The document contains all the information on the 2020 TBR Program including:

• Latest News & Innovations
• Program Information
• Training Packages & Costs
• Application Form (electronic version also available online)

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The 2019 Team Buller Riders (TBR) annual awards took place on Sunday November 24 at the Snow Australia Water Jump Park.

In great spring time weather, it was great to see TBR parents, athletes and coaches all enjoy a great BBQ, and celebrate the achievements of the Mt Buller winter.  

Congratulations to the following TBR award winners.

TBR:GROM - 2019 MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - HAMISH ROCHE
TBR:GROM - 2019 FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - GEORGIA BOLTON
TBR:GROM - 2019 MALE PROGRESSION AWARD - JOE FOLEY
TBR:GROM - 2019 FEMALE PROGRESSION AWARD - GEORGIA MATTHEWS
TBR:GROM - 2019 TEAM AWARD - HOLLY KEARNS

TBR:MOGUL - 2019 MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - ANGUS HILL
TBR:MOGUL - 2019 FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - ELEANOR MULLINS
TBR:MOGUL - 2019 MALE PROGRESSION AWARD - LACHLAN TURNER
TBR:MOGUL - 2019 FEMALE PROGRESSION AWARD - INDI SPEIRS
TBR:MOGUL - 2019 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - MAX BOYKETT

TBR:ALL-MOUNTAIN - 2019 FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - ELIZA MURDOCH
TBR:ALL-MOUNTAIN - 2019 MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - TYSON MARTIN
TBR:ALL-MOUNTAIN - 2019 FEMALE PROGRESSION AWARD - ZOE HALL
TBR:ALL-MOUNTAIN - 2019 MALE PROGRESSION AWARD - MAX NANNES
TBR:ALL-MOUNTAIN - 2019 COACHES AWARD - OLIVIA BOLTON

TBR:FREESKI - 2019 MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - ETHAN GENDALA
TBR:FREESKI - 2019 FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - ARABELLA GREEN
TBR:FREESKI - 2019 FEMALE PROGRESSION AWARD - VICTORIA GELBAK
TBR:FREESKI - 2019 MALE PROGRESSION AWARD - LUCAS BOYLE

This year the TBR Awards will be taking place again at the SSA Water Jump facility!

The SSA Water Jump facility is vital for developing air awareness and safely learning new jumps. The water jump facility is constantly used by athletes from the Olympic level down to club programs.

We encourage all TBR athletes and families to come out to the facility on the day to check out:
- Presentation of TBR award winners for the season (Grom, All-Mountain, Freeski & Mogul)
- Give water jumping a try
- Watch leading TBR athletes in action
- Bounce on the trampolines
- Free BBQ and drinks

If you could please RSVP to indicate if you will be attending by Thursday November 21, that would be greatly appreciated so we can plan our catering and coaching needs on the day.

Date: Sunday November 24
Location: SSA Water Jump Park
Address: 6 Ross Road, Gruyere, VIC, 3770
RSVP: Thursday November 21 5pm (r[email protected])
Schedule:
9am to 1230pm: Normal TBR Water Jump Training & Coaching
1230pm to 2:30pm:  Awards, BBQ & Free Jumping (awards to be presented at 130pm)

TBR values the importance of building a strong aerial skill base on water and trampoline to maximise on snow performance and minimise the risk of injury. For these reasons, TBR strongly encourages all riders to attend water jump training.

The importance of water jumping cannot be understated.

These days to be competitive at any level of the sport, from Interschools to the Olympics, it is impossible to achieve success without investing in accumulating as many water jump days as possible each year.

TBR water jump sessions are not just about getting upside down for the first time before trying it on snow. Water jumping is the safest way to build your jumping skills from the ground up.

MORE INFORMATION - DOWNLOAD THE TBR SPRING WATER JUMP GUIDE

Water Jump Dates
October Days - 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
November Days - 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30
December Days - 1, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17

Click here to view the results from the 2019 Yuki Threads Mt Buller Slopestyle event.

Congratulations to the following TBR athletes who made the podium

Junior Men Ski
1) Will Atwell
2) Ethan Gendala
3) Max Nannes

Junior Ski Women
1) Elise Empey
2) Arabella Green
3) Eliza Murdoch

Junior Snowboard Women
1) Sienna Shepard

Open Ski Men
2) Tom Esiner

Open Ski Women
1) Harriet Wise

Mt Buller turned on the sunshine and the bumps for the legendary ABOM Mogul Challenge on Saturday 31 August with the action extending into a thrilling night final under new stadium lights.
 
An exciting line up of Australian and international talent kept the crowds gripped with fast and stylish runs on show.   The growth in Asian skiing talent clearly on show with a solid line up of Japanese and Chinese entrants mixing it with the locals.

A number of exciting dual heats saw runs going down to the wire.  The format is a thrilling one for spectators featuring skiers going head to head down 197 metres of bumps with two huge jumps.
 
