event run annually in the Alpine Region of NSW with the aim of involving motorcycle riders from all over Australia to raise money for Childhood Cancer Research. During Winter, Berridale's population swells as skiers and seasonal workers converge on the town as they make it their base for the winter ski season. Sport Berridale has tennis court facilities, four of which are all weather and two clay and are used weekly during the warmer months. Berridale also competes in the Monaro and District Cricket Association fielding one side in the competition and have won several competitions in the past. The Berridale swimming pool is open from November until March. Golf is played at the Coolamatong Golf Club which is located around 2 km from the CBD. The course is 18 holes and features grass greens and is also used for the Diggers Golf Day held in May each year. The club house is located in the CBD. Berridale is also used as a training base for cyclists from all over Australia who use the many roads to train on as well as taking advantage of the high altitude. World War 2 aircraft crash On 28 March 1942, a USAAF P-40E fighter made an emergency landing at "Wheat Hill" station, after becoming lost in fog during a flight from Canberra. The pilot, Lt Chester Namola stayed overnight with the headmaster of the local public school. References External links Snowy Mountains Berridale page Snowy Ride Berridale Chamber of Commerce Berridale Public School Towns in New South Wales 1863 establishments in Australia Populated places established in 1863 Snowy Monaro Regional Council