2019 National Participation Conference

SKI & SNOWBOARD AUSTRALIA 2019 NATIONAL PARTICIPATION CONFERENCE

SUPPORTING PARTICIPATION IN SNOWSPORTS AND DEVELOPING CHAMPIONS A NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR SNOWSPORTS PROGRAM LEADERS IN EDUCATION, INDUSTRY, SPORT & RECREATION

THURSDAY 7TH & FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2019 QT CANBERRA, 1 LONDON CIRCUIT, NEW ACTON

INDUSTRY Unique Insights from Sport and the Snowsports Industry

PARTICIPATION Connecting with our Community to Inspire, Engage and Encourage Greater Participation

SCHOOLS Developing sustainable, safe and successful School Snowsports programs

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Learning about the opportunities available for Disabled Wintersports Participants

A SYSTEMS APPROACH Exploring what this means for Snowsports and our community, with an emphasis on developing an evidence-based approach to collectively achieve great outcomes

SKI & SNOWBOARD AUSTRALIA 2019 NATIONAL PARTICIPATION CONFERENCE SUPPORTING PARTICIPATION IN SNOWSPORTS AND DEVELOPING CHAMPIONS

A National Conference for Snowsports SSA looks forward to providing an array of networking opportunities, sharing knowledge, showcasing best Program Leaders in Education, Industry, practice, and to create an environment that collectively Sport & Recreation builds participation and future champions. WHO IS SSA? Thursday 7th & Friday 8th November 2019 - QT Canberra, 1 London Circuit, Canberra Ski & Snowboard Australia (SSA) is the nationally and internationally recognised National Sporting WELCOME Organisation (NSO) for competitive snow sports in Australia. On behalf of Ski and Snowboard Australia (SSA) and the SSA National Participation Committee, it is In 2018, Snowsports unified to become one entity, our pleasure to welcome Interschools Snowsports bringing together and capitalising on the strengths of Coordinators, Industry Representatives and our the remaining State bodies Snowsports ACT (SACT) Community to the 2019 National Participation and NSW Snowsports (NSWS) to unify under the SSA Conference, in Canberra on Thursday 7th & Friday 8th banner. November. The role of SSA is to be innovative and progressive As the first Olympic sport in Australia to unify to a in developing systems and partnerships to foster single governing body, SSA endeavours to connect with Athlete Development throughout the Pathway from pathway partners; to inform, engage and inspire our Participation to Performance. Effective pathway sport to move in a single national direction. management, education and support of the various stakeholders including Schools, Clubs and Pathway ‘Building Participation in Snowsports & Creating Providers, is essential in order to ensure consistency Champions’ will deliver key learnings, provide tools and and security of athlete performances and development insights, and create opportunities for discussion and into the future. feedback. The SSA National Participation Committee is delegated The conference explores the key areas of: by the SSA Board to formulate strategies to encourage young Australians to participate in the sports of • Industry – Unique Insights from Sport and the skiing and snowboarding more often, and to providing Snowsports Industry leadership in the direction of Interschools Snowsports Championships. • Participation – Connecting with our Community to Inspire, Engage and Encourage Greater Participation • Schools – Developing sustainable, safe and successful School Snowsports programs • Diversity and Inclusion – Learning about the opportunities available for Disabled Wintersports Participants • A Systems Approach – Exploring what this means for Snowsports and our community, with an emphasis on developing an evidence-based approach to collectively achieve great outcomes

The Conference dates are structured to coincide with the inaugural ‘Ski & Snowboard Australia Community Sport Awards’ to be held on the Thursday evening – 7th November at QT Canberra.

3 SKI & SNOWBOARD AUSTRALIA 2019 NATIONAL PARTICIPATION CONFERENCE NATIONAL PARTICIPATION CONFERENCE - SPEAKERS

Kate Palmer AM – CEO, Sport Australia

Kate Palmer AM is a leading Australian sport administrator. Since 2016 she has served as the CEO of Sport Australia (formerly known as the Australian Sports Commission).

