad Hoodie
NSW Snowsports, will be offering a freestyle squad hoodie for this Winter.    The hoodies are a soft shell water resistant fabric made by Thuggies of Canada.  The hoodie is specifically designed for snow sports with the freestyle athlete in mind. Click here for more on this story.

Australian National Moguls New Partnership Announcement
The Man from Snowy River Hotel, at Perisher Valley, has partnered with NSW Snowsports this year to support the Freestyle discipline through sponsorship and event hosting. "The Man" is under new management by Jen and Mark Mooney who’s children are enthusiastic young members of the NSW Freestyle community. Click here for more on this story.

Only 5 days left to enter into the NSW Interschools Championships

Only 5 Days to go until the Online Entry System closes on Tuesday 17th of June 2014 for the following events:

  • Subaru QLD Ski & Snowboard Championships
  • Travelplan Ski Northern NSW Championships
  • Travelplan Ski Sydney Championships

The online entries will close for Subaru ACT/Southern NSW Championships on Monday 21st of July.

Click here for more information

NSW X-Country News

Nordic Shelter
In the absence of skiable (or any) snow, the Nordic Shelter will open on Saturday 21 June.  If good snow arrives in the meantime, the Shelter will be opened sooner! 

Grooming Reports
Likewise.  As soon as there is something to report on, daily reporting will begin.

PXC
Young People Skiing Faster & Interschools - a new area on the Perisher X-Country website for kids (and their support crews) who want information about how to get started and how to go further faster.  Parents and schools organising Interschools XC teams will find useful information here in a new booklet (prepared by NSWXC)  - Interschools Cross Country Skiing Information Booklet

Claiming the Date
Simon Edmondson will be at the Nordic Shelter on Sunday 13 July hoping to catch up with old friends.  We believe there will be a bit of a “do” put on by Pat and Sue at lunch time.

Introducing the Australian Jnr XC Champsionships at Perisher Nordic Trails

The Ski Australia Cross Country National Discipline Committee (SAXC) has introduced a stand-alone Australian Junior Cross Country Championships event to be held at Perisher on the weekend of  26th and 27th July. The event will closely follow the format of the 2015 World Junior Championships and 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. 

Please click here for the Press Release regarding this new event.

NSW Cross Country and NSW Biathlon MEGA RAFFLE

The “skinny skis” skiers have put together some great prizes for a MEGA Raffle fund-raiser with tickets to be sold from now until the end of the July School holidays. Some great prizes are on offer including 2 nights accommodation and 4 lift passes to Perisher Blue from The Station Resort and well as a snowshoe tour from Paddy Pallin Mountain Adventure Centre and gift vouchers from Wild Brumby and Aldo’s.

Many thanks to all our prize donators and all proceeds raised will go towards supporting the training and coaching programs of the NSWXC State Team and Squad together with accommodation support for interstate races. The Raffle will be drawn at the NSWXC State Championships on Sunday 13th July at the Nordic Shelter.

Click here to download the Flyer

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 2014 NSW Amelia Junior Freestyle X-Country Sprint Champsionships - Sunday 6th of July 2014

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.