Interschools

 Interschools 2010

 2010 Interschools Event Dates:

• Travelplan Ski Northern NSW Championships- Thredbo - July 7 - 10
• Westpac NSW & ACT Cross Country Championships- Perisher Trails – July 11
• Travelplan Ski Sydney Regional Championships- Perisher- July 14 - 17
• Subaru ACT-Southern NSW Championships- Perisher - July 28 - 30
• Subaru NSW State Championships- Thredbo  - August 26- 29
• Subaru Australian Interschools Snowsports Championships– Perisher - September 8 – 12

 


What are the Interschools Snowsports Championships?

The Interschools Snowsports Championships are a series of competitions in 7 disciplines;

• Alpine - Skiers are timed on a modified giant slalom course
• Skiercross - Skiers are timed on a slope-style course
• Freestyle Moguls - Skiers are scored on a bumps/jumps course
• Snowboard Giant Slalom - Boarders are timed on a modified giant slalom course
• Snowboard Cross - Boarders are timed on a slope-style course
• Cross Country Freestyle - Raced with skate or classic cross country skis or style, with a mass start
• Cross Country Relay - 3 Person Relay team only event

 

Who can compete?

Competitors from all ability levels are encouraged to enter, with an emphasis on fun and participation in the initial regional championships. As the competitions move into the State and then the National event, the level of competition and the degree of difficulty increases.

Interschools is a team-based competition for students attending the same school, although individuals can enter when insufficient competitors are not available to form a team (except for the Cross Country Relay which is a team only event).  Teams and Individuals compete in their school divisions:

• Division 1 - Years 11 & 12 
• Division 2 - Years 9 & 10
• Division 3 - Years 7 & 8
• Division 4 - Years 5 & 6
• Division 5 - Year 4 and below

 

Competitors can compete up a division to make a team. However, a primary school competitor cannot race in a secondary division. Females can compete in a male team.
The top 3 teams and individuals are awarded in each event, except the Cross Country Relay where only the teams are recognized. The top 5 teams and top 10 individuals from an event are considered for an invitation to the next competition round. To achieve a team score, teams need to include:

• 3-4 competitors for Alpine. Fastest 3 times in each run needed to achieve a team result.
• 2-3 competitors for Skiercross, Freestyle Moguls, Snowboard Giant Slalom and Snowboard Cross.

 

Fastest times/scores in each run needed to achieve a team result

• 3 competitors for the Cross Country Classic and Freestyle Relay. Aggregate of 3 team member finishes used for Classic team place.

 

Which Region does our School compete in?

The Sydney Champs are closed to new school entries. New schools north of Moss Vale must compete in the Northern NSW Champs.  New schools south of Moss Vale must compete in the ACT-Southern NSW Champs.

Please check with your school if they have currently or previously entered into the Championships. They will be able to indicate which Regional Champs they compete in.

Registration and Entry Costs

Race entry fees are $30 per race, per competitor. There is also a once-only annual race registration of $25 per competitor, which includes public liability insurance. This once-only registration charge covers the Regional, State, and National Events.

Who organises the Interschools Championships?

The controlling body for the Interschools races is the NSW Snowsports Association. The NSW Interschools Snowsports Committee organises and manages the races.

 are the Interschools Snowsports Championship

Sponsor Thank You!

 

Our current sponsors include: - Subaru All-Wheel Drive, Travelplan Ski, Westpac, Event Supplies, along with the Perisher and Thredbo Alpine Resorts.

Our sponsors enable us to keep race entry fees low, participant numbers high and they collectively provide the many trophies, prizes and services which bring a big smile to the faces of all involved. We thank them for their fantastic financial, product, and service support.

For more information, please click here to visit the NSW Interschools Website, via www.interschools.org.au