Palmer has been leading figure in netball and Australian sport since the early 1990s. Palmer played Netball for Victoria and also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Netball Victoria and Netball Australia.

Palmer's roles outside netball include: Chair of the Victorian Institute of Sport, Panel Member of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Advisory Committee, Director of Australian Commonwealth Games Association

In the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours Palmer was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in recognition of her significant service to sports administration.

Dean Gosper – Chairman, Ski & Snowboard Australia

Gosper was elected Chairman of Ski & Snowboard Australia (SSA) in 2003, after having served as a Director since 1997. He is also the Deputy Chairman of the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWIA).

Gosper has been a Fédération Internationale de Ski (FIS) Council member since 2010 and is currently Chair of the FIS Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski Committee, having previously served on the FIS Legal & Safety Committees.

Belinda Trembath – General Manager Victoria and Hotham, Vail Resorts

Since 2006, Trembath has served as the General Manager at Hotham Skiing Company having previously worked in other roles within the company, such as the Marketing Manager.

Trembath now works as Vail Resorts’ General Manager in Hotham and Victoria.

Trembath is Chair of the Australian Ski Areas Association (ASAA), a non-profit industry body representing Australian Ski Area owners and operators that develop and publish industry policies intended to make Australian snow sports an enjoyable and safe recreation.

4 SKI & SNOWBOARD AUSTRALIA 2019 NATIONAL PARTICIPATION CONFERENCE Adam Hosie – Snow Sports General Manager, Kosciuszko Thredbo

For 25 years, Hosie has worked at Thredbo for 26 winter seasons, initially as a Snow Sports Instructor, then for the past 15 years as the Snow Sports General Manager. Hosie was an APSI level 4 trainer/examiner and was twice selected on the National Education and Demonstration team, represented Australia at the 2007 Interski congress in South Korea. He is currently serving on the Ski & Snowboard Australia National Participation Committee.

Hosie has a wealth of knowledge in event management, snow safety and training and assessment of Snow Sport Instructors.

Pierre Comis - Director, Physical Literacy Leadership - Sport Australia

Comis has worked in game development and participation roles across the sports of AFL, NRL and Cricket before moving to Sport Australia in 2007. Since then he has spent more than a decade implementing the Active After-school Communities program, designing and rolling out Sporting Schools and influencing National Sporting Organisations participation planning and strategy, focussing particularly on the primary school age group. In his current role, Pierre leads the physical literacy agenda in Australia.

Comis is highly experienced at junior product design, community coach training and at focussing on the holistic development of children through sport and physical activity.

He is also particularly passionate about developing more physically literate young Australians and making daily physical activity the norm, both at school and at home, in order to effect much needed generational change.

Jono Brauer – Dual Winter Olympian

Brauer competed at two Winter Olympics; Turin 2006 and Vancouver 2010 in Alpine Skiing.

Since retiring as an athlete, Brauer has stayed in the sport as a coach, currently the Program Director at Thredbo Mountain Academy and has set up his own junior skier development business, which focuses on developing the key fundamental skills required to develop solid skiers who could progress into whichever skiing discipline they desired.

5 SKI & SNOWBOARD AUSTRALIA 2019 NATIONAL PARTICIPATION CONFERENCE Melissa Perrine - Triple Winter Paralympian

Perrine is a visually impaired Para-Alpine Skier who has competed at the last 3 Winter Paralympics in downhill, super-G, super combined, slalom and giant slalom events. At the 2018 Winter Paralympics, she won two bronze medals.

Perrine together with sighted guide Bobbi Kelly, claimed the gold medal at the 2019 World Para Alpine Skiing Championships in the Women Super Combined, along with two silver and a bronze.

Perrine has experienced both highs and lows in her athlete career. Whilst training and competing overseas, Perrine obtained a Masters of Exercise Science and Physiotherapy.

Perrine was awarded the 2019 Ski and Snowboard Australia Athlete of the Year (Paralympic disciplines) at the Annual Australian Ski & Snowboard Award after a fantastic season 2018-2019 season with 12 medals on the Para Alpine World Cup Circuit, finishing second on the Overall Para Alpine Standings for the 2018-2019 competition year.

