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Falls Creek

Date   Event

1 June 2010   Falls Creek Ice plunge
    Join us as we take a winter plunge into Rocky Valley Dam to celebrate the first day of winter. All entrants receive a token gift to commemorate their bravery and Falls Creek SES will also be running a fund raising BBQ to warm you up.

12-14 June 2010   Snow Season Opening Weekend
    Celebrate the long weekend and the beginning of another fantastic snow season at Falls Creek. .

3-4 July 2010   Interschools Grand Prix Championships
     The Interschools Grand Prix racing returns to Falls Creek in the 2010 season.

9 July 2010   Rossignol Children's Cup
    The Rossignol Children`s Cup returns to Falls Creek.

10 July 2010   Myrtleford Ski Club Race
    The Myrtleford Ski Club holds it`s annual ski racing event at Falls Creek.

17-18 July 2010   Interschools Grand Prix Championships
     Interschools Grand Prix racing weekend at Falls Creek.

23-24 July 2010   The Age Falls Creek Corporate Ski Race Series
    The Age - Falls Creek Corporate Ski Race gives companies the opportunity to challenge business rivals in a highly competitive but friendly environment.

26-30 July 2010   Mim Sodergren Women's Ski Program
    Hand-picked women instructors give women the chance to improve their skills and overcome their fears in a comfortable and caring environment.

31 July-1 August 2010   Falls Creek Victorian Children's Championships
    The Falls Creek Victorian Children`s Championships return for the weekend.

7 August 2010   AAC & Riverina Ski Club Race
    Annual AAC and Riverina Ski Club Championships held at Falls Creek.

7 August 2010   Albury ski club race
     The Albury Ski Club holds its ski racing event at Falls Creek.

14 August 2010   Falls Creek Big Air Comp
    The Big Air comp returns to Falls Creek`s Village Bowl (outside Frying Pan Inn) for skiers and riders to compete in the air. Finals in the evening and free.

23-27 August 2010   Stylewars
    Stylewars hits the Falls Creek terrain parks again with some of the best in the business converging on Falls to battle it out in the park. http://www.stylewars.com.au/

26 August 2010   Hoppet Night Sprints
    Watch the world’s best cross country racers compete head to head in the Village Bowl, starting at 7pm. 

27-29 August 2010   Mim Sodergren Women's Ski Program
    Hand-picked women instructors give women the chance to improve their skills and overcome their fears in a comfortable and caring environment.

28 August 2010   Kangaroo Hoppet
   

Australia`s premier long distance cross country ski race attracting the best competitors from Australia and around the World.

www.hoppet.com.au

hoppet - 42km race, 29 km race etc


1-3 September 2010   Australian Secondary Schools Snowsports Team Championships (ASSSTC)
    Annual competition for schools that have skiing and/or snowboarding as part of their program.

4 September 2010   University Ski club race
     The University Ski Club holds its ski racing event at Falls Creek.

12-17 September 2010   Singles week at Falls Creek
    This September Singles Week returns at Falls Creek. A week packed with fun Spring Skiing and resort activities letting you escape the rigour and daily grind, and instead relax, have fun, enjoy skiing or snowboarding with some great value packages and at the same time meet people in an environment where everyone is relaxed, having fun and without the pressures and anxiety of other `Singles` events.


 

Mt Hotham

Date   Event

12-14 June 2010   Opening weekend
   

Head up to Hotham for the Queen`s Birthday Long Weekend and celebrate the official opening of the 2010 snow season.


24 June 2010   DJ John Course
   

Thursday night at Swindlers Bar - John Course a leading DJ and figure in Australian dance music for over 17 years.


7 July 2010   Harry the snowdragon's birthday
    Come and celebrate Harry`s Birthday at the Big D! There will be plenty of fun and party games for the kids including the birthday dragon himself, Harry performing his famous stageshow!

10-11 July 2010   Interschools Grand Prix - GS
   

The Interschools Grand Prix Championships comprises seven rounds of competition being conducted at Falls Creek and Hotham throughout the season.


