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If you’re looking for further information about professional snow sports in New Zealand, or you’d like training in ski and snowboard instruction or mountain safety, speak to a dedicated organisation.

Canterbury Snowsports Association (www.skisouth.org.nz) Information and links for skiing at club-operated ski areas.

Disabled Snowsports New Zealand (www.disabledsnowsports.org.nz) Supports people with disabilities, helping them to enjoy the slopes and compete on them.

FreeSki Association of New Zealand (www.freeskier.co.nz) Governing body of free ride and free-style skiing in New Zealand.

The Backcountry Avalanche Advisory (www.avalanche.net.nz) News and reports on avalanche dangers and safety in the backcountry.

New Zealand Mountain Guides Association (www.nzmga.org.nz) Provides training to International Federation of Mountain Guides (IFMGA) standards.

New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (www.mountainsafety.org.nz) Enhancing safety in outdoor adventure activities.

New Zealand Snowboard Association Co-ordinates, develops and promotes the growth of snowboarding in New Zealand.

New Zealand Snow Safety Institute (www.templebasin.co.nz) Based at Temple Basin, the New Zealand Snow Safety Institute runs courses on mountain safety.

New Zealand Snowsports Council (www.snow.co.nz/snowsports) Promoting snowsports as leisure activities for all ages and abilities.

New Zealand Snowsports Instructors Alliance (www.nzsia.net) Training and certifying ski and snowboard instructors since 1971.

Ski Racing New Zealand (www.skiracing.org.nz) Responsible for the conduct of ski racing in New Zealand.

Speed Ski New Zealand (www.speedski.co.nz) Supporting the development of speed skiing.