Manuela Berchtold – Owner, High Country Fitness and Snow Fitness

Manuela Berchtold will be running an early morning Fit to Ski Session before the conference recommences on the Friday. Manuela will also be speaking at keynote four - athlete journeys from school to the Olympics.

Dual Winter Olympian and successful fitness business owner, Berchtold represented Australia in Moguls at the 2002 and 2006 Winter Olympics and is now busy running and teaching at High Country Fitness in Jindabyne and Snow Fitness. Snow Fitness is an online ski and snowboard exercise program designed for anyone wanting to maximise their snow experience.

6 SKI & SNOWBOARD AUSTRALIA 2019 NATIONAL PARTICIPATION CONFERENCE FRAMING AND DEVELOPING SNOWSPORTS PARTICIPATION IN AUSTRALIA

Thursday 7th November

9.30AM REGISTRATION – COFFEE & TEA

10.00AM 2019 OFFICIAL CONFERENCE WELCOME AND LAUNCH - DEAN GOSPER & KATE PALMER AM

10.15AM KEYNOTE ONE - SPEAKERS: PIERRE COMIS, BELINDA TREMBATH, STEVE NELSON UNIQUE INSIGHTS FROM SPORT & THE SNOWSPORTS INDUSTRY

The National Participation Conference will commence with Keynote Speakers who will share unique insights on the current trends on participation and athlete development within the Sporting Industry and Schools Systems. The session will conclude with an audience Q&A session.

11.30AM MORNING NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENT BREAK

12.00PM – 1.00PM SESSION ONE DEVELOPING SNOWSPORTS PARTICIPATION

Participants attend one workshop during this session as pre-registered. Each Session includes discussion and feedback opportunities. Please come prepared with topics and questions for the presenters.

WORKSHOP 1 -PRESENTED BY SALLEE CALDWELL & REBECCA CLARK ROLE OF SCHOOLS WITHIN THE SNOWSPORTS ATHLETE PATHWAY & PHYSICAL LITERACY

SSA have recently released the SSA Snowsports Athlete Pathway for each of the disciplines. This session will allow Schools to better understand the pathway, how the sport identifies talent and how Schools can support developing athletes.

WORKSHOP 2 - PRESENTED BY CLIVE TANNER, ANDY WHEELER, MARTIN PHILPOTT, PAUL LIVISSIANOS - BUILDING & SUSTAINING A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL SNOWSPORTS PROGRAM

Join a panel of Key School Coordinators who have developed sustainable and successful School Snowsports programs. Each panel member will share their insight into what works and what doesn’t.

WORKSHOP 3 - PRESENTED BY FINN MARSLAND CROSS COUNTRY 101 DEVELOPING CROSS COUNTRY SKIERS

What does is take to become a successful cross-country ski racer. This session covers athlete development and holistic preparation.

WORKSHOP 4 - PRESENTED BY STEVE NELSON AND STEVE COOPER NATIONAL SNOWSPORTS PARTICIPATION DEVELOPMENT AND INITIATIVES

SSA Staff and Directors will explore the future directions of Snowsports Participation with a focus on technology, development and program structure..

7 SKI & SNOWBOARD AUSTRALIA 2019 NATIONAL PARTICIPATION CONFERENCE FRAMING AND DEVELOPING SNOWSPORTS PARTICIPATION IN AUSTRALIA

Thursday 7th November

1.00PM LUNCH

2.00PM KEYNOTE TWO - SPEAKERS: STEVE NELSON, REBECCA CLARK, SHAWN FLEMING, MICHAEL KENNEDY -THE ATHLETE SNOWSPORTS PATHWAY PARTICIPATION TO HIGH PERFORMANCE

Having a systemic approach to athlete development from participation to performance is a key driver in encouraging life-long participation or podium success. A panel will discuss how each stage of the Snowsports Pathway works together to drive and develop our Sport, and how the Schools involvement is a key contributing factor to long-term success. The session will conclude with an audience Q&A session.

