Position Vacant - Administration and Project Officer
Snow Australia is looking for a full-time Administration and Project Officer to join the team in its Head Office in Docklands, Melbourne.
Falls Creek hosts first Interschools Snowsports event in two years
There were a lot of smiling faces this week in Falls Creek, as the South Australian Regional Championship held on 15-16 July marked the first Interschools Snowsports event in two years.
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Snow Australia CEO Update
Snow Australia CEO Michael Kennedy sends a message to the snow community as COVID-19 measures impact more and more people across Australia.
Para Snowsports FUTURES camp update
In light of the COVID-19 related restrictions currently in place in many areas of the country, the Para-Snowsports FUTURES camp scheduled from 24-25 July 2021 in Perisher will run only as an on-snow skill development and talent identification initiative for Para Snowsport participants.
2021 Alpine In-Club Skills Assessment off to a good start
The 2021 Alpine In-Club Development Camp and Skill Assessment program is in full swing with almost 150 athletes already successfully completing the protocol.
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New nordic skiers gave Cross-country a go at Perisher
More than 70 participants attended the ‘Come and Try’ Cross-Country skiing day recently held at the Perisher Cross-country Centre.
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Interschools: South NSW and ACT Snowsports Championship postponed
In line with the expanding COVID-19 numbers and subsequent restrictions announced by the NSW Premier over the weekend, Snow Australia Interschools has decided to postpone the July 20-23 South NSW & ACT Interschools Snowsport Championship.
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Former FIS President Gian Franco Kasper passes away
The Australian snowsports community extends its sympathies on the passing of former FIS President, Gian Franco Kasper, who died last Friday at the age of 77.
NSW / ACT / QLD Interschools Snowsport Update
Snow Australia Interschools continually reviews the directions and decisions from the NSW, ACT and QLD School Education systems on their approach to large scale interschools sporting events in response to Public Health orders.
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Australia's oldest Olympian turns 100
Snow Australia Medal recipient and Australia's oldest Olympian Frank Prihoda will celebrate his 100th birthday tomorrow Thursday 8 July 2021
New Skills Assessment manuals support young athletes development
Strong fundamental skills are key to building performance in snow sports and three new Skills Assessment manuals for alpine skiing, moguls and snowboard will provide a framework to assist clubs, coaches and athletes as they build towards future success in the sport.
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Dedication Of “Chumpy’s Lodge” at Mt Buller
Australia’s winter sport community came together to honour the legend of three-time Winter Olympian Alex “Chumpy” Pullin, with the athlete accommodation at the Olympic Training Centre at Mt Buller today named “Chumpy’s Lodge”.
Registration open for Alpine In-Club Development Camp and Skills Assessment
Snow Australia is excited to confirm the In-Club Development Camp and Skills Assessment Program for the 2021 season. The program will be delivered to each Affiliated Alpine Club between the 29 June and 25 July, with some dates still to be confirmed.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - NSW/ACT/QLD INTERSCHOOLS
The 2021 Snow Australia Regional Interschools Events originally scheduled in the school holiday period will not proceed.
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Snow Australia Alpine Ski Team for 2021/22 announced
Snow Australia National Alpine Committee (NAC) is pleased to announce the 15 athletes selected for the 2021/22 National Alpine Ski Team (NAST).
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Snow Australia welcomes NSW Government community sport funding for National Snowsports Training Centre
Snow Australia has welcomed the news from the NSW Government that an additional $1 million in funding has been allocated for the community sport components of the National Snowsports Training Centre (NSTC) facility in Jindabyne.
Decisions of the FIS Council at its June 2021 Meeting
The newly elected FIS Council held its first meeting online today. It was the first Council meeting led by newly-elected FIS President Johan Eliasch.