Funding boost for Victoria to deliver launch of elite ski events

This weekend’s launch of Victoria’s 2013 Alpine ski season has got off to a flying start with the Victorian Coalition Government announcing a $60,000 package towards a top line-up of Continental Cup ski and snowboard events in the coming months.

Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith, who officially opened the 2013 ski season at Mt Buller, made the funding announcement on behalf of Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty.

Events to be supported include FIS ANC Giant slalom at Mt Hotham, 29 July - 2 August 2013; FIS ANC Skier Cross at Mt Hotham, 16 -18 August 2013; Kangaroo Hoppet Cross Country at Falls Creek, 24 August 2013; FIS ANC Snowboard Cross at Mt Hotham, 25 -28 August 2013; Moguls Challenge at Mt Buller, 31 August 2013.

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