3.00PM – 4.00PM SESSION TWO DEVELOPING SNOWSPORTS PARTICIPATION

Participants attend one workshop during this session as pre-registered. Each Session includes discussion and feedback opportunities. Please come prepared with topics and questions for the presenters.

WORKSHOP 5 -PRESENTED BY SALLEE CALDWELL & REBECCA CLARK ROLE OF SCHOOLS WITHIN THE SNOWSPORTS ATHLETE PATHWAY & PHYSICAL LITERACY

WORKSHOP 6 - PRESENTED BY CLIVE TANNER, ANDY WHEELER, MARTIN PHILPOTT, PAUL LIVISSIANOS - BUILDING & SUSTAINING A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL SNOWSPORTS PROGRAM

Join a panel of Key School Coordinators who have developed sustainable and successful School Snowsports programs. Each panel member will share their insight into what works and what doesn’t.

WORKSHOP 7 - PRESENTED BY JOHNNY LIPZKER, WENDY OLSEN, FINN MARSLAND COACHING LITTLE SHREDDERS AND LITTLE GLIDERS - A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION

Introducing Little Shredders and Little Gliders into your daily teaching environments can generate interest and assist with building your Interschools team. This practical session will cover the basic of these programs and how to coach them.

WORKSHOP 8 - PRESENTED BY STEVE NELSON AND STEVE COOPER NATIONAL SNOWSPORTS PARTICIPATION DEVELOPMENT AND INITIATIVES

SSA Staff and Directors will explore the future directions of Snowsports Participation with a focus on technology, development and program structure.

4.00PM AFTERNOON NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENT BREAK

6.00PM Ski & Snowboard Australia Community Sports Awards

8 SKI & SNOWBOARD AUSTRALIA 2019 NATIONAL PARTICIPATION CONFERENCE SKI & SNOWBOARD AUSTRALIA – COMMUNITY SPORT AWARDS

Established to compliment the Ski & Snowboard EVENT DETAILS Australia Performance Awards held in Melbourne during May, the Australian Ski & Snowboard Community Venue: QT Canberra Ballroom, 1 London Circuit, Sport Awards will acknowledge and recognise athletes, coaches, volunteers, clubs, schools, resorts, Canberra. administrators and programs at the development and pathway level of snow sports. Date: Thursday 7 November 2019

The SSA Community Sport Awards aims to develop Time: 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start. into a significant National Snowsports Awards and celebration evening, to be held annually in the Northern Dress: Cocktail States/Territories. Guests will enjoy a three course dinner and drinks Conference attendees will be joined by nominees, their during the Awards evening. families and other Snowsports enthusiasts for a night of recognition and celebration.

9 SKI & SNOWBOARD AUSTRALIA 2019 NATIONAL PARTICIPATION CONFERENCE PLANNING AND INSPIRING PARTICIPATION

Friday 8th November

7.30AM FIT TO SKI SESSION WITH MANUELA BERCHTOLD (SNOW FITNESS OWNER, FREESTYLE MOGULS 2002 AND 2006 WINTER OLYMPIAN) Meet in the QT Canberra Foyer for an early morning workout

9.00AM WELCOME BACK

9.15AM KEYNOTE THREE - SPEAKERS: MEL JOHNSTON, GRANT PARKER, ADAM HOSIE SNOWSPORTS RISK MANAGEMENT – THE SPORT / RESORT / SCHOOL LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Ensuring your School’s Snowsports program has the correct risk management is critical. A panel of Keynote speakers from the Sport, Resort, Schools and Education Sports Unit will outline and discuss key elements of Risk Management within Snowsports. The session will conclude with an audience Q&A session.

10.30AM MORNING NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENT BREAK

11.00AM – 11.50AM SESSION THREE DEVELOPING SUSTAINABILITY, SAFETY AND SUCCESS

Participants attend one workshop during this session as pre-registered. Each Session includes discussion and feedback opportunities. Please come prepared with topics and questions for the presenters.

