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Events in Perisher 2010

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JUNE

MILO Competition

What's Your Best MILO Winter Moment?
Here's a fun competition run by MILO to let us know what your favourite snow memory is!

How to Enter:
1. Consumers download and print entry form
2. Attach a label from any Nestle MILO can including B-SMART & MILO MALT
3. Describe in 25 words or less “Your Best MILO Winter Moment'
4. Send entry to ‘MILO Snow Pack Competition', Nestle Australia Ltd, GPO Box 4320, Sydney NSW 2001

The Prize
MILO Snow Prize Pack containing a MILO thermal mug, fleece winter blanket, COLUMBIA fleece hat, COLUMBIA fleece gloves, COLUMBIA fleece hat, 450g tin of MILO all in a MILO bag. RRP: $118.50 each.
35 x prize packs to be won. Entries open – now. Until – 23 August 2010. Click here to download entry form.

 



JULY

Coca-Cola 'Tube My Ride' 31 July - 1 Aug

Calling all budding Warren Millers! Grab a camera and a mate, as skiers and boarders are invited to take on the PlayStation Slopestyle course and now in 2010 the Superpipe on Front Valley for the 2nd Aunnal Coca-Cola Tube My Ride competition.

The twist is that the run/s (can be multiple attempts pieced together) are to be captured on film and edited into a slick video of no more than 3 minutes with approved Launch Your Band music.

Competitor videos will be hosted and voted on Perisher’s Tube My Ride webpage and YouTube. Entries must be received no later than 15 August 2010.

The winner will be announced 31 August 2010. $5,000 is up for grabs winner takes all. All the details and conditions of entry are on the TMR site.

Enter now to give yourself time to make a sick vid!

 



AUGUST

Grinspoon live at The Station 4 August

One of Australia's premier live bands will rock your world from 9:00pm not to be missed!

 

Annual Medical and Legal Conferences - Continuing Professional Education P/L 8-15 Aug

Open to medical and legal professionals to register. To be held at the Stables, the conferences have four segments: 1. Legal; 2. Medical and Legal; 3. Business Law; 4. Dental Law. For more information or to make a booking contact Rosana Faraglia from Continuing Professional Education at: rosana@educationcpe.com; call: 07 3254 3331 or go to: www.conferences21.com

 

Australian Junior Snowboard Series 12-14 Aug

A hugely popular event; open to junior snowboarders seeking a challenge as they develop their skills in a competitive environment. 12 August: Snowboarder Cross 13 August: Slopestyle 14 August: Superpipe

 

PlayStation ‘King of the Mountain’ - in association with Columbia. Part 2 Super Pipe 22 Aug

Serious skiers light it up again and take on Australia’s only Superpipe in round two of the three part series!

Over $15,000 in cash, PlayStation and Columbia Sportwear prizes up for grabs! . Entries are NOW OPEN!

For more details and to enter click HERE. Each competitor must sign an Event Waiver too.

Open Men's, Women's and Grommet categories

 

Australian Freestyle Moguls 19-21 Aug

The world’s best mogul skiers will compete on Australia’s internationally renowned and respected moguls course- ‘Toppas Dream’.

Entry Form HERE ; Event Waiver HERE ; Volunteer Waiver HERE

 

Crazy Hat Day 21 August

Get out your whacked out hats! Let's see what you've got.

 

Cat Empire live at The Station 21 August

Make sure you catch these cool cats! Plus Mama Kin from 9:00pm

 

Stepchild Demo Day 21 Aug

Come test drive the latest Stepchild snowboards and check out the great "Stepchild Demo Deals" on offer at our Slopestyle Mountain Sports store on the lower level of the Perisher Centre. Demo to be located at the base of the V8 on Front Valley.

 

Stepchild Demo Day 28 Aug

Come test drive the latest Stepchild snowboards and check out the great "Stepchild Demo Deals" on offer at our Slopestyle Mountain Sports store on the lower level of the Perisher Centre. Demo to be located at the base of the V8 on Front Valley.

 



SEPTEMBER

Pub-to-Pub Classic 2 Sept

Now firmly etched in Perisher’s folklore, the 28th annual Pub-to-Pub will be a cross-country mix of serious racers and dressed up cruisers, having fun. The Classic takes in five watering holes and is open to anyone with a pair of skinny skis and a thirst for adventure. The race start is something to behold.

 

Australian Children’s Skiing Championships 4-7 Sept

The nation’s best junior skiers contest for national honours and points on a career path for a world ranking and ultimately Olympic glory. 4 September: Giant Slalom 5 September: Slalom 6 September: Skier Cross 7 September weather day. Entry details HERE

 

Coca-Cola Spring Carnival 6-19 Sept

Spring in Perisher is magnificent, cold crisp mornings are greeted with beautiful clear afternoons, perfect to get active or simply relax and enjoy. Ski or snowboard for as long as you like and then if you wish, enjoy leisurely afternoons taking in the assortment of great indoor and outdoor entertainment including live music, fun kids activities, events, cultural activities, fireworks and much more. Best of all, it’s at no extra cost to your lift pass

 

Tim Draxl Live at Snow Gums 6 Sept

Tim Draxl, a Perisher local and one of Australia’s most successful true cabaret stars returns home to entertain a limited number of lucky guests in the intimate setting of Snow Gums restaurant in the Perisher Valley Hotel. For more information call: (02) 6459 4455

 

Australian Interschools 8-12 Sept

School children from Year 1 to Year 12, having progressed through Divisional and State championships, move onto the big stage at Perisher to find the country’s best skiers and snowboarders across every competitive discipline.

