29th of August 2008

On the 29th of August 2008 the who's who of New Zealand's Skiing Community converged on The Hills Clubhouse for the highly anticipated Powerplate Blackontrack Party. Hosted by Richard Mehrtens, Chairman of Snowvision, the event raised $30,000 through a silent and live auction for the New Zealand National Ski Team programme.

The Powerplate Blackontrack party sold out and boasted a guest list of locals and out of towners alike, who enjoyed the architecturally acclaimed Hills Clubhouse,with both New Zealand and International past and present skiing greats. Headlining the auction items and sparking some enthusiastic bidding was a round of golf and dinner with the Swedish National Ski Team.

The successful event was organised by Snowvision CEO, Fiona Stevens, and her team: Wayne and Carrie Cafe, Fraser Skinner, Jenny Mcleod and Deborah Botica and was supported by numerous other donors and sponsors.

30th October, 2008

The 2008 Formthotics blackonwhite ski camps have been the most successful ever, with a record number of recreational skiers of all abilities attending and contributing to the fundraising efforts.

Four Formthotics blackonwhite ski camps were held throughout the 2008 winter season. The first one was kicked off at Mt Hutt in July followed by camps in Coronet Peak and Treble Cone, then finished up at Coronet Peak in mid-August where everyone skied in beautiful sunny conditions.

Former elite ski racers including reigning Olympic downhill champion Antoine Denriaz, World Cup slalom champion Claudia Riegler and ex-New Zealand Olympic skiers Fiona Stevens and Erika McLeod took to the slopes with the biggest numbers ever participating. Many of the skiers attending a ski camp for their second or third time.

These unique, high value four day camps are ideal for recreational skiers who are looking to increase their confidence, take their skiing to a new level in a fun environment as well as experience skiing with former champions.

20th March, 2008

New Zealand's top alpine ski racers will now benefit from the use of the successful 'blackonwhite' brand, following the agreement to a 3 year deal between blackonwhite and Ski Racing New Zealand.

The addition of blackonwhite to the ski team will not only directly aid the program, but act also as a profile boost through increased exposure.

This addition follows on from the successful relationship formed between blackonwhite and the New Zealand National Development Team in 2007.