Monday 31 August 2015

Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships

The Victorian Interschools SnowSports Championships were first held in 1958 at Mt Buller. Over 170 schools compete annually in the event and competitors have the choice to take part in Alpine Giant Slalom, Snowboard Giant Slalom, Snowboard Cross, Ski Cross, Moguls, Cross Country Classical, and Cross Country Freestyle Relay.

The Junior competitors took part in various events from Sunday 23 to Wednesday 26 August. Year 5 students Alex and Ella competed in the individual and team Snowboard Giant Slalom and Snowboard Cross events. Their results are:

Individual

Alex, Year 5 – 1st, Girls Division 4 Snowboard Giant Slalom and 3rd, Snowboard Cross
,, Ella, Year 5 – 10th, Girls Division 4 Snowboard Giant Slalom

Team

Girls Division 4 Snowboard Giant Slalom – 2nd
,, Girls Division 4 Snowboard Cross – 2nd

Our Senior Snowsports competitors also had some very strong race results:

Individual

Adam, Year 9 – 2nd, Division 2 Boys Alpine Giant Slalom and 14th Boys Ski Cross
,, Sam, Year 10 – 6th, Division 2 Boys Snowboard Giant Slalom and 11th Boys Snowboard Cross
,, Jake, Year 12 – 6th, Division 2 Boys Snowboard Cross and 10th Boys Snowboard Cross
,, Tom, Year 11 – 7th, Division 1 Boys XC Classic
,, Zac, Year 8 – 7th, Division 3 Boys Snowboard Cross and 8th Boys Snowboard Giant Slalom
,, Liam, Year 7 – 13th, Division 3 Boys Moguls

Team

Jed, Year 7 – 3rd, Division 3 Boys Snowboard Giant Slalom and 4th, Boys Snowboard Cross
,, Adam, Year 8 – 3rd, Division 3 Boys Snowboard Giant Slalom and 4th, Boys Snowboard Cross
,, Zac, Year 8 – 3rd, Division 3 Boys Snowboard Giant Slalom and 4th, Boys Snowboard Cross

As a result of their performances, the above competitors have qualified to compete as individuals and as teams for their respective races and will take part in the Australian Championships from Wednesday 9 to Sunday 13 September at Mt Buller. Congratulations Snowsports Team!

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