17-18 July 2010   Victorian Alpine championships
   

The best in the state compete at Hotham to see who goes home with a trophy.


23-28 July 2010   Mountain Fresh Festival 2009
   

Heading into its fifth year in 2010, the Mountain Fresh Festival promises six days filled with events hosted at different venues throughout Mt Hotham and Dinner Plain, showcasing regional food and wine with tastings, demonstrations, master classes, dinners and the Top Chef Challenge. This is a foodie event not to be missed.

A full festival program is available at regional visitor information centres or can be downloaded from www.mountainfresh.com.au


30 July 2010   SSA Vic Rider-X championships
   

Liked Boarder X at the Olympics? Checkout all the action on course at this great spectator event.


7-8 August 2010   FIS ANC Snowboard Cross weekend
    Competitors race down a purpose-built snowboarder course to see who reigns supreme when it comes to banks, burms and rollers.

14 August 2010   Hotham banked slalom - presented by Lib-Tech
   

Libtech presents the Hotham Banked Slalom on Snake Gully


16-20 August 2010   FIS Australia / New Zealand cup (GS and SL)
   

The highest level of Alpine Ski Racing in the Southern Hemisphere, this event showcases Olympians and National Team athletes from 18 different nations who will compete in two Giant Slalom and two Slalom races, to take home the title of ANC Champion and to improve their world ranking.


19-22 August 2010   Gay short ski week
     Hotham hosts the Frosty Fruits Ski Trip with plenty of groomed fun both on and off the slopes.

21-22 August 2010   FIS ANC Skier-X weekend
   

The highest level of Skier-X competition in the Southern Hemisphere. Competitors race down Hotham`s purpose-built skiercross course to see who reigns supreme when it comes to banks, burms and rollers.


8-10 September 2010   Tasmanian school championships
    More info coming soon...

12 September 2010   Spring sessions 'slopestyle' in the park
    Spring is here and the snow is still in fine form! So get on board for the Hotham Spring Sessions In The Park. It`s a Slopestyle Jam on the Summit Terrain Park with DJ Eddy, fun tunes, BBQ lunch and good times.


 

Mt Buller

Date   Event

12-14 June 2010   Opening Weekend Celebrations
    There will be plenty of action to keep all ages entertained throughout the weekend including face painting, free hot chocolate and the Barry the Pygmy-possum live show for the kids, whilst adults can enjoy free gluhwein, enjoy the live entertainment and more.

26 June 2010   Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
    Hot on the heels of the largest and one of the most prestigious mountain festivals in the world, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is set to land at Mt Buller for a special one-night screening on June 26.

02 July 2010   Mark Adams Ski & Golf Day
   

This popular event celebrates a 10 year milestone this year.

A great day, it is also a fantastic fundraiser for the local community raising well over $100,000 for local schools in recent years. All money raised supports snow sports program for schools in our area.


04 July 2010   Altitude/Buller Sports Mini Grand Prix Championships
   

The Altitude/Buller Sports Mini Grand Prix series provides a great opportunity for school teams and individuals to race, monitor their form and compare performances on the grand slalom race course.

These events are an important lead-up to the Victorian Interschool Snowsports Championships in August.


05-09 July 2010   Kid's week
   

Mt Buller comes to life in the school holidays with so many fun things for kids to do.

Different events and activities take place every day of the week and you can be sure there is something to entertain kids of all ages.


10 July 2010   Cattleman's Rail Jam
    Australia`s best boardriders pull out their best and breathtaking moves on the Cattleman`s Rail under lights from 6pm.

14-15 July 2010   South Australia Interschools Week
    Bourke Street is rebadged as Rundle Mall for the week to make our special South Australia guests feel right at home as they take the slopes for some friendly competition.

22-24 July 2010   Victorian University Ski & Snowboard Champions
    Students race and party hard to see who will take home the Dragon Slayer Cup.

