The event is an annual event conducted by the Australian Sun Peaks Family Cup Committee in association with our Canadian partners from Sun Peaks Resort and Sun Peaks Tourism.

The Australian Committee is headed by Andrew Wenham & Donna Orr along with Steve & Jenny Cooper, David Joseph, Catherine Wenham, David Baker, Alan “Barney” Davis, Wendy Pinkerton & Bec Masterton. Our Canadian partners include Christopher Nicolson, Al Raine & Anne Haight.

Primary Sponsorship and support of the event is provided by Travelplan Ski Holidays (Australia), Delta Sun Peaks Hotel and Event Supplies (Australia).

With over 170 competitors in 2009 from three Countries (Australia, New Zealand & Canada) Canada won the coveted Sun Peaks Family Cup Country Award closely followed by Australia and New Zealand.

Following another very successful event at Sun Peaks Resort on January 10th 2009 the Sun Peaks Family Cup is once again scheduled for January 9th 2010.

The Sun Peaks Family Cup is a family style Snowsports event open to any individual, family or team from any Country. The youngest competitor to date was 4yrs 10mths and the oldest (declared age) was 71yrs.

The event is conducted on a modified Dual GS type course and is suitable for all standards of competitor.

Awards are presented to all competitors who place in the top three of their respective division along with awards for the top three placing in the smallest time difference between two eligible timed runs on the course. Each competitor is allowed one run on each of the Blue and Red Courses which comprise approx 26 gates per course.

Apart from the Snowsports event there are many other activities planned for the 2010 event.

The entry fee $15 (2010) includes the Snowsports event, souvenir race bib, skating party. The Gold, Silver, Bronze Awards Presentation Dinner is being held on Sunday 10th Jan at the Delta Sun Peaks Hotel.

In 2010 there are many other activities, awards and special programs including accommodation packages, available through our generous sponsors.

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