2025 Event Information
PACK AND BIB COLLECTION / EVENT INFORMATION WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 3-6PM AT THE CARDRONA HOTEL (BACK GARDEN AREA).
Get ready for the third edition of the Schools Alpine Competition! Below is all the information you need about the event. Registrations are now open, so please chat to your school and get your team together, or enter into our individual events! See you on the slopes!
Download and view our 2025 Event Flyer here.
For full event information, download our 2025 Event Competitor Information Pack here, or read more details below.
| When: | Tuesday 23rd September – Wednesday 24th September with a weather postponement day on Thursday 25th September, 2025. |
| Where: | Cardrona Alpine Resort, Wanaka, New Zealand. Register here now Prizegiving is to be held at Cardrona Hotel at the completion of each day of the event. |
| Who: | Open to ALL NZ & AUS SCHOOLS (Year 2 – 10) |
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
Event Information
The Schools Alpine Competition 25 is a three-day Ski & Snowboard competition at Cardrona Alpine Resort.
Registration and bib collection will be on Monday 22nd (3 – 6pm) at the Cardrona Hotel.
The competition is for North & South Island schools, and invited Australian schools at 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 or team managers.
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.
Disciplines, Divisions & Teams
Disciplines include Ski & Snowboard Giant Slalom, Gravity X (Ski & Snowboard-cross) and Dual Slalom.
Age Divisions include Junior (Years 3-6), Intermediate: (Years 7-8) and Senior: (Years 9-10).
Please Note: Year 2 may enter however they will compete as year 3 (Juniors).
School Team entries can include Boys, Girls or Mixed (Gender) teams. Teams can have a maximum of 5, and a minimum of 3 competitors. Mixed Teams must include a minimum of 2 girls.
AGE CATERGORIES – (GS AND SKI / BOARDER X)
As this event is Trans-Tasman Competition and the school year groups vary from NZ to Australia, the competitors will race against others who are born in the same year. For example, those born in 2014 (JAN 1 – Dec31) will race in the 11 year old Category. This will make this event fair for all Student competitors.
Dates & Venues
Race Pack Collection Date: Monday 22nd September
Venue & Time: TBC (Keep an eye out on our WhatsApp Community Group for more details)
Schools Alpine Competition Date: Tuesday 23rd September – Wednesday 24th September with a weather postponement day on Thursday 25th September, 2025
Venue: Cardrona Alpine Resort, Wanaka, New Zealand. Register here now
Prizegiving is to be held at Cardrona Hotel at the completion of each day of the event.
Full Event Schedule
| Tuesday 23rd – Giant Slalom & Ski/Snowboard-cross | Wednesday 24th – Ski and Snowboard Dual Slalom | ||||||||||||||||
| Same morning schedule as above with all competitors meeting at the top of the course. Postponement for Ski/Snowboard-cross if required. Thursday 25th: POSTPONEMENT DAY |
Individual & Team Results and Awards
Team and individual results are presented each day at the Cardrona Hotel Garden area (Time 5pm). Podium places include 1st – 3rd for each discipline and for teams results.
Schools Alpine Competition 25 Event Costs
The total price of the event has been reduced by 15% per event from last year, providing entrants register and pay by Friday 8th August.
Entry Fee (per event): $125 NZD INC GST. If registered and paid prior to August 8th.
Late entries will be taken until August 29th, but these will be at $150 NZD INC GST per athlete, per event.
School Team Details
- Junior Teams (Years 2-6) *
* Year 2 may enter however they will compete as year 3 (Juniors). - Intermediate Teams (Years 7-8)
- Senior Teams (Years 9-10)
- 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)
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 2 through to 10. Individual competitors and schools teams can both enter.
Helmets are compulsory. Race suits are welcome.
All entries and payment due 8th August 2025 to take advantage of early bird fees ($125.00 NZD Inc GST per athlete, per event). Entrants after the 8th will incur late charges.
Late entries will be accepted until August 29th, however the price will be $150.00 per athlete, per event if paid after 8th 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 $70 per day. A parent pass is also available for $135.
Lift passes can be purchased prior to the event or at registration/ Late bib collection.
Get your official Schools Alpine Competition Hoodies now. Available for $85.00!
Available in Kids Medium (8-10) up to Adults XL, ensuring a perfect fit for all participants and supporters. Keep cozy while showing off your connection to one of New Zealand’s most thrilling school sporting events.
