NATIONAL JUNIOR SCHOOL SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS

Coronet Peak, 18th–20th July 2025

Years 1–8

Team Captains Meeting

When: Thursday 17th July, 6:00pm

Where: The Station Building, Duke Street, Queenstown

Who: Year 5–8

The Team Captains Meeting is for all club coaches. If a child does not have a club coach to represent them, one parent should attend the meeting.

The meeting’s purpose is to confirm the start list, racer details, and bib distribution. Any final changes to race day will also be communicated.

Race Day Formats

DAY 1 EVENT: GIANT SLALOM (subject to snow conditions)

A timed individual Giant Slalom. Courses will be set for Years 1–4 and Years 5–8. Best time of two runs counts. Start list begins with Years 1–2 girls, then Years 1–2 boys, and so on.

DAY 2 EVENT: DUAL SLALOM

The Day 1 finishing order determines the start list. Racers compete head-to-head: 1st vs 2nd, 3rd vs 4th, etc. Bibs from Day 1 are worn. Winners are determined by timed results (best of two runs). Team results follow the method detailed in the Teams section.

Format: Slowest skiers race first, starting with Years 1–2, then Years 3–4, etc. All competitors get two runs (one on each course). If there’s an odd number of skiers, the slowest Giant Slalom skier runs solo. Those without GS results follow the start list order.

Start list: Identifies which colored course the racer is on for each run.

Finish: When electronic timing is used, the result is triggered by the first part of the racer crossing the electronic eye. Course Assistants may help a fallen racer only after the opponent has completed the course.

Finishing Recorder codes:
W = Win, L = Loss, T = Tie, D = DNS or DSQ

Bad Weather Contingencies

If a race is canceled, team results will be based on whichever race (GS or Dual Slalom) was completed. If a day is incomplete, that race is void.

The Teams

Placings are determined by the top four scoring skiers from each school. Schools and parents do not need to pre-organize teams.

Ski Competition

Points are awarded separately for boys and girls in the Giant Slalom. Competitors are ranked fastest to slowest, including DNFs.

The total number of competitors is divided into 20 equal groups, awarding points from 20 down to 1.

In the Dual Slalom, additional points per race:

  • 4 points for a win
  • 3 points for a tie
  • 2 points for a loss
  • 0 points for DNS or DNF

Final team placings are calculated from the top four scoring members after Day 2 (GS + Dual Slalom).

If there’s a tie, the 5th skier’s GS points are considered, then the 4th’s, 3rd’s, and so on, until the tie is broken.

Categories

Team Categories (mixed gender):

  • Years 1–4
  • Years 5–6
  • Years 7–8

Individual Categories:

  • Years 1–2 Boys & Girls (Giant Slalom & Dual Slalom)
  • Years 3–4 Boys & Girls (Giant Slalom & Dual Slalom)
  • Years 5–6 Boys & Girls (Giant Slalom & Dual Slalom)
  • Years 7–8 Boys & Girls (Giant Slalom & Dual Slalom)

Registration & Fees

Register via Snowsports NZ: REGISTER HERE

Closes: Sunday 14th July 2024

Entry Fees: $80 (covers both races)

Lift Passes

Available through NZSKI. Competitors get 50% off at guest services.

Volunteers

Sign up at: Signup Genius

Volunteers receive complimentary lift passes if needed. Email: admin@qast.org.nz

Awards & Trophies

The championship focuses on team performance.

Trophies: First Place in each team category

Team Medals: Gold, Silver, Bronze for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place teams

Individual Medals: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Giant Slalom and Dual Slalom

Communication

All event communication will be via WhatsApp (sign up via the QR code).

For inquiries, contact Queenstown Alpine Ski Team Program Director, Celine Arnold: celine@qast.org.nz or call 021 022 414 79.