Friends of SnowSport

Information Kit
2023
Contact Directory
Snowsports School Leaders
Mr. Ian March ilm@cgs.vic.edu.au
Mr. Ryan Thomson rkt@cgs.vic.edu.au
Friends of Snowsports fosnowsports@cgs.vic.edu.au
Committee
Rebecca Parker Convenor
Beckwilson18@gmail.com
Georgia Phillips Treasurer
Cath Cran Secretary
David LePage Member
Richard Rose Member
Ali Aminazad Member
Tracey Yuan Member
Parents and Friends Coordinator
Karley Knight fog@cgs.vic.edu.au / 9835 1742
WELCOME
Friends of Snowsports (FOS) is a parent-led group whose purpose is to promote
skiing and snowboarding within Camberwell Grammar School (CGS). CGS
provides boys interested in the sport the opportunity to participate in a varied
program of events.

In the second week of the Term Two holidays the school conducts a family
Snowsports week where CGS families stay at Falls Creek Mountain. The focus
for this week is to create a fun and supportive community and is open to
experienced and first-time skiers and their families.

The focus of the winter season is the preparation for the Victorian Interschool
Snowsports Championships held in August.

This information book is provided to assist you in planning for the season.
Whether you are a first timer or have been part of the Snowsports team for
some time, our aim is to bring the boys and their families together for an
exciting season ahead.

In addition to this initial information kit, we are committed to regularly sharing

updates and information to help you plan your activities and to encourage high
participation in all our events throughout the year.

All official school activities for the boys - from training, qualifying events, and
interschool competition – will be communicated by CGS early in the year. This
will be done via Deeds and where appropriate direct to you.

We encourage families to join the Friends of Snowsport WhatsApp group and

we will keep you across social events, the family week event at Falls Creek, and
other activities.

Looking forward to hitting the slopes and welcoming existing and new families
back for an exciting season.

Friends of Snowsports
Calendar of Events
Winter Dryland Training commences Wb 24th April, 2023
Falls Creek Family Week 3rd - 7th July, 2023
Camberwell Cup 8th - 9th July, 2023
Cross Country Interschools 5th- 6th August, 2023
Team breakfast 18th August, 2023
Victorian Interschools 21st- 27th August, 2023
National Interschools 5th-10th September, 2023

What you need to know

• Your son can choose Snowsports as his primary winter sport (in
which case he will be required to attend all dryland training and
compete in Camberwell Cup and Interschools) or as a secondary
sport.

• CGS provides support at all events, oversees coaching, and

coordinates all official school activities.

• The school does not provide accommodation, transport, or meals.

Parents are responsible for the boys outside of formal CGS activities.
FAMILY WEEK & CAMBERWELL CUP
A highlight of the snow season is Family Week, which is held in the last week
of Term 2 holidays running from Monday-Friday 3rd -7th July. The Camberwell
Cup and race training is held on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July.

Family Week is open to all CGS boys, their families, and friends. It is the
intention that CGS will run training throughout this week subject to instructor
availability.

FOS arranges social activities throughout the week to ensure this remains a
fantastic event for the CGS community.

The Camberwell Cup is run on the weekend and is open to boys, their siblings,
and parents. This event is compulsory for boys who intend to compete in the
Victorian Interschools Competition.

This is a very social and fun week, and we encourage you to attend. Last year
we had nearly 150 people involved representing around 55 families.
What you need to know
Accommodation books out quickly and we recommend if you are intending
to participate in Family Week or the Camberwell Cup that you book by the
end of 2022. Here is a good place to start:

Mountain Multiservice: mmfalls@bigpond.com / (03) 57583499

Falls Creek: www.fallscreek.com.au
Falls Creek Reservation: fallscreekinfo@bigpond.com / 1800 033 079
Falls Creek Reservation Centre: accom@fallscreek.net / 1800 453 525
INTERSCHOOL SNOWSPORTS – MT BULLER
Interschool sports are held at Mt Buller in August. Preliminary dates for 2023
are as follows:

Interschool Cross Country – 5th - 6th August 2023

Interschool Downhill – 21-27 August 2023

Competition is staggered with the younger boys competing early in the week
and senior students later in the week. This week falls within the school term.
Boys need not attend the whole week.

Before competing, boys need to set up a snow ID and register.

www.snowracer.com.au/registration

www.skiandsnowboard.org.au/member-finder

What you need to know

Accommodation books out quickly so if your son is planning to compete; we
recommend booking early

www.booking.com/MtBuller

www.mtbuller.com.au

- Register for your snowID (see above)

- Mt Buller information including lift tickets and mountain entry is
available at www.mtbuller.com.au/winter
- Information on interschool sports is available at
www.interschools.com.au/home-victoria/

- Download the Snowracer app to stay across all information

https://snowracer.com.au/snowracer-app

- Guidance on divisions
Division1 – Years 11 & 12
Division 2 – Years 9 & 10
Division 3 – Years 7 & 8
Division 4 - Years 5 & 6
Division 5 – Year 4 and below in all events except Alpine and Ski Cross
Division 6 - Kindergarten/Prep to Year 2 in Alpine and Ski Cross only
UNIFORMS
A CGS endorsed snow jacket is currently available and must be ordered by
mid-October the previous year. Sizes XXS to XXL are available. To receive
pricing information and sizing chart contact fosnowsports@cgs.vic.edu.au /
beckwilson18@gmail.com

SOCIAL EVENTS
We host social events throughout the year.

CGS Open Day: 8th October 2022

FOS Information Session 16th March 2023 @ 8pm –
Camberwell Room CGS
Season open event TBC – 15th June

Family Week activities 3rd – 9th July 2023

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT FOS?

You can support FOS by attending our social events to create a fun and
inclusive community.

Supporting our fundraising efforts throughout the year to allow us to support

the boys in their snow sport this year.

Join our committee. There is always room for more support, so if you are
interested in joining us, please contact fosnowsports@cgs.vic.edu.au

Have any ideas on what we can do to support the CGS snow community?
Send us a suggestion or feedback at fosnowsports@cgs.vic.edu.au

Wind rushing past my face.

Hair tossing behind my head.
The feeling, the chill, the utter thrill.
The feeling I get when I’m flying down the hill…