Boonoona Open 2025
Cross-Country Ski Racing

Your choice of Classical or Freestyle!
An Event of Perisher Cross Country Ski Week.

When
Sunday 3 August 2025 at 10:00am.

Where
Perisher Cross Country Centre - Nordic Shelter Race Office

What
5KM course for all standards
(2.5km option for Juniors from U18* and Seniors**)

Start Time
10:00am -  Classical to start first. (Note - start time is estimated i.e. "Boonoona Time").
The race is run in age groups as a mass start at 30-second intervals.

On-Line Entries
Close Friday 1 August, midnight. 

On Race Day
Late entries will be accepted on the day 8:00 - 9:00am (Sharp!) at the Nordic Shelter

Entry Fee
$35  Adults (over 18) or           
$15  Juniors from U18 and National XC Team Competitors

Late Entries - +$10

Boonoona Open
Age Groups (age at 31 December, 2025)
Men & Women U14*:  Born 2012 or later
Men & Women U18*:  Born 2008 - 2011
Men & Women U35:    Born 1991 - 2007
Men & Women U45:    Born 1981 - 1990
Men & Women U55:    Born 1971 - 1980
Men & Women U65:    Born 1961 - 1970
Men & Women U70**:  Born 1956 - 1960
Men & Women U75**:  Born 1951 - 1955
Men & Women 75+**:  Born 1950 or earlier
Note:  Juniors* and Seniors** can opt to race the 2.5km track on registration

Track Rule
Skiers must pass in the right hand track.  "TRACK" can only be called on skiers in the RH track, they must move to their left. Classical skiers are asked to stay in the LH track unless overtaking. Skaters please do not skate in the LH track.

Prizes and Presentations will be at the Sverre Kaaten Nordic Shelter at 2pm
All competitors and helpers are invited!

Results
Will be posted on the Perisher XC website https://www.perisherxcountry.org/events/results/

In the case of event cancellation by the organisers, refunds may apply.

Enquiries
Michael Sterndale-Smith, 0412 043 900, michael.sternsmith@bigpond.com

Please note that you must have at a minimum an Snow Australia SnowID in order to register. If you do not have a SnowID or are unsure if you have a SnowID, please visit Snowracer

It is free to register for a Snowracer membership and obtain a SnowID. All enquiries regarding SnowID, please refer to Ski & Snowboard Australia at info@snow.org.au

By obtaining a SnowID your personal information will be auto-filled into the event registration. Once you have obtained a SnowID, you will be sent a Username via email.  This username will be asked when you click on “REGISTER” above.  Once you have logged into the Snow Australia website complete the Additional Information required.

Snowracer (identified with your SnowID #) has been implemented by Snow Australia and is an initiative to increase participation for recreational and competitive skiers and snowboarders and is FREE to join. All participants with a current SnowID # are provided with FREE insurance cover while competing in Australia. This insurance is for non-medical expenses to the value of $500 and covers items such as refunds for your entry fee and lift tickets, lost accommodation or car repatriation.