2011 Competition Guide - New York Master Ski Racing

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2011 USSA ALPINE MASTERS
COMPETITION GUIDE
On The Cover
Keith Thompson - former National Chairman
Photo by Heather Black
Editor
Bill Skinner
Contributors
Jack Eisenschmid
Ryan Fuller
Jennifer Kaufman
Horst Locher
Bill McCollom
James McKeon
Mark Mirviss
Rick Murphy
Ann Ozuna
Nadine Price
Gary Randall
Meri Stratton
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Jeff Weinman
Cover Design
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are available for $10.00 from USSA Membership Customer Service, 435.647.2666.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
USSA Key Contacts Directory
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USSA and the Masters Program
An Introduction to the Masters
What You Will Need to Compete
Alpine Ski Racing Disciplines
Where to Find Information
USSA Alpine Membership Programs
USSA Insurance Coverage
USSA Masters Contacts
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Alpine Masters Champions
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2010 USSA Alpine Masters National Championship Medalists
2010 USSA Alpine Masters National Combined Medalists
2010 Division’s Cup
2010 Al Sise/Ski Racing Recognition Awards
Spyder 2011 U.S. Alpine Masters National Team
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Alpine Masters General Competition Rules
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Changed and Rules to Remember
Race Entry Procedure
General Racer Eligibility
Unqualified Racers
Entry Materials
Entry Fees
Refunds/Cancellations
Entry Limits, Conditions and Invitational Events
Foreign Competitors in USSA Alpine Masters Events
FIS Declaration for FIS Masters Cup Events
USSA Geographic Affiliation
General Rules
Course Inspection (FIS ICR)
Official Training (FIS ICR and USSA Rules)
Racing Numbers, bibs (FIS ICR)
Official Start Procedure
Late Start
Completion of Gate
Crossing Finish Line
Interference (FIS ICR)
Binding Release
Course Maintenance
Protests (FIS ICR and USSA rules)
Helmets
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Ski-Brakes (FIS and USSA)
Competitor’s Obligations
Ranking and Placement
Masters FIS Points
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Event Rules for U.S. and Regional Championships
and International Competitions
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National and Regional Championships and Speed Series
General Championship Rules
National Championship Seeding
Age Classes
Running Orders
Discipline Regulations
Downhill
Super G
Giant Slalom
Slalom
Complete FIS Rules/FIS ICR Books
Regional and Divisional Rules and Procedures
Important Message about Communications
International Alpine Masters Rules
Eligibility
Entries
Special USSA Conditions for International Races
International License Outside North America
Rules and Guidelines for International Licensing
Canadian FIS Competitions
FIS Athlete Declaration
USA Entry Request, FIS Declaration
Masters Points
Draw
Courses
Technical Delegate
Classification
Additional USSA Rules and Procedures for FIS Events
Scoring Information Rules for FIS Masters Cup Events
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Major Events
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USSA Skier’s Edge Alpine Masters National Championships
Molecule F Masters National Speed Series
FIS Masters Cup
Skiers Edge Western Regional Championships
Skiers Edge Eastern Regional Championships
Summer Fun Nationals
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Divisional Programs and NASTAR
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Alaska
Central
Eastern
New England
New York State
Garden State (New Jersey)
Southern (SARA)
Far West
Intermountain
Northern
Pacific Northwest
Rocky Mountain
NASTAR for Masters Racers
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Code of Conduct
Entry Card
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USSA KEY CONTACT DIRECTORY
USSA Member Service (fax 435.647.2052)
Member Service Hotline
USSA Web Sites
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National Office (fax 435.649.3613)
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Bill Marolt, President/CEO
Dick Coe, Exec. VP/COO
Mark Lampe, CFO
Shauna Vanderlinden, Dir. HR/Admin.
Kristy James, Executive Assistant
Suzette Cantin, USSA Projects Mgr.
Chip LaCasse, Special Asst. to the CEO
Laurie Hamble, Insurance Coord.
Adaptive
Sandy Metzger, Adaptive Sports Dir.
Robert Lischer, Adaptive Team Mgr.
Alpine
Walt Evans, National Competition Dir.
Anna Egger, Men’s Team Mgr.
Sarah Duffany, Women’s Team Mgr.
Kate Avrin, NDS Manager
Bill Skinner, Masters Manager
Lester Keller, Western Reg. Dir.
Tim Maguire, Eastern Reg. Dir.
Terry DelliQuadri, Rocky/Central Dir.
Athletics
Luke Bodensteiner, VP Athletics
Nancye Rahn, Athletics Coordinator
Communications
Tom Kelly, VP Communications
Margo Christiansen, Comm. Manager
Elizabeth Karam, Content Coord.
Doug Haney, Alpine Press Officer
Competition Services
Jeff Weinman, Asst. Ntl. Comp. Dir.
Alice Anderson, Ntl. Rankings Coord.
Events
Calum Clark, VP Events
Jen Desmond, Events Project Mgr.
Mike Henderson, Sr. Event Mgr.
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Eric Webster, Grand Prix Tour Dir.
Peter Tilton, Director Event Ops
Karen Korfanta, Super Series Coord.
Tom Johnston, Alpine Tech. Advisor
Nick Alexakos, Snowboard Event Mgr.
Lindsay Arnold, World Cup Coord.
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Kathryn Fleck, Major Gifts, Rockies
Kate Klingsmith, Asst Development Dir.
Beth Tatlock, Special Events Asst.
Jessica Miller , Special Events Coord.
Freestyle
Todd Schirman, Freestyle Program Dr. 435.647.2080
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Andrew Judelson, EVP/CRO
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Snowboard
Jeremy Forster, Snowboarding Dir.
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Sport Science & Education
Troy Flanagan, High Performance Dir.
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Chapter 1
USSA and the
Masters Program
2011 Competition Guide
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THE ORGANIZATION
An Introduction to the Masters
Masters are unique among the participants in the most popular snowsport, alpine skiing.
Not content to rest upon past successes, masters racers seek to reach their best beyond the
public perception of “prime years.” Masters racing is designed for every level of skier ability,
from entry level racers through ex-national team members. Masters racing provides the next
step for up and coming accomplished skiers who are late bloomers, NASTAR and college
racers, ski instructors, former professional racers and even ex-national team members.
Masters from ages 18 to over 90 compete on the same runs used for World Cup events.
Slalom, giant slalom, super G and downhill are all included in the 200-plus races in this
season’s schedule. Masters series are conducted within each of the eight geographic divisions
of USSA including Alaska, Central, Eastern, Far West, Intermountain, Northern, Pacific
Northwest and Rocky Mountain. Each USSA division has a specific contact person who can
provide details on divisional competition programs (see contacts listed later in this chapter).
In addition to divisional competition, there are opportunities to compete on a regional,
national, and international level. The USSA Alpine Masters Program is just one of the
participants in the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) Masters Cup in the U.S., Canada,
and Europe. The highlight of the race season in the USA is the USSA Masters National
Championships scheduled March 22-26 at Copper Mtn., Colorado.
Masters racing offers more than high-quality ski competition. It offers an opportunity to
meet, ski and compete with a group of extraordinary individuals from all walks of life. Many
of the pioneers of the ski industry compete including ski area developers, 10th Mountain
Division alumni, ski equipment and clothing entrepreneurs, former national team members,
and honored members of the U.S. Ski Hall of Fame. Masters racing is highly social, and the
masters are a friendly group. Of the reasons current masters list for participation, camaraderie
is always among the first. Second, of course, is a love of competition. At many events, masters
racing is a family affair, where two or three generations compete.
What You Will Need to Compete
On a local level, masters races are open to athletes 18 years of age or older, with appropriate
eligibility, according to USSA rules. A USSA alpine Masters membership is required over the
age of 24. Athletes who are 18 to 24 and who hold a USSA Competitor or Student membership
may be race in masters races except for the Regional and National masters championships as
can USSA Coaches 39 years of age and younger. Some divisions have local memberships as
well. New participants may take advantage of temporary weekend memberships, limited to
one such membership per participant per season; the cost of a temporary membership will be
applied to a full masters membership when purchased. Ski equipment of suitable condition
for racing and a helmet are requisite to race masters.
The many benefits of USSA alpine masters include: competition in USSA masters races, an
annual USSA Alpine Masters Competition Guide with rules, schedules and entry information,
local and national newsletters, and a subscription to Ski Racing. For more information,
contact USSA or your local series.
Welcome to the USSA. You have joined one of the most fun and exciting sports
organizations in the United States. The USSA provides opportunities for athletes to develop
their skiing or snowboarding skills in a competitive and educational environment. Use this
guide as a roadmap to USSA programs, rules and rankings.
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) is an Olympic sports organization and
parent body for the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding. It is driven by a vision to be best
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in the world in Olympic skiing and snowboarding with an emphasis on building character
through personal values. The USSA’s mission is to provide strong leadership that establishes
and supports athletic excellence in accordance with the USSA core values.
The USSA’s programs provide education, skill development and competition opportunities
for young athletes with grassroots USSA club programs up through national teams and the
Olympic Winter Games.
The USSA provides athletic programs in six unique sports including alpine skiing,
cross country, disabled alpine/cross country, freestyle, ski jumping/nordic combined, and
snowboarding. Programs are implemented through a national network of over 400 USSA
Clubs. The USSA has 30,000 members, including over 22,000 athletes, with over 50,000 fans
and donors providing ongoing support.
Services provided by the USSA are based around the three “R’s”: rules, races and rankings.
Rules are established to ensure a consistent and fair playing field for all athletes. Races, or
competitions, are the backbone of the USSA’s programs, providing competitive programs
for athletes. Rankings are a means of evaluating performance in competitions to determine
advancement on the USSA’s athlete development pipeline, or to assist in determining start
positions in specific competitions.
The USSA provides educational resources to key constituent groups. Education is provided
to athletes, parents, officials, coaches and clubs in areas such as sport technique, fitness and
exercise, sport science and sports medicine. The USSA’s new state-of-the-art training and
education facility, the Center of Excellence, is open and preparing our athletes for the World
Ski Championships and future Olympic Winter Games. The Center of Excellence will allow the
USSA to record and distribute best practices to athletes, coaches, clubs, officials and parents.
USSA regions and divisions/states are volunteer-run programs which implement USSA
programs within small, multi-state geographic areas, including scheduling of divisional
competitions, selection of divisional teams and training of competition officials.
Local USSA Clubs make up over 400 professional coaching outlets for athletes and
logistical support for competitions. USSA clubs, with both professional staffs and local
volunteers, are the backbone of the USSA supporting individual athletes and managing most
of the USSA’s over 4,000 domestic competitions.
USSA Masters Program - Masters race programs are organized by a network of committed
volunteers led by a committee called the Masters National Working Group and by a full time
USSA staff member designated at the Alpine National Masters Manager.
This Competition Guide provides general information about masters ski racing in the
U.S. as well as rules and information for competition in masters events abroad. This book
is designed with information on national, international, regional and divisional rules and
technical information, coaches, officials, and other information of interest to supporters and
participants. All USSA members are advised to check with the divisional and USSA regional
offices for more information.
Alpine Ski Racing Disciplines
In the early days of alpine ski racing, athletes competed in only two events: downhill
and slalom. Giant slalom was added to the lineup in 1950 and super G in 1983. Downhill
and super G are generally grouped together as “speed” events, with slalom and giant slalom
grouped as “technical” events. Skiers generally compete in either speed events or technical
events, although the trend among U.S. coaches is to develop skiers on a broader base, skiing
all disciplines. All race courses must meet strict standards established and monitored by
officials of the FIS and USSA.
Following is a very brief outline of the alpine ski racing events. For complete and specific
rules on each, please obtain a FIS ICR (rulebook) from USSA Membership Customer Service,
or see the rules chapter of this guide.
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Slalom (SL) - Slalom is a timed event requiring the execution of many short, quick turns
through two different courses. Slalom is staged in two runs with times added together to
determine the final finish order. Often times the top of the first-run finish order is reversed in
seeding for the second run, including World Cup competition. The competitors are required to
pass between all the gates, alternate red/blue pairs of poles, in sequence down the course. The
course is made up of various gate combinations designed to test a skier’s skill and strategy.
