The body, which oversees and provides sanctions for ski racing events, including the locally held Beehag 100 and Southern 80, said it was “very near” to lifting the suspension on racing.
“We are very near to lifting the suspension on racing,” the SRA Board said.
“It has been a mammoth effort by many behind the scenes and we are excited to be reaching this point soon.”
The official update was provided by SRA on September 18 and detailed some of the steps and investigations currently being undertaken, with a view to resume racing.
SRA said it had been consulting leading experts to assist with defining and understanding the issues, considering options for managing the known risks and providing recommendations to achieve its objectives, among other subjects.
The body is also working with leading neuroscientists and engineers.
“The data collected on falls is continuing to be analysed, along with the information gathered with respect to the equipment being used by not only our skiers but also our drivers and observers,” the board said.
SRA flagged potential changes to equipment requirements could be on the horizon.
“As we look forward, it is important to reiterate that recommended changes to equipment will only seek to lessen the risk of injury when a fall happens,” the board said.
“It is critical that we implement policies that will bring about cultural change and, in doing so, seek to reduce the likelihood of a fall in the first place.”
SRA is promising fortnightly updates in the future, which will be available at skiracing.com.au or on the Ski Racing Australia Facebook page.
Racing has been suspended since June 8 after a fatal incident at the Queensland State Titles.
It was the latest of a series of incidents in 2024, which included the death of a competing skier at the Southern 80 in February.
Moama Water Sports Club plans to hold the Beehag 100 in November and the Southern 80 in March should the suspension be lifted.
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