One month to go!!!

We are now officially one month from the beginning, of what I hope will be a very productive season for all of us. Having said that, I want to remind everyone of the importance of getting in some good dryland sessions over the coming weeks. Having a good physical base not only allows us to maximize every single day of training but also is key to keeping us healthy and injury free so we can enjoy skiing all winter long. Talk with your club or keep your eyes out for the release of SnowReady on the Snow Australia website, for further information and ideas around maximizing your dryland sessions.

The Snow Australia Awards was a great evening for all in attendance and it was great to see so many alpine and ski cross athletes both past and present. Congratulations to all the award winners and in particular Alpine Athlete of the Year, Louis Muhlen-Schulte, Ski Cross Athlete of the Year, Sami Kennedy-Sim, Junior Athlete of the Year, Thomas Hoffman and Para Alpine Athlete of the Year, Josh Hanlon.

The ETP Alpine Program will be resuming in the coming weeks, you can find specific information around athlete identification criteria, process and the pathway for the Alpine Program HERE. The last 2 years has made training and competition very difficult to access both domestically and overseas and as such, The Capability Working Group (Club Head Coaches, Alpine Director, NAC Members) decided to postpone any new ETP selections, in interest to fairness, and to give athletes, clubs and coaches time to train and evaluate their athletes over the domestic season enabling them to make accurate assessments for all athletes. There will be an opportunity following the winter for clubs to nominate new athletes for the ETP Alpine Program.

Snow Australia Membership will be rolling out in the middle of this month. Keep an eye on the website and on your inboxes for membership rollover and renewal. Remember it is through your support, and alpine membership, that allows the National Alpine Committee to run initiatives through within the clubs and community at large.

If you are looking for any last-minute ski equipment or clothing, or looking to sell off some well loved items, make sure to check out the upcoming SnowSale in Canberra May 14th and Jindabyne June 11th. 

Take advantage of the lovely weather over the next month and see you on the hill soon!

Shawn Fleming
Alpine Director

Olympic and Paralympic medallists shone bright at the 2022 Snow Australia Awards, the annual event held in Melbourne celebrated the performances and achievements of our snowsports athletes during the 2021/22 season.

Louis Muhlen-Schulte was named Alpine Skiing Athlete of the year, Thomas Hoffman, Junior Alpine Skiing Athlete of the Year, Sami Kennedy-Sim was awarded the Ski Cross Athlete of the Year and Josh Hanlon the Para Alpine Athete of the Year.

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Sami Kennedy-Sim Announces Retirement At Awards

At the Awards, 3 x Olympian, Ski Cross athlete Sami Kennedy-Sim announced her retirement. Following a stellar career Sami was presented with her Snow Australia Medal by fellow medallist Steve Lee.

Developed by Snow Australia, SnowReady has been designed to deliver a fun and interactive ski and snowboard fitness program aimed at people of all ages and abilities.

Hosted by 3 x Olympian Sami Kennedy-Sim, SnowReady contains 8 episodes and features Australian Winter Olympians and Institute Program Staff who provide helpful tips to ensure you get the most out of your next Snow Trip. 

New episodes will be available each week and they are designed with beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of the exercises. Sami will guide you through the program and exercises which you can complete in your own time. 

The first episode will arrive next week. Until then, check out the 30 second teaser clip to see what SnowReady is all about!

The traditional Snow Australia Snow Sales will be back in 2022 with events once again organised in Canberra and Jindabyne. Snow Sales are the perfect opportunity to mingle with the snow community and buy and/or sell new and pre-loved snow sports equipment ahead of the winter season.

The Canberra Snow Sale will be held tomorrow, Saturday May 14 at in the Fitzroy Pavilion at Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Flemington Rd Mitchell. In Jindabyne, the Snow Sale will be held on the Queen's Birthday long weekend at the Memorial Hall, with the sale day on Saturday June 11.

Once a month, Women of Winter features a Woman excelling in the Snowsports industry in their chosen discipline. Presenting women in a multitude of roles including coaches, athletes, administrators, guides and industry directors.

This month features suited guide Bobbi Kelly who gives us an insight into her incredible journey over the past year and and offers some invaluble advice for other women in the snow sports industry.