Dear Snowboard Community,

The Northern Season is officially underway, bringing an exciting wave of action to the snowboard world.

In late November, the National SBX team competed in Pitztal, Austria, for the first European Cup of the season. Australia had eight athletes competing in this event, with Mia Clift leading the women’s competition with a strong third-place finish.

On the men’s side Adam Lambert delivered an impressive performance, securing seventh place. Unfortunately  the second day of the European Cup was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

The Para Snowboard team then swung unto action in Landgraaf with Ben Tudhope scoring two World Cup silvers, Amanda Reid taking a European Cup victory, Aaron McCarthy made a solid international debut while it was great to see Sean Pollard back on the world stage.

Millie Bongiorno and Harvey Edmanson opened their World Cup of the season in Mylin and remain in China for this weekend's racing in Yanqing. Following that, they will head to Europe to compete in Carezza, Italy, on December 12 and Cortina d’ Ampezzo, Italy, on December 14.

The SBX Team will also be making their debut in the 2024-25 World Cup season in Cervinia on December 13-14. We wish all of our athletes the best of luck as they continue to showcase their skills on the international stage. 

For those considering competing overseas this Northern winter, please submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) to entries@snow.org.au. Before submitting, make sure that you have the appropriate membership and insurance in place. More information can be found below. 

Don’t forget to tune in on Snow Live X FISTV to watch Harvey and Millie and our other Aussies in action this weekend!

National Snowboard Committee
Snow Australia

Snow Australia is pleased to announce the Snowboard Cross National Team for the 2024/25 season. 

The Australian Para Snowboard team has started its 2024/25 campaign in strong form with a number of podium performances in Landgraaf, Netherlands.

Ben Tudhope continues to rewrite the record books with a near-perfect podium strike rate continuing with two World Cup silver medals.

Paris 2024 cycling gold medallist Mandy Reid opened her season with a European Cup win and a solid sixth in the following WorldCup Race.

Aaron McCarthy was seventh and sixth on European Cup debut, while Sean Pollard returned to racing with a pair of top 10s.

Congratulations to Cameron Turner for winning the 2024 Emerging Talent Program Athlete Award for Snowboard Cross!

These awards are presented to one athlete per discipline in the Snow Australia ETP who is deemed to have achieved outstanding results at an international, national and/or state level and maintained a high level of focus, dedication, and commitment toward training and personal improvement.

Read about Cameron's award via the link below and all the 2024 Community Sport Awards here.

Don't miss a minute of the action with SnowLive and FISTV live streaming FIS World Cup events during the northern winter.

Upcoming Snowboard World Cup Events include:

Follow all the World Cup action via the link below or visit www.snow.org.au/live.

Snow Australia is excited to announce the formation of our first Women of Winter Working Group, dedicated to advancing our mission to empower, connect, and support women in Snowsports. 

The group will develop and implement a strategic plan designed to increase engagement, participation, and opportunities for women across all areas of Snowsports. This includes developing a clear vision and delivering on key initiatives to continue to foster inclusivity, gender equity and growth within our sport.

For more information on how to apply, please visit WOW Who - Snow Australia. Expression of Interest closes 12 noon, Monday 16 December

Mt Buller Race Club (MBRC), one of Australia’s premier ski and snowboard clubs, is seeking a Technical Director to lead its high-performance program.

Established in 1987, MBRC has a solid membership base, a comprehensive seasonal program delivered by quality coaching utilising the clubs extensive and modern equipment, excellent relationships with stakeholders, thorough governance and a strong financial position. Reporting to the General Manager, this leadership role combines on-snow and off-snow responsibilities, including athlete development, coaching leadership, and program strategy. With a competitive salary, on-mountain accommodation, relocation support, and visa sponsorship, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of elite winter sports in Australia.

To apply email lesa@mtbullerraceclub.com.au with your CV or call +61 414 200 640.

To compete overseas in FIS-sanctioned competitions there are several prerequisites that must be satisfied before you can be included on an official entry form. Please view the summary information below and visit the Competing Overseas page on the website to make sure you understand your obligations.

1. Membership

To compete in snowboard FIS races overseas you must be an Snowboard International Racer. This ensures you have the correct level of membership and are registered with FIS.

2. Competition Insurance

It is a FIS requirement that Snow Australia ensures all its competitors hold insurance that covers competitive snowboarding and meets, at a minimum, FIS International Competition Rules: 212.3

3. Expression of Interest

To compete in FIS sanctioned races overseas you must complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) form and submit it to Snow Australia (entries@snow.org.au).

For any questions regarding EOI's please contact entries@snow.org.au or visit the Competing Overseas webpage.