NOTICE OF EVENT 2016 THREDBO ANC SBX RACES MONDAY 15TH AUGUST – WEDNESDAY 17TH AUGUST MONDAY 15 AUGUST Training Day TUESDAY 16 AUGUST FIS ANC SBX Qualification and Race 1 WEDNESDAY 17 AUGUST FIS ANC SBX Qualification and Race 2 THURSDAY 18 AUGUST Weather Day LOCATION Thredbo, NSW, Australia HOSTED BY Thredbo Alpine Village and Ski & Snowboard Australia (SSA) ELIGIBILITY Conditions of entry as per FIS rules and quotas together with any special rules as announced by Ski & Snowboard Australia. Competitions are open to all FIS affiliated associations and current FIS registered athletes. Australian entrants must be a member of Ski & Snowboard Australia. ENTRIES Entries can be submitted online via the SSA website (www.skiandsnowboard.org.au). Entries close at 1.00pm on Monday 8th August. Entry fee is $85 per race. Late entries may be accepted at the Organizing Committees discretion and will be subject to a $85 late fee. INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES All international entries are to be submitted by the competitors National Federation on a standard FIS Entry Form. Competitors are also required to register and pay online via the online event entry system, www.skiandsnowboard.org.au. Ski & Snowboard Australia ENTRIES TO BE SUBMITTED TO: Level 2, 105 Pearl River Road Docklands, Victoria [email protected] FIRST TEAM CAPTAINS MEETING AND DRAW 6.00pm Sunday 14th August at Townsend Room, Thredbo Alpine Hotel. Prior to first day of training. 6.00pm Monday 15th August at Townsend Room, Thredbo Alpine Hotel. Draw, update of Program & Bib distribution etc. ALL COMPETITORS MUST BE REPRESENTED AT THE TEAM CAPTAINS MEETING 2 Notice of Event ‐ 2016 Thredbo ANC SBX Races LIFT TICKETS Discounted competitors’ tickets are available for $A69/day for training and race days. Tickets can be purchased at the Valley Terminal Ticket office, close by the base of the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift. Coaches for the official training day passes are available to recognised National Team coaches only. Coaching lift pass requests should be sent to [email protected]. Coaches of private coaching program will have access to discounted competitor ticket pricing. LIFT ACCESS Kosciuszko Express Chairlift opens daily at 8:30am. PRESENTATION Presentations will be held following the completion of each days racing at Poolside Bar at the Thredbo Alpine Hotel. RACE BIBS Bibs will be available at the Team Captain’s Meeting. All bibs require a security deposit of $200.00 for team entries or $50.00 for individual entries. Unreturned bibs will result in loss of deposit. RACE OFFICE Townsend Room, Thredbo Alpine Hotel. EVENT COMMITTEE Chief of Event: Adam Hosie Chief of Course: Jason Roy Chief of Timing: Mark Allsop Event Secretary: Ryan Taylor HELMETS MUST BE WORN BY ALL COMPETITORS 3 Notice of Event ‐ 2016 Thredbo ANC SBX Races RESORT INFORMATION THREDBO Perched high in the Kosciuszko National Park, Thredbo is famous for its exceptional snowy terrain including the longest runs in the country and a great mix of terrain for everyone, then add a village full of parties and events and you have the ideal winter escape. Established in 1957, it is the only alpine resort in Australia to celebrate over 50 years of business, Thredbo is the essence of alpine Australia. With such a rich history it has created a culture and community unlike any other resort in the country. Thredbo Resort was recently announced the 'Best Australian Resort' at the 2015 World Ski Awards, the 2015 Out and About with Kids 'Best Ski Resort for Families' and 'Best Australian Ski Resort 2016' by the Luxury Travel Gold List Awards 2016. The village, situated at the base of the Australia’s highest mountain range, caters to over 4,000 guests in a wide range of accommodation types. With cafes and restaurants, hectares of riding terrain, Australia’s longest runs and a vertical drop close to double that of any other Australian Resort, it’s no surprise that Thredbo is a favourite for the experienced and first time skier, snowboarder, mountain biker and alpine adventurer. ACCOMMODATION Thredbo Resort Centre offers a Central Reservations service for accommodation in Thredbo, Jindabyne and the Thredbo Valley. 1300 020 589 (from outside Australia +61 2 6459 4294) www.thredbo.com.au – Follow links to accommodation BY AIR FLY DIRECT TO THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS REX REGIONAL EXPRESS Services have commenced between Sydney and the Snowy Mountains (Cooma). For more information or to make a booking: Rex: www.rex.com.au | 13 17 13 SHUTTLE SERVICES OPERATING FROM SNOWY MOUNTAINS AIRPORT TO THREDBO Alpine Resort Shuttle www.alpineresortshuttle.com.au Shuttle bus service now operating, book now for winter FLY DIRECT TO CANBERRA QANTAS AND VIRGIN BLUE service Canberra Airport from major Australian cities. Canberra Airport is a 2.5 hour drive from Thredbo. Bookings can be made at: Qantas: qantas.com.au | 13 13 13 Virgin Blue: virginblue.com.au | 13 67 89 Shuttle transfers to and from the airport can be arranged. Several major car hire companies also hire from Canberra. 