Snowracer wins ASC ‘Excellence in Participation’ award

Image courtesy ASC: From left, CEO of Ski & Snowboard Australia Michael Kennedy, Gymnastics Victoria Innovation and Inclusion Manager, Kerry Tavrou and Patrick McInerney from Tennis Australia.

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has recognised leadership in community sport by presenting its inaugural ASC Excellence in Participation award to Ski and Snowboard Australia for the Snowracer initiative. 
 
One of three awards presented during the closing session of Our Sporting Future, Ski and Snowboard Australia was singled out for the Snowracer initiative, a centralised platform for information, resources and engagement for snow sports competitions across all levels. 
 
The program introduced a range of initiatives such as SnowID that allows users to track their own performances, access a unique information portal and keep track of live timing, scoring and events.
 
Ski and Snowboard Australia CEO Michael Kennedy, said Snowracer has been a real success for the sport, allowing participants to connect in a way never before experienced. 
 
“We are delighted to be recognised by the Australian Sports Commission today for our Snowracer program,” said Kennedy.
 
“In just one year we have been able to develop an online platform that centralises information for in excess of 300 events across all resorts for 25,000 participants.
 
“We are passionate and excited about developing snow racer in years to come and providing a service that makes Snowracer competitions more engaging and easier to navigate,” he said. 
 
ASC Chief Executive officer Kate Palmer said it was important to recognise and reward sports for their efforts in growing participation through innovation, governance and inclusive strategies.
 
“Nothing could be more important than finding new ways to increase participation in community sport,” Palmer said. “I admire the ability of our sports to be innovative, delivering new products in fresh ways with the focus on their participants.”
 
The ASC received more than 90 nominations across three award categories and acknowledged the finalists, including: Tennis Australia, Football Federation Australia, the National Rugby League, Melbourne City Football Club and Coolbinia Bombers Junior Football Club.
 
The Excellence in Participation award recognised an ASC-funded sporting organisation that is evolving to remain relevant, viable, and attract more participants as demonstrated through a participation strategy or initiative.
 
For more details on this program visit www.snowracer.com.au

More information about the ASC Participation Awards available here