SSNZ is the national body representing
national snow sports associations and regional associations not
otherwise represented through a national body, formed to organise
and promote snow sports.
Snow Sports New Zealand is
a member of the international ski federation and the New Zealand
Olympic Committee.
The association provides its
members with affiliation to these international bodies in order
that members can compete in fis sanctioned events and be involved
in the Olympic movement.
Coming under the umbrella of
ssnz members have the opportunity to implement development programmes
for their particular disciplines, develop recreational programmes
and present a united snow sports voice to the media and sport service
organisations. Member bodies also affiliate to the New Zealand snowsports
council through the ssnz umbrella.