National Alpine Committee EOI Sought

As you would be aware, the Board of SSA has ultimate accountability for competitive snowsports outcomes at all levels of the athlete pathway.

In recent times, a great deal of work has been done to improve the overall management and communication of pathway opportunities for athletes across all disciplines. Specifically to Alpine, the Board and management maintains an ongoing commitment to support a full-time Program Director role, and is increasing the capacity to support the discipline operationally with full time program operations staff, communications and financial services.

To this end, and as one of its ongoing strategic priorities, the Board has resolved to ensure that the Discipline Advisory Committees provide appropriate expertise and input on the development and operation of the relevant disciplines.

Over the past two years the Discipline Committees of Snowboard and Cross Country have undergone a process of assessment and “freshening up” to ensure there is an appropriate mix of skills, experience and an effective connection to the various communities in order to deliver the strategic objectives of the Alpine Committee and the organisation. Also, in line with the lead taken by the Board and consistent with ASC guidelines, the opportunity for gender diversity will also be an important factor to consider for NAC composition.

The view of the SSA Board is that Alpine is one of SSA’s most important pathways/disciplines in that it represents the largest number of actual participants and is underpinned by an established and influential race club network.

The performance of the existing SSA Alpine Committee has been proactive and effective. However, it is prudent for the SSA Board and the Committee itself to evaluate the capacity and effectiveness of the current membership.

Accordingly, SSA now seeks Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitable individuals willing to be appointed to the SSA National Alpine Committee.

While high performance outcomes is a core goal for the Committee, applicants with skills, interest and connections to the broader sections of the athlete pathway are also encouraged to apply.

A structural overview of the SSA Alpine Committee is set out in the SSA Discipline Committee Overview document which includes:

• Roles of the SSA Discipline Committees;
• Committee membership indicative criteria;
• Committee membership composition and selection procedures; 
• Meeting procedures; and
• Reporting requirements to SSA Board.

Interested individuals should forward their EOI on taking into account the NAC Strategic priorities paper, which details the key areas of focus and priority for the current NAC.

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

• 31st March 2017 Closing date for EOI
• Early April 2017 Short List settled
• Mid April 2017 Interviews completed as necessary
• Late April 2017 Announcement of new DC Membership.

SSA will assemble a suitably knowledgeable panel to make recommendations to the SSA Board.

For submissions and further information please email Ski & Snowboard Australia (info@skiandsnowboard.org.au).