2026 AMELIA McGUINESS MEMORIAL TIME TRIAL
Falls Creek, Monday July 27

The AMELIA foundation's Amelia McGuiness Memorial Time-Trial will be held on Monday 27^th July at Falls Creek Resort.

The Amelia McGuiness Memorial Time Trials are open to school-aged children and adults.

Skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels can compete in two events - Alpine Giant Slalom, and Snowboard Giant Slalom.

Amelia McGuiness Memorial Time-Trial is part of the Falls Creek Schools Carnival.

All monies raised in the Falls Creek Event are distributed to our emerging athletes via the Amelia McGuiness Scholarship Application Program. The Objective is to provide practical support (for equipment, training, and resources), for up-and-coming winter Snowsports athletes from the age of 10 to 18 years old, across all disciplines including Para winter athletes, who participate in the Falls Creek Event. 

How to enter

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN

Families can enter directly via the Interschools events portal. Entries are now open

The entry fees are $50 per competitor, per discipline. 

Each race will include race bib, an inspection run and 2 x timed runs. 

As part of the entry process, participants will need an active 2026 SnowID which is free of charge. 

Payment for will be required when completing online entries - please be advised that additional fees and charges may apply.

All competitors and volunteers must sign the Event Waivers. Waivers are due at the time of entry.

Parents or carers are required to complete a participant waiver under the Terms of Registration as part of the registration process.

Bib collection and Presentation

The event office is located at Falls Creek Sports- Village Bowl

Bib collection times include:

• Sunday July 26 - 3.00pm to 4.30pm
• Monday July 27 - 8.00am to 9.00am

Details on location and times will be published on the event schedule.

Which division am I in ?

Participants can enter individually and will enter into the following school year divisions, or the Adult division - all divisions have female or male categories:

Division 1 - Year 11 and 12

Division 2 - Year 9 and 10

Division 3 - Year 7 and 8

Division 4 - Year 5 and 6

Division 5 - Year 4 and below

Division 6 - Kindergarten to Year 2 (available for Alpine GS only, for snowboard events enter Division 5).

OPENS - 18+ male and female categories. 

Ticketing

The Amelia Time-Trial Event is part of the Falls Creek Schools Carnival.Competitors and Team Managers without a 2026 Epic Australia Pass can purchase an event lift pass in resort at Falls Creek Sports Village Bowl or Slalom Plaza, valid only from Monday 27 to Thursday 30 July, for the days they are registered to compete and/or manage participating teams.  

Team Managers registered via the online entry system before the deadline qualify for a discounted pass. A final eligibility list will be provided to the Falls Creek ticket office. No changes will be made once the online entry is closed. 

Volunteer course officials on the event roster receive a free lift pass for their assigned day, available from 8:00 am to 9:00amat the Interschools event office located in Falls Creek Sports – Village Bowl

Event Lift Pass Prices

Competitors and Team Managers without a 2026 Epic Australia Pass can purchase an event lift pass (1 to 4 consecutive days) in the resort at Falls Creek Sports at the Village Bowl or Slalom Plaza, valid only from Monday 27 to Thursday 30 July.  

Team Managers registered via the online entry system before the deadline, qualify for a discounted pass. A final eligibility list will be provided to the Falls Creek ticket office. No changes will be made once the online entry is closed. 

Volunteer course officials on the event roster receive a free lift pass for their assigned day, available from 8:00am to 8:45am at the Interschools event office in Village Bowl area - Falls Creek Sports.

• The prices are valid for competitors as long as they are competing in events.
• Only valid on days that competitions are occurring
• Snow Pass card is also required - $6

2026 Volunteer Information

The event management team is seeking volunteer course officials to support the delivery of a safe and well-run experience for all participants.

Available roles include start marshals, gate judges, and finish marshals. Volunteers are generally required for approximately two hours on their allocated course.

On the day, each official will receive a briefing folder and a complimentary lift pass (if they do not already hold a season pass). Volunteers must check in at the event office in sufficient time to complete a course inspection.

All volunteers are required to complete a waiver prior to participation.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

Snow Australia Interschools will be in contact closer to the event.

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, following her passing in a tragic ski accident in 2009. Despite the enormous pain of their personal loss, her parents Cathy and Sam McGuiness, developed the foundation so her legacy could live on.

Each year the foundation awards Scholarships out of its fundraising 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 $237,360 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 both a very significant and impressive list of young “rising stars” in Snowsports looking to live and experience their own personal athlete goals (including competing in the Winter Olympics), in addition to up-and-coming Time-Trial participants who seek development support through a scholarship application process.

Applications typically open in early May, and close in late June.

FOUNDATION MERCHANDISE

All items purchased in the AMSADF Range directly support the Foundation's fund raising efforts to support Snowsports Rising Stars.