Victorian Interschools Championships

Victorian Interschools Snowsports Champs Wrap-Up

The 2024 Mogul Ski World Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships have drawn to a close after a week of competition at Mt Buller. Despite the challenges posed by the weather, the event was a resounding success, showcasing the resilience, skill, and camaraderie of the participants.

David Speirs, Interschools Event Manager, summed up the week, saying, “It has been another huge week at the 2024 Mogul Ski World Victorian Interschools Snowsport Championships. We have had 6550 event entries from 245 Victorian Schools. 500 Volunteers along with 55 on-snow event staff made the events run as safely and efficiently as possible. The weather threw the competitors and event teams a few challenges, but we have delivered very successful full-format events.”

Having fun at speed in Div 6 Girls GS

Mt Buller’s Mountain Operations Team, as always, played a crucial role in ensuring the event's success. The snowmaking and grooming teams worked tirelessly, particularly through the unpredictable weather conditions, to maintain top snow cover across all racecourses. Using advanced SnowSat GPS technology, they meticulously managed snow distribution, ensuring each event site met the high standards expected of this prestigious competition.

Hamish Roche flying high in Div 1 Boys moguls

Noel Landry, General Manager of Buller Ski Lifts said, "A challenging week for everyone, but it’s been incredible to witness the triumphs of determination, snowmaking, and sheer grit on display throughout the event. Our snowmaking crew and groomers worked around the clock to ensure the racecourses were in top shape. The athletes showed remarkable resilience, pushing through tough conditions to deliver outstanding performances. It’s a testament to the spirit of the Interschools community and the unwavering commitment of our Mt Buller team that we were able to provide such a memorable event despite the challenges."

Shredding the GS course Div 6 girls snowboard

Thanks to all staff and volunteers, the championships ran smoothly, providing a safe and welcoming environment for all participants. Results can be found here.

2024 is Mt Buller’s 100 years of skiing and it is also Strathcona Girls Grammar School’s 100th anniversary. Both centennials added an extra layer of celebration to the week, and a commemorative photo was taken by the Strathcona team at the event, capturing the shared pride and history. These celebrations reinforce the enduring legacy of both Mt Buller and the schools that have made Interschools a beloved tradition.

 Strathcona Friends of Snowsports celebrates 100 years at Mt Buller with the Div 2 & 3 competitors for the Victorian Interschools Competition 2024. Front row: Jasmine Green, Madeleine Large, Jasmin Ma, Isabella Mazzei, Kathleen Sluga. Back row: Nick Egan, Elizabeth Lee, Isabella Wallis, Sophie Baker, Tamsin Whitburn, Claudia Appleton, Claudia Large, Veda Mazzei, Rochelle Paroissien, Claire Dai, Ella Fotheringham, Chelsea Hou

Congratulations to all competitors and the individual and team champions from the event. We look forward to seeing you all again next year.

All results and further detail on the vents can be found on the Interschools website.

Racer at speed in Div 1 Boys GS