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. 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 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 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 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

  • Travelplan Ski Northern NSW Champs - July 7 - 10 at Thredbo

  • Westpac NSW & ACT Cross Country Champs - July 11 at Perisher Trails

  • Travelplan Ski Sydney Regional Champs - July 14 - 17 at Perisher

  • Subaru ACT-Southern NSW Champs - July 28 - 30 at Perisher

  • Subaru NSW State Champs - August 26 - 29 at Thredbo

  • Subaru Australian Champs - September 8 - 12 at Perisher

Click Here for Version 1.4 2010 Event Dates and Schedule

The 2011 Interschools Dates will be available on the website by October 2010.

 

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.

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.

Who organises the Interschools Competitions?

The NSW Interschools Snowsports Committee & Staff organises and manages the races.

For further information and enquires, contact: