THE largest Snowsports event of its type in the Southern Hemisphere returns to Mt Buller this August when the 2023 Mogul Ski World Victorian Interschools Snowsport Championships kick off.

The official opening ceremony will start with a bang on August 21 at the fireworks show, as Mt Buller’s Village Square fills with the excitement of hundreds of students from across the state.

“We are all thrilled to be running the Interschools events again at Mt Buller, the birthplace of the competition in 1958,” said Event Manager David Speirs.

“It started when only eight students made up just two teams; now look where it is today with over 3000 students taking part.

“Interschools for some may be a pathway to Olypmic dreams, but it’s more than just competition.

“It is about building a lifelong love of Snowsports with your friends and family.

“It also develops lifelong skills in perseverance and resilience, especially when many students are taking on what is a new and very different challenge.”

There are over 6000 event entries for over 87 races ranging from cross-country on August 6, through to the major weeklong event of alpine skiing and snowboarding competition starting on August 21.

More than 210 schools across Victoria participate each year.

Mt Buller will also host the 2023 Mogul Ski World Australian Interschools Snowsport Championships on September 5-10.

The top six teams and 20 individuals from the state competitions qualify for this Australian Championship event.

Entries close for all alpine ski and snowboard events on August 7, so jump on it and enter your school.

Good luck to all competing.

A big thank you goes to all of those people who work hard to make the event possible: parents and over 500 volunteers, Mt Buller, Buller Interschools Association and the entire community.