Events in Perisher 2010
Check back regularly for new and updated events.
Also see: Perisher Calendar -
June 2009 - May 2010 (pdf)
JUNE
Opening Weekend Celebrations and the Snowy Mountains of Music Festival 11-14 June
Perisher celebrates the opening of the 2010 winter season in style with a 4-day festival of live music, dancing, poetry, kids activities and much more. Come share in the fun and be part of Australia’s coolest festival and help bring in the new season! Go to: www.snowymountainsofmusic.com.au for more details.
Click here to download flyer (pdf).
JULY
Butterfly Effect live at The Station 7 July
Catch one of Australia's progressive four-piece bands live at The Station. Call the Station 1300 369 909 for details
PlayStation ‘King of the Mountain’ – Part 1 Slopestyle 10 July
Time for our top skiers to show us their stuff in the first of a series of three events to see who is Australia’s best all-around skier; big cash and prizes up for grabs.
Sydney Region Interschools 14-17 July
Open to all government and non-government primary and secondary school children from the Sydney Region in all skiing and snowboarding disciplines, as they vie for selection for the State championships.
The Beautiful Girls live at The Station 14 July
Call The Station for details 1300 369 909
Mental as Anything live at The Station 17 July
One of Australia's favourite and enduring bands play their classic songs at The Station, call 1300 369 909 for details
Ministry of Sound Sessions Tour at The Station 24 July
This will be HUGE! Contact The Station for details: 1300 369 909
ACT- Southern Interschools 28-30 July
Open to all government and non-government primary and secondary school children in the ACT and Southern Regions in all skiing and snowboarding disciplines, as they vie for selection for the State championships.
Coca-Cola 'Tube My Ride' 31 July - 1 Aug
Skiers and boarders are invited to take on the PlayStation Slopestyle course and now in 2010 the Superpipe on Front Valley. The twist is that the runs (can be multiple attempts pieced together) is to be captured on film and edited into a slick video of no more than 3 minutes with approved Launch Your Band music. Competitor videos will be hosted and voted on Perisher’s website: www.perisher.com.au/winter/tubemyride/ and YouTube. Entries must be received no later than 15 August 2010. The winner will be announced 31 August 2010. $5,000 is up for grabs winner takes all.
AUGUST
PlayStation ‘King of the Mountain’ - Part 2 Super Pipe 7 Aug
Serious skiers light it up again and take on Australia’s only Superpipe in round two of the three part series!
Annual Medical and Legal Conferences - Continuing Professional Education P/L 8-15 Aug
Open to medical and legal professionals to register. To be held at the Stables, the conferences have four segments:
1. Legal;
2. Medical and Legal;
3. Business Law;
4. Dental Law.
For more information or to make a booking contact Rosana Faraglia from Continuing Professional Education at: rosana@educationcpe.com; call: 07 3254 3331 or go to: www.conferences21.com
Accreditation:
Medical CME POINTS: Endorsed provider of Continuing Medical Education points with the RACGP
Legal CPD POINTS: Where there is a compulsory continuing legal professional education regime in an Australian state we meet the requirements for both barristers and solicitors in each state of Australia - Accredited provider with WA Legal Practice Board
Australian Junior Snowboard Series 12-14 Aug
A hugely popular event; open to junior snowboarders seeking a challenge as they develop their skills in a competitive environment.
12 August: Snowboarder Cross
13 August: Slopestyle
14 August: Superpipe
Australian Freestyle Moguls 19-21 Aug
The world’s best mogul skiers will compete on Australia’s internationally renowned and respected moguls course- ‘Toppas Dream’
SEPTEMBER
Pub-to-Pub Classic 2 Sept
Now firmly etched in Perisher’s folklore, the 28th annual Pub-to-Pub will be a cross-country mix of serious racers and dressed up cruisers, having fun. The Classic takes in five watering holes and is open to anyone with a pair of skinny skis and a thirst for adventure. The race start is something to behold.
Australian Children’s Skiing Championships 3-5 Sept
The nation’s best junior skiers contest for national honours and points on a career path for a world ranking and ultimately Olympic glory.
3 September: Slalom
4 September: Giant Slalom
5 September: Skier Cross
Coca-Cola Spring Carnival 6-19 Sept
Spring in Perisher is magnificent, cold crisp mornings are greeted with beautiful clear afternoons, perfect to get active or simply relax and enjoy.
Ski or snowboard for as long as you like and then if you wish, enjoy leisurely afternoons taking in the assortment of great indoor and outdoor entertainment including live music, fun kids activities, events, cultural activities, fireworks and much more. Best of all, it’s at no extra cost to your lift pass
Australian Interschools 8-12 Sept
School children from Year 1 to Year 12, having progressed through Divisional and State championships, move onto the big stage at Perisher to find the country’s best skiers and snowboarders across every competitive discipline.
PlayStation ‘King of the Mountain’ – Part 3 Giant Gap Jump (date TBA)
The grand finale in the three part series and what a way to go out! Skiers will take on a massive gap jump (set to be on Mt Perisher) and test their mettle as they go big or go home! Not for the faint-hearted and ideal for photographers to get some great action snaps.