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Mogul action returns to Buller with the 2024 Adams jNats

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The 2024 Junior National Mogul Championships “jNats”, presented by major sponsor Adams Estate Agents, made a great return to the Mt Buller event calendar with a day of spectacular mogul action on the Chamois ski run.

Difficult snow conditions in 2023 forced the event not to take place, but this year nothing could stop the event going ahead, thanks to the amazing Mt Buller Outdoor Operations Team who over the summer installed the capability
for a Snow Factory to be placed at the top of the run, ensuring all events can now go ahead as scheduled.

Competitors took on the longest jNats course in history with a 199m course length featuring two jumps. Qualification rounds took place earlier in the day with the top-eight in each division advancing to the night finals with a great crowd on hand to cheer them on.

The Junior division (born January 1 2005 to Dec 31, 2010) was won by Tom Luscombe and Georgia Bolton, who put down the highest scoring runs in the final round to record victory.

In the Youth division (born January 1, 2011, or later), Isabella Lim and Alfie Turner won both the qualifying and final rounds for their first ever jNats win.

With many athletes not having competed on chamois since 2022, the event served as a great warm up for events to come later in the season such as the Victorian Interschools and ABOM Mogul Challenge.

Special thanks to event naming rights sponsor Adams Estate Agents who put up $2000 in prizemoney, and awesome goggles from Out of Optics. The event could not have run without the efforts and support of Mt Buller, TBR Coaches, Judges and Volunteers.

Photos from the legendary Harro/The Photoshop here.


2024 jNats Final Results
- Girls Final Results Junior & Youth
- Boys Final Results Junior & Youth

2024 jNats Qualifying Results
- Girls Qualifying Junior & Youth
- Boys Qualifying Junior & Youth

2022 jNats Results - Hill & Speirs take Victory

Mogul skiing competition has returned to Mt Buller for the first time since 2019, with the 2022 Adams jNats run under lights with great crowds on the Chamois run.

Competitors took on the full 195m length course, with qualification rounds earlier in the day with the top-10 in each division advancing to the night finals.

The Junior division (born Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2008) was won by recently selected Australian Development Team/NSW Institute of Sport skiers Edward Hill and Indi Speirs who returned to their home mountain for the event and put down spectacular finals runs to claim victory.

In the Youth division (born Jan 1, 2009, or later), TBR skiers Kayleigh Yap and Jasper Wong took home gold medals.

With many athletes not having competed for close to three years, the event served as a great warm up for events to come later in the season such as the
Victorian Interschools and ABOM Mogul Challenge.

Special thanks to event naming rights sponsor Adams Estate Agents, and prizes from Out of Optics and Le Bent and the event could not have run without the efforts and support of Mt Buller, TBR Coaches Judges and Volunteers.

Finals Results
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Qualifying Results
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The PHOTOSHOP FINALS PICS
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Young talent shines bright at the 2019 Mt Buller jNats

Victoria’s best young mogul skiers put on an impressive show at the 2019 Junior National Mogul Championships “jNats” at Mt Buller.

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 Adams Estate Agents, coveted medals and prizes.
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

QUALIFYING
Youth Ladies
Youth Men
Junior Ladies
Junior Men
FINAL
Youth Ladies
Youth Men
Junior Ladies
Junior Men

2018 jNats Images & Results

2018 jNats Photo Gallery
2018 Womens Results
2018 Mens 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.  ​
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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 Adams Estate Agents, with the Youth division (13 and under) winning $200. All podium athletes received prizes from Bolle.

Many thanks to the event sponsors, Adams Estate Agents, Bolle and especially Mt Buller.
 
