Primary NIPS

Monday 7th October & Tuesday 8th October 2024 - Giant Slalom Lane Training Days (optional)

During the Monday & Tuesday, there will be the opportunity to register for race coaching, providing the opportunity for athletes to build confidence skiing on the race terrain. The training which will include skills and drills, race day tips and techniques and a race coaching session in a GS training lane.

The training days will commence at 9.30am at the Knoll Ridge Chalet and run until approximately 3.00pm. Limited spaces available.

Wednesday 9th October 2024 - Giant Slalom Race Day

Every athlete will complete 2 x individual timed runs in a Giant Slalom course. Individual results will be determined based on the combined times of their two runs. The day will conclude with the prize-giving for individual results.

Thursday 10th October 2024 - Parallel Slalom Race Day

All athletes will compete in a parallel slalom event (a red course and a blue course side-by-side, each with individual timing). Athletes will be seeded based on their fastest run from the Monday event and will race alongside another athlete of similar ability. Each athlete will complete one run in the red course, plus one run in the blue course. Results are determined based on the combined time of each athlete's two runs. Overall school team results are determined based on the combined times of the fastest three athletes in each school team. The day will conclude with the prize-giving for school teams.

Friday 11th October 2024 - Weather/Contingency Day (if needed)

Categories for Individual Awards

Year 1 -  Boys/Girls

Year 2  -  Boys/Girls

Year 3  -  Boys/Girls

Year 4  -  Boys/Girls

Year 5  -  Boys/Girls

Year 6  -  Boys/Girls

Overall Boys Primary NIPS Champion 2024

Overall Girls Primary NIPS Champion 2024

Categories for School Team Awards

Primary Boys School Team (Years 1-6)

Primary Girls School Team (Years 1-6)

Primary Mixed School Team (Years 1-6) - Mixed team entries must include at least 1 boy and at least 2 girls

Lift Passes

Competitor 4-Day Whakapapa Lift Pass = $149.00

Additionally, 1 x team manager plus 1 x volunteer/course helper per team are eligible to purchase the discounted lift passes at the above price. Further information on the process to purchase lift passes will be provided at a later date and the lift passes will be included in the race packs to be picked up prior to the event.

Weekend Training Day Fees

Monday 7th October  -  $120.00 per athlete

Tuesday 8th October  -  $120.00 per athlete

Entry Fees

Team of 4   -   $480.00

Team of 3   -   $390.00

Team of 2   -   $300.00

Team of 1   -   $180.00