On Sunday 28 May a large crowd once again turned out for the annual St Catherine’s Snowsports Swap. 

Excited shoppers filed into the newly refurbished Sports Centre at 10.00am to an extensive selection of new and used skis, boots, snowboards, clothing and more. The contributions of new and used gear from suppliers, St Catherine’s families and the general public were significant and greatly appreciated. 

It was a very successful event with the team of volunteers processing 1,267 items for sale over the week leading up to the event. The Swap sold over $65,000 worth of equipment and clothing in just two hours on the day.  

Unsold winter clothing was donated to Off Your Back, an initiative created by Old Girl Toni Joel (Silver ’82), as well as donations going to Rosebud Primary School. 

The Snowsports Swap BBQ offered a feast for the taste buds with sausages in bread and egg and bacon rolls, selling out on the day. 

The Snowsports Auxiliary was very happy with the result and extremely grateful for the assistance provided by members of the St Catherine’s community, both past and present.  

Snowsports Swap 2023

Each year, the Snowsport Swap involves significant preparation and planning. The Swap wouldn’t be possible without an enormous effort from everyone involved. Thank you to Mr Bruce McIntosh, who led the event for the first time. Bruce implemented a new consignment software system which was a great success and brings the processing of consignments and sales into the digital era. The new SaSS Retail System provides valuable insight into sales and data that will greatly assist with planning and execution of the event in years to come. It also provides a detailed picture of the hard work that goes into the Swap.  

The Snowsports Auxiliary would like to thank Bruce for his professional, calm and considered leadership and all the volunteers for their hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment to help make the Swap a success. 

A special thank you also to our St Catherine’s staff for their invaluable assistance and support. Miss Olivia Cody, Ms Meredith Taylor, Mr Tom Crebbin, Ms Jennifer Wu, Mrs Claire Chai as well as the IT and Maintenance Teams. Thank you also to our suppliers EMC, Rush, Moloneys and Snow Performance, joining us for the first time.  

All proceeds from the Swap will be used to support the Snowsports program at St Catherine’s School.  

We look forward to seeing our Snowsports community at the House Snowsports weekend at Mt Buller on Friday 21 July. 

Go St Cath’s!!