| Sign Up | Tuesday, July 10 |
| Race 1 | Friday, August 3 |
| Race 2 & 3 | Tuesday, August 7 |
| Race 4 & 5 | Friday, August 24 |
| Race 6 Final | Tuesday, August 28 |
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Coronet Peak Events Guide 2012
Scheduled Opening Day
Saturday, June 9
Friday, June 22 - Sunday, July 1
June 24 to July 3
Tens of thousands of locals and visitors will take to Queenstown streets and ski slopes for the Southern Hemisphere's biggest winter party, to celebrate the official start to winter.
It's a 10 day celebration of Queenstown's unique culture and community with street parties, fireworks, international and local acts, comedy,and a Mardi Gras, family fun, and plenty of Mountain Mayhem.
First Tracks starts
Monday, July 2
Here's one for you intrepid early risers. Get your boots on before the sun bursts over the peaks and as well as a stunning sunrise you'll get your pick of the first runs down. There's nothing quite like being the first on the smooth groomed corduroy or making fresh tracks in the new snow.
First tracks pass must be purchased in conjunction with a valid day lift pass at Coronet Peak.
Daily from 8am - 9am until late September
Kids Day Out
Sunday, July 15
Kids rule the Peak all day with plenty of activities, entertainment and games for the kids to enjoy.
Winter Classic Series
July 10, July 17, July 24, August 3, August 7, August 24
This long standing and very popular Tuesday race series has categories for ski/board/tele, male/female and mixed teams. Great sponsors, terrific atmosphere and a prize giving after each race at a bar downtown makes this a weekly highlight for many Queenstown locals. Join as a team or come along to sign up day (date and venue TBA) and we'll find a team for you to race in through the season.
The Winter Classic is an iconic recreational race series that has all levels competing so make sure you don't miss out. Once you get in that start gate you'll be addicted!
Schedule
Junior Interfields
Saturday, July 14
An introduction to Ski Racing for local juniors. Up and coming athletes enter from Tekapo, Ohau, Wanaka and Queenstown Regions.
Peak to Peak
Saturday, July 21
A Magnificent Winter Multisport Event for Individuals and teams. The race starts high on the Remarkables ski field with a 2km ski or snow board down to the Remarkables access road. An exhilarating 17km mountain bike down the road takes competitors to the edge of Lake Wakatipu in Frankton for a 7km paddle into Queenstown bay. From downtown Queenstown the final two race stages are a 9km run to Coronet Alpine Hotel and then a 9km bike ride up to the finish line at Coronet Peak. This event is great for aspiring Multi Sporters to test themselves against the best or a team to participate and have a lot of Fun.
2011 Peak to Peak Competitors
National Youth Series
Friday July 27 - Sunday July 29
Part of a three race Series for K and J athletes it is run on training Terrain in Rocky Gully. Test yourself against all other kids your age racing Giant Slalom and Slalom. Fastest out of the three races wins but as always on the day, the fastest to the bottom reaps the rewards on the day!!!
Schedule
| NZ Youth Series GS | Friday, July 27 |
| NZ Youth Series GS | Saturday, July 28 |
| NZ Youth Series Slalom | Sunday, July 29 |
Download PDF: Registration Form
Download PDF: Race 1 GS Results
Sunday Snow Sessions at the ICE BAR
Sundays in August
Get up to the top of the Greengates express chairlift for our Sunday Snow Sessions.
DJ Tim Sargeant is on the decks, we'll be sizzling sausages on the BBQ, Zumwohl is pouring their Schnaps and Amisfield mulled wine will be available to warm you from the inside.
Sundays in August 12 noon till 3pm Coronet Peak ICE BAR right at the top of Greengates express
NZ Skiing Masters
Friday 10 August and Saturday 11 August
Masters Skiing is a great opportunity for anyone to participate in ski racing. Come and participate in the only Downhill in New Zealand along with a Giant Slalom and a Slalom Great way to meet new people, compete and have a great time in the mountains. There is the chance to get some prior training in the gates to get comfortable through our 5 Star Trainers and Coaches here at Coronet Peak Competitors range from the elite ex-racers to those that just 'want to give it a go'.
