Scotch College

Junior School Snowsports

Mission Statement

To facilitate involvement in the Inter-Schools Competitions providing an opportunity for the Scotch Community to enjoy, participate and excel in Snowsports.

Contact details

Teacher in Charge Junior School: John Croxford

E-mail: john.croxford@scotch.vic.edu.au

Phone:

9810 4292

Correspondence sent home

The following letters have been sent home so far this season.

2011 Interschools and Trial letter

2011 Season launch and Information Night

Interschools Competition 2011

Victorian Interschools: Scotch Trials weekend	23 and 24 July
Victorian Interschools (Div 4 & 5), Mt Buller	24 - 26 August
Australian Interschools, Falls Creek	7 - 11 September

Uniform Requirements:

When participating in any School Snowsports event, students are required to provide their own equipment. With the exception of cross-country events, the wearing of helmets is compulsory at all times.

Weather conditions in the Alpine environment are unpredictable and extreme. Students are expected to cater for changes by ensuring they have adequate clothing eg Gloves, goggles and waterproof outer garments.

The Scotch College uniform component for competition at Interschools is intended to be for identification and team unity purposes only, and has been developed with a view to keeping costs to a minimum.

Available items are:

Scotch College beanie (when not racing). Contact: Accounts, Senior School

Red Scotch College polar fleece ski vests with insignia. Contact: Margie 981808999 or 0419174447

Scotch Tracksuit Pants. Contact: Dobsons or Bob Stewarts

Competitors who prefer to wear a lycra race suit of their choice are entitled to do so.

Safety on the Mountain:

All parents are advised to refer to the snowsafe website below.

It is recommended that all Scotch College students have the following items on their person whilst undertaking any snowsports activity:

• Trail map of the appropriate mountain
• Space Blanket
• Emergency contact details
• Chocolate bar
• Whistle
• Mobile phone/walkie-talkie (optional)

NB. All parents should ensure that their son is aware of emergency procedures should he become lost/injured in poor visibility/conditions.

Events

Links

You may wish to visit the sites below to source more information relating to Scotch College's participation in snowsports. In particular, parents are commended to the snowsafe site.

Interschools	http://www.interschools.org.au
Koomerang	http://koomerang.com.au/
Snowsafe	http://www.snowsafe.org.au/
Mt Buller	http://www.mtbuller.com.au/
Falls Creek	http://www.fallscreek.com.au/winter/default.asp
Mt Hotham	http://www.mthotham.com.au/
Whistler	http://www.whistler.com/