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Thredbo Ridercross

Name: Thredbo Ridercross
Start: 08/10/2026 10:00 am
End: 08/10/2026 3:00 pm

Monday 10 Aug, 2026 `2026-08-10 10:00:00 2026-08-10 15:00:00 Australia/Sydney Thredbo Ridercross The Thredbo Ridercross will put the best skiers and snowboarders against each other in the ultimate dash for cash utilizing a course of bumps, jumps and berms. Thredbo, New South Wales, Australia` Add to Calendar

The Thredbo Ridercross will see the best skiers and snowboarders against their peers in the ultimate dash for cash utilizing an intermediate – advanced course of bumps, jumps and berms.

With Head to Head Finals racing back on the menu, this is sure to bring out some of the best racers in the country.

A loaded $12000 cash and prize pool is up for grabs, pushing competitors to put everything on the line for a spot on the podium.

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Schedule

Bib Collection: 7:45am – 8:15am | Friday Flat Bistro Deck

Inspection: 8:45am – 9am | Ridercross Course

Qualifying Runs: 9am – 11am | Ridercross Course

Head to Head Finals Racing: 11:15am | Ridercross Course

Presentation: 3:00pm | Kosciuszko Room

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What You Need To Know

What are the age categories?

Grom Men Ski & Snowboard: 7 – 12 years old
Grom Women Ski & Snowboard: 7 – 12 years old
Youth Men Ski & Snowboard: 13 – 15 years old
Youth Women Ski & Snowboard: 13 – 15 years old
Junior Men Ski & Snowboard: 16 – 17 years old
Junior Women Ski & Snowboard: 16 – 17 years old
Open Men Ski & Snowboard
Open Women Ski & Snowboard
Masters Men Ski & Snowboard: 35+
Masters Women Ski & Snowboard: 35+

Age categories are calculated using age at 31 December 2026.

Can I wear a race suit?

In-line with FIS competition rules and supportive of grassroots snow sports competition, race/speed suits are not permitted to be worn during training and/or competition in Ski Cross or Snowboard Cross events. Proper snow sports outerwear must be worn such as a jacket or softshell and snow pants. Outerwear such as hoodies, long sleeve shirts, school jerseys and track-suit pants will NOT BE PERMITTED. Failure to wear the correct and approved race clothing will result in a DNS.

How much is registration and lift pass?

Event Entry

All Categories | $72

Competitors Pass

Open & Masters | $155
Youth & Junior | $85
Grom | $75

What can I win?

All Open Ski & Snowboard podiums will take home per event:

1st = $300
2nd = $200
3rd = $100

All other podiums for each category will take home a rad prize bag filled with goodies from our sponsors Burton, Rossignol, LeBent and Oakley.

What is the competition format?

Qualification Format: 1 timed run

Run Order: Competitors will drop in bib order

Finals Format: Head to head racing

Helmets are compulsory for all competitors

Competitors can only register for one entry. Entry into multiple categories or disciplines is not allowed.

How many riders go through to H2H Finals racing?

Depending on the size of the category, the top 4 or top 8 qualifying riders will go through to the finals.

Enquiries

For any enquiries please email [email protected]

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