Scots Race
Celebrating 25 Years!
In 2026, the Scots Race reaches a remarkable milestone – 25 years on the slopes of Perisher Valley. Since its beginnings, the event has grown from a school race into one of the most recognised fixtures on the Australian Snowsports calendar.
For a quarter of a century, the Scots Race has marked the start of the season for generations of young athletes – a place where first turns in a race course become lifelong memories, and where friendships, resilience and a love of the mountains are forged.
What began as a College initiative has evolved into a truly inclusive event, welcoming competitors from across New South Wales and around Australia. Its enduring focus has always been clear: to support and grow the Snowsports community while creating an environment where every competitor, from first-time racers to seasoned athletes, feels part of something special.
As we celebrate 25 years, we also celebrate the people – students, families, coaches and supporters – who have shaped the Scots Race into what it is today: a proud tradition and a defining moment in the Australian Snowsports season.
Scots Snowsports
Snowsports at Scots began in 1980 with on-snow activities which evolved to the College being represented for the first time in the NSW Interschools Snowsports Competition in 1988.
From those early days more and more boys every year have represented Scots in snowsports competitions. Today, The Scots College has one of the largest and most successful school Snowsports teams in Australia. Our Senior and Preparatory School teams are currently the Interschools Snowsports National Championship title holders for Senior and Primary boys school teams.
The College offers a variety of Snowsports programs. Over the years there has been increased focus on development pathways including on and off snow programs. Focal to The Scots College Snowsports pathway is The Scots College Snowsports Academy, an on-snow campus which provides opportunities for a full academic and Snowsports training program for groups of Scots Senior School students.
The Scots College Snowsports Association supports the College’s snowsports activities through a variety of social events, fundraisers and community events such as the annual Scots Race and the Secondhand Clothing and Equipment Sale.
Our History
The Scots Race has been running since 1995 and is one of the largest races of its type in the Southern Hemisphere. The Scots Race is an important race fixture on the snowsports calendar and is traditionally one of the first races of the season. With the aim of serving the entire snowsports community, The Scots Race welcomes participants from all over New South Wales and Australia.
The Scots Race is often the first race experience for many competitors, some of whom have gone on to reach the highest level. The Scots Race was the first to introduce a Division 6 category for children in Year 2 and younger, which provides a wonderful opportunity to experience competition in a fun environment.
Accolades and Achievements
- Primary – 2007 to 2016, 2018, 2019
Senior – 2008-2025
Ski and Snowboard Australia (SSA) School Club of the Year Award in 2004 and 2010. SSA (now Snow Australia) Snowsports School of the Year Award in 2014 and 2018.
- Damon Hayler (’94) – Torino 2006 and Vancouver 2010
- James Matheson (’12, Preparatory Snowsports Captain ’06) – PyeongChang 2018 and Beijing 2022
- Jarryd Hughes (Preparatory Snowsports Captain ’07) – Sochi 2014, PyeongChang 2018, Beijing 2022 and Milano Cortina 2026
- Hugo Hinckfuss (’20) – Beijing 2022 and Milano Cortina 2026
- James Johnstone (’22) – Milano Cortina 2026
Sponsors
It goes without saying that we could not run The Scots Race without the incredible generosity of our many sponsors. We thank all our sponsors and, in particular, acknowledge the support of our major sponsors below.
Major Sponsors
UGG Australia Classic is iconic Australian sheepskin footwear designed for everyday warmth and comfort, making it the perfect choice to stay warm on and off the mountain this season.
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The Australian Accountants, Lawyers and Directors Conference (AALDC), held in Aspen Snowmass, is widely considered as one of the most successful and respected Australian conferences.
Retail Sponsors
Support Sponsors
