Young talent shines bright at the Mt Buller jNats
Victoria’s best young mogul skiers put on an impressive show at the 2019 Junior National Mogul Championships “jNats” here at Mt Buller yesterday.
In an historic first for mogul skiing at Mt Buller, the finals were held under new stadium lights, following a major investment as part of the Mt Buller Olympic Training Centre initiatives on the mountain. In total, 87 athletes from Mt Buller, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham competed in the event across two age categories, with $1,600 in prize money from Mark Adams Real Estate, coveted medals and Bolle goggles. The event was very successful for the Hill family, with Angus Hill taking top honours in the Junior category, and younger brother Edward winning the Youth category.
Eleanor Mullins won the Junior ladies event, finishing ahead of the Speirs sisters with Indi taking second and Paris in third place. Local Mansfield- Mt Buller athlete Georgia Bolton took out the Youth ladies division cheered on by her family. The day was a great success with many of the younger athletes really stepping it up in the qualifying session during the day, before putting on a show for the crowd in the spectacular night finals. The classic Buller fog didn't dampen the spirits of the skiers or the crowd who revelled in the music, skills on show and the top-notch lights that will make more of these night events possible. 2019 jNats Results
2018 jNats Images & Results
Top junior talent in action at the 2018 jNats
Australia’s best junior freestyle talent has put on an impressive show in difficult conditions at the 2018 Junior National Mogul Championships (jNats) at Mt Buller.
Unfortunately bad visibility reduced the competition from one to two runs, but in a test to each athletes mental resolve, they stepped and gave their best in the difficult conditions. 
The course for this year’s event was one of the best, featuring 200m of moguls and two table top jumps.
Such a high-quality course is often not seen on Chamois until late in the season and comes on the back of the Olympic Training Centre agreement, summer earth works, early season snowfalls and snowmaking. The event attracted over 80 athletes from Mt Buller, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham, competing across two separate age groups. Winners of the Junior division (19 and under) took away $600 cash from Mark Adams Real Estate, with the Youth division (13 and under) winning $200. All podium athletes received prizes from Bolle. Many thanks to the event sponsors, Mark Adams Real Estate, Bolle and especially Mt Buller. Results Junior Female
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2018 jNats Photo Gallery - thanks to Mark Ashkanasy |
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jNats athletes take on the Buller Bumps
The 2017 Junior National Mogul Championships “jNats”, took place last Sunday in great conditions at Mt Buller, featuring a strong field delivering some fantastic mogul skiing on the Chamois ski run.
With 98 athletes entered to compete in the event from Mt Buller, Mt Hotham and Falls Creek, the competition for podium positions was always going to be fierce. Two divisions were on offer, with the Junior category for skiers 19 and under and the Youth category for under 13. Bounce Inc provided prize money for the winners and Bolle giving goggles for all podium athletes. In the Junior division, Angus Cronin-Guss was the standout athlete in the men’s event with a strong performance to record a clear victory. Paris Speirs and Eleanor Mullins had a close battle in the women’s division, with Paris taking the win. In the Youth category, Edward Hill put down an impressive first run to hold off Mt Hotham competitors Tristan Rowley and Will Atwell. Indi Speirs made it a double women’s victory for the Speirs family with first place in the Youth women’s division. Special recognition was also given to under 10 women’s competitors Lucy Butler and Esther Foley who qualified for the top-15 final against older athletes. Congratulations also to the Hill Family with all three children winning medals on the day. Many thanks to event sponsors Bounce Inc, Bolle and Buller Ski Lifts for their great support. |
2017 Results
Results
Youth Women 1) Indi Speirs (TBR/Mt Buller) 2) Ryann Fergus (TBR/Mt Buller) 3) Alice Butler (TBR/Mt Buller) Youth Men 1) Edward Hill (TBR/Mt Buller) 2) Tristan Rowley (Mt Hotham) 3) Will Atwell (Mt Hotham) Junior Women 1) Paris Speirs (TBR/Mt Buller) 2) Eleanor Mullins (TBR/Falls Creek) 3) Tori Hill (Mt Buller) Junior Men 1) Angus Cronin-Guss (TBR/Mt Buller) 2) Angus Hill (TBR/Mt Buller) 3) Daniel Walker (TBR/Mt Buller) PHOTOS Facebook Album 2017 jNats Results Click here to download |
2016 jNats Video2016 jNats a great success
The 2016 Junior National Mogul Championships (jNats) have taken place under sunny blue skies at Mt Buller.
