2026 AMELIA McGUINESS MEMORIAL TIME TRIAL
Perisher, Friday August 28

The foundation's largest fundraiser, the Amelia McGuiness Memorial Time-Trial will be held on Friday 28^th August at Perisher.

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

Due to changing event circumstances, we have decided to maintain the combined Alpine GS & Snowboard GS Event, whilst the proposed combined Ski Cross & Snowboard Cross Event will no longer be held.

PLEASE NOTS that any previous entries in the SX & SBX Event, will be transferred across to the Alpine & Snowboard GS Event.

Skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels may compete in one discipline only — Alpine GS or Snowboard GS. Competitors are not able to participate in both disciplines. Medals will now be awarded for each Discipline - Alpine GS and Snowboard GS.

All proceeds will go to the Amelia McGuiness Australian Snowsports Development Foundation.

Event overview

Skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels may compete in one discipline only — Alpine GS or Snowboard GS. Competitors are not able to participate in both disciplines. Medals will be now be awarded for each Discipline - Alpine GS, and Snowboard GS.

How to enter

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN

Families can enter directly via the Interschools events portal.

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.

Event Entry Closure Dates

•  Participant & Team Manager Registrations Close - Wednesday 26th August @ 5pm

Bib collection and Presentation

The event office will be located in the Perisher Race Room inside the Ski Tube Terminal, directly opposite the Perisher Pharmacy.

Bib collection times include:

• Thursday August 27 – 3.00pm to 5.00pm
• Friday August 28 – 7.30am 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 - (available for Alpine GS only) - Year 2 and below.

OPENS - 18+ male and female categories. 

Ticketing

Competitors and Team Managers will require either a 2026 Epic Australia Pass, or will need to purchase their Lift Ticket on-line via the Perisher website, or on the day at the Perisher Ticket office. NOTE THAT on-line and in advance ticket purchase costs are lower than event day Ticket office purchases.

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, after 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 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 $241,110 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.