Cross Country Director Update - October 2025
All the latest news and updates from the Cross Country community
XC
Australia’s Milano Cortina Uniform Launched By The Governor-General
Australia’s representatives at the Milano Cortina Paralympic Winter Games will be kitted out in sleek and stylish ceremonial, competition and casual wear, revealed at a special event hosted by the Governor-General at Admiralty House in Sydney.
Paralympics
Milan Cortina
New Chapter for XC National Team
Snow Australia would like to extend its sincere thanks to Falls Creek for their incredible support of our Cross Country National Team over the past 20 years. The National Team is now seeking new partners for 2026 and beyond.
XC
Community Sports Awards - Celebrating Community Sport Champions
With just one week left until nominations close for the 2025 Snow Australia Community Sport Awards, it’s the perfect time to reflect and shine a light on the outstanding achievements of last year’s recipients.
Community Sport Awards
Updated Freestyle Mogul Selection Criteria
The Freestyle Mogul Selection Criteria was recently updated. Find out more here.
Freestyle
How Pollard Went From Party Boy To Australian Team Captain
Sean Pollard’s leadership of the Australian Paralympic Team at Milano Cortina 2026 will reflect the complex experience and knowledge he has gained throughout three defining periods of his adult life.
Para
Snowboard
Paralympics
Snow Australia Board - Summary of Key Outcomes - September 2025
The Snow Australia Board recently met for its 200th meeting. Here are the key outcomes.
Governance
SkiMo Athletes Test at the AIS
Australian SkiMo athletes joined the Snow Australia XC National Team in October for a physiological testing camp at the AIS in Canberra.
skimo
Thomas shines as Aussies impress at Cardrona ANC
Australia’s Freeski and Snowboard contingent impressed at the Australia-New Zealand Cup (ANC) in Cardrona Alpine Resort, rounding out a strong week of performances across Big Air, Slopestyle and Halfpipe.
Freeski
Snowboard
ANC
Heads Up! Snow Academy Will Be Offline 13–15 October
Please be advised that our learning platform, the Snow Academy, will be temporarily unavailable from 13 to 15 October due to a scheduled system upgrade.
Provisional 2025-2026 XC Team Selection
The provisional Cross Country Skiing National Teams for 2025-2026 have been released by the Snow Australia Cross Country Skiing Selection Committee.
XC
Lois Kim and the art of balance
Like many 26-year-olds, Lois Kim’s days are a balancing act of study, work, and carving out time for her passion – snowboarding.
Paralympics
Over 90 Aspiring coaches participated in on-snow workshops this season
This season, more than 90 developing coaches participated in on-snow workshops as part of their progress towards Snow Australia’s Foundation Coach Accreditation.
coaching
Alpine Director Update - September 2025
All the latest news and updates from Snow Australia's Alpine Director Shawn Fleming
Alpine
SX
Paralympics
McCann and Trevena claim inaugural SkiMo wins at Perisher
Through some of the most challenging conditions the season has had to offer, eight brave individuals competed in Perisher’s first ever Ski Mountaineering (SkiMo) races.
Skimo
Building the Next Generation: NSTC SnowReady – Interschools Scholarship Pilot Program
The future of Australian snowsports is looking brighter than ever, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Snow Australia, Perisher, and Thredbo. This winter, the NSTC SnowReady – Interschools Scholarship Pilot Program opened new doors for young competitors from New South Wales, the ACT, and Queensland, offering them a unique opportunity to develop their skills and confidence off the snow.
Interschools
Snowready
Australia’s Freeski and Snowboard Stars Chase Quota Spots at Cardrona ANC
Australia’s top snowboard and freeski athletes will descend on Cardrona Alpine Resort this weekend for the 2025 Australia–New Zealand Cup (ANC), running from 29 September to 3 October.
Freeski
Snowboard
Slopestyle
Big Air
Halfpipe
Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Snow Australia Community Sport Awards
Snow Australia is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the sixth edition of the Snow Australia Community Sport Awards (CSA). These prestigious awards recognise outstanding achievements and contributions across the snowsports community over the past 12 months, including athletes, coaches, volunteers, officials, schools, clubs, and programs.