Amelia McGuiness Australian Snowsports Development Foundation

The Amelia McGuiness Australian Snowsports Development Foundation (AMASDF) was established in memory of Amelia, an advanced and much-loved skier from Barker College, when she passed away in a tragic ski accident in 2009. Despite the enormous pain of their personal loss, her parents Cath and Sam McGuiness, developed the foundation so her legacy could live on.

Each year the foundation awards Scholarships out of its fundarising events. The AMASDF is recognised and commended throughout the snowsports community for its contribution and support of up-and-coming athletes. Since 2011, the foundation has awarded $221,960 in Snowsports Scholarships. This has been achieved through the ongoing support of schools, the resorts, families, individuals and the business community.

Funds have been distributed to a very significant and impressive list of young “rising stars” in snowsports looking to live and experience their own personal athlete goals. This has included many athletes that have gone on to compete at the Winter Olympics.

2024 AMELIA MCGUINESS MEMORIAL TIME TRIALS - Falls Creek July 29

The foundation's largest fundraiser, the Amelia McGuiness Memorial Time-Trials will move to Falls Creek Resort (from Perisher) and will be held on Monday 29^th July.

Of importance, the McGuiness family enjoy a long-term connection with the Falls Creek Community, and have agreed (with Snow Australia / Perisher / Falls Creek Ski Lifts), to re-locate this event from Perisher to Falls Creek for an initial 5-year period commencing this year. Athletes from Victoria, NSW, and other states who participate in this Time-Trial will have the opportunity to apply for 2025 AMASDF scholarship, with all proceeds from this Time Trial dedicated to the AMASDF scholarship program.

The event is open to school-aged skiers and snowboarders in K-12. More details on the event will be available in May with event registrations to open in early July.