Event Entry Snowboard Scholarships on Offer for NSW, ACT, QLD Athletes
Published Wed 10 Jul 2019
SSA Northern NSW, ACT and QLD Snowboard is offering snowboard competitors the opportunity to participate in events at the Australian Junior Freeride Championships, The Thredbo Snow Series and SSA SBX and Park and Pipe Futures Camps .
The main objective of the SSA Northern Snowboard Event Entry Scholarship is to increase opportunities and participation of snowboard athletes at the competition level throughout the season.
SSA Northern Snowboard is offering to reimburse athletes entry cost for up to three of the following events:
THREDBO SNOW SERIES
- Ridercross – 29 July 2019 Junior & Grom categories (17 years and Under) – $50; Open Category (18 years and over) – $65
- Freeride on the Bluff – 23 August 2019 Junior & Grom categories (17 years and Under) – $50; Open Category (18 years and over) – $65
- Slopestyle – 30 August 2019 Junior & Grom categories (17 years and Under) – $50; Open Category (18 years and over) – $65
- Big Air – 2 Sept 2019 Junior & Grom categories (17 years and Under) – $50; Open Category (18 years and over) – $65
AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR FREERIDE CHAMPIONSHIPS (AJFC)
Slopestyle, SBX, Half Pipe – 31 August 2019 - 2 September 2019
Grom – 12 years and under born 2007 - 2013
Youth – 13 to 14 years - born 2005 - 2006
Rookie – 15 to 19 years - born 2000 - 2004
SSA SBX FUTURES CAMP – Mt Hotham 3 - 4 August 2019 - $150
SSA PARK AND PIPE FUTURES CAMP – Perisher 21 - 22 September 2019 - $150 (excl lift pass)
up to 20 applications will be accepted by SSA Northern Snowboard. Applications must abide by the following criteria:
- In 100 words or less tell us about your snowboard goals
- Applicants must be aged 18 years and under as at 31 December 2019
- Applicants are not already a recipient of a NSWIS Scholarship for the 2019 Season
- Applicants must reside in NSW, ACT or QLD
- Applicants must have a current Snow ID;
Available spaces are strictly limited so apply early to avoid disappointment. Applications will close once all positions have been filled or by 23 July 2019.
Once notified, successful applicants will be required to enter the events. SSA Northern will reimburse costs in September 2019 upon proof of payment.
If you require any further information email SSA Northern Snowboard at wolsen@skiandsnowboard.org.au