Giant Slalom (GS) - Giant Slalom is characterized as the discipline that requires the most
technical skill; skiers race down the mountain through a faster and more open course than in
SL. As in SL, skiers often are seeded in the first run start order by their points ranking. The
vertical drop of the course determines the number of gates in a GS course. Giant slalom is
staged in two runs with the times added together to determine the final finish order.
Downhill (DH) - Perhaps the most exciting event in alpine ski racing is the DH. Racers
attempt to record the fastest time during a single run on a course with a minimum number
of control gates. Speeds in DH often exceed 70 mph on major courses. The FIS World Cup
requires that men’s and women’s courses have minimum vertical drops of 800 meters and 500
meters respectively.
Super G (SG) - Super G is the newest of the alpine disciplines combining the elements of
speed as in DH while integrating high-speed technical turns as in GS. Super G is contested
in a single run format; courses are set utilizing terrain variations with the number of gates
being a function of a specific percentage of the vertical drop. International women’s SG
courses must provide at least 350 vertical meters while men’s courses must provide at least
500 vertical meters.
Where to Find More Information
As you continue competitive skiing or snowboarding, you might have questions along the
way. The following are helpful resources to guide you on your path to success.
USSA Website - www.ussa.org is the best source of member information. Simply click on your
sport on the home page. There you will find contact information, criteria and advancement
protocol on your sport as well as the latest in national news from your sport.
USSA Competition Guide - This handbook is a guide for athletes, parents, coaches and
officials that provides a roadmap to USSA programs. Here you can find information on rules
and rankings for your sport.
Local USSA Club - Over 400 USSA Clubs are the heart of the sport. These organizations have
the background and knowledge to help answer most of your questions. Check your local USSA
Club for information on schedules and qualifying procedures within your division or state.
Regional/Divisional/State Contact - Each region, division and state for your sport has a
contact person who can help you answer questions. Your divisional contact appears in the
front of this Competition Guide and may also be found at www.ussa.org.
USSA National Office - Every USSA sport has full-time staff in the USSA national
office in Park City, UT. Contact the office at 435.647.2666 with national membership or
ranking questions. For a quicker response, please send an email to the email links found at
www.ussa.org.
Magazines - USSA members will receive a subscription to their choice of Ski Racing
Magazine (both hard copy and electronic), SkiTrax or Snowboarding Magazine to stay
informed on sport news.
USSA Alpine Membership Programs
Masters - USSA masters membership fee is $110. The masters program offers events
geographically, providing the opportunity for adult racers (21 years old and older) to compete
in age categories leading to the U.S. Alpine Masters Championships.
Competitor - The USSA competitor membership is available for $140. Competitors
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are ranked on the USSA ranking list where appropriate (as an example, USSA Eastern J3
competitors are not ranked). Note: Must be 18 or older and have a masters membership to
compete in masters races.
Student - The USSA Student membership is available for $90 for athletes 13 and over, who
are participating in non-scored, non-advancement competitions. Students are not scored on
the USSA ranking list. Student members ages 18 to 24 (based upon age as of Dec. 31 of the
competition season) may compete with masters without a Masters membership.
Additional Memberships
Any USSA member who purchases a second or third membership (i.e. official or coach) is
given a discount on the second and subsequent memberships of $35. So, for instance, if you
are paying a Masters membership of $110, the Officials’ membership is $25 instead of $60 (a
$35 discount on the second membership).
Programs
USSA alpine competition is organized into general program categories based on the
needs of racers at every level. Programs may overlap or be identified differently in some
divisions. Racers should check with their local program, or with their divisional/regional
office regarding details or exceptions that may apply. The general categories are:
Age Classes
Age classes are based on age as of Dec. 31 of the competition season.
Youth competitor or age-class
Ages 12 and under
Junior 3 (transition from age-class to seeded racing)
Ages 13 and 14
Seeded competition
Ages 15 and up
Masters racing
Ages 18 and up*
* Athletes 18 and older may compete in either masters or seeded competition or both, depending on the rules of
a specific region. He or she must have both a Competitor and Masters membership in order to participate in both
programs. For complete rules on membership requirements for competing in USSA Masters events see Ch. 3
General Racer Eligibility.
USSA INSURANCE COVERAGE
USSA expects all of its USSA Members to have valid and sufficient primary medical/
accident insurance coverage and to accept full responsibility for understanding the provisions
of such coverage as a condition of becoming a USSA member and participating in official
USSA training and competition. Such primary coverage must be in effect for the entire term of
the membership year in order for the member to have coverage under USSA’s excess accident
medical policy. If a member does not have primary excess accident medical coverage, the
member is required to complete the Medical Exception Agreement and waive coverage under
USSA’s excess accident medical policy. Participants must carry proof of primary insurance
and such proof must be available at each event so that prompt medical/hospital care can be
authorized, if needed. USSA provides properly registered participants with excess accident
medical coverage, as follows:
Excess Accident Medical Insurance for Members of Non-Gold Member Clubs
Current USSA Members and USSA temporary registrants of a non-Gold Member
club have excess accident medical coverage during sanctioned or registered events
including official training (as defined by the policy) at such events. Please see
http://www.amerspec.com/ussa_cov/ for a detailed description of coverage.
Excess Accident Medical Insurance for Members of Gold Member Clubs
Current USSA Members, USSA trial participants and USSA temporary registrants
of a USSA Gold Member Club have excess accident medical coverage during skiing and
snowboarding competition, while training to compete and conditioning to compete in ski and
snowboard competition that is supervised by a USSA representative and/or representative of
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a USSA Gold Member Club, and during club activities that are supervised by a representative
of a USSA Gold Member Club. Please see http://www.amerspec.com/ussa_cov/ for a detailed
description of coverage including activities that are excluded from the policy.
Liability Insurance
USSA will provide liability coverage for:
• Event Organizers with respect to their ordinary negligence if such is alleged to have
arisen in connection with competition in or conduct of sanctioned events (meaning a
Schedule Agreement has been executed) and/or activities conducted or approved by
USSA (including official training at such event as defined by the policy). Please see
http://www.amerspec.com/ussa_cov/ for a detailed description of coverage.
• Gold Member Clubs and the members and supervisory staff of such clubs and USSA member
coaches and USSA member officials while acting in their capacity as such on behalf of Gold
Member Clubs. Such coverage applies during (1) ski and snowboard competition; (2) while
training to compete and conditioning to compete in ski and snowboard competition that is
supervised by a USSA representative and/or representative of a USSA Gold Member Club;
and (3) during club activities that are supervised by a representative of a USSA Gold Member
Club. Please see http://www.amerspec.com/ussa_cov/ for a detailed description of coverage.
Note: This summary provides a general overview of insurance coverage that applies for
USSA members. It is not a complete explanation of all policy provisions or specifics of the
policy benefits. No coverage is extended, and no representations are made, other than what is
stated in the actual insurance policies.
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Field offices and contacts are the closet service point to all USSA members. Contact them
for information no local and divisional alpine programs. In cases where there is not a regularly
staffed divisional office, the divisional chairperson or volunteer administrator is listed as the
contact.
USSA National Office
Box 100
1 Victory Lane
Park City UT 84060
tel 435.649.9090
fax 435.649.3613
[email protected]
www.ussa.org
Sprint Snow News Hotline: 435.649.6666
USSA Alpine Masters
National Coordinator
Bill Skinner
In National Office
tel 435.647.2633
fax 435.649.3613
[email protected]
Alpine Masters Information Contacts
FIS Representative
FIS Competitor Representative
Bob Dart
Winter Park Race Dept
Box 36
Winter Park CO 80482
tel 970.726.1589
fax 970.726.1690
Anne Nordhoy
4903 Penn Ave
Reading PA 19608
tel 610.678.0401
[email protected]
Alpine Masters National Working Group
The Alpine Masters National Working Group is under the Programs Subcommittee of the
USSA Alpine Sport Committee.
The Masters Working Group governs and promotes alpine masters ski racing. Other
responsibilities include
• organizing the annual USSA National Masters Championship
• coordinating regional masters activities, including regional championships, and
• advising and assisting USSA regions and divisions with their masters programs.
The working group members are the masters chairs from each division, the FIS masters
liaison and the immediate past chair of the working group. They elect a person to be their
Chair for a term of two years. Such election to be held at the annual meeting at the National
Masters Championships. The FIS masters liaison is appointed by the Chair.
Chair: Steve Slivinski, Ketchum, ID (IM)
Mark Mirviss Olympic Valley, CA (FW)
Jennifer Kaufman, Denver, CO (RM)
Amy Lanzel Park City, UT (IM)
Ryan Fuller, Minneapolis, MN (CN)
Keith McCauley, (past Chair)
Bill McCollom, Waitsfield, VT (EA)
Rick Murphy, Whitefish, MT (NO)
Ann Nordhoy, Reading, PA (FIS liaison)
Ann Ozuna, Spokane, WA (PN)
Gary Randall, Anchorage, AK (AL)
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National Chair
Steve Slivinski
PO Box 981766
Ketchum ID 83340
tel 208.726.3442
[email protected]
Alaska
Gary Randall
2942 Marston Dr
Anchorage AK 99517
tel 907.243.4259
[email protected]
Central
Ryan Fuller
700 Washington Ave #300
Minneapolis MN 55401
tel 612.501.3268
[email protected]
Eastern
Eastern - Southern
Horst Locher
PO Box 9
Basye VA 22810
tel 540.856.2860
[email protected]
Far West
Mark Mirviss
450 Forest Glen Road
Olympic Valley CA 96146
tel 530.583.6971
[email protected]
Intermountain
Amy Lanzel
8720 Hidden Cove Rd
Park City UT 84098
tel 435.649.5751
[email protected]
Bill McCollom
Eastern Masters General Chairman
593 RR 2
Bethel VT 05032
tel 802.234.9561
[email protected]
Northern
Eastern - New England
Pacific Northwest
Rick Murphy
19 Mill Ave
Whitefish MT 59937
tel 406.471.1573
[email protected]
Nadine Price
580 Blossom St
Fitchburg MA 01420
tel 978.342.8141
[email protected]
Ann Ozuna
3403 S Tekoa St
Spokane WA 99203
tel 509.455.7944
[email protected]
Eastern - New York
Rocky Mountain
Jack Eisenschmid
675 Grand Ave
Rochester NY 14609
tel 716.288.4554
[email protected]
Eastern - New Jersey
Roy Scovill
14 John Henry Dr
Montville NJ 07045
tel 201.247.6126
[email protected]
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Jennifer Kaufman
2616 W 26th Avenue
Denver CO 80211
tel 720.855.8427
[email protected]
Chapter 2
Alpine Masters
Champions
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ALPINE MASTERS CHAMPIONS
A summary of medal winners from the 2010 Skiers Edge USSA Masters National
Championships held at Sun Valley, ID. Also included are those competitors named to the
Spyder 2011 U.S. Alpine Masters Team and honored with the Al Sise /Ski Racing recognition
award based on their results from these championships.