WORKSHOP 9 - PRESENTED BY RYAN TAYLOR AND GRANT PARKER CHILD SAFE SPORT – BEST PRACTICE AND PRINCIPLES

SSA is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people. Child sport experts will discuss how sport is working to become safer with an overviewing of best practice and principles.

WORKSHOP 10 - PRESENTED BY ADAM HOSIE, MEL JOHNSTON RISK MANAGEMENT IN SNOWSPORTS – DEVELOPING SCHOOL RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS

Come along to discuss how to develop a School Risk Management Plan with a panel of Sport, Resort, Schools and Education Sports Unit. Examples will be shared.

WORKSHOP 11 - PRESENTED BY DR TRACEY DICKSON AND PETER MOWBRAY SNOW SAFETY, INCLUDING CONCUSSION GUIDELINES

Snow Safe covers a variety of elements, from planning and preparation, to the right equipment including helmets. Find out how schools can be better prepared for the snow and how to prevent injury while participating in a sport we all love.

WORKSHOP 12 - PRESENTED BY FINN MARSLAND AND DR JACINTA O’NEILL DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY SKI PROGRAMS

What does it take to develop a successful School Cross Country Ski Program? Learn from experience of past programs with tips for both off snow and on snow development.

WORKSHOP 13 - PRESENTED BY STEVE NELSON AND WENDY OLSEN APPROACHING PARTICIPATION ISSUES - HAVE YOUR SAY!

As our sport moves into a unified direction, consultation and feedback is essential in ensuring everyone is on the same page. Come along to discuss how to convert recreational skiers and snowboarders into active competitors, new rules, opportunities and suggestions on Interschools.

10 SKI & SNOWBOARD AUSTRALIA 2019 NATIONAL PARTICIPATION CONFERENCE PLANNING AND INSPIRING PARTICIPATION

Friday 8th November

11.50AM – 12.45PM SESSION FOUR DEVELOPING SUSTAINABILITY, SAFETY AND SUCCESS

Participants attend one workshop during this session. as pre-registered. Each Session includes discussion and feedback opportunities. Please come prepared with topics and questions for the presenters.

WORKSHOP 14 - PRESENTED BY RYAN TAYLOR AND GRANT PARKER CHILD SAFE SPORT – BEST PRACTICE AND PRINCIPLES

WORKSHOP 15 - PRESENTED BY ADAM HOSIE, MEL JOHNSTON RISK MANAGEMENT IN SNOWSPORTS – DEVELOPING SCHOOL RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS

Come along to discuss how to develop a School Risk Management Plan with a panel of Sport, Resort, Schools and Education Sports Unit. Examples will be shared.

WORKSHOP 16 - PRESENTED BY DR TRACEY DICKSON AND PETER MOWBRAY SNOW SAFETY, INCLUDING CONCUSSION GUIDELINES

WORKSHOP 17 - PRESENTED BY ANNIE GEIGER, RICK COATE, TOM HODGES UNDERSTANDING THE PARA PATHWAY

Embrace key learning and teachings from expert personnel on Inclusion in Snowsports, how to support Para-Snowsports within your school or club, Para Pathway and Classifications.

WORKSHOP 18 - PRESENTED BY STEVE NELSON AND WENDY OLSEN APPROACHING PARTICIPATION ISSUES - HAVE YOUR SAY!

12.45PM LUNCH KEYNOTE FOUR - SPEAKERS MEL PERRINE, JONO BRAUER AND MANUELA BERCHTOLD 1.30PM ATHLETE INSPIRATIONAL AND ASPIRATIONAL STORIES FROM SCHOOL TO THE OLYMPICS

OPEN FOR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY TO ATTEND Be inspired! Listen to the journeys of our best athletes from participation to performance. Take the opportunities to ask first-hand how they ascended to the top of their discipline.

CONFERENCE REFLECTIONS, INPUT, FEEDBACK 2.30PM It has been a big 2-days! We need your input and feedback to what worked, what would have been better and how we can support you more.

CONFERENCE CLOSE 2.45PM

11 SKI & SNOWBOARD AUSTRALIA 2019 NATIONAL PARTICIPATION CONFERENCE THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING

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