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NZSIA April Newsletter
April Newsletter 2020
Northern Hemisphere Courses Suspended
Dear members, In light of the current global situation, NZSIA will be ceasing all Northern Hemisphere courses from Saturday 21st March onwards. We have done our best to keep courses running as much as possible, without creating undue risk for both our candidates and...
Dynastar Ski Masters – NZSIA are invited to be a part of the Masters
Cardrona would like to extend an invitation to all current members of the NZSIA to compete in the Dynastar Ski Masters scheduled for 9th and 10th August 2019. This event also includes a cocktail party on the 9th on mountain, and a dinner on the 10th in Wanaka. For...
Sustainability Survey
As an organisation we need to operate in a sustainable way to protect our environment. We have four quick questions that will help us shape our strategy and future initiatives. Please take a moment and give us your input... Thanks for taking the time!
Zero Carbon Bill
Are you concerned about climate change? We realise many of our members will have this in the back of their minds, especially with the current snow levels. So, right now, the best thing to do is to make a submission on the proposed Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon)...
SBINZ’s New Park and Pipe Structure
With the goal of increasing Terrain Park Cert. pass rates and making the courses more accessible, the SBINZ Committee have implemented some big changes to the Park and Pipe process. Here's what's new... 1. Pipe is now in the Coaching Pathway Due to limited access to...
New Rider Analysis Assessment Process from SBINZ
As many of you will know, the rider analysis assessment process used within SBINZ has been focused on a written format for some time now. We have now revised these assessment processes throughout Level One, Level Two and Level Three.
Election Time
We are taking nominations for President and Vice President. If this is something interests you, please click here to get underway with the process. Here is also a link to the board handbook to help describe the roles better. Nominations close on the 14th May....
A Snowboard Exchange with Swiss Snowsports
SBINZ and the Snowboard arm of Swiss Snowsports ran an exchange this past year with the goal of learning and sharing from each other.
Rip Curl Gear – Brand New – Great prices
We have a stash of Brand New Rip Curl jackets and pants available for sale at amazing prices. Awesome chance to grab yourself a great deal. Available to all current associate and full members. If you need to renew to do this, use this link here 3 items available –...
New Zealand’s Favourite Sporting Moment – your chance to vote!!!
Halberg Awards We are really excited to see one of the finalists for these awards is: Nico Porteous and Zoi Sadowski-Synnott medaling at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games within two hours of each other (Pyeongchang) To vote start here: www.sportingmoments.co.nz/ This is...
Sponsors Announced for the 25yrs of Shred with SBINZ
SBINZ is a quarter of a century old! So we’re celebrating with an old-school style boarder-cross race that will be FREE for anyone who’s a current member of NZSIA/SBINZ and all those who have been members in the past too.