Schedule
| Masters Downhill | Friday, August 10 |
| Masters Slalom | Friday, August 10 |
| Masters GS | Saturday, August 11 |
Japan Southern Cup FIS Races
Wednesday August 15 - Saturday August 18
The Japanese FIS Southern Cup race is one of New Zealand's largest and most competitive annual ski races, attracting some of the strongest ski racing fields of the Southern Hemisphere season. This race brings a lot of History with it, being run a Coronet Peak for a number of years and has been a great spectacle for those. Some of the best have raced while training here at Coronet Peak including Bode Miller, Ted Ligety, Eric Schlopy, Linsey Vonn and Julia Mancuso from the USA. Others that have competed are Downhill World Champion Eric Guay from Canada and Overall World Champ for 2011 Maria Reisch from Germany. It is a great race mid season for our New Zealand athletes to test themselves against the best.
Schedule
| Jap FIS GS | Wednesday, August 15 |
| Jap FIS GS | Thursday, August 16 |
| Jap FIS Slalom | Friday, August 17 |
| Jap FIS Slalom | Saturday, August 18 |
Download PDF: 15.8.12 - Mens Slalom Results
Download PDF: 15.8.12 - Ladies Slalom Results
Download PDF: 16.8.12 - Mens Slalom Results
Download PDF: 16.8.12 - Ladies Slalom Results
Download PDF: 17.8.12 - Mens GS Results
Download PDF: 17.8.12 - Ladies GS Results
Australia New Zealand Continental Cup
Monday, August 20 and Tuesday August 21
Top international racers from across the globe will compete for the prestigious Australia New Zealand Continental Cup.
Schedule
| ANC GS | Monday, August 20 |
| ANC Slalom | Tuesday, August 21 |
Download PDF: 20.8.12 - Mens GS Results
Download PDF: 20.8.12 - Ladies GS Results
Get The Girls Out
Saturday, September 22
Get The Girls Out - a campaign to bring the community of female skiers and snowboarders together on mountains across the country, if not the world, for one day - In association with Shejumps.org
Across New Zealand females will meet up at their local ski area and celebrate their love for the mountains, meet new ski buddys and be encouraged to push their limits in a fun and safe environment.
Fancy dress and retro one-pieces are encouraged.
Meeting Time: 10am or 1pm under the clock tower
Valid day pass required.
Download: Poster
NZ Nationals
Thursday August 30 and Friday August 31
www.snowsports.co.nz/sports/ski-racing-nz/
The NZ National Championships continue to run at Coronet Peak again this year on our challenging new Giant Slalom Course, and Slalom on the infamous 'Race Arena'. This race brings prestige, talent and not to mention big fields to Coronet Peak to compete for the New Zealand title. With international teams continuing to train there is the added interest from overseas too, pushing our aspiring local athletes to the maximum. This is sure to get the blood flowing as it will be neck and neck right to the finish line for our Boys and Girls. If you are keen to help out for these races and get close to action please contact race@coronetpeak.co.nz. See you on the hill!!
Schedule
| Nationals including Adaptive GS | Thursday, August 30 |
| Nationals including Adaptive Slalom | Friday, August 31 |
Download PDF: 30.8.12 - Mens GS Results
Download PDF: 30.8.12 - Ladies GS Results
Coronet Peak Plays Cupid - Singles Night Skiing
Friday August 31
Ditch the bars for the night and start trawling the slopes for your mate instead. Coronet Peak is having its annual speed dating night on Friday, August 31. Registration is free and you'll get a glass of Arcadia Bubbles to give you a bit of old fashioned Dutch courage. Then head to the lift line, we'll match you into pairs, do the introductions and get you onto the Cupid Express. The rest is up to you!
Register in the base building. Times TBC.
Normal night skiing rates and hours apply.
Kids Day Out
Sunday, September 9
Kids rule the Peak all day with plenty of activities, entertainment and games for the kids to enjoy.
Coronet Peak & Quest Banked Slalom
Saturday, September 15
Download: Results
2011 Banked Slalom - Snowboarder Nikki Porter
Summer Daze
Sunday, September 30
Celebrate the longer days and anticipation of summer ahead with this themed day where there will be activities, games and prizes all day.
Scheduled Closing Day
Sunday, October 7
NZSki News
The weather gods have been smiling on Queenstown's Coronet Peak as a second snowfall within a week puts the mountain on track for its early June scheduled opening.
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