EVENT INFO

The Falls Creek Schools Carnival is held annually over four consecutive days in the final week of July (27 - 30 July 2026). This Schools Carnival comprises a variety of individual and team events open to all primary and secondary school age competitors with the Amelia McGuiness Foundation Time Trail being open to both school aged and adult competitors, enabling the opportunity for some great family fun, competition and pre-event training.

Competitors from Southwest NSW Regional Schools, together with Victorian Regional and local Falls Creek Schools compete together each day. Results and Awards will be categorised and presented according to the specific event each competitor has entered, which is based on their school's (state) location.

For participating NSW Schools, the Falls Creek Schools Carnival is both a Regional Interschools qualifying event for the NSW/ACT/QLD State Interschools Championships held in mid-August at Perisher, and an opportunity to compete against schools from NSW & VIC for the Falls Creek Schools Team Cup Championship Trophies. 

For participating Victorian Schools, the Falls Creek Schools Carnival is both an ideal participation and training opportunity for the VICTORIAN Interschools Championships held in mid-August at Mt Buller, and an opportunity to compete against schools from VIC & NSW for the Falls Creek Schools Team Cup Championship Trophies.

In 2026, in addition to the traditional Secondary Schools Team Cup Championships, we will also be awarding similar Team Cup Championship Trophies to attending Primary Schools.

Competitors may choose to enter any of the following events.

PLEASE NOTE that the Event Desciptions and associated event information is currently nearing finalisation, with final confirmation to be forwarded prior to the Entry Portal opening in late April/early May.

Entry Portal Information

The Interschools Snowsport Championships is transitioning to a new online entry system in 2026. 

Under the new entry system, parents or carers will be responsible for submitting entries, event payments, and completing relevant event waivers.

Every school participating will need to assign a School Coordinator, who will have access to log in, view entries, and allocate students into teams, streamlining the overall administration process.

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Event Information

Please click on each tile to learn more about each event of the Falls Creek Schools Carnival.

Event Entry Cost

The 2026 event entry fees for events hosted during the Falls Creek Schools Carnival are as follows:

Amelia Foundation Time Trial: $50 per competitor, per discipline.

South West NSW Regional Interschools Championships: $50 per competitor, per discipline.

Falls Creek Regional Schools Championships: $50 per competitor, per discipline.

NOTE THAT the Cross Country Relay Event is free for those entering the Cross Country Classic Event.

Payment must be made by credit card via the online entry system at the time parents/carers finalise event entries. A 2% transaction fee is incorporated into the event entry fee, and a $1.60 booking fee will be applied at checkout. These fees are not retained by Snow Australia.

PLEASE NOTE that the Event Entry fees do NOT include the lift pass cost.

Calendar of Important Dates

Following are the list of closure dates:

Participant Wavier

The participant waivers are a requirement of entry into the Interschools Championships. It is a requirement that all participants have completed a waiver prior to course inspection. The waiver is a legal document, and if required will be used in a Court of Law.

A Parent/Guardian or the Competitor (if over 18 years of age when completing the waiver) MUST complete the online waiver as part of the event entry process.

Event Office and Bib Collection

The event office is located inside Falls Creek Sports at the Village Bowl.

Bib collection times include:

• Monday July 27 - 2.00 to 4.30pm
• Tuesday - Thursday - every event morning - 8.00am to 9.00am

Event Ticketing

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

Volunteers Required

The event management team is seeking volunteer course officials to help ensure participants enjoy a safe and well-run experience. 

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 to three 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 and must wear a helmet while on course.

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

Equipment Requirements

Helmet use is mandatory for all participants (including adults) whilst on course for inspection and event runs. Any participants who arrive at the top of the course without a helmet will not be able to participate. Please note that race suits wil not be permitted. for any Primary aged Divistons, that is Divisions 4 , 5 , 6 .

Event Updates

Join the WhatsApp group for event updates in regards to the competition schedule. 

Presentations

Competitors from the Falls Creek Regional Schools Championships, together with schools from the Southwest NSW Regional Interschools Championships will compete together each day. Results and Awards will be categorised and presented according to the specific event each competitor has entered, which is based on their school's (state) location.

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

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Event Contact

Rebecca Clark, Snow Australia Community Engagement Manager - rclark@snow.org.au- 0408 006 415