Snow Sports South Africa is the officially recognised sports body for:

* ALPINE SKIING,

* SNOWBOARDING,

* FREESTYLE SKIING,

* NORDIC SKIING,

* BOBSLEIGH and SKELETON

in the Republic of South Africa (RSA).

The Aims of the Association are:

To promote and encourage snow sports in South Africa and to direct and manage its development in recreational and competitive fields.

To improve the moral, mental and physical health of individuals in South Africa through it's programmes, projects and competitions.

To create and maintain friendly and sportsmanlike relations between its members

Not to allow any discrimination in snow sports matters against any club or its members on racial, religious, political or other grounds.

To select and enter competitors into national and international competitions and to issue relevant licenses, assisting South African athletes to achieve their highest goals.

To raise funds for the purpose and objectives of the Association and in particular to improve and establish facilities and for the purpose of sending South Africans to international events.

To keep close contact with relevant national and international umbrella organisations observing and implementing their recommendations rules and regulations to the best of our ability.

ALPINE SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010:

* * * Dates set for 2010 First Ascent Ski Festival: 29 JULY - 1 AUGUST 2010 at AFRISKI LESOTHO * * *