Stage 1

EVENT GUIDE 2018

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30th July – 1st August

Incorporating SSA Futures

28th-29th July

Stage 1

SSA Futures Camp 28th-29th July

FIS ANC SBX Race 1 & 2 Hotham Alpine Resort 30th July - 1st August

Stage 2

FIS ANC SBX Race 3 & Series Finals Hotham Alpine Resort 3rd -6th September

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. TEAM CAPTAINS INFORMATION

1.1 Event Headquarters/ Race Office: 3 1.2 Team Captains Meetings & Important information: 3 1.3 Entry and Lift Tickets: 3 1.4 Event Details: 4 1.5 ROC Contact Numbers: 4

2. VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

2.1 Volunteer Meeting Information: 5

3. ATHLETE SERVICES

3.1 Wax Facilities: 5 3.2 Resort Information: 5 3.3 Medical Information: 5

4. Transportation

4.1 By Car: 6 4.2 By Air: 7 4.3 By Train: 7 4.4 By Coach: 7 4.5 Accommodation and Travel Arrangements: 8

5. Event Schedule 9

6. Race Course Maps 10

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1. TEAM CAPTAINS INFORMATION

1.1 Event Headquarters/ Race Office:  Mount Hotham Events Desk- Located at the end of the ticket counter in Hotham Central  The Race Office will be open daily from 8:00  The contact number for the Race Office is +613 5759 4456 can be used to contact the Race Administration team.  All Bibs require a deposit of $200 for team entries or $50 for individual entries. Unreturned bibs will result in loss of deposit. Deposits will be tied to the event entry system.

1.2 Team Captains Meetings & Important information:  The first team captains meeting will be held at 5.00pm, 29th July in the Mount Hotham Race Squad Building  The following team captains meetings are currently scheduled for 4:00pm each day.  It is intended that we will have FIS live timing for qualification runs.  A draft daily schedule is included in this package on page 9.  Snow Checks will be conducted weeks 3, 2 & 1 out from the event.

1.3 Entry and Lift Tickets:  Entries close at Midnight, Monday 23th July  Payment of entry fees and athlete lift tickets are via our online registration system. Please follow the links to https://www.mthotham.com.au/on-mountain/things-to-do/events  If you are not a current Hotham/Falls Creek “SnowPass” lift ticket holder, then pick-up of lift ticket will take place at the events desk at the end of the ticket counter in Hotham Central.  Please email us at [email protected] for coach Lift ticket requests.  The entry fee is $85 per race.  SSA Futures Camp $180  All FIS entries must be submitted on a standard FIS Entry form. All FIS competitors must be in possession of a valid FIS license.  All competitors must ALSO register online at the Hotham Website. https://www.mthotham.com.au/on-mountain/things-to-do/events  Special Event Lift Ticket Prices are available for purchase through this online process only up until the close of entries (as stated above). o Special Event Ticket Pricing is relative available for entered event days only (inc. the Wednesday training day) at the following rates;

1 Day $72.00 2 Days $132.00 3 Days $182.00 4 Days $237.00 5 of 7 Days $288.00

o National Team members are encouraged to contact Hotham Events ([email protected]) to check for any discount that may be offered. Eligible persons will receive a unique code to use during the registration process

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1.4 Event Details:

1.4.1 SSA SBX Futures Camp:

Please refer to the “SSA SBX Futures Camp” info document found on the Hotham website and the SSA website.

1.4.2 FIS ANC SBX Race #1 & #2:

Hotham is hosting 2x FIS ANC ( New Zealand Cup- Continental Cup) Races. We will aim for official training on Monday 30th July, Race #1 on Tuesday 31st July and Race #2 on Wednesday 1st August.

1.4.3 FIS ANC SBX Race #3 & #4:

Hotham is hosting 2x FIS ANC (Australia New Zealand Cup- Continental Cup) Races including the 2018 ANC Finals from September 3rd – 6th. This event will run in conjunction with the 2018 ANC SX Finals, with a proposed schedule of official training on Monday 3rd September, Race #3 Tuesday 4th September, ANC Finals Wednesday 5th September and a weather day on Thursday 6th September.

1.5 ROC Contact Numbers

Chief of Race Josh Terry +61 (0)3 5759 4456 Chief of Course Tobias Porter +61 (0)3 5759 4456 Chief of Timing Samiantti Lampela +61 (0)3 5759 4456 Race Administrator Lara Falk +61 (0)3 5759 4456

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2. VOLUNTEER INFO

2.1 Volunteer Meeting Information

 Volunteers willing/ available to assist should contact the Hotham Events Department at [email protected] . Volunteers able to give up their time may be eligible for a lift ticket free of charge for the days they are available.

3. ATHLETE SERVICES

3.1 Wax Facilities:

 Most accommodation will include waxing facilities, if not contact Hotham Race Club. They may be able to assist.

 Those staying at “The Arlberg” will have access to a large ski room (benches and bench lighting is not supplied)

3.2 Resort Information:

 All participants will need a valid lift ticket in order to access lifts and the skiing/riding area. Please be sure to keep your lift ticket on you at all times.  Fast skiing/ riding is only permitted on training runs or the race track. Anyone found skiing fast on public runs or in slow areas will lose their skiing privileges.  The Alpine Responsibility Code must be obeyed at all times.  Please be aware of ski area signage and notifications by Ski Patrol which are clearly marked. Failure to obey these notifications (including slow zones) will result in loss of skiing/ riding privileges and therefore, disqualification from the event.  All vehicles must be parked in appropriate areas and parking must be arranged before entering the resort.