 

PlayStation ‘King of the Mountain’ - in assoc. with Columbia: Part 3 Gap Jump / Big Air 11 Sept (TBC)

The grand finale in the three part series and what a way to go out!

Skiers will take on a massive gap jump (set to be on Mt Perisher) and test their mettle as they go big or go home! Not for the faint-hearted and ideal for photographers to get some great action snaps.

Over $15,000 in cash and PlayStation and Columbia Sportwear prizes up for grabs! . Entries are NOW OPEN!

For more details and to enter click HERE. Each competitor must sign an Event Waiver too.

Open Men's, Women's and Grommet categories.

 

International Talk Like a Pirate Day 19 Sept

Arrrrrr me hearties, why does a pirate wear an eye patch? Because that's the way they arrrrrrrr!

 




Past Events

Opening Weekend Celebrations and the Snowy Mountains of Music Festival 11-14 June

Perisher celebrates the opening of the 2010 winter season in style with a 4-day festival of live music, dancing, poetry, kids activities and much more. Come share in the fun and be part of Australia’s coolest festival and help bring in the new season! Go to: www.snowymountainsofmusic.com.au for more details.

Click here to download flyer (pdf).

www.snowymountainsofmusic.com.au.

 

Red Nose Day 25 June

Go RED instead! Perisher is supporting SIDS and the Kid's Red Nose Day by holding a Go RED Instead Day. We encourage everyone to wear something RED to Perisher on the day, donations can also be made. For more information on this worthwhile charity go to: http://www.rednoseday.com.au
 

 

ACP Demo Days: 26-27 June - 9:00am to 4:00pm

Try before you buy! Register for only $10 and enjoy a full day of testing the latest gear from leading brands or $15 to receive Aust & NZ Snowboarding magazine's showbag valued at over $50 (includes: mag, beanie, plus goodies from exhibitors). Two forms of ID required (one must be photo ID). There's a Rail Jam too, cash and prizes up for grabs enter on the day! Location: bottom of Slopestyle course Front Valley Perisher.

 

Karnivool live at The Station 4 July

From 8:00pm. Call 1300 369 909 for details

 

Butterfly Effect live at The Station 7 July

Catch one of Australia's progressive four-piece bands live at The Station. Call the Station 1300 369 909 for details

 

PlayStation ‘King of the Mountain’ – in association with Columbia. Part 1 Slopestyle (RESHEDULED TO 22 AUG)

PLEASE NOTE, THIS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO 22 AUGUST. Time for our top skiers to show us their stuff in the first of a series of three events to see who is Australia’s best all-around skier.

Over $15,000 in cash, PlayStation and Columbia Sportwear prizes up for grabs! . Entries are NOW OPEN!

For more details and to enter click HERE. Each competitor must sign an Event Waiver too.

Open Men's, Women's and Grommet categories.

 

Nixon Headphone Demo Days: 10-11 July

The crew from NIXON will have a tent on the snow where you can stop by and check out the latest and greatest headphones NIXON has to offer. Demo sets will be provided so you can take them for a cruise on the hill and great deals will be available through Slopestyle Mountain Sports in Perisher!! Giveaways throughout the day!

 

Liberty Skis Demo Day: 12 July

Come test drive the revolutionary Liberty all mountain skis. Voted the best ski ever made by Freeskier Magazine in the USA, Liberty skis are hand-made using bamboo to provide strength and durability. Check out the full range at Slopestyle Mountain Sports at the Perisher Centre.

 

Sydney Region Interschools 14-17 July

Open to all government and non-government primary and secondary school children from the Sydney Region in all skiing and snowboarding disciplines, as they vie for selection for the State championships.

 

The Beautiful Girls live at The Station 14 July

Call The Station for details 1300 369 909

 

Mental as Anything live at The Station 17 July

One of Australia's favourite and enduring bands play their classic songs at The Station, call 1300 369 909 for details

 

Salomon, Elan, Giro Demo Days: 17-18 July

Come try before you buy the best snow equipment from some of the world's best brands. Location bottom Eyre T-bar, Mt Perisher.

 

Berocca Demonstration and Sampling Days: 17-18 July

Berocca will be demonstrating and sampling their new all in one effervescent tablet and water product, great for a kick-start to your day! Discuss the benefits with the fully trained demonstration team and try for yourself in Perisher Valley at the base of the V8.

 

Christmas in July 24-25 July

Just so we don't miss out on snow at Christmas, we thought we'd celebrate 'Christmas in July'. Dress up like Santa or wear some tinsel and have some fun!

 

Ministry of Sound Sessions Tour at The Station 24 July

This will be HUGE! Contact The Station for details: 1300 369 909

 

ACT- Southern Interschools 28-30 July

Open to all government and non-government primary and secondary school children in the ACT and Southern Regions in all skiing and snowboarding disciplines, as they vie for selection for the State championships.

 

Ash Grunwald live at The Station 31 July

From 8:00pm call 1300 369 909 for details

 

Stepchild Demo Day 31 July

Come test drive the latest Stepchild snowboards and check out the great "Stepchild Demo Deals" on offer at our Slopestyle Mountain Sports store on the lower level of the Perisher Centre. Demo to be located at the base of the V8 on Front Valley.