maeve tobias
As the XC Ski Captain for her school, Maeve fostered a positive and inclusive team spirit, sharing her sense of adventure, strong mindset, camaraderie and enthusiasm. Her willingness to give her time generously to girls of all ages and always help out the beginners through their training sessions contributed to creating tight bonds amongst her team members.
Maeve was also instrumental in recruiting large numbers to her team this year, more than doubling the Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School Cross-country skiing team roster from 14 to a whopping 34 competitors for 2023. As part of her recruitment efforts, she presented a short highlights video at an information night for parents and students of all year levels, creating so much interest that the school had record numbers turn up to the first training session.
Awarded 2023
|
|
Claudia Krake
Claudia went above and beyond to promote the spirit of snowsports throughout her school community. As the 2022 snow sports captain at Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar, Melbourne, she was instrumental in encouraging and promoting snow sports participation at her school.
Awarded 2022
|
|
Alessandra Sydun-West
Over the years Alessandra has competed in Alpine, Ski Cross, Moguls, Cross Country and has been involved in Interschools since year 2 at Presbyterian Ladies College (PLC) Sydney.
She now serves as the Junior School Snowsports Mentor, working with students from kindergarten to grade two in preseason roller ski and roller skate training.
Awarded 2022
|
|
andy deans
Andy, who was the 2021 Snowsports Vice-Captain at The Geelong College (TGC) in Victoria, has seen his school snow sports team triple in size over the recent seasons with a focus on participation and fun.
He has won multiple medals at the Interschool competitions, but has also been a driving force behind building the snowsport programs at their schools.
Andy plans to stay engaged with TGC’s snowsports program after he leaves school and help younger students find their own pathways through snowsports by assisting with team functions and coaching
Awarded 2021
|
|
Charlotte Halley
Charlotte have won multiple medals at the Interschool competitions, but have also been a driving force behind building the snowsport programs at their schools.
She has not only competed in multiple disciplines, but was always seen leading and motivating younger students at Ascham.
Charlotte was the snowsports captain.
Awarded 2021
|
|
Maysen Duffy
Maysen has been involved for 11 years and competes in all disciplines at Interschools in cross country, alpine and snowboard events with high performing results. However, Maysen’s success has never once changed her attitude towards others participating in the Interschools events. Ever humble, and offering encouragement to teammates and competitors from other schools without discrimination.
At Caulfield Grammar School, Maysen has been a positive role model to students from prep to year 12’s for many years. Even before becoming the schools Snow Sports captain Maysen has been actively encouraging students to join the snow sports team, speaking in front of all school assemblies expressing the enjoyment and sense of belonging that Interschools brings. Maysen has single handily been responsible for improved numbers involved in the team. When not competing Maysen makes herself available to younger participants for support, race tips, advice, helping to build the sense of team. Maysen has been awarded Triple Colours for Snowsports at Caulfield, all of which has been received with great humility, proving that she is a great ambassador for the sport.
Awarded 2019
|
|
