**Please be aware that this is an Expression of Interest only and NOT your registration to the formal event.  An invitation to register will be sent to members of the EOI group once the event is confirmed.  Due to capacity limitations, registration spots may be allocated on a case by case basis at the discretion of Snow Australia.

** To express interest you must have an active Snow ID.

2024 Park and Pipe FUTURES EOI

Snow Australia is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the 2024 Park and Pipe FUTURES at the National Snowsports Training Centre (NSTC).

Snow Australia Park and pipe FUTURES

Park and Pipe FUTURES is a Talent ID and skill development initiative delivered by Snow Australia with the support of Pathway Programs as well as NSWIS and OWIA athletes and coaches.

Participants will have the opporutunity to utilise Airbag, Acro and S&C components at the NSTC under the guidance of some of Australia's best Park and Pipe athletes and coaches.

Pending favourable snow conditions there may be a second day on-snow offered at Perisher at an additional cost on Saturday 21 September.

Priority for places would be given first to those attending the NSTC FUTURES day.

This is a non-residential camp.

Who is it for?

The program is targeted at Ski and Snowboard particpiants in seasonal programs that are recognised as Snow Australia Pathway Programs.  However, this is not a pre-requisite.  Participants that are not affiliated with a Pathway Club/Program must have the skills required to ski/snowboard in an intermendiate level terrain park.  The minimum pre-requisite skills should be comfortably hitting a box/rail feature and a 15 - 20ft jump.

Participants do not need pre-requisite experience on the Airbag.

Please note that expressing interest does not guarantee a place in the FUTURES Program.  Placement may be offered at the discretion of Snow Australia.

Age Limits

10 – 17 (as of 31 December 2024).  For applicants outside of these age groups please email Johnny -  jlipzker@snow.org.au

When and Where?

Friday 20 September @ NSTC 

Equipment requirements

Skis or Snowboard equipment (for airbag these will need to have uncracked edges) 

Helmet (mandatory), Goggles, Gloves, jumper/jacket

Transport

Transport to and from the training facilities will not be provided. You will need to organise your own transport.

Coaching

Ollie Midgley – Snowboard Park Head Coach OWIA
Ski and SB Pathway Program Coaches

NSWIS and OWIA athletes - TBA

Cost

PARTICIPANT FEE: $110 per day (TBC)

Thanks to the RKYF the first 15 SMEGS and JCS students will receive a 50% discount for their FUTURES registration fee. The discount code will be sent to those who contact Johnny – jlipzker@snow.org.au with their respective school and year level information. 

What is included

• Technical coaching by National Team athletes and coaches
• Airbag, Acro, and dryland training sessions at the NSTC
• OWIA athlete panel Q&A
• FUTURES T-Shirt

What is not included

• Lift ticket
• Accommodation
• You will need to bring your own food and water
• You will need to source your own equipment

Contact

Johnny Lipzker - Sport Development Coordinator

P: +61 3 9696 2344

E: jlipzker@snow.org.au

Nathan de Kretser - Sport Development Officer

P: +61 3 9696 2344

E: ndekretser@snow.org.au

More informaiton will be released in the coming weeks.