Results

Junior Female
  1. Eleanor Mullins (TBR/Mt Buller)
  2. Buzz McKenna (TBR/Mt Buller)
  3. Paris Speirs (TBR/Mt Buller)

Junior Male
  1. Oliver Walker (TBR/Mt Buller)
  2. Will Atwell (Mt Hotham)
  3. Daniel Walker (TBR/Mt Buller)

Youth Female
  1. Kareema Wakim (Mt Hotham)
  2. Zoe Hall (TBR/Mt Buller)
  3. Georgia Bolton (TBR/Mt Buller)

Youth Male
  1. Edward Hill (TBR/Mt Buller)
  2. Jasper Atkinson (TBR/Mt Buller)
  3. Nicholas Luscombe (TBR/Mt Buller)

2018 jNats Photo Gallery - thanks to Mark Ashkanasy

2024 jNats

GIRLS FINAL RESULTS
BOYS FINAL RESULTS
GIRLS QUALIFYING RESULTS
BOYS QUALIFYING RESULTS
THE PHOTOSHOP

2022 Results & Photos

QUALIFYING RESULTS
FINALS RESULTS
THE PHOTOSHOP
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jNats 2024 Poster

Contact Details

  • Event Organiser:
    Team Buller Riders
  • Event Manager:
    Andrew Pattison
  • Phone: 0411 281 372 
    (Best number to call)
  • Mailing Address: 
    PO BOX 33,
    Mt Buller, VIC, 3723
  • Email: [email protected]

2019 Photos/Results

MARK ASHKANASY PHOTOS
THE PHOTOSHOP-BUY IMAGES
2019 FINALS RESULTS
2019 QUALIFYING RESULTS

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jNats athletes take on the Buller Bumps

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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
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2016 jNats Video

2016 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.
Junior Men (19 & Under)
1st Angus Cronin Guss (TBR/Mt Buller)
2nd Max Bernard (Mt Buller)
3rd Daniel Walker (TBR/Mt Buller)

Junior Women (19 & Under)
1st Claudia Gueli (NSWIS/TBR/Mt Buller)
2nd Eleanor Mullins (Falls Creek)
3rd Lilly Schwarz (TBR/Mt Buller)
Youth Men (13 & Under) 
1st Edward Hill (Snow Squad/TBR/Mt Buller)
2nd Hugo Bernard (TBR/Mt Buller)
3rd Jacob Elliott (Falls Creek)

Youth Female (13 & Under)
1st Airlie Bowes (Falls Creek)
2nd Mietta Passon (Snow Squad/TBR/Mt Buller)
3rd Louisa Chong (TBR/Mt Buller)

2015 jNats Results

Congratulations to the 2015 event winners:

Youth Division
- Helena Lansell
- Flynn Biesse-Fitton

Junior Division
- Claudia Gueli
- Daniel Walker
Full Results
Youth Women
Youth Men
Junior Women
Junior Men

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2016 jNats Results

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2015 Event Results

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2014 Event Results

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2014 Event Images

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2014 Winning Runs on Video

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Results Archive Page

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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.

Full Results - www.jnats.com
Youth Women
  1. Helena Lansell (TBR/Mt Buller)
  2. Amelia Jones (MBRC/Mt Buller)
  3. Eleanor Mullins (Falls Creek)
Youth Men
  1. Flynn Biesse-Fitton (TBR/Mt Buller)
  2. Edward Hill (TBR/Mt Buller)
  3. Harry Boykett (TBR/Mt Buller)
Junior Women
  1. Claudia Gueli (TBR/Mt Buller)
  2. Eliza Honan (TBR/Mt Buller)
  3. Tori Hill (TBR/Mt Buller)
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Junior Men
  1. Daniel Waker (TBR/Mt Buller)
  2. Wade Ritchie (TBR/Mt Buller)
  3. Daniel Abbott (TBR/Mt Buller)

2014 jNats an amazing success

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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.

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.

2012 Event Images

2012 jNats Facebook - Event Gallery

2012 jNats Facebook - Training Gallery

2012 jNats Results

2012 jNats Youth Female Results

2012 jNats Youth Male Results

2012 jNats Junior Female Results

2012 jNats Junior Male Results

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

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.
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