Lessons for the 2026 Season

Masters’ Winter XC Training Program, 2026

Run by NSWACT XC – (2026 dates to be confirmed): 

The Masters’ Winter XC training program is to develop skills to improve techniques, distance, and general ski abilities.

• Access: Need to be a current NSWACT XC member and paid for activity (see above)
• Time/ Dates: TBC usually June to Sept depending on snow. Last year ran Thursday and Saturday afternoons. The finish date may change due to circumstances beyond organisers control. Activities, venues and times may change as well. (See information below for 2025 example)
• Location: Perisher Trails
• Ability: For skiers with Competent to Advanced skills

CCCSC usually have club members going for most sessions, such as Thursday and Saturday or a Saturday only session. There is a possibility of sharing transport  Contact cccsccanberra@gmail.com.

NSWACT XC membership and activity – Register and pay for activity

• Download Stack Team App and apply to join NSWACT XC team (approval via administrator)

• Pay Annual NSWACT XC registration (membership) fee
• Pay activity Master Winter Ski Training (2025 yet to be confirmed)
• Pay activity Roller Skiing for the term, or for single training sessions – attend scheduled session in any location Canberra, Sydney and Jindabyne

Step 1 – Download Stack Team App, apply to join NSWACT XC Team

1. Download the Stack Team App onto your mobile device/computer, or visit the Stack Team App website.
2. Register on Stack Team App by creating a login.
3. Once logged in search for team > NSWACT XC
4. Click the “Join” button next to the Snow Australia logo
5. Request access to “MORE INFORMATION PLEASE”
6. At “Access Request” message include your own name and email. If you would like to register children, answer the questions about participants or say “No children”.
7. A request for access will be sent to the administrator for approval.
8. Once the administrator has approved your request you can login to NSWACT XC Team App

If you need assistance Contact NSWACT XC at nswxc1@gmail.com or check with NSWACT XC reps at Training sessions (Likely to be Jules and/or Annie).

Step 2 – Log into NSWACT XC TEAM APP

Familiarise yourself with the NSWACT XC Team App Menu tabs, especially:

• NEWS for information about activities, etc
• TRAINING – information about specific activities and the place to RSVP for those activities
• NSWACT XC STORE – Pay your Annual RegistrationFee (membership) and for activities, merchandise, etc
• CHAT – Discussion topics including a Uniform/Equipment Exchange
• OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS – Waivers, etc
• MORE

Step 3 – Pay Annual Registration (membership) fee 

• Pay NSWACT XC Annual Registration Fee $125 – you are now eligible for NSWACT XC activities throughout the calendar year.

Step 4 – Purchase the appropriate Training item (see below)

Step 5 – Confirm attendance to activity and communicating with group

• Be sure to RSVP in TRAINING for each session that you plan to attend. This helps planning and contact if things change.
• Winter on-snow activities will be posted in the STORE and in TRAINING with information provided in NEWS.

Purchase Training Item

     Purchase Roller Skiing

Purchase 2026 terms 1 & 2 XC training – valid for scheduled sessions in any of the three locations – Canberra, Sydney and Jindabyne

• all available sessions until the start of winter $95
• single sessions $25

      Purchase Masters’ Winter XC Training Program (2026 Dates to be confirmed – 2025 example)

Example 2025

Purchase either item 2025 c, d. or e. – 2025 NSWACT XC Winter Program – Masters

c. Masters special – 2 x group sessions per week – $TBC

d  Masters 1 x Weekly Session – 1x group session per week – $TBC

e. Masters single session – $TBC

Hiring Equipment

Jump to the linked page for more information about hiring equipment.

Skate or Classic Skiing – What’s the difference?

When you are looking at hiring equipment, you will notice that you can choose between skate and classic skis to hire. The come and try cross country ski days only use classic technique.

Skating uses slightly shorter skis designed only for gliding and features a distinctive V shape similar to in-line skating or ice skating

In the classic style the skis stay parallel most of the time and a grip section on the bottom of the skis stops them from gliding backwards.

Backcountry skis are classic in style and movement. The skis are not straight, they have varying sizes of a waist, broadness in the tips and tails and camber (flex).

Testing

Summary of Future Lessons