About Interschools

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. At the Australian Championships, 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 can not 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 recognised. The top 5 teams and top 10 individuals from an event are considered for an invitation to the Australian Champs.

To achieve a team score, teams need to include:

  • 3-4 competitors for Alpine. Fastest 3 times in each run needed to achieve team result.

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

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

2010 Interschools Event Dates

Westpac NSW & ACT Cross Country Champs at Perisher Valley

Sunday July 11 - Cross Country Freestyle & Relay

 

Subaru ACT-Southern NSW Champs at Perisher

Wednesday July 28 - Snowboard GS & Snowboard X

Thursday July 29 - Primary Alpine, Secondary Skier X & Moguls

Friday July 30 - Primary Skier X & Secondary Alpine

 

Subaru Australian Champs at Perisher

Wednesday September 8 - Cross Country Freestyle & Relay

Thursday September 9 - Snowboard GS & Snowboard X

Friday September 10 - Primary Skier X & Moguls

Saturday September 11 - Primary Alpine & Secondary Skier X

Sunday September 12 - Secondary Alpine

2010 Race Entry Fees

Race entry fees are $30 per race, per competitor and there is a once-only annual registration fee of $25 per competitor, which includes public liability insurance.

When and how do we enter?

Entries are closed the 2010 ACT-Southern NSW Interschools Championships.

Who organises the Interschools Competitions?

The SnowSports ACT Interschools Snowsports Committee and staff organises and manages the races.

For further information and enquires, contact: