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Thredbo Resort and Snow Australia announce FIS sanctioning for Triple Crown Slopestyle and Big Air events, boosting opportunities for Australian freestyle skiers and snowboarders.
Thredbo Triple Crown Joins FIS Circuit
Thredbo Resort and Snow Australia have announced a significant development for Australian freestyle skiing and snowboarding. The Thredbo Triple Crown Slopestyle and Big Air events will now be officially sanctioned by the International Ski Federation (FIS) and included in the Australian New Zealand Cup (ANC) Series. This change marks a substantial step forward for Australia's freestyle snow sports, offering skiers and riders more chances to gain international recognition and FIS points.
The 2025 Thredbo Triple Crown Series, sponsored by Boost Mobile, will host the first park FIS events in Australia since 2022. FIS-registered competitors will have the opportunity to earn points across Youth, Junior, and Open categories, with judging based on the official FIS point scale. This setup allows participants to accumulate FIS points while also competing for a share of the $60,000 prize pool, creating dual pathways for recognition and career advancement.
Johnny Lipzker from Snow Australia highlighted the significance of this development, stating that it provides a meaningful competition experience for athletes at home. The FIS points earned can help qualify skiers and riders for international events, including the Europa Cup and potentially the Olympic Games.Sam Noller, Thredbo's Event Manager, emphasised the resort's commitment to freestyle progression, viewing the partnership with Snow Australia as a way to offer a high-quality competitive platform for athletes aiming to launch international careers from Australia.
