Event Information
Please note that the event location has changed, and has been updated below to reflect this. For more information, please download and read the updated Event Information Document.
The Schools Alpine Competition 24 (Winter Festival Queenstown NZ) is a 4-day multi-discipline event, with a weather contingency day 2-day Ski & Snowboard competition which has changed location from The Remarkables Ski Area in Queenstown to Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wanaka.
Registration and bib collection is on Monday 23rd (venue TBC – please keep an eye on our WhatsApp Group for location details).
The competition is for North & South Island schools, and invited Australian schools at The Remarkables Park, Queenstown, NZ Cardrona Alpine Resort, Wanaka.
Every child must travel with their own parent(s) or guardian. Flights and accomodation to be sorted by the competitors and their families.
All athletes must be made aware of the Athlete Code of Conduct, which can be found here.
Snow reports updated on cardrona.com – please check their website daily for weather updates.
Dates & Venues
Venue: TBC (Keep an eye out on our WhatsApp Community Group for more details)
Schools Alpine Competition
Date: Tuesday 24th September – Thursday 26th September, 2024.
Venue: Cadrona Alpine Resort, Wanaka, New Zealand. Register at Slope-side Guest Service Office, accessed from the Cardrona Courtyard.
Last week of Term 3, 2024.
Schools Alpine Competition 24 Event Costs
Entry Fee (per event): $150 NZD INC GST. If registered and paid prior to August 16th. Late entries will be taken until August 31st, but these will be at $175 NZD INC GST.
School Team Details
- Junior Teams (Years 3-6) *
* Year 2 open but will compete with Year 3. - Intermediate Teams (Years 7-8)
- All competitors must compete in Day 1 of the Giant Slalom for seeding purposes.
- Max 5 / Min 3 Per Team – 3 fastest times combined for school team trophies.
- Team categories include:
Boys
Girls
Mixed (minimum 2 girls per team)
Competition Programme
| Category | Monday (23rd) | Tuesday (24th) | Wednesday (25th) | Thursday (26th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski | Race Pack Collection (Venue TBC) | Giant Slalom (Seeding Times) & Ski Cross | Dual Slalom | Weather Contingency Day |
| Snowboard | Giant Slalom (Seeding Times) & Boarder Cross | Dual Slalom | Weather Contingency Day |
* All events will be subject to weather conditions and safety requirements
Join The WhatsApp Community Group
If you haven’t already done so, please email sam@alpinecomp.nz about joining the WhatsApp Community Group for the event.
Keep an eye on on the group communication channel for event updates, news and information.
Registration Info
Registrations are welcome for both boys and girls from years 3 through to 8 (year 2 open but will compete in year 3 division). Individual competitors and schools teams can both enter.
Helmets are compulsory. Race suits are welcome.
All entries and payment due 16th August 2024.
Late entries will be accepted until August 31st, however the price will be $175.00 per event if paid after 16th August.
Gate Volunteers
We are on the lookout for Gate Volunteers / Timers, ideally parents for the four days of racing at the event. Volunteers will be led by the NZSKI and Cardrona Race Officials and receive a free day pass, lunch and coffee / tea during the day.
Volunteers cannot be team managers.
If you are interested, please fill in the below details, and send them to chris@alpinecomp.nz
Name:
Associated School:
Phone:
Email:
We will be in touch and let you know which days we require your support.
SAC Competition Lift Passes
| Spring | Full Season | |
| Adult 5 day pass | $500 | $575 |
| Adult 6 day pass | $570 | $690 |
| Adult spring season pass | $625 | Super EB $1,045 |
| Child spring season pass | $280 | Super EB $359 |
Registered competitors may purchase a competitor pass for $60 per day. A parent pass is also available for $120.
Lift passes can be purchased prior to the event or at registration/Bib Collection.
Registration before event is done at the Slope-side Guest Service Office accessed from the Cardrona Courtyard.
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