Australian Team Heads to Calgary for FIS Park and Pipe Junior World Chamionships

February 26th, 2026
Indra Brown, straight from a fifth in the Olympics last week to the Junior World Champs this week.

Mountainwatch | Press Release

Snow Australia is excited to announce the Australian team selected to compete at the 2026 FIS Park & Pipe Junior World Championships in Calgary, Canada.

The Championships will be held at WinSport Canada Olympic Park from 26 February to 7 March 2026, bringing together the world’s best junior snowboard and freeski athletes to compete across Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Big Air and Rail events. This marquee event provides invaluable international competition experience on the global stage.

Buller’s Ryder Shook-Edwards, will be competing in his first Junior World Champs. Photo: Cooper Stanovich

Freeski

  • Indra Brown
  • Maya Broadbent
  • Aidan Laing
  • Hugo Broadbent
  • Toby McIlwaine
  • Ryder Shook-Edwards

Snowboard

  • Marie-Jeanne Purwanto
  • Juan George
  • James Garth
Juan George, training in Copper Mountain, Colorado last month.

Indra Brown returns to international competition in Calgary following a standout debut at her first Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina 2026. The teenager delivered a strong performance in the Freeski Halfpipe, finishing fifth on Olympic debut, showcasing her resilience and immense potential on the sport’s biggest stage.

Indra’s progression has been a highlight of Australia’s park and pipe pathway this season, and her experience in Italy adds valuable momentum heading into Junior Worlds.

Snow Australia congratulates all selected athletes and acknowledges the coaches, families and support networks who contribute to the success and development of our young competitors. We look forward to following the team’s performances in Calgary.