NSW Snowsports Enews 72 - 15th July 2014
- 2014 NSW Amelia Junior Freestyle X-Country Sprint Championships
- Amelia McGuiness Time Trial - Now Open!
- Amelia McGuiness Newsletter
- NSWACT State Teams Presentations
- 2014 NSWACT Alpine Rising Stars Award
- Freestyle News
- Perfect snow conditions for the NSW Interschools Regional Championships
- Snowboard Emerging Talent Award
- The Burton Australian Junior Snowboarding Series
- Fast and Female - 10th August 2014
- Introducing the Australian Jnr XC Championships at Perisher Nordic Trials
- NSW Cross Country and NSW Biathlon MEGA RAFFLE
- NSW Cross Country Noodle Night - Get Your Carb's before State Interschools!
- The SSA Futures Programs
- Thredbo Historical Society - Newsletter & Invitation to Mid Winter Dinner
2014 NSW Amelia Junior Freestyle X-Country Sprint Championships
The day began at 6:30am with Leslie's snow report for Sunday the 6th July, "I can see stars" it read, and the first day of the Amelia McGuiness events for 2014 began with the Amelia Junior Cross Country Sprints. As the sun rose and the sky lit up with touches of pink, it foretold of a day where Amelia's trademark pink regalia would brighten the Nordic Shelter. "Leslie and Peter have been instrumental in the ongoing development and success of the foundation and we are looking forward to continuing AMASDF’s involvement with XC skiing in the future", remarked Miff Page, AMASDF committee member and family friend.
Amelia McGuiness Time Trial - Now Open!
The snow is here! Don't forget to enter the Amelia McGuiness Time Trial and support our future athletes!
Click here to enter the Amelia McGuiness Time Trial - Wednesday 27th of August 2014
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.
The Amelia McGuiness Scholarship Applications will open 9am, Monday 1st of September 2014.
Amelia McGuiness Newsletter
The Amelia McGuiness Australian Snowsports Development Foundation Newsletter is now available.
NSWACT Alpine State Team Presentations
Over 50 people attended the recent NSWACT Alpine State Team presentation evening held at Candlelight Lodge, Thredbo Village. Kindly hosted by Peter & Megan Leggett of Candlelight, the Open, Junior and Childrens team members received their jackets and certificates, followed by a dinner with families. Sam Robertson, member of the Australian National team, assisted with the presentations. Congratulations to all Team members, good luck to all racers for the 2014/15 season and thanks to our sponsors and supporters, Thredbo Ski Racing Club, Perisher Winter Sports Club and of course Candlelight Lodge.
2014 NSWACT Alpine Rising Stars Award
NSWACT Alpine, Perisher Winter Sports Club and Thredbo Ski Racing Club have combined again this season to offer this exciting Award to talented Interschool racers without previous race club experience.
9 Alpine racers from Division 3, 4 or 5 across the Sydney, Northern or Southern/ACT regions will be selected for this year’s Alpine Rising Stars.
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 to 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.
Perfect Snow Conditions for the NSW Interschools Regional Championships
The Travelplan Ski Northern NSW and Sydney Interschools Championships were held during the NSW July school holidays. The 2 events were held in the first and second week of the holidays, thanks to timely recent snowfalls!
The events included over 3800 entries from 183 NSW schools. Alpine and Skier X entries continue to be the biggest growth in entries from previous years, while moguls introduced a new 2-run event with weather permitting.
Snowboard Emerging Talent Award
The Perisher Winter Sports Club has joined forces with NSW Interschools and NSW Snowsports to offer this exciting Award to talented Interschools riders without previous Snowboard Club experience.
6 Snowboarders from Divisions 4 or 5 across the Travelplan Ski Sydney, Travelplan Ski Northern NSW or Subaru ACT-Southern Interschools Championships will be selected for the first ever Snowboard Emerging Talent Award.
The Burton Australian Junior Snowboarding Series
The Burton Australian Junior Snowboarding Series is on again!
- Slopestyle - 8th August
- Boardercross - 9th August
- Halfpipe - 10th August
Over $20 000 in Cash & Prizes. Enter via www.perisher.com.au.
Click here to dowload The Burton Australian Junior Snowboarding Series Poster
Fast and Female - Sunday 10th August 2014
Fun and Fitness for Girls Aged 9-19 Years Old
Where: Perisher Nordic Shelter
When: Sunday 10th August 2014 - 8:30am to 9:00am
Cost: Early Bird Entry $20. On the day registration $25 includes Fast and Female Headband, Crayband Station, Ski Lesson, Biathlon Lazer Gun Lesson, Goal Setting Workbook and Loads of Fun
Register Online at https://fastandfemaleperisher2014.eventbrite.com.au
Introducing the Australian Jnr XC Championships 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.
NSW Cross Country Noodle Night - Get Your Carb's before State Interschools!
Where: Sveere Kaaten, Nordic Shelter, Perisher Valley
When: Monday 25 August
Time: 3pm-6pm
Cost: $20
Includes: Noodle soup, wonton, drink & fortune cookie
For Reservations and Information Visit - http://www.trybooking.com/88557
The SSA Futures Programs
The Perisher Free Ski Sessions - July 17th to 18th
The SSA Futures: Perisher Free Ski Sessions is a Talent Identification/ Talent Development initiative developed by SSA with support from some of Australia’s top Pro Free Skiers, including; Russ Henshaw Jordan Houghton, Charlie Timmins, Johny Lipzker and more.
Click here to download the Program Information
The Perisher Park & Pipe Snowboard Sessions - August 6th to 7th
The SSA Futures: Perisher Park and Pipe Snowboard Sessions is a Talent Identification/ Talent Development initiative developed by SSA with support from some of Australia’s top pro snowboarders including; Scotty James, Nate Johnstone, Steph Magiros,Tim Laidlaw and Lauren Staveley.
Click here to download the Program Information
Hotham Ski Cross Sessions - July 29th to 30th
The SSA Futures: Hotham Ski Cross Sessions is a Talent Identification/ Talent Development initiative developed by SSA with support from some of Australia’s top Ski Cross athletes and coaches including, Anton Grimus, Sami Kennedy Sim and Shawn Flemming.
Thredbo Historical Society - Newsletter & Invitation to Mid Winter Dinner
The Thredbo Historical Society - Invites "Friends of Thredbo'' to join members and guests in celebrating Faces of Thredbo.
When: Wednesday 23 July 2014
Where: The Denman Hotel, Thredbo
Time: 6:30pm for 7:00pm
Cost: THS members $75 / Non members $85
RSVP: Marion Murri 02 6457 6806 / mmtvl@bigpond.com
