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Sign up through start your snow sports journey with​​​​​​​ Snow Sports New Zealand.


2026 Memberships will open April 2026.

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Membership Fees

Prices for Freeski, Snowboard, Alpine, Cross Country, and Adaptive sports are valid until December 31, 2025. Primary School Competitors and Youth participants are individuals under 16 years of age. The recreational price applies to non-competitive, non-disabled individuals.​​​​​​​

Standard Memberships:

  • Primary School Competitors (Under 16) – Free
  • Youth (Under 16) – $35/year
  • Adult (16+) – $110/year
  • Recreational – $35/year

Competition Licences: 

  • FIS or IPC Licence Holders – $350/year
  • Alpine National Points Licence – $110/year

Membership Benefits

Compete & Participate

You will need to be a member of Snow Sports NZ if you wish to compete at Snow Sports NZ sanctioned events in NZ or FIS events overseas. 

Support & Grow the Sport

Your membership fee is used to support your sport; for example, running events and athlete training camps and training event officials and volunteers.

Have Your Say

Members aged 16 and over can vote at the Snow Sports NZ AGM and stand for election to the Snow Sports NZ Board and Sports Committees. You can have your say about how competitive snow sports are run in New Zealand.

Exclusive Member Benefits

Including Adaptive member benefits like lift bass and lesson discounts. Read about benefits for Adaptive Members here. 

Explore the range of snow sports in New Zealand

Adaptive

Adaptive snow sports is about adapting equipment and lessons to allow people with a wide range of disabilities to experience the freedom of snow sports.

Alpine Ski Racing

Alpine ski racing is one of the most popular competitive snow sports in NZ and we have had a rich history in the sport since the first ski races were held here in the 1920s.

Cross Country

Cross country is the oldest skiing sport. It is a low impact sport perfect for the whole family to enjoy. At the competitive level it is an endurance sport.

Freeskiing

Freeskiing embraces the spirit of innovation. Embraces Park, Pipe and Cross.


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Freeride

In freeride skiing & snowboarding, riders go over natural, unmonitored terrain without a set goal or trail to follow. Freeriding is for skiers who have a thirst for adventure and enjoy exploring new areas.

Snowboarding

Snowboarding is about riding the whole mountain, whether it’s the natural mountain terrain, the race course or in the halfpipe or terrain parks.
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Support Snow Sports in New Zealand

Help support snow sports in New Zealand. Your donation develops young athletes, strengthens high-performance programs, and creates accessible opportunities for adaptive communities.
​​​​​​​Every contribution makes a real difference on and off the mountain. Donate today to support the next generation of Kiwi talent.