SPONSORS

and 

PARTNERSHIPS

The Canterbury University Snow Sports Club (CUSSC) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing University of Canterbury students with the opportunity to ski and snowboard. With nearly 800 active members who love mountaineering, skiing, snowboarding and just having a good time outdoors. Our members range from beginners to highly advanced skiers, snowboarders and mountaineers.

Our Sponsorships & Partnerships enable us to host many large-scale events so everyone can find something that they enjoy. We can offer high-quality merchandise and establish strong relationships with local businesses, securing great discounts for our members at these local businesses. 

Remember when using the discounts provided by these businesses you will need to have to show your membership sticker.

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS

BIVOUAC OUTDOOR

Bivouac Outdoor provides quality outdoor clothing, camping gear and outdoor equipment from the world’s best brands for camping, climbing, tramping, training, snow sports and travel. They have supported CUSSC and the other outdoor clubs at UC for many years. They are the main sponsor of Cussc's freeride competition, donating generous prizes, Bivouac Outdoors sponsors many of our other events such as Amazing Race. Bivouac Outdoor also has a stall at the annual Snow Sales. On top of this, they offer a 20% discount to members at their Tower Junction Store.

mCEWINGS sKI HIRE 

McEwing's is a local snow sports hire shop and is the go-to place for renting any snow sports gear, chains, and servicing. A well-regarded Christchurch business, McEwing's has a great reputation. They generously donate the wax for our members' waxing night, ensuring all our skis and boards look fresh for the slopes! McEwing's offers 20% off (most items) for all CUSSC members.

SMITH

Smith is a well known and highly regarded snowsports brand worldwide and provides Cussc with awesome prizes for our “Line of Winter Event” and “Freeride Event”. These events challenge members to push themselves beyond their comfort zone, with prizes from Smith. Smith also offers Cussc members discounts online. https://smithoptics.co.nz/discount/CUSSC24


RedBull

RedBull has generously supplied CUSSC with drinks for various events, ranging from a few cartons for smaller events to larger supplies for our bigger events such as Snow Sale. At the Snow Sale, they provide drinks for both our hardworking volunteers and some customers. We have a great partnership with RedBull and look forward to participating in their Wings for Life event each year, which supports spinal cord research—a cause that greatly benefits snowsports globally.    

UCSA

The University of Canterbury Students' Association (UCSA) has allowed the Canterbury University Snow Sports Club (CUSSC) to expand and develop into one of the most successful clubs on campus. UCSA provides grants to CUSSC for important on- and off-mountain events, such as radios and first aid training to insure we have the best health and safety response, along with Haere-roa the location for the Annual Snow Sports Sale, which is where CUSSC generates most of its income. Additionally, UCSA organises events to help committee members improve their roles and hosts Club Days, which are crucial for gaining new members.

Temple Basin

Temple Basin Ski Club, The support/ partnership between TBSC and CUSSC is so important for both clubs' operation. TBSC supports CUSSC in various ways, They offer Cussc members early bird ski seasons passes (the cheapest in NZ), and say passes to CUSSC members for only $50 + free nutcracker and harness hire.  

Npd

NPD is the go to petrol station on the way to the best Ski fields ( Temple Basin), NPD offers members 12 cents of per litre with a show of your Student ID 

Porters 

Porters offers Cussc members half-price weekday ski passes porters also support the Annual Snow sale with a stall

Cheeseman 

Offers student prices and discounts to Cussc members, and supports the Annual Snow sale with a stall.