2010 USSA Alpine Masters
National Championship Medalists
Sun Valley, ID March 29 - April 2, 2010
Event Medal Winners
Group A/B/D Men Downhill – Feb. 15 Aspen, Colorado
Class
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
Gold
Luke Keenan (PN)
Kevin Hendrickson (RM)
Doug Smith (RM)
Alan Beyer (RM)
Erik Klemme (RM)
David Luskin (RM)
Rauli Karjalainen (IM)
Chuck Tower (RM)
Leonard Kaufman (RM)
Leon Johnson (RM)
Silver
Fredrik Nilsen (RM)
Bernard Vachon (RM)
Martin Wiesiolek (RM)
John Reinhardt (RM)
Ben Letson (RM)
David Smith (CN)
Chip Ford (RM)
George Fesus (RM)
Charlie Hauser (RM)
Bronze
Jonathan Wolf (RM)
Charles Fetzer (RM)
Bill Tomcich (RM)
Michael LeVan (RM)
Dan McLaren (RM)
Terry Patten (RM)
Jim Ruscitto (IM)
Steve Slivinski (IM)
Wayne Ferguson (EA)
Group C Women Downhill - Feb. 15 Aspen, Colorado
Class
1
6
7
9
Gold
Carly Hedrich (RM)
Jeanette Saylor (RM)
Dyann Skelton (RM)
Sandy Hogan (FW)
Silver
Laurie Stephens (RM)
Victoria Valar (RM)
Carol Davis (RM)
Group C Woman Super Combined March 31
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
16
Gold
Erika Hogan (IM)
Dana Alexandrescu (IM)
Jessie McAleer (EA)
Carolyn Beckedorff (EA)
Lisa Densmore (EA)
Victoria Valar (RM)
Deborah Lewis (FW)
Carol Levine (RM)
Nancy Auseklis (IM)
Anna Droego (IM)
Virginia Reed (IM)
Silver
Paige Naisbitt (IM)
Jennifer Kaufman (RM)
Kirstin Kozlowski (PN)
Gillain Esson (PN)
Andrea Esson (CAN)
Linda Crowell (FW)
Barbara Settel (EA)
Anne Nordhoy (EA)
Carolyn Phillips (PN)
Bronze
Mary Geron (IM)
Barb Brumbaugh (EA)
Margaret Vaughn (EA)
Heidi Flood (IM)
Randi Dubois (IM)
Carol Davis (RM)
Chris Liegl (CN)
Group D Men Super Combined March 31
Class
8
9
10
11
12
Gold
Victor Roy (IM)
Edgar Fenwick (IM)
Willi Schmidt (PN)
Alphonse Sevigny (EA)
Paul Rich (EA)
Silver
Bob Andree (EA)
Bob Sarchett (IM)
Haldor Reinholt (EA)
Harold Wescott (RM)
Drury Cooper (IM)
Bronze
Bob Dreyer (IM)
Wayne Henderson (AK)
Lee Kaufman (RM)
Charles Evans (PN)
Gus Angelos (IM)
Group A/B Men Super Combined March 31
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Gold
Matthew Savage (FW)
Nathan Schwing (IM)
Robin Sarchett (IM)
Alex Gadois (EA)
Tim Hill (PN)
Matt Murphy (IM)
Mark George (EA)
Silver
Carl Rixon (IM)
James Thoman (EA)
Thunder Jalili (IM)
Willy Scroggins (PN)
Kurt Belden (FW)
David Luskin (RM)
Bronze
Fredrik Nilsen (RM)
Mike Shklovski (FW)
Louis Moore (EA)
Joel Solly (EA)
John Campbell (IM)
Erik Klemme (RM)
Pierre Jeangirard (FW)
Group A/B Men Super G - March 31
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Gold
Carl Rixon (IM)
Nathan Schwing (IM)
Robin Sarchett (IM)
James Grossman (IM)
William Scroggins (PN)
Matt Murphy (IM)
Dave Luskin (RM)
Silver
Jean Rudigoz (IM)
James Thoman (EA)
Alex Gadois (EA)
John Campbell (IM)
Erik Klemme (RM)
Mark George (EA)
Bronze
Matthew Savage (FW)
Andrew Baillargeon (IM)
Louis Moore (EA)
Joel Solly (EA)
Chris Waxwell (PN)
Kurt Belden (FW)
Group D Men Super G - March 31
Class
8
9
10
11
12
13
Gold
Victor Roy (IM)
Edgar Fenwick (IM)
Willi Schmidt (PN)
Harold Wescott (RM)
Gaetano Demattei (FW)
John Droege (IM)
Silver
Bob Andree (EA)
Keith Thompson (IM)
Alphonse Sevigny (EA)
Drury Cooper (IM)
Bronze
Bob Dreyer (IM)
Bob Sarchett (IM)
Lee Kaufman (RM)
James Tallackson (IM)
Paul Rich (IM)
Group C Women Super G - March 31
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Gold
Erika Hogan (IM)
Jessie McAleer (EA)
Lisa Densmore (EA)
Victoria Valar (RM)
Deborah Lewis (FW)
Carol Levine (FW)
Nancy Auseklis (IM)
Anna Droege (IM)
Grace Oaks (CAN)
Silver
Jenny Badger (IM)
Bronze
Paige Naisbitt (IM)
Colleen Thomas (IM)
Gillian Esson (PN)
Andrea Esson (CAN)
Linda Crowell (FW)
Barbara Settel (EA)
Anne Nordhoy (EA)
Virginia Reed (IM)
Ayla Ash (IM)
Mary Geron (IM)
Barb Brumbaugh (EA)
Heidi Flood (IM)
Randi Dubois (IM)
Sandy Hogan (FW)
Chris Liegl (CN)
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Group C Women Slalom – April 1
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Gold
Erika Hogan (IM)
Lisa Densmore (EA)
Andrea Esson (CAN)
Deborah Lewis (FW)
Cynthia Berlack (EA)
Nancy Auseklis (IM)
Anna Droege (IM)
Grace Oaks (CAN)
Silver
Jenny Badger (IM)
Bronze
Paige Naisbitt (IM)
Jessie McAleer (EA)
Kathy Hurdcarrillo (EA)
Gillian Esson (PN)
Nancy Dreyer (IM)
Barbara Settel (EA)
Anne Nordhoy (EA)
Kristin Kozlowski (PN)
Gina Orozco (EA)
Julie Rolfe (FW)
Linda Crowell (FW)
Randi Dubois (IM)
Sandy Hogan (FW)
Group D Men Slalom – April 1
Class
8
9
10
11
12
13
Gold
Victor Roy (IM)
Bob Sarchett (IM)
Harold Wescott (RM)
John Droege (IM)
Silver
Bob Andree (EA)
Lee Kaufman (RM)
Carl Pomey (FW)
Drury Cooper (IM)
Bronze
Pepi Neubauer (EA)
Chuck Tower (RM)
Rich Robertson (PN)
Charles Evans (PN)
Kristian Berg (PN)
Group A/B Men Giant Slalom – April 1
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Gold
Carl Rixon (IM)
Nathan Schwing (IM)
Robin Sarchett (IM)
Thunder Jalili (IM)
Tim Hill (PN)
Matt Murphy (IM)
Silver
Matthew Savage (FW)
James Thoman (EA)
Joel Solly (EA)
John Campbell (IM)
Robert Skinner (IM)
George Frazier (PN)
Bronze
Jean Rudigoz (IM)
Craig Norton (IM)
Daryn Gladstone (EA)
Steve Masur (EA)
Dennis Wilhelmsen (ND)
Kurt Belden (FW)
David Luskin (RM)
Group D Men Giant Slalom – April 2
Class
8
9
10
11
12
13
Gold
Pepi Naubauer (EA)
Nick Hudson (IM)
Lee Kaufman (RM)
Harold Wescott (RM)
John Droege (IM)
Silver
Bob Andree (EA)
Chuck Tower (RM)
Willi Schmidt (PN)
James Tallackson (IM)
Dewey Davidson (PN)
Bronze
Victor Roy (IM)
Carl Pomey (FW)
Paul Rich (EA)
Group C Women Giant Slalom – April 2
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
18
Gold
Erika Hogan (IM)
Jessie McAleer (EA)
Lisa Densmore (EA)
Andrea Esson (CAN)
Deborah Lewis (FW)
Carol Levine (RM)
Nancy Auseklis (IM)
Silver
Jenny Badger (IM)
Maria Noel (EA)
Mary Geron (IM)
Gillian Esson (PN)
Victoria Valar (RM)
Linda Crowell (FW)
Randi Dubois (IM)
Anna Nordhoy (IM)
Bronze
Paige Naisbitt (IM)
Sarah Peshkin (PN)
Gina Orozco (EA)
Nancy Dreyer (IM)
Rosemary Moschel (IM)
Sandy Hogan (FW)
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Anna Droege (IM)
Grace Oaks (CAN)
Marietta Frinell (FW)
Virginia Reed (IM)
Group A/B Men Slalom – April 2
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Gold
Fredrik Nilsen (RM)
Craig Norton (IM)
Robin Sarchett (IM)
Joe Solly (EA)
Tim Hill (PN)
Kurt Belden (FW)
Mark George (EA)
Silver
Luke Keenan (PN)
Mike Shklovski (FW)
Louis Moore (EA)
Thunder Jalili (IM)
Matt Murphy (IM)
Mike Robins (CAN)
Bronze
Andy Baillargeon (IM)
Dayyn Gladstone (EA)
Alex Gadbois (EA)
John Campbell (IM)
Robert Skinner (IM)
James Cole (ND)
Combined Medalists
The age Combined results are awarded based on the lowest total race points score
accumulated by a competitor for the three events of slalom, giant slalom and super G. Race
points are calculated as the ratio of the competitor’s time to that of the winner, adjusted
by a discipline-specific normalization factor set by the FIS which produces a time-based
“closeness” ranking that can be compared across events. Because of the time-based scoring
formula, competitors must finish all three events to be eligible for the combined.
Groups A and B - Men (Age 21-59)
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Gold
Luke Keenan (PN)
Nathan Schwing (IM)
Robin Sarchett (IM)
Thunder Jalili (IM)
Tim Hill (PN)
Matt Murphy (IM)
Dave Luskin (RM)
Silver
Bronze
Mike Shklovski (FW)
Daryn Gladstone (EA)
Joel Solly (EA)
John Campbell (IM)
Kurt Belden (FW)
Andy Baillargeon (IM)
Silver
Jenny Badger (IM)
Bronze
Paige Naisbitt (IM)
Jessie McAleer (EA)
Mary Geron (IM)
Gillian Esson (PN)
Linda Crowell (FW)
Randi Dubois (IM)
Anne Nordhoy (EA)
Colleen Thomas (IM)
Gina Orozco (EA)
Julie Rolfe (FW)
Nancy Dreyer (IM)
Georgina Suttor (IM)
Sandy Hogan (FW)
Marietta Frinell (FW)
Alex Gadbois (EA)
Robert Skinner (IM)
George Frazier (PN)
Group C - All Women
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Gold
Erika Hogan (IM)
Lisa Densmore (EA)
Andrea Esson (CAN)
Deborah Lewis (FW)
Barbara Settel (EA)
Nancy Auseklis (IM)
Anna Droege (IM)
Jane Cooke (EA)
Group D - Men (Age 60 and over)
Class
8
9
10
11
12
13
Gold
Victor Roy (IM)
Lee Kaufman (RM)
Harold Wescott (RM)
John Droege (IM)
Silver
Bob Andree (EA)
Chuck Tower (RM)
Carl Pomey (FW)
Drury Cooper (IM)
Bronze
Tom Kronthaler (IM)
Nick Hudson (IM)
Willi Schmidt (PN)
Charles Evans (PN)
Kristian Berg (PN)
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2010 Division’s Cup
Rocky Mtn. claims the 2010 Division’s Cup
The Division’s Cup is awarded to the division with the best ratio of points scored per
competitor start for all races in the national championships. Division teams must consist of
at least 10 competitors to be eligible. Rocky sent a small but mighty team. Eastern has been
runner up the past 4 years!
Division
Racers Points/Start Ratio
Rocky
Eastern
Far West
Intermountain
Pacific NW
Northern
Alaska
Central
17
42
30
85
39
7
5
8
2.214
2.127
1.71
1.641
1.066
2.214 *
1.1 *
0.214*
*Below minimum number of 10 racers from Division.
2010 Al Sise/Ski Racing Recognition Awards
Outstanding USSA Alpine Masters Named
Best performance awards are given to the two most outstanding U.S. alpine masters
racers based on their performances at the national championships (male and female) and
are designated The USSA Al Sise/Ski Racing Recognition Award winners. These awards are
determined by a vote of the national chairpersons or designated representatives from each of
the divisions. This year’s winners of the Outstanding USSA Alpine Masters Sise Awards were
Victor Roy (8 Intermountain) and Anne Droege (10 Intermountain).