4 Notice of Event ‐ 2016 Thredbo ANC SBX Races SHUTTLE SERVICES OPERATING FROM CANBERRA AIRPORT TO THREDBO Murrays Coaches, Buses & Limousine Hire of limousines, mini coaches, or large coach for a groups. Ph 13 22 59 Elite Transport 02 6126 1542 Hire of limousines and small mini buses Snowlink 02 6456 1591 A VIP service from Canberra Airport on availability Alpine Charters 02 6456 7340 Personal one way bus and limousine service Chauffeur driven Mercedes 4 seater available for charter Snow Alliance 1800 280 121 Will meet any flight from Canberra airport. Summit Coaches 1800 608 008 Small group or large family transfers from Canberra Airport. BY CAR Your ticket to the divine alpine is just 6 hours drive from both Sydney and Melbourne. If you’re cruising to the mountains from Sydney, once you’re on the Eastern Distributor there are only a few sets of traffic lights to Thredbo. From Melbourne, the fully sealed Kosciuszko Alpine Way is your scenic window as you wind through the spectacular Kosciuszko National Park. The roads are clear for most of the year, but when the big snowfalls hit, chains may be required for 2 wheel drives. Chains can be hired in Jindabyne and Khancoban. When hiring they will need to know your tyre size and be sure to ask them about any fitting tips. A tip from us is to practice fitting your chains and to pack an old blanket to use when fitting them. Eclectic For up to date road conditions please call the RTA traffic information line on 132 701. Select option 1 for road closures from storms, snow and ice etc and then option 1 again for Southern NSW. This will take you straight to the conditions for the Snowy Mountains. If in the local area tune to 2XL or 97.7 Snow FM for regular updates. The National Parks and Wildlife Service collect park use fees upon entry to the park. You can purchase your pass from the Entrance Station 13km before you get to Thredbo, the Snowy Region Visitors Centre in Jindabyne, the National Parks Visitors Centre in Khancoban, or the Thredbo Information Centre. Distance & driving times from major cities Sydney 5 ‐ 6.5 hours 500km (approx.) 5 Notice of Event ‐ 2016 Thredbo ANC SBX Races Melbourne 5.5 ‐ 7 hours 500km (approx.) Canberra 2.5 hours 180km (approx.) DRIVING FROM SYDNEY Follow the Hume Highway from Sydney then just south of Goulburn take the Federal Highway and travel south to Canberra. This section of the trip is mainly on a divided road. From Canberra follow the signs to the Monaro Highway to Cooma. This road then joins the Kosciuszko Rd that you follow through the town of Berridale and onto Jindabyne. Just past Jindabyne Town Centre take a left onto the Alpine Way to Thredbo. You will go through the National Park Entrance Station, and from there it is only 13km to Thredbo and snow riding bliss. DRIVING FROM MELBOURNE Follow the Hume Highway from Melbourne to Wodonga. Take the Murray Valley Highway’s Wodonga/Tallangatta exit. After passing Wodonga follow the signs to Tallangatta, again on the Murray Valley Highway. You pass through the village of Koetong onto Corryong. Drive through Corryong and take the “Khancoban” turn‐off on your right. Once in Khancoban you are only 76kms from Thredbo. From here the drive is truly spectacular as you take in awesome views of the Main Range and discover the beauty of the Kosciuszko National Park. The roads are clear for most of the year but when a big snowfall hits, chains are required for 2‐wheel drive vehicles. An alternate route from Melbourne is the Kosciuszko Alpine Way, which lets you experience the wonder of the Snowy Mountains as you wind along the great Murray River. Your journey will take you through quaint country towns dotted with historic huts, homesteads and buildings. You can marvel at the power of the Snowy Scheme, take in views of the Main Range, Wymah Punt over Lake Hume, lakes Eucumbene and Jindabyne, and even freshen up with a dip in the Murray itself. The diverse wildlife of the Kosciuszko National Park makes this experience truly memorable. CAR PARKING IN THREDBO Convenience is what staying in Thredbo is all about and car parking is just that, convenient. Thredbo has over 2,500 car park spaces with both day and overnight parking available. It is free to park your car in Thredbo whether staying overnight or here for the day. (You will still need to pay the National Parks entry fee). 6 Notice of Event ‐ 2016 Thredbo ANC SBX Races .