The Club has a longstanding history of encouraging a flourishing race program and appoints a volunteer Race Director each year. Preference is given where possible to bookings for those Members who wish to book for Club race events. Ski racing is a great way to get to know other Members and have a fun. Please come along and join in. Everyone is welcome and we have many generations of families of all abilities who give it a go!
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USC ski race events are posted on the Race Calendar. If you would like to get involved in racing, please contact the Bookings Officer who will arrange for our Race Director Rob Walker to get in contact with you.
Buller Race Weekend
The USC Alpine Ski Races will occurs annually on a weekend in August. Weather permitting, the weekend consists of all the usual races:
- Saturday: Slalom and Giant Slalom
- Sunday: Jumps and Moguls
Snowboarders are also able to participate. Even if you are not staying in the Lodge you are welcome to participate, provided you notify the Booking Officer well in advance of the event. Please book early for this weekend, as it is always extremely popular.
Kangaroo Hoppet and X-Country Race Weekend
The Kangaroo Hoppet is an international cross country race run annually at Falls Creek. Events staged are 42km, 21km and 7km. All races are “freestyle”.
Members should arrange their own entry. X-Country race weekend has been combined with the Hoppet from 2022. While there is no surcharge for the weekend, beds at the Falls Creek lodge are preferred for Members who are Hoppet racers.
Pub to Pub Race
This weekend is planned to be a social weekend only at this stage. See the racing calendar for the details.
Inter Club Races
Mt Buller Team challenge held annually in August. USC enters teams of 3+ competitors in various classes to take on other ski Clubs and alpine management. With a history of over 75 years this is the event to win and bring home the cup for USC. If any Member is interested in participating in Inter Club on any of the mountains, please contact the bookings office.
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