The 2024 winter season started with a flurry of excitement as the NSTC was officially opened on 7 June.   The Premier of NSW, Chris Minns along with Steve Whan MP, The Honourable Kristy McBain, Snow Australia CEO Michael Kennedy and Mogul skier Jakara Anthony were all in attendance to cut the red ribbon and to announce the John Langley Hancock Building officially open.

Read more on the Official Opening HERE

Prior to the NSTC Official Opening, the morning commenced with a Breakfast of Champions for 130 invited guests, to highlight and honour retired athletes, Zali Steggall (Alpine), Ramone Cooper (Moguls), Ben Sim (Cross Country) and James Millar (Para Cross Country) who were presented with their Snow Australia medals which are presented to those who finished in the top three at a FIS World Cup or World Championships, and/or represented Australia at the Olympic or Paralympic Winter Games.

Read more on the on the Breakfast of Champions HERE

Forty-two athletes from eight different disciplines converged on the NSTC in late May and were inducted into the 2024 cohort of Snow Australia’s Emerging Talent Program. Throughout the 2-day camp, athletes were exposed to many of the high-performance themes our elite skiers and snowboarders carry with them on the world stage. This camp was one of many which will be staged over the course of the 2024 season.

Read more on the ETP Camp HERE

The Alpine and Ski Cross Emerging Talent athletes attended the first of the discipline specific ETP camps to be held during the season. Eight athletes took part in physical testing to identify their current physical state and set benchmarks to work towards during the season. Snow Australia strength and conditioning coach, Layne Flannery, subjected the athletes to a battery of tests to assist in their development towards their on-snow goals.

Read more on the Alpine / Ski Cross ETP Camp HERE

Snow Australia Recognised Pathway Providers are already making use of the NSTC utilising both the Park and Acro facilities as part of their winter training.  Thredbo Ski Race Club (TSRC) and Falls Creek Race Club (FCRC) have both attended air bag and acro sessions this month with FCRC being the first club from VIC to make the trip across the border.  Both Clubs had a great time, working and on their skills and refining their tricks ready to hit the snow.  

La Skill, Turn & Burn and Thredbo Mountain Academy (TMA) athletes have also commenced their season long training at the NSTC Park along with Moguls program athletes accessing NSTC Acro sessions on a weekly basis.  Scots College will soon commence their 8-week school program during the winter.  

If your club or school would like to utilise the NSTC, please contact us by emailing nstc@snow.org.au. 

The community Acro classes will return for Term 3 commencing on Tuesday 23 July.  Registration for these classes will be available from Friday 5 July.  Classes will fill quickly, so don’t hesitate to secure your spot early.    

The Female only Acro class on Wednesday afternoons have proved very popular 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” classes are 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.  Alternatively, individual sessions may be booked throughout the term as required.    

Additional Acro classes will be available during the July school holidays on Tuesday, Thursday afternoons from 4 - 5.30pm along with Saturday afternoon from 3 – 4.30pm for community members aged 5 -17 yrs.  Places are limited to 10 participants per class so book now to avoid missing out.  

Adult classes will take a short break for the school holiday period and resume Tuesday 23 July from 7pm.   An additional adult class will also be offered on Thursday evenings commencing from 25 July from 7pm.   

For details on the Winter School Holiday program and the Term 3 Acro schedule, go to the NSTC webpage  

Park sessions will continue over the school holidays with both Development and High-Performance bags open during all scheduled sessions. This will give more opportunities for visitors to the snow to have the best of both worlds and be on snow in the morning and jump on the airbag in the afternoon!  

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

Guests will have use of the Clubhouse facilities, including the changerooms and lockers while spectators can spend time on the viewing deck to get the best viewing experience of both airbag landings and capture all the action shots!

We now have a small variety of drinks and snacks available for purchase at the check-in counter of the NSTC Park along with merchandise items for sale including drink bottles, hats, caps, tees and hoodies all showcasing the NSTC logo.   

Don’t forget that airbag specific wax is also 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 for a small cost. 

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

We have been notified that roadworks on the Barry Way, along the front of the new school site, have commenced.  Please be aware that there will be delays over the coming weeks and allow plenty of time to arrive on time for your booked session. 

Please note, refunds will not be given for arriving late to booked sessions due to roadwork delays.

Inviting all members and locals in the Jindabyne area to Snow Australia's Women of Winter X APSI's Advancing Women in Snowsports networking evening on Monday July 8.

This event will be held at Rydges in Jindayne from 6.00pm - 7.30pm. The event is open to anyone who is interested in the snow industry.

The networking evening is an opportunity for participants to make connections with others employed in our diverse snow industry, while creating awareness of career opportunities within the community. We hope to see you there!

REGISTER HERE

SAVE THE DATE – Slopestyle Interschools Airbag Training

The NSTC is pleased to be working in partnership with Interschools to provide Slopestyle training leading into the State and National Interschools events.

• State – Sunday 18 August
• Nationals – Monday 2 September & Tuesday 3 September

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Snowsports Fuel School with Ali Miles

Want to get an inside scoop on some of the key performance nutrition concepts taught to our Winter Olympians? Join the FREE Fuel School Masterclass webinar with performance dietition Ali Miles and learn the importance and impact of diet on your health, wellbeing and sporting performance.

• Tuesday 23 July @ 7.00pm

REGISTER HERE

Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement

Snow Australia offers a wide variety of opportunities to experience a sense of learning, advancement, achievement, personal growth, and purpose in life whilst encouraging emotional well-being, and strong decision-making skills.

Our Wellbeing Modules provide athletes with entry-level learning on a range of wellbeing & engagement topics that are important in high-performance sport. Access the modules HERE