NSW Snowsports Enews 80 - 15th December 2014
Grants and Scholarships
- 2014 AMASDF Scholarship Holders
- NSW Interschools / Perisher Scholarship Program
- ASC Local Champions Grant
Freestyle
- Whistler Moguls Camp
Alpine
- Whistler Cup 2015 - Expressions of Interest
Cross Country
- XC trails - Summer Work Parties
- Perisher XC - Save the Date
Other
- Thredbo Historical Societies Newsletter
2014 AMASDF Scholarship Holders
The Amelia McGuiness Australian Snowsports Development Foundation is recognised and commended throughout the snowsports community for its contribution and support of up-and-coming athletes. In the 5 years since the Foundation was established, in honour of Amelia McGuiness, a gifted and talented athlete and student, the committee has awarded $151,050 in Snowsports Scholarships. This has been achieved by the ongoing support of individuals and the business community.
Our committee is dedicated to identifying athletes that have the required attributes to make it as an elite athlete in this highly competitive sport. These decisions are often made with the advice and support of NSW Snowsports Discipline Committees, Head Coaches, and Olympians. These groups have firsthand experience and understanding of the determination, dedication, and sacrifices required for a snowsport athlete travelling the pathway towards representing Australia.
NSW Interschools / Perisher Scholarship Program
Perisher and NSW Interschools recently announced a combined 2015 scholarship for NSW alpine athletes. This practical support for alpine racing in NSW will be used to encourage emerging alpine athletes as they transition through Interschools competition to state and national events. On behalf of members NSW Alpine thanks Perisher and NSW Interschools for their generous and continued support. The scholarships will provide the recipients with either a Perisher season pass for 2015 or a voucher towards the costs of their PWSC Club training. Congratulations to the winners of the scholarships for 2015 - Antonia Murphy, Charlotte Murphy, Finn Sadler, Tom Broinowski, Kate Hobbs, Robert Zeilic, Jack Adams and Theo Coates.
ASC Local Sporting Champions Grant
Young people find it difficult to meet the ongoing and significant costs associated with participation at sporting competitions, particularly those from regional areas.
The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state, national or international sporting championships or a School Sport Australia state or national championships.
Teams Grants are not longer available. Teams are encouraged to apply for the individual grant. Grant includes international competition as a member of an official Australian team, endorsed by an ASC recognised NSO or School Sport Australia.
Whistler Moguls Camp
Momentum Camps in Whistler are running several 3 day mogul and freestyle camps throughout January 2015. The camps are run by high level coaches who are mostly current or ex-World Cup skiers. The camps will include jumping, moguls, park, trees, trampolining and a range of activities to improve base skills and techniques.
For further details, please contact Julia Smart at info@momentumcamps.com
Whistler Cup - Expressions of Interest
NSWACT Alpine seeks expressions of interest from athletes born 2001 and 2002 who wish to be part of the NSWACT U14 Team to participate in the 2015 Whistler Cup.
Whistler Cup is an International Race Festival held April 3, 4 & 5 at Whistler, Canada. In 2014 teams from Italy, Canada, Japan, Australia, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, Norway, and Denmark competed along with teams from clubs and provinces in Canada. The event is in its 23nd year and is considered one of the premier international children’s ski races. The U16 event is an international FIS children’s event however the U14 event is a Canadian Festival event open to Canadian club and provincial teams and also teams from overseas. SSA will be sending an U16 and U14 team to Whistler Cup.
If you are interested in lodging an expression of interest in this event please contactnswalpine@live.com no later than 15 December 2014.
XC Trails - Summer Work Parties
A different way to spend time on the XC trails - Summer Work Parties
It will be all hands on deck this summer. There is lots to do on the trails and the Nordic Shelter needs some TLC after a big winter. Pencil in these planned dates for 2015 -
Feb 7/8 - March 7/8 - April 11/12 - May 2/3
The April date will be confirmed in March depending on the planned work progress. Easter for 2015 is April 4,5,6 hence the second weekend planned for April.
Accommodation for workers at Canberra Alpine Club will be confirmed before the Feb weekend. Details of the NPWS volunteer incentives will also be advised.
Perisher XC - Save the Date
2015 XC Ski Week - Saturday 1 August through Sunday 9 August
Details of events and activities will be published as they become available.
Watch the PXC website for currently available information.
Thredbo Historical Societies Newsletter
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