Cheeseman Primary and Intermediate Schools Fun Ski Race Day

EVENT SPONSORS – Gnomes, Hyperride, McEwings & Therm

** MAXIMUM ENTRY NUMBERS HAVE NOW BEEN REACHED – REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED **

Purpose – to provide a fun opportunity for Primary and Intermediate school students to race on an easy intermediate course as individuals and represent their school as a team.

2026 Primary & Intermediate Fun Ski Race Day

Cheeseman has moved to a new operational model and so has this event. This year this event will be about participation for everyone, having fun, completing the course, and not just for Canterbury schools. Timing will be done with stop watches.

Update 31 August: Due last weeks rain we have a reduced and limited snow-pack, T Bar access and return track access so we will be collaborating with Porters Alpine Resort again to run this event. An email will be sent to all entrants detailing these changes and instructions.

Date – Friday September 4th
Postponement – Friday September 11th
Venue – Porters Ski Area

Race registration details

• Entrants are restricted to 120 max.
• ENTRY FEE: $50 per racer, all age groups. Full payment is required at the time of registration which covers either: Ski Race or Snowboard Race On completion of payment, you will be required to complete the GUEST FORM for each individual racer which includes consent from a parent/guardian.
• All race participants receive
  – one full day lift pass
  – Supporters / parents of race participants will be given a voucher to purchase a discounted lift pass on the day
• NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON RACE DAY.
• No replacements of participants permitted on race day except at the discretion of the Race Organizer.
• Late entries received after registration closes will only be accepted at the discretion of the organizer. A late entry surcharge of $20 per racer will apply.

RACE TIMETABLE

Race order will be set on the day and posted at the registration desk.

Race details

Please read the below and ensure that you are conversant with details.

• It is compulsory for ALL racers to wear helmets.
• Please do not wear race suits.
• All competitors compete as individuals. For the team event, a point system allocated to the top 5 (five) place getters to determine team results.
• Teams are:
  – Primary – Years 1 to 6
  – Intermediate – Years 7 & 8
• Ski teams must have a minimum of 3 members. There is no fixed format for a team entry, schools may enter any combination of age and gender.
• The ski race will be a single slalom ski course against the clock on a single course, over a short distance marked by light flexible racing poles. Everyone has two (2) runs on the course, and results are calculated from both runs.
• The snowboard race will run in the same manner as the skiers, towards the end of the race schedule. Classes of age groups will be dependent on number of entrants’
• Course inspections shall be solely at the discretion of the Event organiser determined on the day. There will be no pre-runs except by the pre-designated forerunners. Any abuse of this rule may result in the disqualification of the offending racers.
• The overall winning ski teams (primary and intermediate) will be awarded a trophy each. Medals will be awarded to individual 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed boys and girls. The age group categories are
  – Group 1: Year 1 & 2
  – Group 2: Year 3 & 4
  – Group 3: Year 5 & 6
  – Intermediate: Year 7 & 8
• Risk Analysis and Management Plan (PDF 925KB)
• Race Day Supervisors: On arrival on race day, please report to REGISTRATION DESK located in the shelter between the Porters Admin building and stairway to Chairlift, to pick up the team envelope containing bibs, lift tickets and vouchers. Team Supervisor Information will be distributed once entries have been received.

Cancellation policy

If Mt Cheeseman Ski Club Inc (the Club) has to cancel the event and no postponement date is available, a full refund will be provided. All withdrawals from race entry must be provided in writing and the date at which they are received will apply the following:

• 7-14 days prior to event: 50% cancellation fee will apply.
• 0-7 days prior to event: 100% cancellation fee will apply.
• No Show: 100% cancellation fee will apply.