Victor Roy
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Anne Droege
SPYDER 2011 U.S. ALPINE
MASTERS NATIONAL TEAM
The Spyder team is selected based upon a total of world cup points accumulated by each
competitor for the three events of slalom, giant slalom and super G (i.e. 1st in GS [25],
2nd in SL [20] and 3rd in SG [15] would be a combined total of 60 points). Ties will be
broken by best single result, then second best result, then third best result and finally by race
points, using the lowest total race points if the tied competitors finished the same races in the
combined event otherwise by best (lowest) points result.
Men’s Classes
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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Name
Division
Hometown
Carl Rixon
Nathan Schwing
Robin Sarchett
Joel Solly
Tim Hill
Matt Murphy
David Luskin
Victor Roy
Wayne Henderson
Lee Kaufman
Harold Wescott
Gaetano Demattei
John Droege
IM
IM
IM
EA
PN
IM
RM
IM
AK
FW
RM
FW
IM
Sun Valley, ID
Sun Valley, ID
Sun Valley, ID
Colden, NY
Bend, OR
Sun Valley, ID
Breckenridge, CO
Morgan, UT
Anchorage, AK
Kalispell, MT
Graham, WA
Olympic Valley, CA
Sun Valley, ID
Women’s Classes
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Name
Division
Hometown
Erika Hogan
Dana Alexandrescu
Jessie McAleer
Carolyn Beckedorff
Lisa Densmore
Margaret Vaughn
Deb Lewis
Barbara Settel
Nancy Auseklis
Anna Droege
Virginia Reed
IM
IM
EA
EA
EA
EA
FW
EA
IM
IM
IM
Sun Valley, ID
Park City, UT
Lexington, MA
Wellesley, MA
Hanover, NH
Wakefield, MA
Mammoth, CA
Cazenovia, NY
Sun Valley, ID
Sun Valley, ID
Sun Valley, ID
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Chapter 3
Alpine Masters
General Competition Rules
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RULES AND ENTRY PROCEDURES
In order to offer a schedule of events consistent across the nation, the masters have adopted
a set of rules for participation, conduct, and course setting. As you will note, these rules set
some very specific standards. This is designed to convey the same message to Masters and
potential Masters everywhere, not unlike the idea that a Big Mac is a Big Mac, weather
you buy it in Montana, or Moscow. Alpine masters racing is subject to the current FIS
International Ski Competition Rules (ICR), USSA rules, and alpine masters rules as specified
in this handbook. These rules are to be used to conduct all USSA sanctioned events from the
USSA Skier’s Edge Alpine Masters National Championships and regional championships to
local competitions.
The following lists important new, changed or emphasized rules, procedures and other
information highlighted for attention.
Changed and Rules to Remember
• Helmets manufactured for ski racing are required in all USSA DH, SG, GS and SL races.
See later in this chapter for specific information.
• Participants who are 18 to 24, and who hold a Student or Competitor membership, may
race in Masters events except for Regional and National Championships. USSA Coaches
may race Masters events if 39 years of age or younger, except for Regional and National
Championship events in which a Masters membership is required. To race in Championship
events, racers must hold a Masters membership and be at least 21 years of age. Temporary
memberships are not valid at Regional or National Championships.
• The second run start order for Regional and National Championships will be reverse first
five places, then by order of first run finish within age classes.
• USSA Masters equipment rules conform to the FIS Masters equipment rules. USSA
recommends that competitors in USSA Masters events compete on equipment designed
for the particular discipline (DH, SL, GS, SG) but does not make any recommendations in
regards to ski length.
• The maximum recommended height of anti-vibration plates for all competitors for FIS and
USSA Masters events is 50 mm.
• The maximum recommended boot sole thickness for all competitors for FIS and USSA
Masters events is 45 mm. Ski boot height is measured from internal heel sole to outside
base of sole, including all hard and soft parts.
• Athletes must carry primary medical insurance for USSA membership.
• Racers at Regional Championships named to Regional teams must be from hosting region
to be named. Easterners to East Team, Westerners to West Team, Central may chose one or
the other not both.
Race Entry Procedure
General Racer Eligibility
In order to participate in any USSA sanctioned competition, athletes must be members of
USSA. To participate in USSA masters events, athletes must:
• be at least 21 years old and hold a USSA Masters membership, or,
• be 18 to 24 and hold a USSA Student or Competitor membership, or,
• be 39 and under and hold a USSA Coaches membership, or
• be at least 18 years old and purchase a temporary USSA membership which is good for one
event (generally one weekend of racing). This membership option can be purchased only
one time per season.
To compete in Regional or National Championship events athletes must hold a USSA
Masters membership.
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Possession of the USSA card is essential to compete. It certifies your eligibility to enter
sanctioned races. And the sanction of races (official calendaring by FIS and/or USSA) is
the only assurance that events will be run according to the rules of FIS and USSA and in
compliance with the requirements of those governing organizations.
The responsibility for confirming the race organizer’s acceptance of an entry belongs to
the entrant. USSA strongly encourages, but does not require, race organizers to notify racers
whose entries have not been accepted.
National events require qualification criteria that must be achieved for entry eligibility.
Refer to specific rules from your state, division or region.
Unqualified Racers
Under FIS (ICR) 603.4.9.4 the race jury may exclude racers from competition.
Competition regulations provide that to race in a U.S. or regional championship as a
master, you must meet these criteria:
1. Be a competitor age 21 or over by Dec. 31 in the current competition season.
2. One of the following;
a. U.S. citizen;
b. Non-citizen who has already taken out first papers for citizenship;
c. Non-citizen “permanently” domiciled” in the U.S.;
d. Citizen of a foreign country with which USSA has a reciprocity agreement regarding
USSA Masters National Championships. Foreign competitors must sign the current
USSA waiver and release of liability form. Foreign competitors will select a regular
division which will be entered in their membership record. However, the USSA
application must include the country of their citizenship which will also be entered in
their membership record.
e. All participants (athletes, course setters and jury members), including foreign
participants, in non-FIS sanctioned USSA events, must be members of USSA in the
appropriate USSA category. This is a risk management issue and needs to be strictly
controlled. Every participant must have either a temporary or full season membership.
Entry Materials
Entries to masters races should be made according to the race organizer’s specific
instructions or on a copy of the USSA entry card, printed in the Appendix at the back of this
competition guide. These entry cards should be copied and used throughout your season.
The masters entry card differs from the format used for other USSA events, and is designed
for ease of use and clarity of information for racers and organizers. Please copy and use the
provided cards.
When filling out the entry cards, write clearly with ballpoint pen. Be sure that all the
information you provide is readable. Be especially careful with your USSA number. This is the
seven-digit number that appears on your membership card. If your number doesn’t have seven
digits, it’s the wrong number. Check your card. Be sure to include both day and night time
phone numbers, as event organizers may need to contact participants in the evening hours.
Send the completed entry information to the address listed under race contact for that event
listed in the schedules chapter within the entry deadline and with the entry fee.
Note: Some divisions have different entry procedures for their races. Check each division’s requirements set out
in the divisional section of this guide.
Entry Fees
Entry fees must accompany all entries unless otherwise specified by that division, see
Ch. 6. Entry fees for some divisions include head tax to offset the expenses of the division.
Refunds/Cancellations (National/Regional/Divisional)
It is every racer’s responsibility to inform the race organization, in advance, of their
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withdrawal from or inability to attend a competition. Race organizers, on their part, are
obliged to refund most fees for competitions which must be cancelled. When conditions are
questionable, racers should contact the host organization to confirm if the event will be taking
place as scheduled. Masters divisional and state websites are also good resources for this
information. Check the Regional and Divisional programs chapters of this Guide.
Entry Limits, Conditions and Invitational Events
In order to control and organize the sport, National, Regional and Divisional competition
committees may impose entry restrictions and requirements on various events. Please note the
later sections of this guide for more information. Race organizers and competition juries may
limit the number of entries in the interest of fairness, as is provided for in the rules.
All other limitations and conditions on entries proposed by the organizers must be clearly
stated on their application for calendaring, must be approved by the appropriate USSA
competition committee in advance, and must be published sufficiently in advance, so that all
USSA competitors are properly advised.
Foreign Competitors in USSA Alpine Masters Events
All foreign participants (athletes, course setters and jury members) in non-FIS sanctioned
USSA events must be members of USSA in the appropriate USSA category. This is a risk
management issue and needs to be strictly controlled. Every participant must have either a
temporary or full season membership.
In National events, foreign competitors may compete as “Special Guests” subject
to honorary awards, but these competitors may not medal in any event, unless there is a
reciprocal agreement in place.
FIS Declaration for FIS Masters Cup Events
All athletes, regardless of national affiliation, must complete a FIS Declaration for events
on the FIS International Calendar, including FIS Masters Cup events in the U.S. and out of
country. This must be done before the competition and the form must be sent to Bill Skinner
at the USSA national office.
USSA Geographic Affiliation
A racer shall race for the division/region in which he or she resides. The choice (designation)
of which division a racer registers in should be based on where the racer spends the greatest
part of his or her ski season. The designation must be made at the start of the season, and
must be abided by the racer for the entire season. Any conflicts must be resolved before
participation; contact the divisional office. A racer is expected to compete in at least two events
within his or her designated division in order to represent this division at national events.
Requests for in-season changes of affiliation must be made in writing to USSA membership.
Such in-season changes may result in loss or default of regional/divisional qualifying status.
General Rules
Course inspection (FIS ICR)
The FIS and USSA rules pertaining to course inspection will be strictly enforced by
the competition jury. Inspection procedures will be announced and posted in advance and
whenever conditions may require changes. Instructions of the race jury must be followed.
Competitor inspection of a USSA SG shall be according to the rules for inspection of GS.
The jury may decide that more than one hour is required for inspection.
Competitors should expect to be sanctioned for infractions of inspection or training
procedures and may be sanctioned for serious violations. Coaches may be disciplined for
violation of procedures on their part, losing their credentials for the meet or further meets, and
penalties may be applied against a coaches’ team.
It is a racer’s right and responsibility to inspect the course according to the rules and the
instructions of the jury.
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Generally, it is requested that racers follow general course inspection principles, which
include that side slipping inspection should be done outside the racing line, that there is no
high speed skiing in the race area, and no shadowing of the course is permissible.
Official Training (FIS ICR and USSA rules)
Official training for DH events and USSA masters SG events is an integral part of the
competition, and all entrants are required to participate according to the competition jury’s
direction. Competitors must strictly respect the instructions of the competition jury.
USSA masters SG events are highly recommended by the Masters Committee to include
training. The training course should be similar to the intended race course(s); “skiing at speed”
with timed interval starts may be substituted for an actual course set. All course protection
shall be in place for the training run(s), which will be run as per DH training.
Racing numbers, bibs (FIS ICR)
Competitors must carry their official start numbers during inspection. Bibs must be worn
during official training. Bibs shall not be modified in any way. The penalty for breach of these
rules is for the athlete to be sanctioned.
At awards ceremonies which immediately follow a race, award winners shall wear the bibs
of the race and appropriate competition clothing if so requested by the organizers.
Official Start Procedure
GS, SG, DH: Ten seconds before the start the starter will tell the racer: “ten seconds”. Then
five seconds before the start he will count “5, 4, 3, 2, 1” and then give the command “go”.
The racer may start within the interval from 5 seconds before to 5 seconds after the command
“go”. A start more than 5 seconds early is a false start and subject to sanction.
SL: When the course is clear the starter gives the racer the warning, “ready”, and a few
seconds later the start signal “go”. The competitor must start within 10 seconds after this start
signal.
Late Start
A competitor will be sanctioned for appearing late for his or her start). Race juries at
masters races may waive this rule and allow the competitor to start later in their class or at the
end of the start order.
Completion of Gate
A competitor will be disqualified if he/she fails to cross the (gate) line between the inside
and outside poles of the gate with both ski tips and both feet.
A racer who is clearly disqualified for missing a gate may not continue further through the
course. Violations can result in sanction.
Racers who were disqualified or who DNF in the first run of a SL or GS are not permitted
to forerun the second run of the race.
In the event a pole has been knocked out (removed from its vertical position) and not
replaced, the competitors ski tips and both feet must pass across the original gate line as
defined by marking in the snow.