3.3 Medical Information:

 Ski Patrol will be on course throughout the event. Ski Patrol- Contact +61 (0)3 5759 4038 Hotham Medical Centre is located in the main parking lot outside Hotham Central- Contact-+61 (0)3 5759 3551

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4. Transportation

4.1 By car:

 From 1. Take the Hume Hwy to Wangaratta then the direct to Hotham, or the Snow Road via Milawa & Oxley to Myrtleford & Hotham. Travel time around 5 hours. 2. Take the Princes Hwy to Bairnsdale, then the Great Alpine Road direct to Mount Hotham. Travel time around 5.5 hours.

 From Take the Hume Hwy to -Wodonga and follow the snow signs to Yackandandah then turn off to Myrtleford. At Myrtleford turn onto the Great Alpine Road to Bright then Harrietville and Hotham. Travel time around 9 hours.

 From Take the Mallee Highway to Ouyen, connect to the to Swan Hill, the Midland Highway to Shepparton, then take the Hume Highway to Wangaratta, followed by the Great Alpine Road direct to Hotham. Travel time around 12 hours.

 From Brisbane From Brisbane drive south along the Newell Highway across NSW via Tocumwal and Cobram then across to Wangaratta. Take the Great Alpine Road direct to Hotham via Bright and Harrietville. Travel time around 15 hours.

 From Newcastle Take the Sydney Newcastle Freeway, connecting with the South Western Freeway and Hume Highway to Goulburn and Albury-Wodonga. Then follow the snow signs to Yackandandah then turn off to Myrtleford. At Myrtleford turn onto the Great Alpine Road to Bright then Harrietville and Hotham. Travel time around 10 hours.

Note: When driving in alpine areas it is compulsory to carry DIAMOND SHAPE tire chains and fit them when directed.

Resort Entry for vehicles must be pre-purchased online at: http://www.mthotham.com.au/travel/entry/

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4.2 Travel By Air:

Direct flights from Sydney to Mount Hotham Airport are available through private charter. Visit the Hotham Website (Plan My Trip Section, then Travel to Hotham) to see which charter companies are available or contact Hotham Holidays directly to book for you.

Qantas Airlines run flights from Sydney to Albury. Flights are limited so please check well in advance. From Albury, transport can be arranged through SnowBall Express coach link. See www.snowballexpress.com.au/ to book. For flight information and bookings you can also call Hotham Holidays on 1800 HOTHAM (468 426) or send an email to [email protected]

4.3 Travel By Train: Services operate from all capital cities.

Melbourne - Wangaratta V-Line operates services daily ex Southern Cross (Spencer Street) Station to Wangaratta. More information - V-Line 13 61 96 Sydney - Wangaratta Countrylink operate daily services from Central Station in Sydney to Wangaratta.

4.4 Travel By Coach:

Melbourne, Myrtleford or Bright - Hotham HothamBus, operated by North East Coachlines, travels from Melbourne to Hotham. 1300 781 221 [email protected] www.hothambus.com.au SnowBall Express leaves Melbourne most days during high season, also picks-up from Myrtleford, Bright and Harrietville throughout the season. 1300 65 65 46 www.snowballexpress.com.au/default.aspx [email protected]

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4.5 ACCOMMODATION and TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

For accommodation bookings go to http://www.hothamholidays.com.au Phone: 1800 Hotham (468 426) Email: [email protected]

Hotham Holidays can arrange all aspects of your travel. Flights, transfers, chalet, lift passes, lessons, massage, nanny and much more.

The ARLBERG Mt Hotham may offer special rates (including meal packages) for our Hotham Competition Groups. Be sure to mention that you are attending these events to ensure that the correct prices are quoted.

[email protected] or +61 (0)3 5759 3618.

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EVENT SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

th st st Saturday 28 th th Time Sunday 29 July Monday 30 July Tuesday 31 Wednesday 1 July July August

08:00 Road Runner Lift Road Runner Lift Road Runner Lift Road Runner Lift Road Runner Lift Opens Opens or Opens Opens Opens Followed by Followed by 08:30 Course Inspection Course Inspection

FIS ANC SBX- FIS ANC SBX- 09:00 Official Training Official Training

SSA Futures Qualifications Qualifications 10:00 Camp ANC SBX Race ANC SBX Race SSA Futures FIS ANC SBX- #1 #2 “Refer to SSA Camp & Rider- Official Training Futures X Training ANC SBX Race ANC SBX Race 13:00 Schedule” #1 Finals #2 Finals

15:00 Presentations Presentations

Team Captains Team Captains Meeting Meeting 16:30 Hotham Race Hotham Race Club Club

Team Captains Meeting 17:00 Hotham Race Club

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HOTHAM Road Runner Rider-X Track (TBC)

FIS ANC SBX Track

2017 Start

Start (Weather)

Fall Away Turn

FIS Start: 32x Blue Panels 29x Red Panels Weather Start: 8x Blue Panels Finish 8x Red Panels

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