NSW Snowsports Enews 70 - 13th June 2014
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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 |
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NSW Alpine Thinair Fun Run Sponsored by Ski Japan.comNSW 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. |
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Alpine Skiing Level 1 Officials/Volunteers Training CourseThe 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. |
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NSWACT Alpine Term 2 Fitness Training SessionsWeekly 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 Click here to download the SSA Alpine U14 / U12 Conditioning Program Click here to download the SSA Alpine U16 / U18 / U21 Conditioning Program |
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2014 NAC And SSA Alpine Equipment InitiativeThe 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. |
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Freestyle NewsFreestyle Team App – Ready for Download Now Jump Shaping and Chopping Course Mogul Parent Volunteers Required Freestyle Squad Hoodie Australian National Moguls New Partnership Announcement |
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Only 5 days left to enter into the NSW Interschools ChampionshipsOnly 5 Days to go until the Online Entry System closes on Tuesday 17th of June 2014 for the following events:
The online entries will close for Subaru ACT/Southern NSW Championships on Monday 21st of July. |
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NSW X-Country NewsNordic Shelter Grooming Reports PXC Claiming the Date |
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Introducing the Australian Jnr XC Champsionships at Perisher Nordic TrailsThe 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. |
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NSW Cross Country and NSW Biathlon MEGA RAFFLEThe “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. |
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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. |
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