ABOUT RSS

RUAPEHU SNOW SPORTS INCORPORATED (RSS) was established in 2008 when Whakapapa Snow Sports and Team Turoa combined.
RSS is a member of Ski Racing New Zealand which is the body responsible for the conduct of Ski Racing in New Zealand.The club also represents and supports competitive Snowboarders and Freestyle Skiers.

RSS is a member of Ski Racing New Zealand which is the body responsible for the conduct of Ski Racing in New Zealand. The club  also represents Snowboarders and Freestyle Skiers.

The Objects of the club are
1  To promote the growth of competitive snow sports events on Mt Ruapehu and   elsewhere
2  To provide and facilitate the provision of facilities and amenities for competitive snow sports events and development on and associated with both the Whakapapa and Turoa Ski Areas on Mt Ruapehu and elsewhere.
3   To provide guidance, assistance and support for members and foster cooperation    amongst them to achieve and receive the benefits of the objectives of RSS
4   To provide and be concerned in the provision of uniforms, facilities and amenities for the RSS competitive teams and to be concerned in the provision of prizes and trophies for team activities
5   To assist financially and otherwise with the provision of the RSS competitive teams and the training and travel (whether in New Zealand or elsewhere) of members of such RSS snow sports teams
6   For the purposes of the organisation to purchase, sell, lease, hire, take on lease or hire, erect or otherwise acquire or grant any right, privilege, license, interest or estate in or over any real or personal property whatsoever
7    To publish books, bulletins, papers and other printed matter relating to competitive snowsports and other matters of interest to members
8    To join, contribute towards and be associated with any charitable or other worthy body that will in the committee’s opinion, further the aims and purposes of RSS
9   To provide equal opportunity for competitive alpine ski, freestyle and snowboard racing and recognise the special needs of New Zealanders such as people with disabilities, women, children, Maori and other ethnic minority groups consistent with the New Zealand Human Rights Act
10   To condemn the use of performance enhancing drugs and doping practices in sport has being contrary to the ethics of sports and potentially harmful to the health of competitors. RSS may from time to time make rules defining the use of performance enhancing drugs and doping practices.  In making such rules RSS shall have full regard the relevant rules and bylaws of the International Olympic Committee, FIS, SPARC, New Zealand Sports Drug Agency, Ski Racing New Zealand and any other such authorised organisations

Practically Ruapehu Snow Sports Incorporated is a voluntary body while Ruapehu Sport is a Commercial Programme run by Ruapehu Alpine Lifts.

Click for full report Area Status Snow Base (cm)
Whakapapa
Closed
268
FRI SAT SUN MON TUE
Turoa
Closed
255
FRI SAT SUN MON TUE