Crossing Finish Line
The finish line must be crossed on both skis or on one ski or with both feet in case of a fall
in the immediate finish area. In this case the time is taken when any part of the competitor’s
body or equipment stops the timing system (FIS ICR 615.3).
Interference (FIS ICR)
If a competitor feels that he or she has suffered from interference on the course, he or she
must stop immediately and ski out of the course and request a provisional rerun from any
jury member or jury advisor, explaining the specific problem and location. The jury will
give immediate instruction. The jury will determine the validity of the claim in a subsequent
meeting, according to the rules relating to reruns. Grounds for interference include blocking
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of the course by an official, a spectator, an animal, or other obstruction; blocking of the
course by a fallen competitor who did not clear the course soon enough; objects in the course
such as a lost ski pole or the ski of a previous competitor; activities of the first aid service
which obstruct the racer; absence of a gate knocked down by a previous competitor and not
promptly replaced; other similar incidents beyond the will and control of the competitor,
which cause significant loss of speed or a lengthening of the racing line and subsequently
affect the competitor’s time; malfunction of the timekeeping system; interruption of a DH run
by an official in a “yellow zone” .
Binding Release
A binding release occurring more than two gates above the finish in SL or GS or one gate
in DH shall be considered a “clear disqualification”. Racers may not continue on the course.
Juries may waive this rule in advance. A racer may not accept outside help in any form during
a race. A racer may finish a race on one ski from the last gate to the finish in GS and SL.
Course Maintenance
Although race organizers are responsible for proper course preparation, competition juries
may require racer assistance in the preparation of the course should conditions warrant.
Protests (FIS ICR and USSA rules)
If a racer protests the decision of a race official, he or she must submit a written protest and
post a bond of an amount determined by the competition jury. If the protest is denied, the bond
is forfeited. If the racer appeals this jury decision to USSA authority, an additional bond must
similarly accompany the appeal. Appeals of jury decisions at FIS events must first be made to
USSA.
Helmets
Helmets designed and manufactured for the particular discipline of ski racing being
contested are required for all competitors and forerunners in all USSA events and official
training. Helmets must bear a CE mark and conform to recognized and appropriate standards
such as CEH.Din 1077, ASTM F2040, SNELL S98 or RS 98.
Helmets must cover the head and ears. Helmets with spoilers or edges that stick out are not
permitted. Protective features integral to the discipline being contested, such as chin guards
on slalom helmets are permitted.
USSA does not specify nor recommend nor make any warranties as to the fitness for use of
any particular ski helmet design or brand name. USSA undertakes no responsibility, liability
or duties to any competitor in connection with the requirement that helmets be utilized. It is
the sole responsibility of the competitor to select an appropriate helmet for accident protection
in ski racing.
Caution: Age and use affect the protective qualities of all safety helmets. Some older helmets
and any helmets that have been damaged either in a racing fall or from other impact may no
longer provide sufficient protection – even if there are no visible indications of damage.
Ski-brakes (FIS and USSA)
Regardless of the height of the anti-vibration plates within these limits, ski brakes which
are functional with the actual ski/plate/binding in use are required and are the responsibility
of the respective producers and the athletes. Any and all ski brakes used by competitors in all
events, including masters events, must be functional and comply with all FIS requirements
related thereto.
Competitor’s Obligations
Competitors are obligated to make themselves familiar with the appropriate FIS Rules
and must comply with the additional instructions of the organizing committee and the jury.
Additionally, sanctions may be taken by the Jury against competitors behaving themselves in
an unsportsmanlike manner towards members of the organizing committee officials and the
public. A copy of the official FIS, International Ski Competition Rules (“Blue Book”) can be
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obtained from the USSA membership department.
Ranking and Placement
Within each of the eight USSA divisions, masters racers compete against members of their
own age class for individual awards. Most divisions also have a season-long competition for an
overall winner. In New England, masters compete for the Sise Cup, while in the Intermountain
division, the Jans Cup is the masters grail. Outside divisional lines, masters may compete in
regional championships. These events do not take past results into consideration, and allow
for interdivisional rivalries to add to the excitement. Masters events do not contribute to
a national points list. Most masters use the national championships results as a basis for
national comparison. Masters races are therefore considered non-scored events.
On a per event, and interdivisional basis, points are frequently assigned based upon old
World Cup (scoring top-15) values, within each masters class. Such accrual is used for
determination of finish place, combined awards, and seeding. Team captains representing
each division may take racers individual points average into consideration for seeding at
national and regional events.
Old World Cup Scoring (top 15)
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Points
25
20
15
12
11
Place
6
7
8
9
10
Points
10
9
8
7
6
Place
11
12
13
14
15
Points
5
4
3
2
1
Masters FIS Points
FIS Masters points are calculated by taking the average of the two best results in FIS
Masters Cup races in the previous year. Masters points are calculated on three separate scores
in each of the three age groups; A, B, and C. Different points are calculated for GS and SL. GS
Points may be used for seeding SG and DH. Draw is made according to FIS masters points in
each age group. A first seed of up to the 15 best competitors, regardless of nationality, will be
drawn. The remaining competitors will start in order of their FIS masters points. Competitors
without FIS masters points will be drawn and placed within the last seed within each group.
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Chapter 4
Event Rules for U.S. and
Regional Championships and
International Competitions
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U.S. MASTERS NATIONAL AND
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND
SPEED SERIES
General Championships Rules
1. Technical delegates for USSA Alpine Masters National Championships will be nominated
in consultation with the national alpine masters working group chair and the appropriate
USSA representative. The TD cannot compete in the event.
2. FIS/USSA course specifications apply as modified in this section. SG and DH races must
be held on homologated courses.
3. A divisional representative may be appointed by the national alpine masters working
group. The representative must approve proposed trails and slopes to be used by areas
proposing or selected to hold USSA Alpine Masters National Championships.
4. Each course setter must have proven experience with masters events wherein he/she has
displayed a complete understanding of the philosophy of masters racing and has set courses
within these specifications and requirements in the past.
5. Qualified masters racers entered may set courses.
6. Major emphasis must be placed on course preparation and conditioning installation of hill
protection.
7. Course setters should set appropriate, legal, rhythmical, and challenging courses which test
technical skills and not racers’ nerve. Course setters should meet with the TD regarding
specifications.
8. The jury is responsible to ensure that course setters do their work correctly.
9. If the course set is not acceptable to the jury, it may be reset by an appointee of the masters
working group.
10. Whenever possible the SG event should not be held on the same hill as the DH after
the DH has been run. This is intended to prevent those running the DH having an unfair
advantage over those who did not.
National Championship Seeding
Classes could have up to 50 participants. Due to the wide range of abilities within each
class, four seeds need to be established. (Realizing the smaller classes will have fewer racers
per seed; it’s easier to establish one set of criteria for all classes).
1st seed Criteria
Racer must have proven results to “place in the top three”. National race experience is
assumed.
2nd seed Criteria
If several (2-3) of the top racers falter, this racer “has results to place in the top three”.
3rd seed Criteria
Racer has results “to place in the top half of this (national) field”.
4th seed Criteria
Racer has no national experience or “proven results to meet the prior seeds”.
Age Classes
Current definitions of masters classes, for the purpose of awarding U.S. and regional
medals, are as follows for men and women. Class is determined by racer’s age as of Dec. 31
of the current competition season. Racers may only race in their own age group.
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U.S. & Regional Championship Age Classes
Class 1 Ages 21-29 (1981-89)
Class 2 Ages 30-34 (1976-80)
Class 3 Ages 35-39 (1971-75)
Class 4 Ages 40-44 (1966-70)
Class 5 Ages 45-49 (1961-65)
Class 6 Ages 50-54 (1956-60)
Class 7 Ages 55-59 (1951-55)
Class 8
Class 9
Class 10
Class 11
Class 12
Class 13
Class 14
Ages 60-64 (1946-50)
Ages 65-69 (1941-45)
Ages 70-74 (1936-40)
Ages 75-79 (1931-35)
Ages 80-84 (1926-30)
Ages 85-89 (1921-25)
Ages 90 & over (1920 and earlier)
Age Class Groupings
Group A Men’s Classes 1-4
Group C Women’s Classes 1-12
Group B Men’s Classes 5-7
Group D Men’s Classes 8-13
Running Orders
For national and regional events, the following running orders shall apply.
1. When all competitors are run on the same course or when there are two courses (division
may be by group A/B and D/C, or split between classes so there are a fairly even number
of racers on each course) with the following running order:
2. When there are separate races for each group, the running order shall be by class from
oldest to youngest in each race.
3. When there are two courses, division may be by groups A/B and C/D or split between
classes so there are a fairly even number of racers on each course with running order as in
1 above.
4. Second run running order in class will be reversed top five in class then by order of first run
finish for rest of class.
Discipline Regulations
Downhill
1. All DH races must be held on courses which have been FIS or USSA homologated prior
to the event and which have been approved by the masters working group chairman or
appointed representative. Schedule agreements cannot be executed in the absence of
homologation numbers for that course and discipline.
2. Course conditioning should be smooth and firm for the full course width and all outside
areas where a racer might go offline.
3. Choppy bumps, ruts, etc. should be removed before race training begins and after training
and prior to the race. Competitors may be required to pack and side slip the course when
necessary, at the discretion of the jury.
4. Course setter guidelines:
a. Set a rhythmic and challenging course that tests a racer’s technical skills.
b. Speeds in excess of 70 mph are discouraged.
5. Vertical drop (VD)/Number of direction changes (DC)
Min. VD
Max VD
All Classes
400 m
700 m
There is no specific number of direction changes required, only the number needed for
visibility from one gate to the next and to aid racers with anticipation of line.
6. Safety requirements:
a. Ski brakes will be used on all skis; no straps.
b. Helmets are required for official training and racing. See Ch 2 for more information.
c. The TD and other members of the jury have the right and duty, after the first or subsequent
training runs, to propose for jury decision, the exclusion from further participation, those
competitors who do not demonstrate the ability to complete the course in racing fashion
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or whose personal safety appears endangered because they do not measure up to the
difficulties of the course. Competitors who snowplow, side slip, or make SL or GS turns
between gates in order to slow down, shall not be deemed to be completing the course
in racing fashion. Racers who enter and who are subsequently excluded by the jury will
not be entitled to receive entry fee or lift ticket refunds.
7. Official Training:
a. DH training should be so organized as to permit maximum timed training runs. All
racers must have the opportunity to take a minimum of two official training starts on the
course prior to race day. If two training runs are not possible, the race may be changed
to a SG.
b. The jury shall have the power to declare that the 2nd training run may count as the race
if conditions on race day require race to be cancelled.
c. All competitors must start in one of the two official training runs.
d. The training schedule will be established and distributed to all competitors. It is desirable
to schedule training for men and women by age groups.
e. A starter shall control the training starts.
f. The entire course shall be monitored by course officials with radio communication
during all training periods.
g. All hill protection shall be in place for all training runs.
h. The masters working group shall determine at the time of sanction approval, whether
nor not a two-run DH is appropriate for that event. Two-run DHs are not encouraged.
At the running of the event, the Jury shall have the power to change to a two-run DH if
appropriate.
Super G
1. All SG races must be held on courses which have been FIS or USSA homologated prior
to the event and which have been approved by the masters working group or its appointed
representative, as suitable for masters competition. Schedule Agreements cannot be
executed in the absence of homologation numbers for that course and discipline.
2. Terrain should be preferably undulating and rolling. Skillful use of the terrain is important.
Preparation should be the same as DH.
3. Vertical drop (VD)/Number of direction changes (DC)
Min. VD
Max VD
# DC
All Classes
300 m
450 m
7% - 10% of VD
Number of gates counts changes in direction only.
a. Set a rhythmic and challenging course that tests a racer’s technical skills.
b. Set as in the DH section above.
c. A SG should present a variety of long and medium turns which a good adult racer can
ski aggressively.
d. The line must not be set in the fall-line of the slope. The course should include some
turns which can be made in a tuck and some that cannot.
