Expressions of Interest sought for the NSWACT XC committee

The Board of Snow Australia has ultimate accountability for competitive snowsports outcomes at all levels of the athlete and participation pathway.

Snow Australia has routinely required its Sub-Committees (including all National Discipline Committees and Interschools Advisory Groups) to undergo a process of review, assessment, and rejuvenation to ensure there is an appropriate mix of skills and experience to deliver the strategic objectives of the organisation. Following the unification of the sport at the end of 2019, and the resumption this year of the sport after the impact of COVID-19, the time is now right for this process to occur within the NSWACT XC Committee.

Snow Australia now seeks Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitable individuals willing to be appointed to the NSWACT XC committee. The committee membership will ideally work toward forming an Advisory Group that can provide independent and objective leadership.

The composition of NSWACT XC reflects the activities required to facilitate and grow the sport of Cross Country Skiing in NSW and ACT. The principal activities of the Committee are:

• Fostering the athlete pathway,
• Event management,
• Media and marketing,
• Infrastructure management, maintenance, and development; and
• Supporting and implementing the Strategic Plan of Snow Australia.

Increased participation outcomes in all areas of NSWACT XC activity are key goals for the XC Committee. Key skill areas that the Committee is looking to fulfill from applicants include:

• Connections with the competitive sport sector,
• Administration and finance,
• Media and marketing,
• Infrastructure maintenance and management.
• Familiarity with the sport of Cross Country Skiing (competitive and recreational).

Snow Australia particularly encourages applications from women in the Snowsport community in order to ensure appropriate gender balance across the Regional Discipline Committees and Advisory Groups. 

Existing members are welcome to apply should they wish to have an opportunity to retain membership of the Committee.

Interested individuals can apply for the NSWACT XC Committee positions via the online nomination form:

APPLY HERE

An indicative timetable for the new appointment process and consideration of submissions is as follows.

• 21st  October 2022 opening date for EOI applications.
• 4th November 2022 closing date for EOI Applications (By COB)
• Late November 2022 announcement of new NSWACT XC Committee members

Snow Australia will assemble a suitably knowledgeable panel to make recommendations to the Snow Australia Board for potential members of the NSWACT XC Committee.

For further information please email Peter Cunningham, Snow Australia National Cross Country Committee Chair.