Cranbrook at the 2025 Australian Interschools Championships – Mt Buller

The 2025 Australian Interschools Championships at Mt Buller proved to be one of the most challenging and memorable weeks our Snowsports team has ever faced. Over six days, our athletes competed with grit and determination through conditions that spanned sunshine, fog, wind, hail and even lightning. What remained constant was their resilience, camaraderie and Cranbrook spirit, on proud display across every slope.

In our upper divisions, special congratulations go out to our Senior teams who achieved podium finishes in:

Division 2 Snowboard Cross	Team (Ziggy E, Milo G, Oscar C)	🥈 Silver
Division 2 Snowboard GS	Team (Ziggy E, Milo G, Oscar C)	🥈 Silver
Division 2 Snowboard GS	Individual (Ziggy E)	🥉 Bronze
Division 3 Snowboard GS	Team (Seb T, Charlie R, Sam S)	🥉 Bronze
Division 3 Snowboard GS	Individual (Seb T)	🥉 Bronze
Division 3 Cross Country Classic	Individual (Charlie R)	🥇 Gold
Division 3 Cross Country Classic	Team (Charlie R, Seb T, Sam S)	🥉 Bronze

In our lower divisions, our Junior teams also achieved podium finishes in:

Division 4 Moguls	Team (Imanol P, Hugo C, Seb S)	🥉 Bronze
Division 4 Cross Country Classic	Team (Xavier F, Imanol P, Hugo C)	🥉 Bronze
Division 4 Cross Country Relay	Team (Xavier F, Imanol P, Hugo C)	🥉 Bronze

Throughout the event, we witnessed many standout performances. In addition to those above, other individual top 20 results included:

Division 2 Moguls – Oscar Parsons – 4^th

Division 2 Cross Country Classic – Oliver Southwell-Keely – 9^th, James Walker 16^th

Division 2 Alpine – Remy Phillips – 16^th

Division 2 Snowboard Cross – Ziggy Edwards – 4^th, Milo Gibney 15^th, Oscar Croft 17^th  

Division 2 Snowboard GS – Milo Gibney 13^th, Oscar Croft 19^th

Division 3 Alpine – Charlie Roberts – 11^th

Division 3 Ski Cross – Charlie Roberts – 8^th

Division 3 Cross Country Classic – Sam Spry 13^th

Division 4 Moguls – Sebastian Salter – 6 ^th, Imanol Plante 18^th, Hugo Croft 19^th

Division 4 Cross Country Class – Imanol Plante 14^th, Xavier Fern 15^th, Hugo Croft 17^th

Division 5 Alpine – Hunter Whittle – 10^th  

Division 5 Cross Country Classic – Hunter Whittle 11^th, Ryan Shi 17^th

By week’s end, Cranbrook stood proudly 6th overall among Champion Secondary Boys Schools in Australia and 3rd overall in Champion Primary Boys Schools – a reputable result on both fronts. Beyond the medals and placings, what shone brightest was the sportsmanship, resilience and unity of our team. Whether in sun or storm, Cranbrook athletes supported one another, cheered loudly from the sidelines, and wore their jackets with pride. Congratulations to every competitor and family involved in the final competition of this remarkable season.

Snowsports Captains: Elliot Roberts and Sach Edwards

Snowsports Staff: Genet Erickson Adam