24-25 July 2010   Rossignol Ladies Days
    The Rossignol Ladies` Days bring together women of all ability levels together to try out the latest equipment and share a memorable day of skiing at Mt Buller.

26-31 July 2010   Army Championships
    Mt Buller is delighted to welcome the officers and soldiers of the Australian Army for a fun week of rivalry out on the slopes as they compete for a place in the Army team that will go on to race against the Navy and Air Force teams later in the season.

31 July - 06 August 2010   Christmas Week
    Mt Buller sparkles with beautiful decorations, Christmas trees and the sounds of merry carollers fill the air. Hearty Christmas fare is on the menu and there are lots of special activities to keep the kids entertained including craft sessions, gift giving and fireworks.

31 July 2010   Dew Hut jam
    Australia`s top snowboard teams will muster at the natural home of Aussie jibbing for an all out shred battle.

03 August 2010   Jewish Interschools Championships
    It`s a great day for students from a number of Jewish schools to catch up and compete on the slopes in a fun day of Interschool rivalry!

8 August 2010   Subaru Victorian Interschool XC Championships
    The Subaru Victorian Interschools XC Championships draw competitors from primary and secondary schools across all of Victoria.

12 August 2010   Queensland Interschool championships
    Mt Buller hosts schools from right across the sunny state of Queensland for a great day of interschools rivalry and snowsports action.

21 August 2010   Mt Buller team challenge
    All you need are two mates and the desire for a little bit of speed.

22-27 August 2010   Subaru Victorian Inteschools Snowsports Championships
    Mt Buller welcomes hundreds of school-aged skiers and snowboarders for an action-filled week of competition in the spectacular week that is Victoria Interschools.

28 August 2010   22nd Annual ABOM Mogul challenge
   

The world’s best freestylers tackel the bumps in this spectacular event at Mt Buller.

The Heineken ABOM Mogul Challenge attracts a world-class field including Winter Olympians and World Cup competitors.


04 September 2010   Eighties Day
    Have you been dying to bust out that fluoro ski suit that’s been buried in the attic for the past decade? Well, Eighties Day at Mt Buller is just what you’ve been waiting for!

11 September 2010   Australian Yukigassen Championships
    Held in Australia for the first time in 2007, Yukigassen returns to the slopes of Mt Buller this winter for the Australian Yukigassen Championships.


 

Lake Mountain

Date   Event

12 June 2010   Season opening - family fun day
   

This event started in 2009 with the introduction of the new snow making machine. Held on the June long weekend, this is a great day out to celebrate the opening of snow season for 2010.

With a snow making machine that can guarantee they have snow for the opening, fun activities are planned such as toboggan races and a snow sculpting competition. Popular activities in 2009 included face painting, jumping castle, wine tasting, massages and great music from local band `Charlie Vee and The Coyotes`.

Lake Mountain`s mascot `Lenny the Leadbeater`s Possum` will be present, handing out showbags and joining in the fun.


18 July 2010   Mini series 1
   

The mini series is a great way to introduce young skiers to racing. The event is run by a very friendly and supportive team of experienced skiers.

Running over 3 different weekends during the snow season, it provides a great opportunity for families to come along and ecourage the children to race in these fun events.

The races are freestyle, which means the kids can choose whether they would prefer to use classical or skate. Offering 3 distances 0.5km, 1.5km or 2.5km it provides youth of all ages and abilities the opportunity to get involved.


For more information contact Bruce Straw on 5772  2195 or Rob Osbourne on 9813 4860 or email mtbullfight@bigpond.com


25 July 2010   Mini series 2
   

The mini series is a great way to introduce young skiers to racing. The event is run by a very friendly and supportive team of experienced skiers.

Running over 3 different weekends during the snow season, it provides a great opportunity for families to come along and ecourage the children to race in these fun events.

The races are freestyle, which means the kids can choose whether they would prefer to use classical or skate. Offering 3 distances 0.5km, 1.5km or 2.5km it provides youth of all ages and abilities the opportunity to get involved.