A strong field featuring 93 athletes from Mt Buller, Mt Hotham and Falls Creek battled it out on the Chamois ski run for $1600 in prizemoney from Bounce Inc and prizes from Bolle. After a week of snowy skies, the weather cleared right on cue during the qualification round, setting the scene for a spectacular day of mogul skiing and jumping. Two of Australia’s leading junior athletes Claudia Gueli and Angus Cronin-Guss performed strongly to recorded victory in the 19 and under division. The win marks the fourth jNats title for Angus and the third for Claudia, In the 13 and under youth division, Edward Hill and Airlie Bowes won their first jNats titles. Many thanks to the event sponsors, Mt Buller Mountain Operations Team, Race Department, TBR Coaches and volunteers for their efforts in making the competition a success.
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New champions crowned in the 2015 jNats at Mt Buller
Australia’s leading junior mogul talent has competed at Mt Buller for the Junior National Mogul Championships ( jNats ).
The competition was the first mogul event of the season held in Victoria, with 100 athletes entering the event from seasonal programs at Mt Buller, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham.
Capturing their first jNats titles were Team Buller Riders (TBR) athletes Daniel Walker and Claudia Gueli who took out the Junior (Under 19) division.
In the Youth (13 and under) division, Flynn Biesse-Fitton and Helena Lansell, both members of the TBR program, claimed victory.
The event took place on Bourke St, which gave the athletes the opportunity to showcase their skills to a large audience, with a number of spectacular jumps and dynamic mogul turns in the bumps.
Athletes competed for one of the strongest prize pools in an Australian junior event, with $1600 prizemoney on offer from major sponsor Bounce Inc and prizes from Bolle and Aussieskier.
Many thanks to the Mt Buller Mountain Operations Team, Race Department, TBR Coaches and volunteers for their efforts in making the event a success.
The competition was the first mogul event of the season held in Victoria, with 100 athletes entering the event from seasonal programs at Mt Buller, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham.
Capturing their first jNats titles were Team Buller Riders (TBR) athletes Daniel Walker and Claudia Gueli who took out the Junior (Under 19) division.
In the Youth (13 and under) division, Flynn Biesse-Fitton and Helena Lansell, both members of the TBR program, claimed victory.
The event took place on Bourke St, which gave the athletes the opportunity to showcase their skills to a large audience, with a number of spectacular jumps and dynamic mogul turns in the bumps.
Athletes competed for one of the strongest prize pools in an Australian junior event, with $1600 prizemoney on offer from major sponsor Bounce Inc and prizes from Bolle and Aussieskier.
Many thanks to the Mt Buller Mountain Operations Team, Race Department, TBR Coaches and volunteers for their efforts in making the event a success.
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2014 jNats an amazing success
The 2014 Junior National Mogul Championships "jNats" has taken place under glorious blue skies at Mt Buller.
A field of over 60 athletes competed in the event, battling it out for a smorgasbord of prizes including $1000 prizemoney from Bounce Inc, Bolle Goggles and assorted items from Aussieskier.
After each athlete had a qualifying run, the top ten skiers from each division advanced to the final.
Both Jakara Anthony (Junior Female) and Angus Hill (Youth Men) were the number one skiers from qualifying and the final for their division, putting in a commanding performance.
Angus Cronin-Guss (Junior Male) and Lily Schwarz (Youth Female) improved from their qualifying positions to take victory in their division.
It was great to see a number of young competitors take part in their first ever event on a full length mogul course, which will give them great experience for the future.
Results
Click here to download the official results.
Photos
Click here to view event images from Mark Ashkanasy.
Video
Click here to see video of the event winners.
Many thanks to Mt Buller, Bounce Inc, Bolle, Aussieskier, TBR, Judges and all volunteers who contributed to make the event an amazing success.
A field of over 60 athletes competed in the event, battling it out for a smorgasbord of prizes including $1000 prizemoney from Bounce Inc, Bolle Goggles and assorted items from Aussieskier.
