A snowboarder on a CAPiTA board soars above a large kicker in the terrain park with chairlifts and a sunny alpine landscape below.

Event

Cardrona Freestyle Australia New Zealand Cup (FIS ANC)

FIS points are up for grabs in Halfpipe, Big Air and Slopestyle Disciplines. The Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC) event is the last Southern Hemisphere FIS event which earns international athletes Continental Cup points to help them qualify for FIS World Cup and eventually the Winter Olympic Games.

Date & Time3 October 2026, Five day event

LocatedCardrona Alpine Resort

Event description

Cardrona Alpine Resort in partnership with Snow Sports New Zealand are hosting a final round of the FIS Freestyle Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC). This winter the event includes Big Air, Halfpipe, then Slopestyle competitions. The other ANC events are hosted in Thredbo in NSW Australia and The Remarkables in Queenstown, New Zealand. The Cardrona event is a premium ANC event which offers enhanced points. Under the new qualification system, only three World Cup entry spots will be awarded across the five Continental Cup regions. These spots will go to the athletes with the highest points, regardless of which region they compete in.

How to enter

All FIS entries are completed by each National Association on the official FIS entry form. Entries close by 5pm on Friday 28 th September (NZST). The entry fee per discipline is $95. Late entries may not be accepted. 50% discounted competitor passes are available for training and competition days (2 days prior). NSAs must complete entries through the FIS online Entry Portal and register and pay through the Liveheats below:

2026 The Cardrona NZ Nationals | Big Air (Ski & Snowboard FIS ANC)

2026 The Cardrona NZ Nationals | Slopestyle (Ski & Snowboard FIS ANC)

2026 The Cardrona NZ Nationals | Halfpipe (Ski & Snowboard FIS ANC)