Snow Australia Event Update
Published Fri 31 Jul 2020
It goes without saying that the entire snowsport industry has been severely impacted by the current and ongoing Covid-19 situation. Unfortunately (but understandably) the majority of scheduled on snow events have been a casualty of this crisis. In each instance Snow Australia has made decisions based on current health advice and in partnership with resorts and the various event organisers.
We provide a further update regarding event cancellations and changes across all disciplines.
FIS Races and Competitions (all disciplines)
With limited travel and social distancing requirements, it is not feasible to organise fair or safe FIS races and competitions this winter. Accordingly it has been decided that all FIS events (including Continental Cups) will be cancelled this season. Some club, resort and local events may still be held with more information available on the respective resort or club websites.
Interschools
Interschool events have been cancelled for 2020.
Alpine
The National Alpine Committee (NAC) confirms the following events will not be scheduled for the 2020 season:
- ANC – Alpine and Ski Cross event
- National Alpine Championships
- National Alpine Junior Championships
- Snow Australia Children’s Carnival
Cross Country
The Snow Australia Cross Country Committee has determined that no official State and National Championships will be held this 2020 Australian Winter. The Kangaroo Hoppet will be held via a virtual format.
Team selection time trials will, at this stage, still be held over several weekends with the first being held on August 15/16 at Perisher. For further information contact Finn Marsland, fmarsland@snow.org.au.
Freestyle
The National Freestyle Committee have determined that no FIS mogul skiing competitions will take place this season.
- ANC Mogul Championships Perisher
- ABOM Mogul Championships
- NSW Junior Series
Local events at Mt Buller may still operate depending on conditions and restrictions. This includes the JNats and other local competitions. Please stay up to date via Team Buller and the Mt Buller website.
Park & Pipe
It has decided by the Park & Pipe Committee that no FIS events will be held this season, however local resort events may still be conducted depending on conditions and restrictions. Please stay up to date via the respective resort websites.
Snowboard
The Snowboard Committee have decided to cancel all FIS sanctioned SBX races this season.
For the latest information please visit the Snow Australia website.