Guidelines for direction change are:
- On steeps (up to 90 degrees)
- On medium slopes (30-60 degrees)
- On flats (minimum turns with emphasis on gliding skills).
5. Pre-race inspection/training:
a. Whenever possible, the course should be set the day before the race or training run.
b. Careful course inspection is an extremely important aspect of SG for all racers.
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Inspection shall be according to the rules of GS. Competitors should be allowed to study
the course the day before the race and on the morning of race day. The jury may decide
if more than one hour should be required for inspection.
c. A training run for masters SG is highly recommended, although not mandatory.
If a training run is scheduled by the race organizers, it becomes mandatory for all
competitors. In a case of a force majeure, the jury will allow a competitor to race who
has been prevented from making a scheduled training run.
d. All hill protection shall be in place for the training runs which shall be run the same as
for DH training.
Giant Slalom
1. All GS races should be held on courses which have been FIS or USSA homologated
prior to the event. Courses must have been approved by the masters working group or its
appointed representative, as suitable for masters competition.
2. Course conditioning should provide smooth, firm snow. A very wide line must be prepared.
3. Men and women shall make two runs, using a separate course for each run. Men and
women may run on the same course or divided as outlined in the Running Order section.
4. The second run start order will be as follows:
a. All racers will start within class in order of first run results. Racers must always race
within their own age class.
b. Those competitors who wish to make a second run after a first run DSQ or DNF, may
do so at the discretion of the jury. Their second run shall be taken in class order after all
qualified racers in their class have completed their second run. The second run shall not
count in any way in the discipline or combined results.
a. Set a rhythmic and challenging course that tests racers’ technical skills.
b. Stay off of the fall line using the terrain and avoiding a complexity of gates.
c. Gate patterns should emphasize skill in making round turns, avoiding wiggles, blind
traps and jam turns.
e. Gate widths should be large, near FIS maximums.
f. The course should demand changes in rhythm, speed, and adaptability through terrain
changes.
6. Vertical drop (VD)/number of direction changes (DC):
Min. VD
Max VD
# DC
Men A & B
250 m
350 m
11% - 15%
Men D and Women C
200 m
300 m
11% - 15%
Slalom
1. Courses must have been approved by the masters working group or its appointed
representative, as suitable for masters competition.
2. Course conditions should be hard, but not icy, with chemical use as needed.
3. Course preparation should try to ensure race conditions remain the same for all competitors
from first to last, and that consistent conditions remain within age classes.
4. A SL race must always consist of two runs, each on a different course. A separate race must
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be run for each group.
a. Set a rhythmic and challenging course that tests a racers technical skills.
b. Stay off of the fall line.
c. Gate patterns should demand rounded turns, not abrupt gymnastic turns. Look for
changes in speed, rhythm, turn radius.
d. Avoid blind traps leading to jammed turns.
e. Gate width should be near FIS maximums.
f. The course should demand memory skills, but avoid a forest of meaningless gates.
g. The maximum distance between two gates is 13 meters.
6. Vertical drop (VD)/number of direction changes (DC):
Min. VD
Max. VD
# DC
Men A and B
100 m
220 m
30-35% VD (+- 3)
Men D and Women C
100 m
200 m
30-35% VD (+- 3)
7. The second run start order will be as follows:
a. All racers will start in order of first run results. Racers must always race within their own
age class.
b. Those competitors desiring a second run after a first run DSQ or DNF, may do so at the
discretion of the jury. The second run shall be taken after all the qualified racers in their
class have completed their second runs. The second run shall not count in any way in the
discipline or combined results.
b. Although not required, head, face, and body protection is recommended.
Complete FIS Rules/FIS ICR Books
Competitors and coaches are responsible for knowledge and proper observance of the FIS
ICR as appearing in the latest edition of the rule book (2002) and in the annual ‘Precisions’.
Further excerpts from the FIS rules are not reprinted here, as they appear in the ICR book,
but the complete rules are just as applicable as those specifically noted in this chapter of the
alpine Competition Guide. Copy of the new ICR may be purchased at or through USSA’s
membership customer service hotline at 435.647.2666.
Regional and Divisional Rules and Procedures
Each region and division (and state programs in the East) also have additional rules and
procedures which apply. Please consult the regional sections for information on these in your
area. Particularly note membership requirements in divisional or state organizations and
participation requirements for selection to divisional and regional teams and quotas.
Important Message about Communications
Communication between alpine offices and competitors is one of the most important parts
of your programs. Please make certain that you will be kept informed of USSA national,
regional, divisional, state and local correspondence throughout the year. Much of this
information is provided in this Competition Guide.
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INTERNATIONAL MASTERS RULES
In addition to the divisional alpine masters programs and the USSA Alpine Masters
National Championships, masters racers can find even more competition in the FIS Masters
Cup events. This series includes approximately twenty races held in Europe and North
America.
Eligibility
Entries are limited to men and women over 30 years old by Dec. 31, of the competition
season, who are members of their FIS national ski association. Competitions in November
and December are considered part of the following year.
Age Classes
Men
Group A
Group B
Women
Group C
30-34=1; 35-39=2; 40-44=3; 45-49=4; 50-54=5
55-59=6; 60-64=7; 65-69=8; 70-74=9; 75-79=10; 80-84=11; 85-89=12
All women are group C with age classes the same as above.
Entries
The number of entries from each country is not limited, except U.S. entries may be limited
at races in the U.S. Entries must be received by the organizing committee at least 24 hours
before the draw (one week is strongly recommended), except as noted for U.S. entries. Late
individual entries may be accepted only at the discretion of the organizing committee. The
official representation of each national ski association must ensure that each competitor is in
possession of a valid membership issued by that association. A quota system, the same as for
the Nationals, will be used for U.S. entries in International events if field size is limited.
Ski Length Rules for FIS Masters Races
Specifications as to the length and the radius of the skis are changed to be recommendations.
Exception: The ski length in super G may not be less than Men 185 cm and Ladies 180 cm.
See the current FIS Specifications for Competition Equipment rules for specific information.
Special USSA Conditions for International Races
You must have a valid USSA Masters membership to enter FIS Masters Cup events and you
must also comply with FIS and USSA requirements specific to international competitions.
International License Outside North America
According to the FIS ICR, to be eligible to enter and compete in international ski events, a
competitor must have a specific membership issued by his or her own national ski association.
In the USA, this is referred to as an ‘International License’. Members are considered licensed
to the extent that their entries are managed by USSA. An athletes declaration, and entry
request and waiver must be filed with USSA for eligibility to International events. Entrants
are advised that entry request and waiver forms do not gain entry to the event, but merely
serve to notify USSA of a request to add the competitors name to the entry list. Applications
for entry must still be submitted to the race organizer.
Rules and Guidelines for International Licensing
Rules and guidelines for international licensing are reviewed anually. Interested athletes
or coaches should contact the competition services manager at 435.647.2030 and/or their
respective competition director for rules and guideline criteria along with application forms.
Canadian FIS Competitions
For FIS races in Canada, international licensing is deemed to be in order when entries are
made by USSA staff or properly named team captains, and this licensing is limited to the
specific races so entered.
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FIS Athlete Declaration (FIS ICR)
All athletes wishing to participate in internationally sanctioned races must complete the
FIS Athlete Declaration form and submit this to their national federation before they can be
licensed, entered or participate in FIS competitions of any kind.
USA Entry Request, FIS Declaration
USSA masters wishing to compete internationally must complete an FIS declaration and
submit an entry request with signed declaration to the USSA masters office, a minimum of three
weeks prior to departure from the USA. Acknowledgement of entry and/or documentation
verifying licensing and authorizing self-representation will be returned prior to departure.
Masters Points
Only FIS masters points are valid for consideration. FIS masters points are calculated by
taking the average of the two best results in FIS Masters Cup races achieved the previous
year. Masters points are calculated for each competition according to three separate rankings
in each of the three groups; A, B and C.
Points will be calculated separately for SL and GS competitions. GS points are also valid
for SG and DH.
Draw
The draw is made in the various age classes. A first seed of up to the best 15 competitors
within each age class present, regardless of nationality, will be drawn. The remaining
competitors start in order of their FIS Masters points. Competitors without FIS Masters points
will be drawn and placed in the last seed within each age class.
Courses
It is recommended that GS races be held in a single run and SL in two runs (See USSA
Additional Rules and Procedures for special U.S. provisions). All competitions are to be held
on a FIS homologated course, with the following vertical drop specifications:
Slalom
All Categories
Min. 120 m
Max 180 m
Giant Slalom
A group
Min 250 m
Max 350 m
B and C group
Min 200 m
Max 300 m
Super G
All groups
Min 300 m
Max 400 m
Two courses with different characteristics and different start and finish points must be
prepared, allowing contemporary or simultaneous carrying out of the races for group A on one
course and group B and C together on another. Should this not be possible, the races may be
held on one single course, provided the start and vertical drops differ.
In principle, older groups shall always have priority, except when the jury decides
otherwise, due to bad weather or other special difficulties. Further, group C (women) always
has priority.
The start intervals for men and women aged 75 and older (ICR art. 621.10) will not be
shorter than one minute. The starting order for the second run shall continue to apply to each
age class (reverse first five).
Technical Delegate
The organizing committee must reimburse the expenses of the FIS technical delegate,
according to FIS regulations. All other rules and subsequent precisioning are according to
the current International Ski Competition Rules (ICR) except where there are specific ICR
Masters regulations.
Classification
The organizing committee at each race must establish a classification for groups A, B and C
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for the FIS masters points and for each five-year age class for awards. Immediately following
the competition, race results must be sent to: Dr. Harald Herbert, Bachinggasse 6a, A-6370
Kitzbuhle, Austria.
Additional USSA Rules and Procedures for FIS Events
1. All U.S. racers entering FIS Masters Cup events shall have a current USSA masters
membership. Racers must enter using the same name that appears on their USSA masters
membership in order to qualify.
2. For information contact USSA Alpine Masters National Coordinator Bill Skinner
(435.647.2633) or for specific event information contact Anne Nordhoy (610.678.0401).
3. For entries to foreign events, please see preceding under ‘Entries’ heading, earlier in this
chapter.
4. Entries to U.S. FIS Events - see “USA Entries” earlier in this chapter.
5. No additional international license is required for entry into FIS International Masters
events. Further, no special payment or registration is necessary for scoring into the FIS
Masters Points Lists. You must have signed the FIS Athlete Declaration and been given a
FIS number by USSA prior to competition.
6. GS events in the U.S. will normally consist of two runs. Total combined time for scoring
will be used unless decided otherwise by the jury.
Scoring Information Rules for FIS Masters Cup Events
1. All of the races on the calendar may be scored for the FIS Masters Cup.
2. Each racer’s best nine results will be counted in scoring for the FIS Masters Cup in his or
her age class.
3. Each racer must score in at least six results to be classified in the FIS Masters Cup series in
his or her age class.
4. In case of ties, placing will be determined by totaling FIS points in the results scored for
the FIS Masters Cup series.
5. If early season events are cancelled, they may be rescheduled during the last week of
February.
6. Points are scored by places according to the former World Cup formula.
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Major Events
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SKIER’S EDGE ALPINE MASTERS
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2011 USSA Alpine Masters National Championships will be held March 22-26 at
Copper Mtn. CO. This year’s championships will include four events, Super Combined (SC),
SG, GS and SL. There will be a separate DH Championship race held March 19-20 at Ski
Cooper, CO.
Qualification
All entrants must be valid USSA alpine masters members no later than Jan. 15, 2011. Each
division determines qualification for the national championships based upon differing criteria.
See your divisional section for national championship criteria.
Registration
1. Complete a single entry card for all events in which you wish to compete.
2. Write one check for all events in which you wish to compete, made payable to: Copper
Mtn. Resort.
3. There is a $10 late fee for entries after Feb. 25, 2011.
4. Submit entry cards and payments to your divisional contact - not the site.
Note: All Eastern sub-divisions entries will go to the New England Region. Please submit in writing to Bill
McCollom as noted in the New England section (do not call) of this guide.
