Snow Sports New Zealand has announced the appointment of Garett Shore as the Snow Sports NZ chief operating officer.

Garett lives in Wanaka and has been heavily involved in the snow sports industry for more than 29 years, the majority of which has been spent developing his own company Rookie Academy, a successful ski and snowboard training company. 

In conjunction with running Rookie Academy, Garett has been actively involved in the New Zealand Snowsports Instructor Alliance (NZSIA) at a governance and management level. 

He has represented New Zealand on the international stage as a member of the NZSIA Interski Team at three Interski Congresses. 

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Snow Sports NZ CEO and high performance director Nic Cavanagh said Snow Sports NZ was thrilled to welcome Garett to the senior leadership team.

“Described as a perfectionist for his meticulous planning and preparation, Garett is switching from instructing and assessing to helping guide New Zealand’s elite athletes and enable them to deliver world class performances on the international stage,” Nic said.

Garett said he was excited about the opportunity to work for Snow Sports NZ. 

“The past and present team of athletes, coaches and support staff have done an incredible job of putting competitive snow sports on the map, both in New Zealand and globally. I look forward to being in a position to build on this legacy and help foster and grow snow sports in New Zealand,” he said.

“I am a definite believer that if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life.”

He added he was motivated by the opportunity to respond to some of the obstacles the industry will face in the near future.

Garett will take up his new position on March 8, 2021.

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