Regional Update - NSW / ACT / QLD - July 30, 2019
Published Tue 30 Jul 2019
Here is all the latest on and off snow news for SSA’s NSW, ACT and QLD members.
There are lots of upcoming events that cater for all types of snow sport participants. Here is an overview of them.
Perisher Junior Moguls Championships - August 3 & 4
The Perisher Junior Mogul Series is a fun and exciting event designed to introduce young athletes to the next level of competition. A step up from Interschools, it includes a time component to measure speed on the moguls as part of the overall score awarded. Junior mogul athletes will battle it out in single and dual moguls in a fun atmosphere. Entries close 5pm on Wednesday! The event is also looking for volunteers if you are available.
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Blue Cow Cup - August 3 & 4
On the weekend of August 3rd and 4th Perisher will host The Blue Cow Cup, a favourite race series on the junior calendar. This race will feature GS on the Saturday, Parallel Slalom on the Saturday night under lights and Ski Cross on the Sunday. This event appeals to many junior racers and their younger siblings as the race is open to a wide age group. Categories are: Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, Under 16 and Juniors. This series is important for racers to build important race skills and to have some fun.
Age divisions; U10 (Born 2013-2010), U12 (Born 2009-2008), U14 (Born 2007-2006), U16 (Born 2005-2004), Junior (born 2003-1997)
All events will be held on Blue Terrain so athletes must be strong intermediate skiers to compete in the three race disciplines. Athletes can choose to race all three events or a combination. The cost per race is $61 (includes GST) and registrations must be done online. The closing date for entries is 31stJuly at 5pm. A racing license isn’t required for The Blue Cow Cup but a SSA SnowID/SSA Snowracer membership (free) is needed to enter.
Other Details
Bib collection: Will be at the top of the course prior to inspection for each event.
Tickets: Competitors must have a valid lift ticket (one per competitor, non-transferable) for each day of the event.
Waivers: All competitors must agree to the waiver and release online during registration.
Helmet: Helmet use is mandatory for all participants and volunteers during all race events.
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Perisher Masters Championships - Aug 10 & 11
The annual Perisher Masters Championships gives retired ski-racers, keen amateurs, and those who came to the sport a little later, a competitive platform proving that age has no boundary when it comes to competitive skiing.
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XC Ski Week - Aug 3-11
XC Ski Week is a week for all XC enthusiasts whether you're a beginner, a seasoned racer or a recreational skier. Be a part of a week-long celebration of this great sport. Plenty for all – test yourself via a race, improve your skiing or simply have fun in the snow.
Events include mystery coffee tours, social functions and established events such as the Charlotte Pass Open, KAC XC Open - which has free entry for those under 25 years of age or over 80 years of age, Sundeck Cup Handicap - where all proceeds to XC towards 2022 Development Fund, and the Snowy Mountains Classic.
Amelia McGuiness Fundraising Events
In August, several fundraising events are being held to support the Amerlia Guiness Memorial foundation, as well as offer an opportunity for participants to practice snow sports competition before the SSA Northern States Championships.
All monies raised are distributed to our up and coming emerging athletes via the Amelia McGuiness Scholarship Program, applications to open in mid-September each year. 2019 marks the 10th Anniversary of Amelia’s passing and since then, the foundation has distributed $194,860 in funds to emerging athletes.
2019 EVENTS
Amelia McGuiness XC Sprints, Perisher Trails – Sunday 18th August - Open to Schools aged athletes - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Amelia McGuiness Memorial Time Trials (Alpine GS, Ski Cross & Snowboard Cross), Perisher - Monday 19th August - Schools aged athletes - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
*New in 2019 - the Amelia McGuiness Alpine ‘Masters & Apprentices’ Time Trial, Perisher – Monday 19th August.
This one is for the adults! After the students have had their time trial on August 19, the adults get their turn. Set on a dual Alpine course, parents, teachers, former Interschools competitors, etc can race each other. Lots of prizes on offer!
Entry is by Individual entry through the SSA portal. Entries close August 12. Late entries may be taken on the day of the event, providing the maximum quota of participants has not been reached.
Regional Interschools Wrap Up
The NSW, ACT, QLD Regional Interschools are over for another year and sights are now firmly on the coveted State Championships to be held in Perisher from August 20.
Nearly 3,500 children participated in the three regional events covering Northern NSW/Qld, Sydney and ACT/Southern NSW across five discipline areas with Alpine being the most popular. Children from a range of ages from Kindergarten to Year 12 represented 418 schools with great gusto and pride.
This is the 32nd year of the Interschools championships and the event goes from strength to strength with new initiatives being introduced each year to keep up with the changing face of Australian snowsports. One of those initiatives is the introduction of five Interschools Ambassadors who are busy out in the field talking to the next generation of skiing and snowboarding champions.
The Regional event was supported by more than 650 volunteers that filled roles such as start and finish referees and gate judges. Thanks go to those parents and teachers that braved the cold and windy conditions on most occasions and then sweltered in the balmy conditions on the second last day of the ACT/Southern series. Most uncommon for an interschools race said the diehards!
In excess of 1800 medals were handed out to teams and individuals of which many are now taking pride of place in many lounge rooms across Australia and hanging over the backs of beds as a reminder of the fun days competing at Interschools.
NSW & ACT Freestyle Parent Information Evening #2 - Aug 2
This Friday night, NSW-ACT Freestyle will be hosting an unprecedented community event in collaboration with NSWIS, AUSMSA and SSA. The event will be a 90 minute open forum with Q&A discussion on the topic of athlete pathways.
Topics to be covered throughout the evening will range from Interschoools to PWSC, AUSMSA then NSWIS and beyond.
Our expert panel will comprise:
Peter Topalovic (Toppa) – NSWIS Winter Sports Coordinator
Peter McNiel – NSWIS Head Coach
Josh Himbury – AUSMSA and PWSC Head Coach
Questions will be taken from the floor and also in advance. We are happy to receive questions by email under anonymity where requested.
Equal time will be applied to all levels of the sport. We hope to cover areas of interest including entry and exit to the various levels, attendance to various National and International camps and competitions, the skills and attributes considered mandatory at different levels of the sport in addition to other topics.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the sport, provide feedback to our top administrators and coaches while keeping up to date with latest models such as FTEM. This is the first time such an event has been hosted for mogul skiing, providing rare insight into how selection and progression works in our sport.
Location: Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre (JSRC) Conference Room (across the road from the main office)
Time: 6pm through to 7:30pm
Doors will be open from 5:30pm, arrive early to grab your seat and submit a question. We are also asking for questions to be emailed in advance to wolsen@skiandsnowboard.org.au.
This is an event not to be missed by any family involved in mogul skiing.