Forty-five members of the ANU Snowsports club travelled to Thredbo, NSW to compete in 2011 Australian Winter University Championships. Running from 28th August until 1st September, our team of ‘professional athletes’ competed in twenty-six categories, which included both race and freestyle competitions for skiers and boarders.
Despite increasingly deteriorating snow as the week progressed, the students enjoyed clear, blue skies and copious quantities of sun. You may spot ANUS team members walking around campus with ridiculous goggle tans!
The ANUS team was noted throughout the week for its en-mass enthusiasm in après-ski activities. Going above and beyond the call of duty, all team members channelled their efforts into competing in our very own scav hunt shenanigans - completing marvellous feats including, but not limited to, crashing the Thredbo Alpine Hotel pool. Organised social events for competitors were provided each night, ranging from a ‘Gangsta’-themed party to the final night’s Black Tie Ball, which incorporated the Championship’s awards ceremony. Though ANU’s sporting prowess was not recognised with any trophies we did have one member of the team, Lizzy Lambert, receive a bronze medal in the female Skier Cross event.
All members of the ANUS team had a blast enthusiastically supporting each other in all racing events, channelling team spirit and forming strong friendships with their comrades-in-shred. For anyone who missed out this year, be sure to stay tuned for next year’s Winter University Championships to be held in Victoria in 2012.
ANU Snowsports is the ski and snowboard club for students at The Australian National University
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
ANUS in NZ
High winds. Volcanic ash. No snow.
These were just a few of the natural threats facing ANU Snowsports in the week before departing for our inaugural winter snow tour to Queenstown, New Zealand.
Fortunately, spirits were high amongst the group and, in the first week of July this year, 31 members embarked on a memorable holiday. The day after we landed, and while we were on the mountain of Coronet Peak, the snow started to fall, and overnight, the Otago Valley was covered in a sheet of white snow. From then on, our skiers and riders enjoyed The Remarkables, and Snow Park, with fresh tracks of powder each day.
By night, we experienced some of Queenstown's famous night spots, visiting bars, chatting to locals, and embracing the warm hearted kiwi hospitality. Some participants even used their time in Queenstown to bungee jump off bridges, or sky dive out of planes, to name a few extra activities this town offered.
Yes, it’s fair to say that our first snow tour to Queenstown was a success. However, one success we should be most proud of was the friendships that were made and strengthened among those who shared this experience.
Written by Oscar Bryant
These were just a few of the natural threats facing ANU Snowsports in the week before departing for our inaugural winter snow tour to Queenstown, New Zealand.
Fortunately, spirits were high amongst the group and, in the first week of July this year, 31 members embarked on a memorable holiday. The day after we landed, and while we were on the mountain of Coronet Peak, the snow started to fall, and overnight, the Otago Valley was covered in a sheet of white snow. From then on, our skiers and riders enjoyed The Remarkables, and Snow Park, with fresh tracks of powder each day.
By night, we experienced some of Queenstown's famous night spots, visiting bars, chatting to locals, and embracing the warm hearted kiwi hospitality. Some participants even used their time in Queenstown to bungee jump off bridges, or sky dive out of planes, to name a few extra activities this town offered.
Yes, it’s fair to say that our first snow tour to Queenstown was a success. However, one success we should be most proud of was the friendships that were made and strengthened among those who shared this experience.
Written by Oscar Bryant
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