SSA Office Hours
The SSA Office will be closed over Christmas from December 22, 2018 and will re-open on January 7, 2019
One on one with Para Snowboarder Joany Badenhorst
She might just be the unluckiest Paralympian around but Joany Badenhorst is staying upbeat – and planning to return to the very top of snowboard cross. Six years ago, the Australian was close to making the London 2012 Paralympic Games as a runner, but her chances were dashed by injury.
Aussies Abroad | 10 December
This past weekend saw over a dozen Aussies on snow from USA to Europe, our top ski and snowboard athletes were battling it out on the world stage. Check out their latest results!
Joint Para World Championships to be held for the first time in Norway
History will be made in 2021 as Lillehammer hosts the first joint World Para Snow Sports Championships in Para alpine skiing, Para Nordic skiing and Para snowboard from 4-15 February.
Scotty James on top at Copper Mountain halfpipe World Cup
The 2018/19 FIS Snowboard halfpipe World Cup season opened with a bang on Saturday, as Scotty James claimed victory in an incredible day of riding at the Toyota US Grand Prix FIS Snowboard World Cup in Copper Mountain (USA).
Weekend Watch | 8-9 December, 2018
FIND OUT where Australian ski and snowboard athletes are competing around the globe with a quick snapshot of this weekend's upcoming events.
Scotty James wins highest VIS Honour
Scotty James capped off his standout performances in the sporting arena in 2018 by taking out the prestigious VIS Award of Excellence at the event last night in Melbourne.
Dual Europa Cup Podium's for Flying Kangaroos in Finland
The Flying Kangaroos Australian Aerial Ski Team took part in a warm up Europa Cup event in Ruka, Finland, over the weekend, with the highlight being two athletes achieving podium performances.
Small commences 2018-2019 World Cup Campaign
Greta Small has commenced her 2018-2019 campaign competing in the Alpine Skiing World Cup events in Lake Louise, Canada.
2019 Anti-Doping Prohibited List
Summary and explanation notes of 2019 Prohibited List
Ready for XC Leaders Forum #2
The second of two community XC Leaders Forums this spring is coming up this Saturday November 24 at the AIS in Canberra. Forum topics will include an evaluation of the current cross country skiing athlete development model, experiences from past pathway programs, and alternatives for future pathway development and structure. The role of SSA, the States, Clubs and Interschools in both athlete recruitment and development will be explored.
Snow sports pick up a host of awards at NSWIS night of nights
Snow sports have walked away with a swag of awards at the NSW Institute of Sport Awards held at the Sydney Cricket Ground that recognised athletes, coaches and support staff.
Patmore and James finalists for AIS Sport Performance Awards.
Simon Patmore and Scotty James have been named finalists for the AIS Sport Performance Awards - Male Athlete of the Year.
Badenhorst finalist in new national award celebrating sporting values
Paralympian Joany Badenhorst was today named a finalist in the new national Sport Australia Award that will be presented at the AIS Sport Performance Awards in Sydney on 13 December.
Ben Tudhope wins double gold and claims fastest time in Dubai
After the final day at the season's first World Para Snowboard World Cup event in Dubai Ben Tudhope has left Dubai not only with two golds in the SB-LL2, but also the fastest time on the indoor course (31.75).
SSA Club workshops aligning Australian performance pathway
Throughout last week the second round of SSA Club workshops were conducted with six Australian Ski Clubs in attendance.
Day of firsts for Aussie Para Snowboarders in Dubai
The World Para Snowboard World Cup season kicked off Wednesday (7 November) in Dubai, UAE, with a day of firsts for the Australians.
SnowSports ACT Awards Wrap up
SnowSports ACT held their last official function with the ACT Awards Presentation on 2 November, recognising the achievements of snow sport athletes from the ACT.