SAVE THE DATE----- NSW State Alpine School

This school is open to Scouts, Venturers, Rovers and Leaders. 

Accomodation at the NSW Scouts Alpine Centre in dormortory style bunk rooms.

All meals will be included in the price but participant assistance will be expected in the kitchen.

Transport

Persons requiring bus transport

A 22 seat bus will depart from the Bankstown area (Location TBA). The bus wil travel directly to Jindabyne. On Saturday and Sunday it will travel to Perisher and return. Sunday afternon the bus will return to Sydney for drop off at the original pick up point. First 22 persons registering will get priority on the bus.

Persons not requiring bus transport

Make your own way to the snow and car pool where possible. You will be responsible for your own transport costs and park entry fees.

Activity Venues

Perisher Ski Resort

Persons wanting to participate in down hill skiing at Perisher Resort will be responsible for their own Lift tickets, Ski Instruction and Ski hire. If under 18 you will need to be accompanied by your own supervising Leader or Adult. 

Perisher Cross Country Ski Trails

Persons wanting to participate in Cross country skiing at the Perisher cross country ski trails will be accompanied by Scouts NSW appointed Guides. 

This will be a great opportunity to learn snowcraft, XC ski and Snow shoe skills. Our Guides have had experience in the Antarctic and Arctic environments and have a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Ski Hire

We have arranged an extremely good discount at Rhythm sports in Cooma for the school. Approx $35 for hire of  Cross Country boots, stocks and Skis (NNN BC) or snow shoes for the two days. Participants will be responsible for paying for their own XC ski or snow shoe hire (Ski Hire IS NOT included in the course price). Please note that this discount is not available to scouts outside of the State Alpine School. We will book / reserve for you your XC skis and snow shoes through Rythm.

Persons wishing to hire downhill skis or tobogans can do so through your own means and outside of above mentioned arrangement.

Outcomes from the school

We will be offering opportunities for

OAS training and recognition for Alpine cross country skiing, Snow Camping and Snow Shoeing up to stage 6. This, of course is dependant upon individuals abilities.

VET training and recognition for the following VET modules 

Ski on easy cross country terrain - SISO SKT 001

Use snowcraft skills for alpine touring - SISO SKT 003

Lead skiing activities on easy cross country terrain - SISO SKT 004

Scouting Skills

Safe  Participant Snowshoeing Day Trips

Trained Participant Snowshoeing Day Trips

Safe Participant Cross Country Skiing day trips and patroled areas

Trained Participant Cross Country Skiing day trips and patroled areas

And, of course lots of fun :)