The men’s event was hotly contested, with a number of the best skiers in the world in action including Olympic Silver Medallist Matt Graham, World Cup medallist Brodie Summers, and World Cup winner Benjamin Cavet of France.
 
It was impressive to see the jumping degree of difficulty step up in the women’s event, especially the Japanese athletes performing jumps not seen before in the women’s field at the ABOM Mogul Challenge.

Brittney Cox was in good form for her 14th event starting the competition back as a Junior in 2005 ultimately taking 2nd place on the podium behind Rino Yanagimoto from Japan in the women’s. Fellow Aussie Olympian Claudia Gueli also had a good run narrowly missing the podium to take 4th place.
 
The men put on a dazzling show with the usual contenders at the top of the table and Brodie Summers ultimately taking the top spot from James Matheson and Matt Graham who hold 6 and 1 previous ABOM title respectively.
 
Current world number three and Mt Buller skier Jakara Anthony unfortunately came unstuck on the top jump in her qualification run, catching her feet in the soft snow with a spectacular fall earning her the biggest crash award.
 
Mt Buller has hosted the ABOM Moguls since 1984 at the height of ‘hot dogging’ and freestyle skiing.  Mt Buller is home to the Olympic freestyle team and the new lighting and improvements to the legendary Chamois run look set to ensure a strong future for the sport.

The Photo Shop Mt Buller
Competitors can purchase photos taken by The Photo Shop Mt Buller with a 50% discount!

Friday 30th August
Saturday 31st August

FreeBOM is on again.

It is the only event on our calendar where the parents, kids and past TBR athletes all get together to celebrate skiing, Mt Buller and Team Buller Riders.

We encourage all athletes and parents to take part for the chance to win the coveted Family Run award.

Follow the link for details and to sign up.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/freebom-2019-tickets-68121119101

Enter before next Wednesday and receive a custom T-shirt with your entry. 

Victoria’s best young mogul skiers put on an impressive show at the 2019 Junior National Mogul Championships “jNats” here at Mt Buller yesterday.

In an historic first for mogul skiing at Mt Buller, the finals were held under new stadium lights, following a major investment as part of the Mt Buller Olympic Training Centre initiatives on the mountain.

In total, 87 athletes from Mt Buller, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham competed in the event across two age categories, with $1,600 in prize money from Mark Adams Real Estate, coveted medals and Bolle goggles.

The event was very successful for the Hill family, with Angus Hill taking top honours in the Junior category, and younger brother Edward winning the Youth category.

Eleanor Mullins won the Junior ladies event, finishing ahead of the Speirs sisters with Indi taking second and Paris in third place. Local Mansfield- Mt Buller athlete Georgia Bolton took out the Youth ladies division cheered on by her family. 

The day was a great success with many of the younger athletes really stepping it up in the qualifying session during the day, before putting on a show for the crowd in the spectacular night finals. 

The classic Buller fog didn't dampen the spirits of the skiers or the crowd who revelled in the music, skills on show and the top-notch lights that will make more of these night events possible.

Full results and photos on www.jnats.com
 
Youth Ladies (Born 2006 or later)

1. Georgia Bolton (Team Buller Riders)
2. Kareema Wakim (Mount Hotham Freeski)
3. Zoe Hall (Team Buller Riders)

Youth Men (Born 2006 or later)

1. Edward Hill (Team Buller Riders)
2. Hamish Roche (Team Buller Riders)
3. Edvard Stanish (Mount Hotham Freeski)

Junior Ladies (Born 2000-2005)

1. Eleanor Mullins (Team Buller Riders)
2. Indi Speirs (Team Buller Riders)
3. Paris Speirs (Team Buller Riders)

Junior (Born 2000-2005)

1. Angus Hill (Team Buller Riders)
2. Tristan Rowley (Mount Hotham Freeski)
3. Will Atwell (Team Buller Riders)

THE PHOTOSHOP - Mt Buller
Link to view photos taken by The Photoshop, with photos available for purchase.
https://www.photoshopmtbuller.com.au/client-galleries/gallery/mt-buller-2019/saturday-3rd-august-2019/

Please find information below on the 2019 TBR Social Outing at the Ski Club of Victoria on Saturday July 6.

Who: TBR Parents, Coaches & Fun Friends

What: The TBR:Social Outing is an opportunity for you to get together with TBR Coaches, Staff and other TBR Parents.

When: Saturday July 6

Time: 630pm to 8pm

Where: Dump Inn @ Ski Club of Victoria

Why: It is a great opportunity for the parents to meet one another, your child’s coach and learn a bit more about the people behind your child’s skiing progression.

How: $25 per person to be paid at the door

Includes: Drinks (Beer, Wine, Champagne, Soft Drink) & finger food

RSVP: Send names of people attending by Thursday July 4, 5PM
[email protected] or sms to 0411 281 372