Athlete soaring above a Monster-branded jump during the NZ Freestyle Nationals.

Athlete soaring above a Monster-branded jump during the NZ Freestyle Nationals.

Event

New Zealand Freestyle National Champs

Riders from throughout Australia and New Zealand gather at Cardrona for the finals of the SSNZ Park and Pipe Series. Disciplines include Ski and Snowboardcross, Slopestyle, Halfpipe and a Rail Jam. Junior age competitors compete within age divisions for national titles however the open (senior) divisions must compete in the FIS ANC. Enter online via Snow Sports NZ.

Date & Time28 September 2026, Week long event

LocatedCardrona Alpine Resort

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