Winter Events
Battle on The Bluff
Wednesday 12 Aug, 2026
The Battle on The Bluff is back, and it’s going off on Thredbo’s legendary freeride terrain!
Send dialled cliff drops, hit massive wind lips and show the crew what you’re made of. Fast becoming one of Australia’s premier freeride comps, this is your chance to claim a slice of the massive cash prize purse, plus a heap of rad prizes from Oakley, Burton and Rossignol.
Don’t just watch – come shred, stunt and own The Bluff!
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8:30am-9:30am: Bib Collection | Bottom of Kosciuszko Chair (Thredbo Tent)
9:45am: Rider Briefing | Top of The Bluff
10am – 11am: Inspection | The Bluff
12pm: Judged Run | The Bluff
4:15pm: Presentations | Alpine Bar
Please note: This schedule is a rough guideline and may be subject to change at any time due to factors such as course holds or weather delays.
Protected by Flip Insurance
We’ve partnered with Flip Insurance to automatically cover all participants for eligible accidental injuries that happen during this event.
✅ No sign-up costs
✅ Up to $50K cash payout for approved claims
✅ Easy claims process
Make sure you’re prepared – download the Flip Insurance app to register your cover. You can find your Event Code when registering or in your pre-arrival email.
Learn more at www.flipinsurance.com.au/covered-group-active
What You Need To Know
- Grom Men Ski & Snowboard: 7 – 12 years old
- Grom Women Ski & Snowboard: 7 – 12 years old
- Junior Men Ski & Snowboard: 13 – 17 years old
- Junior Women Ski & Snowboard: 13 – 17 years old
- Open Men Ski & Snowboard: Any Age
- Open Women Ski & Snowboard: Any Age
Age categories are calculated using age at 31 December 2026.
Format: 1 judged run.
Run Order: Competitors will drop in bib order.
Helmets are compulsory for all competitors.
Competitors can only register for one entry. Entry into multiple categories or disciplines is not allowed.
Overall Run Impression which takes into account:
- Difficulty of line – How technical the path through the course is.
- Control – Was the line ridden exactly like it was anticipated.
- Fluidity – Ensuring a run that flows from feature to feature.
- Jumps – Were there features and how well where they executed throughout the run.
- Technique – How a rider performed based on their ability and compared to others.
Enquiries
For any enquiries please email [email protected]
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