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NSW Snowsports Enews 94 - 26th June 2015NSW SNOWSPORTS
AMASDF
SNOWBOARD
CROSS COUNTRY
FREESTYLE
ALPINE
CLUBS & INSTITUTES
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
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2015 NSW Snowsports Membership and Renewals - Now OpenWhether 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 NSW Snowsports via the SSA Website http://www.skiandsnowboard.org.au/. 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. |
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NSW Snowsports - Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Instagram & Join TeamApp!NSW Snowsports and our disciplines sub-committees, including NSW Interschools, Alpine, Freestyle, Cross Country and Biathlon, are now on Facebook, Instagram and Team App! Make sure you like, follow, and join us to keep-up-to-date with news, events, and information during the coming season! Facebook Instagram TeamApp - NSW Freestyle & NSWXC To keep up-to-date with NSW Freestyle and NSWXC during the coming season, don't forget to download the smart phone app called TeamApp. If you ski moguls, slope style, or participate in cross country, then we strongly encourage you to download it and keep up to date with developments. If you download TeamApp from the App Store then search for 'NSW Freestyle’ and/or 'NSWXC you will find news, events calendars, volunteer requests and our online store. Visit https://nswfreestyle.teamapp.com or https://nswxc.teamapp.com/? to download TeamApp on your smart phone. This app is available to anyone and everyone. |
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2015 Amelia Junior Sprint Time Trial - Enter Now!The Amelia XC Time Trails and Team Sprints are both a fundraiser for the Amelia McGuiness Foundation and a chance to gain valuable event experience under race conditions before the Interschools and other Junior XC competitions. An individual XC Time Trial will be conducted near the Nordic Shelter. The course will be determined on race day dependant upon snow conditions and therefore the distance could vary from 400 to 1,000 metres. Date: Sunday 5th July 2015 Please click here to enter now! All monies raised go to the AMASDF to be distributed via the AMASDF Scholarship. The AMASDF committee encourages all scholarship applicants to participate in these events! |
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NSW Interschools and Perisher Snowsports ScholarshipNSW Snowboard was given the opportunity to select athletes to receive a new scholarship provided by NSW Interschools and Perisher. The scholarships are to provide support to NSW aspiring Snowsports athletes to assist them in achieving their goals through the provision of Winter Sports Club training. We are happy to announce that the four recipients of the scholarships for 2014 were:
The eligibility and selection criteria for the scholarship was
The NSW Snowboard Committee would like to thank Perisher and Interschools for their generosity. Congratulations to the athletes and good luck in your 2015 competition events |
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Skiers Aim for Peak ConditionSome of the state's finest cross country skiers converged on the Snowy Mountains for an intense weekend of high altitude training facilitated by two leading coaches. The NSW Cross Country Skiing held a team and squad camp at Charlotte Pass on the weekend with attendees travelling from Sydney, Canberra, Cooma and Jindabyne for the camp. This was the second camp in as many weeks held in the region and featured NSWXC head coach Petr Jakl who returned for his second year at the helm and NSW coach Alasdair Tutt. |
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NSW Freestyle Supporters PackThe NSW Freestyle Supporters Pack is now available via the NSW Freestyle Team App, at the Team Store. The Pack includes lots of branded items such as a buff, hat, stickers, drink bottle, sunscreen and more from our sponsors. We only have a limited number available so please grab them before they sell out. Pick up will be from Jindabyne over the first few weeks of the season. |
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Freestyle Newsletter #2Please click here to download the NSW Freestyle Newsletter #2
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Alpine Skiing Level 1 Officials' Course - JindabyneThis officially recognised training course is aimed at parents, teachers, coaches and volunteers who may be assisting at Interschools, 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 2009). |
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The Second Annual NSW Alpine - Thin Air Fun RunThe NSW Alpine Thin Air Fun Run is on this Sunday afternoon at Lake Crackenback. Don't miss it! |
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NSW Alpine Australian Sports Foundation Fund Raising Project - Our athletes need your supportNSW Alpine is working hard to provide support to our young Alpine athletes and to supporting Alpine racing in NSW. We help fund and organise:
We have a fundraising project registered with the Australian Sports Foundation and are seeking donations. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AND ANY AMOUNT IS APPRECIATED. If you are interested in assisting with sponsorship of our teams and programs please contact NSW Alpine Chair David Chrystal on Donation link: |
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Redlands CupThe 18th Redlands Cup will be held on Tuesday 7th of July in Thredbo. For more information or to register please visit redlandscup.com Alternatively, send entrants and teams excel spreadsheet to redlandscup@redlands.nsw.edu.au Entry fee is $45 and the waiver can be completed online. |
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The Scots Race2015 is the 20th Anniversary of the first Scots Race. This year it is on Monday 6 July, at Perisher. This Event is open to all individuals, boys and girls from any School, including Parents and siblings of Competitors for Ski and Snowboard events. Full details are in the Flyer below. Entries close on Friday 3 July, and multiple entries can be made by School Coordinators for groups of children from their respective Schools or Colleges. Click on this following link to go directly to the Scots Snowsports website to make an Online Entry at |
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The Sports Australia of Fame - Scholarship and Mentoring ProgramTHE SPORT AUSTRALIA HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP AND MENTORING PROGRAM 2016 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! What is The Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship & Mentoring Pogram? Australian junior athletes (U/21) are invited to apply for The Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship & Mentoring Program annually. The Sport Australia Hall of Fame’s Vision is to preserve and celebrate the history of Australian Sport and to excite the next generation of Australians to achieve their potential both in sport and life. The Scholarship & Mentoring Program is one opportunity to continue achieving our Vision. To help young Australians achieve at the highest level of their sport, the Scholarship will provide encouragement and funding for 12 months. More importantly, Scholarship holders will enjoy unrivalled access to and personal one-on-one mentoring from an Inducted Member; surely no greater way to inspire young sportspeople to fulfil their potential. |
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Grants and ScholarshipsNSW Snowsports has added a Grants and Scholarship tab to the www.nswsnowsports.com.au home page. This page will be updated regularly with any available Grants and Scholarship for athletes, clubs and members. The following Grants and Scholarships are available. Please click here for information on the following Grants and Scholarships:
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