5. If you wish to attend and fail to notify your division, or missed the quota, call your
divisional contact for over-quota information.
6. The Masters Committee has established the following policy for cancellations: Masters
must cancel two weeks prior to the event for a full refund. Masters who cancel within the
two week period are not entitled to a full refund; refund percentages are at the discretion
of the host area. Masters who cancel due to emergencies, or recent (within the cancellation
period) injury, may be subject to a $20.00 service fee by the host area.
Quotas
SC/SG/GS/SL Quotas
Quotas have been determined based upon the following method for SG, GS and SL (300
available entries). A guaranteed 15 slots to each USSA division and 20 to Canada, and 50
additional slots to the hosting division. The remaining 140 slots are allocated among divisions
according to divisional membership count as of May 1, 2010.
Division
Slots
Alaska
15
Central
22
Eastern
57
Far West
28
Intermountain
32
Northern
17
Pacific Northwest 30
Rocky
79
Canada
20
Over/Under Quota
Divisional contacts will report total entries received by Feb. 15, 2011 and divisional
contacts are to forward actual entries and fees to Bill Skinner at the USSA office. Any
remaining open slots will be awarded to waiting list entrants according to a divisions total
membership percentage.
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Schedule of Events
Monday March 21
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
3-6 p.m.
Seed Meetings
National Committee Meeting
Racers Meeting
Registration
Copper Station
Copper Station
Copper Station
Copper Station
Tuesday March 22
8-10 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:15-9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
Registration
Lift Open for Racers
SG Inspection
Super Combined SG
Super Combined SL
Welcome Reception
C/D groups
C/D groups
C/D groups
C/D groups
Copper Station
Super B Lift
Rosi’s Run
Rosi’s Run
Rosi’s Run
TBD
A/B groups
A/B groups
A/B groups
A/B groups
Copper Station
Super B Lift
Rosi’s Run
Rosi’s Run
Rosi’s Run
TBD
All groups
C/D groups
C/D groups
A/B groups
A/B groups
Copper Station
Super B Lift
Rosi’s Run
Rosi’s Run
Rosi’s Run
Rosi’s Run
TBD
Wednesday, March 23
8-10 a.m. & 3-5 p.m.Registration
8 a.m.
8:15-9:15 a.m.
SG Inspection
9:30 a.m.
Super Combined SG
1:30 p.m.
Super Combined SL
4:30 p.m.
Après Party
Thursday, March 24
8-10 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:15-9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:15-1:15 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Registration
SG Inspection
Super G
SG Inspection
Super G
Après Party
Friday, March 25
8-10 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:15-9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
Registration
Lifts Open for Racers
Course Inspections
Slalom
GS
Après Party
All groups
A/B groups
C/D groups
Copper Station
Super B Lift
Bittersweet/Rosi’s
Bittersweet
Rosi’s Run
TBD
Saturday, March 26
8-10 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:15-9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
6 p.m.
Registration
Lifts Open for Racers
Course Inspections
Slalom
GS
Banquet
All groups
C/D groups
A/B groups
Copper Station
Super B Lift
Bittersweet/Rosi’s
Bittersweet
Rosi’s Run
Conference Center
Note: Schedule subject to change. Send entries to Division Chairman before Jan. 31, 2011.
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Fees
Super Combined
Super G
Giant Slalom
Slalom
Banquet
Lift Ticket
$60
$50
$45
$45
$40
$40
Please prepay to guarantee a seat.
Purchase lift tickets at registration
Information Contact
Copper Mountain Resort
E: [email protected] T: 970.968.2318 ext. 45708
Lodging Information
Lodging is available within walking distance to racehill and awards functions. The closest
rooms will go fast! Ask for rooms at East Village.
Copper Mountain Reservations at 866.837.2996.
To receive special group rates, you must identify our group affiliation when making
reservations. Use the group code, “3GJ9WR”, and group name, “USSA Alpine Masters
National Championship”.
MOLECULE F - MASTERS
NATIONAL SPEED SERIES
The 2011 Masters National Speed Series to be held in six divisions, with fourteen events.
Season long awards will be presented to overall fastest lady, younger man (59 and under) older
man (60+) with custom belt buckles going to the top three season long age class winners. This
series will give those Masters with a taste for speed the opportunity to crown the Masters
National Speed Champions. See the fall Masters Newsletter for complete details.
Molecule F National Speed Series
Jan. 22-23
Feb. 4
Feb. 11
Feb. 11-12
Feb. 19-21
Feb. 26
Feb. 28 - Mar. 2
Mar. 12
Mar. 19-20
Mar. 31
Mammoth, CA
Mammoth, CA
Park City, UT
Sugarbush, VT
Aspen, CO
Schweitzer, ID
Soldier Mt., ID
Okemo, VT
Ski Cooper, CO
Copper Mt. CO
2SG
SG
SG
DH/SG
SG/DH
2SG
2DH
SG
2DH
SG (Finals)
Entry Contacts
Entries should be sent to hosting division - check their websites under links at www.ussa.
org > Masters.
For Nationals and Regional event see info under “Major Events” USSA web site.
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FIS MASTERS CUP
Schedule
Date
Sept. 17
Sept. 19
Dec. 4-5
Dec. 11-12
Dec. 18-19
Jan. 7-9
Jan. 15-16
Jan. 22-23
Feb. 5-6
Feb. 18-20
Feb. 22-26
March 11-13
March 19-20
April 8-9
Site
Valle Nevado, CHI
La Parva, CHI
Abetone, ITA
Kaprun, AUT
Innsbruck, AUT
/Serre Chevalier, FRA
Fugen, AUT
Bischofswiesen, GER
Veysonnaz, SUI
Megeve, FRA
Valnord, AND (Criteriun)
Piancavallo, ITA
Pec pod Snezkou, CZE
Sestriere, ITA (Finals)
Disciplines
SG
SL
SL/GS
2SG
SL/GS
SL/GS/SG
SL/GS
GS/SL
SL/GS
SG/GS/SL
SL/GS/GS/SG
SL/GS/SG
SL/GS
SL/GS
Schedule subject to change. Contact Bill Skinner at USSA or FIS Masters Committee representative Anne
Nordhoy T: 610.678.0401 E: [email protected] for updated information before making travel plans.
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2011 Skier’s Edge Regional Championships are open to masters competitors from
all regions of the USA and Canada. The combined class winners will be named to the
Regional Team and receive an embroidered jacket signifying their membership. Regional
Team members must be from the host geographic region; East or West. Central members may
decide between the two regions, not both. The criteria for the team is the same as selection for
the Spyder Nationals Team. Total old style World Cup points, ties decided by best result, then
next best and finally race points.
Skier’s Edge Western Regional Championships
Mammoth Mtn, CA Feb. 3-6, 2011
Farwest Division will be hosting the Skier’s Edge Western Championships in 2011.
Mammoth a hot bed of ski racing is welcoming all Masters to their premier venues.
The field size will be limited to the first 200 entered competitors. Entries will not be
accepted without full payment. Entries are due into the Mammoth Mtn. Race Dept. on or
before Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2011. Entries received after the Jan. 28 deadline will be charged
a $15 late fee.
No refunds after Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2011, 5 p.m. unless proper notification to Mammoth
Race Department. All refunds due to injury must be received within 5 days after final race,
Feb. 7, 2011.
Registration
Online at www.alpinereg.com or mail payment and entry card to:
Mammoth Mtn. Race Dept. Box 24, # 1 Minaret Rd. Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
T: 760.934.0642 E: [email protected]
You must have a USSA membership to compete, no temporary memberships for Regionals.
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Schedule
Thursday, Feb. 4
Friday, Feb. 5
Saturday, Feb. 7
Sunday, Feb. 8
Super G A/B
Super Combined C/D
Super G C/D
Super Combined A/B
GS A/B
SL C/D
Banquet
SL A/B
GS C/D
Fees
SC
SG
GS & SL, per race
Competitors lift tickets
$50
$40
$35
$46/person/day, multi day tickets available
Over 65 years of age and older $23
Lodging
Discounted rooms are available at the Mammoth Mountain Inn. Call 1.800.Mammoth and
mention “Masters Western Regionals February 2010” when making the reservation.
Book online at www.mammothmountain.com/Lodging/ use the link at the bottom of the
lodging page : group ID 11434, password 37002884.
Mammoth Lakes Visitors Bureau, www.visitmammoth.com for additional lodging.
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Skier’s Edge Eastern Regional Championships
Okemo Mtn., VT March 3-6, 2011
Back by popular demand, Okemo Mountain will once again host the 2011 Skier’s Edge
Eastern Masters Championships on March 4-6. Despite the threat of bad weather, last year’s
Eastern Championship event drew record numbers, and a similar turnout is expected this
year. The popularity of Okemo is due to its professional race organization, as well as the long
undulating terrain, good snow, and free-flowing courses.
The 2011 schedule of events will mirror that of 2010 with SG training on Thursday, the
Championship SG race on Friday morning, followed by a one-run slalom, which will be
combined with the SG race for the SC championship. The SG and super combined will count
toward the overall Eastern Championships scoring, along with the SL and GS. The slalom
race will be held on Saturday (with separate A/B and C/D courses) and the GS will wrap
things up on Sunday.
Awards parties will follow each event and will include the usual array of food, video, prizes
and raffles. The results for the Easterns will once again be included in the yearlong scoring for
the New England Masters Series.
Schedule
Thursday, March 3
Friday, March 4
Saturday, March 5
Sunday, March 6
SG training
$40
SG race
$60 (SG only)
Super combined (SG plus one-run SL)
$80 (SG and SC)
Racers may sign up for just the SG, if they won’t want to
participate in the super combined.
Awards party 4 p.m. location TBA
SL (A/B and C/D courses)
$50
Awards party 4 p.m. location TBA
GS
$50
Final awards following races at base lodge
Entries to
Sign up online at www. nemasters.org or
Masters Race Secretary, 77 Okemo Ridge Rd, Ludlow VT 05149
Race Contact
Bill McCollom T: 802.234.9561 E: [email protected]
E: [email protected]
Lodging
Okemo 800.786.5366 - mention you will be attending the Eastern Championships to
receive discounted rates. Slopeside lodging available at reasonable rates.
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SUMMER FUN NATIONALS
Mt. Hood, OR July 22-24, 2011
22nd annual event - join the fun!
www.SummerFunNationals.com
Each summer Masters racers and their families have found the ultimate advantage for
keeping those old ski legs in shape for racing combined with training and fun. Half way
between last season and next, the Summer Fun Nationals is the event to keep on your summer
calendar. There are camps that have daily entry as well as weeklong camps, to meet every
racer’s needs. Add in the opportunity to check out all next season’s race equipment at the tech/
demo centers in Government Camp, host to a ski racer’s paradise in the summer. This is truly
Masters Ski Racing at its Best! Summer race training at Mt. Hood is often a family affair.
Racers are welcome to enter their children who hold current USSA memberships in the races.
If warranted, some children’s classes may be grouped together.
The weekend kicks off with a Welcome Party in Government Camp, the village where
all the summer action is centered. Saturday starts early on Palmer Glacier with a GS race
followed by an elaborate BBQ/Awards party with lots of food, beer, awards and prizes.
On Sunday there is the traditional SL race followed by another awards party. Other awards
include the PUTZI CUP for the fastest man and fastest woman in SL, the Atomic Skier of the
Year, and the Skoch Memorial Cup for the combined class winners.
Check the website for the latest information on schedules, lodging, camps, entry forms etc.
at www.SummerFunNationals.com
Get your race entry in early. No day of race entry.
Schedule
Friday, July 22
3-6 p.m.
Saturday, July 23
6-6:45 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
5 p.m.
7 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
2 p.m.
Sunday, July 24
Booster Strap Welcome Party and racer check-in
At the Brew Pub in Government Camp
Late check-in at Timberline Day Lodge
Ticket window opens discount for racers
Lifts open - 2 one mile chair rides
1st run GS - Palmer Snowfield
BBQ/Awards Party - Timberline Day Lodge
Lifts open - 2 one mile chair rides
1st Run SL - Palmer Snowfield
Awards - Timberline Day Lodge
Airport
Portland, OR (PDX) Distance to Mt. Hood: 60 miles.