For more information contact Bruce Straw on 5772  2195 or Rob Osbourne on 9813 4860 or email mtbullfight@bigpond.com


14 August 2010   Bullfight Charge
   

This is the major ski event of the season at Lake Mountain. Organised by local entity the Bullfight Ski Club, this event is great for serious skiers right through to skiers just wanting to have fun.

Various race options are available including age categories, male and female races, and 3.5km or 8km distances. This is a freestyle event.

For further information please contact Bruce Straw from the Mt Bullfight Ski Club on 5772 2195 or email mtbullfight@bigpond.com


14 August 2010   Mini series 3
   

The mini series is a great way to introduce young skiers to racing. The event is run by a very friendly and supportive team of experienced skiers.

Running over 3 different weekends during the snow season, it provides a great opportunity for families to come along and ecourage the children to race in these fun events.

The races are freestyle, which means the kids can choose whether they would prefer to use classical or skate. Offering 3 distances 0.5km, 1.5km or 2.5km it provides youth of all ages and abilities the opportunity to get involved.


For more information contact Bruce Straw on 5772  2195 or Rob Osbourne on 9813 4860 or email mtbullfight@bigpond.com


21 August 2010   Lake Mountain cup
   

Why should skiers have all the fun? The annual tobbogan race day is a great day out for all, with fun for all ages and levels of ability. Sponsored by the local ski hires, great prizes and trophies are up for grabs.

With a carnival like atmosphere, music, balloons and showbags help to make the day even more enjoyable. The snow sculpting competition is a popular alternative to toboggan races.

The staff race at the end of the day creates lots of laughs from the crowd and a fitting end to a fun day.



 

Mt Baw Baw

Date   Event

07 June 2009   Frosti Fun Club
    Kids Activities in the Village Square at 10am

07 June 2009   Mt Baw Baw’s Got Talent
   

At AH Centre Stage 3-4.30pm
Must register at VC prior to 3pm


07 June 2009   Free Chocolate Fountain
   

In the Village Square at 1pm
Demonstration by local chocolate maker from Noojee Num Nums & toasting marshmallows on the fire.


07 June 2009   Kids Movie on the Big Screen
   

In the VC conference room at 6pm
Free popcorn and 2 softdrinks each


08 June 2009   Guided Walk
    Muellers Lookout – meet at admin 10am

13 June 2009   Frosti Fun Club
    Guest services 10am ($5 per child)

04 July 2009   BAW BAW SLALOM
   

For more info contact Events 1300651136


04 July 2009   Camp Quality Weekend
   

11 July 2009   BATTLE AT BAW BAW
    For More info please contact TERRAIN PARK on 1300651136

11 July 2009   RETRO FANCY DRESS DAY
   

Giveaways throughout the day for those brave enough! Contact Events for more info 1300651136


July 21 2009   Test
    Li Europan lingues es membres del sam familie. Lor separat existentie es un myth.

25 July 2009   Chook Foot Fun Fest
   

Fancy Dress XC race – Village square at 2pm $5 entry
Register at Guest Services prior to 2pm
For more info contact Events 1300651136


25 July 2009   Christmas in July
   

02 August 2009   FROSTI FROG FUN DAY!!
    Including Frosti Fun Club – 10am $5 per child

07 August 2009   LAUNCH PAD
    Village square 2pm

08 August 2009   BAW BAW RIDER X
    For more info please contact Events 1300651136

08 August 2009   Frosti Fun Club
    Snow Sculpture Competition – Village square 10am $5 per group

16 August 2009   Tullicoutty Cup
    Cross Country Ski Race

22 August 2009   “THE INVITATIONAL”
   

Freestyle snowboard comp
For more info contact Tim or Dan (Terrain Park crew) on 1300651136


29 August 2009   EXPRESSION SESSION (TBC)
   

Terrain park
For more info contact Events 1300651136


12-14 June 2010   Official 2010 Season Opening
    Opening weekend festivities

12 June 2010   Frosti Fun Club
   

Season opening celebrations - details coming soon



 

Dinner Plain

Date   Event