After each athlete had a qualifying run, the top ten skiers from each division advanced to the final.
Both Jakara Anthony (Junior Female) and Angus Hill (Youth Men) were the number one skiers from qualifying and the final for their division, putting in a commanding performance.
Angus Cronin-Guss (Junior Male) and Lily Schwarz (Youth Female) improved from their qualifying positions to take victory in their division.
It was great to see a number of young competitors take part in their first ever event on a full length mogul course, which will give them great experience for the future.
Results
Click here to download the official results.
Photos
Click here to view event images from Mark Ashkanasy.
Video
Click here to see video of the event winners.
Many thanks to Mt Buller, Bounce Inc, Bolle, Aussieskier, TBR, Judges and all volunteers who contributed to make the event an amazing success.
2014 jNats Slideshow
Photo: Mark Ashkanasy 2014
Athletes brave difficult conditions for 2012 jNats
Photo: Mark Ashkanasy 2012
A strong field of 96 athletes from club programs TBR, MBRC and Full Attack on Mt Buller were joined on the Summit course by 2010 Olympian and Australia's first ever female Mogul Skiing World Cup medallist, Britt Cox.
In what was a difficult weekend with high winds and poor visibility forcing the cancellation of a number of events across Australian resorts, the 2012 jNats event was still able to operate under a modified format to ensure the events completion. The poor visibility led to the event needing to make a number of changes for it to take place, such as starting athletes from below the top jump and moving judges up to the bottom air.
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Congratulations to all competitors on the day who braved the tough conditions to take part.
Despite not being able to run the full course, everyone gained valuable competition experience which will help for the events over the next few weeks. |
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2012 jNats Youth Female Results
2012 jNats Youth Male Results
2012 jNats Junior Female Results
2012 jNats Junior Male Results
2012 jNats Youth Male Results
2012 jNats Junior Female Results
2012 jNats Junior Male Results
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A number of exciting performances took place on
the day, highlighted by the medal winners: Junior Men 1st - Angus Cronin-Guss (TBR) 2nd - Zach Biesse-Fitton (TBR) 3rd - Max Bernard (TBR) Junior Women 1st - Britt Cox (AIS) 2nd - Claudia Gueli (TBR) 3rd - Maddie Bernard (TBR) Youth Men 1st - Charlie Comben (TBR) 2nd - Matt Anthony (TBR) 3rd - Tom Eisner (TBR) Youth Women 1st - Tori Hill (TBR) 2nd - Lily Schwarz (TBR) 3rd - Sophie Jackson (TBR) Be sure to visit the jNats facebook page to see some great photos of the event. |
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Teen sensation heads field for 2012 jNats
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The Junior National Mogul Championships "jNats" is set to return to Mt Buller on the weekend of August 4-5.
A unique opportunity exists for athletes taking part, being able to train and compete alongside the leading junior female athlete in the world, 17-year-old AIS skier Britt Cox. After winning the jNats and ABOM Mogul Challenge events at Mt Buller over the past two years, Britt announced her arrival on the world stage after becoming the first Australian female mogul skier to win a World Cup medal in Deer Valley, UT, USAm during February 2012. |
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The jNats event caters for all levels of the sport from first time mogul competitors to World Cup medallists!
Over 100 competitors are expected to compete in the event, which is testament to the popularity of mogul skiing in Australia, driven by strong club programs and success at the Olympic level. The event serves as a critical competition step for the nation's mogul skiing athletes, giving them the opportunity to press for national development team selection and providing an ideal lead-up to the Victorian Interschools and ABOM Mogul Challenge events at Mt Buller. |
The event will take place on the Chamois ski run, featuring 170m of moguls and two jumps for competitors to negotiate.
Two age categories are on offer, junior (born January 1 1998 to December 31 1993) and youth (born 1999 or later), with trophies awarded to each male and female podium winner and prizes donated by K2 and Bolle.
Stay tuned for the entry form and event schedule which should be available in early July.
Two age categories are on offer, junior (born January 1 1998 to December 31 1993) and youth (born 1999 or later), with trophies awarded to each male and female podium winner and prizes donated by K2 and Bolle.
Stay tuned for the entry form and event schedule which should be available in early July.
