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Newsletter – September 2025

 

Welcome to
New Members

Geoffrey Patch

Spring snow here until October

The base is holding at more than 110cm, which means we’ll be able to ski and board for at least another 3 weeks, so book now, there’s heaps of rooms available. 

Club News

Events

The fantastic decorations and mulled wine for Christmas in July on Thursday 24th was thoroughly enjoyed by all. 

Club Races on Saturday 2 August saw 36 participants cheered down the Father Fosters course, including snowboarders and intrepid over 70s for the first time. 

AAC FC 2025 Race Day top of Fosters   AAC FC 2025 Race dinner Womens and Mens Masters winners

The headwear theme for the Race Dinner was a hit with some outstanding creativity showcased. 

As usual, a big thank you to our Race Captain, John Cameron and to our wonderful Lodge Manager Jess for organising yet another competitive, fun and tasty Race weekend.  

Results: 

Open Men

Rank

Name

Best Time

1

James Cowie

38.68

2

Ross Barker

39.12

3

Mathew Wall

39.05

 

Open Women

Rank

Name

Best Time

1

Mel Cameron

42.49

2

Natasha Poon

42.66

3

Sophie Wall

49.57

 

Men’s Masters

Rank

Name

Best Time

1

Ross Barker

39.12

2

John Cameron

45.57

3

Andrew Bassingthwaite

48.97

 

Women’s Masters

Rank

Name

Best Time

1

Nadia Barker

51.13

2

Lynn Cameron

57.99

 

Juniors – Sam Barker Memorial

Rank

Name

Best Time

1

Reeve Rist

52.26

2

Eve Roseby

55.97

3

Gerard Bormann

1:06.17

 

Over 70s

Rank

Name

Best Time

1

Peter Koetsveld

1:00.22

2

David Parkinson

1:24.37

 

Snowboard

Rank

Name

Best Time

1

Flynn Abroms

58.11

2

Chris Parkinson

58.36

3

Michelle Robinson

1:03.29

 

Unfortunately, Anton Huette’s team from Hotham won the AAC Interclub race again, this year hosted at Perisher on Saturday 6 September.

We came in 2nd by a small 1.3 second margin, while winning in the Masters category.  Congratulations to all who raced – we’ll get them next year!!

AAC National invitation

AAC 75th Anniversary invitation Sydney 19 Oct 2025

Reminders:

Can you help us with the Honour Roll? We’re compiling a list of all Life Members and Past Presidents, click here to see if you can help us fill the gaps. 

Ski Cages need to be empty by 1 October 2025, so please take all your skis and boards with you on your last visit this season, we have plans for further upgrades to the  during the 2025-26 summer. 

Lost Property – please check the lost property box in the entry area. Any items unclaimed will be thrown out. 

Resort News

There are some great specials for the school holidays, other events and sales across the Mountain at www.skifalls.com.au. 
 

Your thoughts, tips and requests for the newsletter are gratefully received at comms@aacfallscreek.com – we’ll do our best to help. 

Siobhan and the Committee

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