Navy Alpine Snowsports
Aim
1. Navy Alpine Snowsports (NAS) is an approved sport aimed at meeting the purpose of Navy Sport, which, in accordance with DI(N) PERS 70-9, is to:
a. Enhance the personal, mental and physical qualities consistent with
those required of ADF personnel, in an environment that minimises the risk
of injury;
b. Enhance the level of conditioning gained through Physical Training;
c. Encourage and foster the development of team spirit through participation
in team-based sports;
d. Contribute to a favourable public Defence image by demonstrating that
ADF members are physically fit and well trained;
e. Provide opportunities to represent the ADF and participate at an elite level of competition; and
f. Provide a medium for interaction between the Services and with the wider community.
2. The NAS Annual Championship is a national inter-ship/establishment/command
team-sports competition aimed at developing skiers and snowboarders for
competition at the ADF (Interservice) level. Teams compete in the Championship
in Slalom, Giant Slalom (GS) and Boardercross races. The Championship incorporates
selection trials and training for the Navy Alpine Snowsports Interservice
Team, which competes in the ADF Alpine Snowsports Championship (Interservice
Competition).