Winter is here and activity at the NSTC is in full swing.  Acro classes have commenced for Term 3 and classes are filling fast.  Park sessions continue into the winter with guests making good use of the airbag when not on the mountain giving them the best of both worlds!  More information on the Acro and Park sessions can be found below. 

The winter sports athletes are in residence and are training hard in the gym making use of all the facilities available to them at the NSTC.  With the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2026 just over 18 months away, athletes are making the most of their training time in preparation for the upcoming Northern winter.  Keep an eye on all the athlete’s performances and success in upcoming Snow Australia e-news publications. 
 

The community NSTC Acro classes have commenced for Term 3. Registrations for classes can be made online via the NSTC website and are filling fast.

We have re-introduced Tiny Tumblers to the Acro schedule.  These 45-minute classes will be held on Wednesday mornings at 9.30am and 10.30am catering for 3 & 4 year old toddlers.  Parents participate with their child under coach guidance and work through sensory-based circuits to promote motor learning and physical literacy.
 
The Female only Acro class on Wednesday afternoons proved popular during term 2 and will continue into Term 3.  This class is designed for young women aged between 13 -1 6 years to elevate skills and boost confidence in a fun environment.  The “Empower Your Leap” class is held on Wednesday afternoons from 4.45 – 5.45pm and welcome young women of all levels of skill to join.
 
Permanent bookings of any Acro class for the Term will receive a 10% discount off the 10-week program when paid in full at the time of booking. Remaining permanent classes for the term will be charged on a pro-rata basis. Alternatively, individual casual sessions may be booked throughout the term as required.

Adult classes are now available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during the winter and run for 90min sessions starting from 7pm. For details on all of the classes available on the Term 3 Acro schedule, go to the NSTC webpage

The safety of all children at the NSTC is vital and we kindly ask that all children are dropped off and picked up by a parent and/or caregiver from inside the venue. Please do not ask your children to meet you at the car in the carpark.

We have noticed that a number of parents are using the upper driveway as a drop off/pick up zone.  This area is for staff access only. For the safety of all guests, please park in the lower carpark only. 
 

Please note there is a change of time for the airbag and Intro2Plastic sessions during some sessions in August.  Intro2Plastic will commence at 1.45pm with airbag sessions commencing immediately after at 2.30 until 5pm.  This change is due to the low light which occurs at this time of the year.  Times will shift back in mid August as the days start to get a little longer.

Due to International private bookings during August, the HP bag will not operate during community sessions on Friday 16 & Saturday 17 August and Friday 23 & Saturday 24 August.  Please keep this in mind when booking online for these dates.

Don’t forget that airbag specific wax is available for purchase to assist in prepping your equipment prior to arriving for your airbag sessions. Alternatively, our experienced NSTC staff can wax your equipment onsite at a cost.

For details on sessions and equipment requirements, please go to the NSTC Park webpage 
 

Slopestyle Interschools Airbag Training
The NSTC is pleased to be working in partnership with Interschools to provide Slopestyle Interschools training leading into the State and National Interschools events. 
Freestyle skiers and snowboarders will have the opportunity to book into allocated sessions on the Development bag with access to both ski and snowboard coaches who will be available to provide advice and tips on how to improve their selected tricks.
There will be 2 sessions available on Sunday 18 August prior to the State Interschools Championships. Cost $95pp / session.

Session 1: 

• Intro2Plastic - 11.30am to 12pm
• Airbag session - 12pm to 2pm

Session 2:

• Intro2Plastic - 2.30pm to 3pm
• Airbag session - 3pm to 5pm

Please note, these sessions are not designed to learn new tricks, rather improve and polish the tricks competitors can already attempt safely and within the rules of the Slopestyle Competition Guide.  These sessions are only available to competitors registered for the Interschools Slopestyle events.

Important Information:

• Competitors must have a current Snowracer membership (at a minimum). Membership information can be found HERE to renew and/or upgrade memberships.
• Only competitors registered in the State Interschools Slopestyle events may attend these training sessions. Max 15 pax available for each session. 
• Intro2Plastic (30min safety and introduction session) is mandatory for anyone who has not visited the NSTC previously. Into2Plastic session will be held prior to airbag sessions.
• Please arrive 15 mins early to check-in and have equipment checked. For further information on equipment requirements, refer to the NSTC Park website
• Please be aware of the NSTC Terms & Conditions when booking

Any questions in relation to the NSTC and the Slopestyle Interschools Airbag Training can be made via email nstc@snow.org.au

FUTURES

Moguls FUTURES Registration Now Open

The 2024 Snow Australia Moguls FUTURES camp registration is now open to all financial members of Snow Australia. The camp will be run from the 9th-10th September with an on-snow day at Perisher on the 9th and an off-snow day at the NSTC on the 10th. The camp will focus on the development of the next generation of Mogul skiers with Next Gen 32 Coach, Ethan Topalovic, alongside NSWIS and OWIA Moguls athletes.
 
The link to register for the camp can be found here: 2024 Snow Australia Moguls FUTURES - Snow Australia
 
Places in the camp are capped so secure your registration ASAP!

Park and Pipe FUTURES Expression of Interest Now Open
 
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for the 2024 Park and Pipe FUTURES on the 20th September at the NSTC. The camp will feature a day training on the airbag and in the acro facilities at the NSTC with the best Park and Pipe athletes and coaches in the country, giving participants the opportunity to further their skills and progress their talent within the discipline.
 
To express your interest in joining the camp, please follow the link here:  2024 Snow Australia Park and Pipe FUTURES EOI - Snow Australia

Please note that this is an expression of interest only and is not the formal registration, due to capacity limitations everyone who applies for the EOI may not have the opportunity to join the camp, news regarding the formal registration will be sent to those who have applied for the EOI before it is shared publicly.

Snowsports Fuel School With Ali Miles
Last week Snow Australia hosted an online information session with Ali Miles, performance dietitian of the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia. 

The Snowsports Fuel School webinar was well attended with over 70 tuning in to hear Ali speak about key performance nutrition concepts which are taught to our Winter Olympians.

If you missed out on attending the webinar, or wish to recap, click HERE to view the resources Ali has made available as well as the webinar recording.