Entry Fees
Whole weekend - $125 (includes BBQ), Saturday only - $85, Sunday only - $55.
Entries Payable/Sent To
Online at www.SummerFunNational.com or Masters Summer Fun Race, 3624 Lois Dr,
Hood River OR 97031
Further Information
www.SummerFunNationals.com for lodging, race camps, entry forms, results, sponsors
and more. [email protected] or call 541.490.5888 for more specifics.
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Chapter 6
Divisional Programs and
NASTAR
www.ussa.org
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ALASKA MASTERS
Schedule
Date
Jan. 8
Jan. 29
Feb. 26
Feb. 27
Mar. 5
Mar. 12
Mar. 26
Location
Alyeska
Alyeska
Alyeska
Alyeska
Alyeska
Alyeska
Alyeska
Dis
GS
GS
SL
SL
GS
SL
SL
Start
noon
noon
noon
noon
noon
noon
noon
Entry
$15
$15
$15
$15
$15
$15
$15
The Alyeska Ski Club offers the only masters racing program in Alaska. We invite all skiers
21 years old and over to come train and race with us. Our program caters to skiers of all levels.
Our membership ranges from Masters National Champions to first time racers.
Many of our USSA Masters members also race in the Junior Racing Program events with
races scheduled at both Mt. Alyeska and in Juneau at Eagle Crest Resort. Out-of-division
racers with appropriate USSA alpine masters membership are always welcome to enter.
See the Alpine Competition Guide, or www.ussa.com for schedule, locations, and contacts.
Weather and conflicts sometimes cause cancellations or rescheduling of races. Be sure to
check for changes with either the organizer or the Alaska Masters representative.
Races
There are eight Masters races scheduled this season, four GS, four SL Races. The series is
sponsored by Alaskan Brewing Company, so join in for some fun and great awards from our
sponsor. We invite visiting masters to drop in and ski with us.
Entry
Registration and check-in is on the day of the race from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. We encourage
racers to call the hotline prior to each race to check for any schedule changes, which may
occur due to weather or hill conditions T: 907.783.2160 (option 4). Download race entry
forms from the Alaska Division website and submit with the entry fee. Late entries may be
accepted, check with the organizer.
Training
Alyeska Ski Club conducts a large Masters training program for all skill and age levels.
ASC also conducts special training camps for masters. The training season usually begins the
first weekend of December and continues through March.
Entries and further information
For an updated training and race schedule and to get more information on Alaska Masters
check us out at ASC website, look for Masters: www.alyeskaskiclub.org. For additional
information concerning training, races and events schedules contact Alyeska Ski Club at
T: 907.783.2160 (option 4).
Other questions can be directed to Gary Randall T: 907.234.9561 E: [email protected]
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CENTRAL MASTERS
Schedule
Date
Dec 11-12
Dec 18-19
Jan. 8
Jan 15-16
Jan 21-23 10 a.m.
Jan. 29-30 12 a.m.
Feb 5
Feb 12-13
Mar 19-20
Location
Dis
Wild Mountain
2SL/2GS
Afton Alps
2SL/2GS
Buck Hill
SL/SL
Mount LaCrosse, WI
2SL/2GS
Central Masters Championships
Marquette Mountain, MI
SG/2GS/2SL
Buck Hill
2SL/2GS
Afton Alps
GS/GS
Granite Peak
2SL/2GS
Spirit Mountain
3GS/2SL
Schedule subject to change. Additional race info on the web at www.midwestmasters.org
The Midwest Masters Racing Series is organized by the Midwest Alpine Ski Association.
We invite all competitors to come and race with us. Visit our website at www.midwestmasters.
org for current schedule information, pricing and upcoming events. All races take place in the
Greater Midwest Area. We would like to thank our sponsors for their continued support.
Fees
Lift tickets are not included in race fees. For current race schedules, fees and membership
dues check our website at www.midwestmasters.org. All competitors must have a valid USSA
Masters membership.
General Race Series Rules and Information
All participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Racers are governed by the USSA and FIS rules. Complete rules can be found in the “USSA
Alpine Competition Guide”, “Masters Competition Guide” or online at www.ussa.org.
The Race Director will administer any exceptions to the USSA or FIS rules.
The Race Director determines the total number of events and the location of individual races.
Cancellation of a race due to weather or ski area closing will be honored. Check the
website or Hotline if a cancellation seems likely. It is the member’s responsibility to check
for cancellations. In the event of a cancellation, if possible, the race will be rescheduled.
If a race cannot be completed due to timing issues or other problems the race will be
postponed and rescheduled, if possible.
To the greatest extent possible, race courses are set by experienced officials to ensure safe,
challenging, and fun events.
Unless snow removal requires otherwise, course inspection is to be completed by side
slipping outside the race line (or outside of the course as snow conditions warrant).
No high speed skiing within the race arena or shadowing of the course is allowed during
inspection or competition.
It is the responsibility of all participants to assist with course maintenance.
Second runs will be reset or redressed at the Race Directors discretion.
For a complete set of rules visit www.midwestmasters.org.
Registration
Pre-registration is recommended through www.midwestmasters.org, or by arriving early to
any race venue on race day and bringing your USSA license with you.
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Qualifying Process for Masters Nationals
Qualifying: Our annual Central Masters Championships held in Marquette, MI are used
for Nationals qualification. Quota slots will be selected according to World Cup Points earned
within each age group, only if the age group has 3 or more participants. If the age group only
has one participant, 21 points will be awarded. If the age group only has two participants, 21
points will be awarded to the first place finisher and 16 points to the second place finisher.
Tie breaking will be based on the number of races in which individuals have participated.
National participants from previous year’s Masters Nationals events (SG, GS and SL only not Speed Nationals) will be able to use their points earned in addition. We will count your
three best race results, regardless of discipline. We will 2-SL and 2-GS qualifying - 4 total.
The Midwest Masters Board with help from other USSA Central contributors will determine
future race sites for the Nationals qualifier.
Automatics: You may be an automatic qualifier if you receive a medal at the previous
year’s Masters Nationals. This will carry over to next year’s Nationals only.
Discretionary Picks
Up to 10% of the quota slots may be awarded discretionary picks of the Division
Chairperson. Selection will be based on place points (if available) or by abilities.
Any USSA Masters member that wants to go to Nationals not qualifying under quota may
be put on a wait list, by contacting the Central Coordinator. If you do not contact, you will not
be put on the wait list. If you do not qualify under quota, don’t worry, you have a very good
chance of going from the wait list.
Only current USSA members will be calculated in for qualification. Non-members can
participate with a Temporary USSA Membership and will be calculated in for qualification
when they become a full USSA Masters Member.
Note: All Masters Racers wanting to participate in the Masters Nationals need to participate in the National Qualifier.
Nationals and Central Championship Entries to
Midwest Masters Nationals Registration, 1869 Deer Hills Trail, Eagan MN 55122-2252
Primary Contact: Ryan Fuller (on behalf of Midwest Masters)
Secondary Contact: Ashley Mitchell (current Midwest Masters Program Director)
E: program [email protected] T: 651.315.5685
EASTERN MASTERS
In the East there are masters series in New England, New York, PA/NJ, and SARA. Racers
must hold a USSA masters membership. The Eastern Masters Committee governs masters
racing in the East.
Chairman
USSA Eastern Region Alpine Office
Bill McCollom
Tim Maguire - Director
593 RR 2
39 Central Square, Suite 304
Bethel, VT 05032
Keene, NH 03431
T: 802.234.9561
T: 603.358.6644
Eastern Alpine Masters Committee
Jim McKeon, Fred Dieffenbach, Steve Foley, Alex Gadbois, Horst Locher, Nadine Price, ,
Roy Scoville, Kim Wolff, Greg Gill, Daron Gladstone, Jack Eisenschmid, Stacey Weston and
Derek Griggs.
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NEW ENGLAND MASTERS SKIING
www.nemasters.org
Schedule
Date
Event/Location
Dis
Start
Dec. 17-18
Sugarbush Warren, VT
GS/SL
10 a.m.
Jan. 8
Gunstock Guilford, NH
SL
10 a.m.
Jan. 9
Waterville Valley, NH
SL
10 a.m.
Jan. 15-16
Middlebury, VT
SL/GS
10 a.m.
Jan. 17
Bunny Bertram Suicide 6, VT SL
10 a.m.
Jan. 21
Stratton, VT
SG
10 a.m.
Jan. 22
Janeway Cup Stratton, VT
GS
10 a.m.
Jan. 23
Stratton, VT
SL
10 a.m.
Jan. 28-29
Gibson Cup Cranmore, NH GS/SL
10 a.m.
Jan. 30
Cranmore, NH
dualGS 10 a.m.
Feb. 5-6
Ragged Mtn.
GS/SL
10 a.m.
Feb. 7-10
Speed Camp Sugarbush, VT SG/DH 10 a.m.
Feb. 11
Legends DH Sugarbush, VT DH*
10 a.m.
Feb. 12
Sugarbush, VT
2SG*
10 a.m.
Feb. 13
Sugarbush, VT
SC
10 a.m.
Feb. 26
Hochgebirge Cannon, NH
SL
10 a.m.
Feb. 27
Pat’s Peak, NH
GS
10 a.m.
Mar. 4
NE Regionals Okemo, VT
SG/SC 10 a.m.
Mar. 5
SL
10 a.m.
Mar. 6
GS
9:30 a.m.
Mar. 11
Sise Cup Finals Mt Snow, VT SG
9:30 a.m.
Mar. 12
Sise Cup Finals Mt Snow, VT GS
9:30 a.m.
Mar. 13
Sise Cup Finals Mt Snow, VT Dual SL 9:30 a.m.
Mar. 27-31
National Championships Sun Valley DH/SG/GS/SL
Subject to change. Please check the website for changes.
* DH and first SG will be part of the Molecule F Speed Series.
Entry/Lift
$50
$50
$50
$50
$60
$50
$50
$50
$50
$55
$50
tba
tba
tba
tba
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
New England Masters Skiing, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which administers the Sise
Cup Series. This series offers a season-long schedule of races and awards prizes to the overall
best male and female racer, as well as age class champions using a modified World Cup
scoring system. Awards and social gatherings are held after each race as well. The Sise cup
enters its 38th season of competition.
Board of Directors
President: Nadine Price
Vice President: Fred Dieffenback
Secretary: Kim Wolff
Treasurer: Steve Foley
Other members:Stacey Weston, Greg Gill, Derek Griggs, Daryn Gladstone, Alex Gadbois
and Bill McCollom.
For Information Contact
Executive Director: Jim McKoen 1378 Colonial Dr. Rutland, VT 05701 C: 802.558.8557
President: Nadine Price, 272 Lookout Road, Pittsfield, VT 05762 T: 802.746.8850
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Membership Requirements
A New England Masters annual fee of $25 is required in addition to USSA Masters
membership. New England Masters will honor a USSA temporary membership for one
weekend only. Temporary membership forms can be downloaded and are available from
NEMS and from the USSA Eastern Office. Those intending to enter a race using a temporary
membership should pre-register by contacting the race host or NEMS Executive Director, Jim
McKeon.
Entry Fees, Procedures and Deadlines
Entries will be made on separate USSA masters entry forms for each race, and mailed
with individual race fees (a separate check for each event entered please) to be received at
the race site on or prior to the Wednesday preceding the race. Telephone, fax and late entries
may not be accepted and are subject to late fees. Late entries are subject to a late fee of at
least $10 at the discretion of the organizing area. Areas will return entry fees or tear up check,
if notice that the racer is unable to attend is received by the area organizer prior to 4 p.m. on
the day preceding the race. Should entries exceed organizer’s quota, New England Masters
will determine eligibility. Competitors should check the New England Masters website www.
nemasters.org if there is any question about whether the race will be held.
Check out www.nemasters.org for updates and online registration!
Race Jury and Course Specifications
Race rules shall be those of the FIS except as modified by USSA, the USSA Alpine Masters
National Working Group and New England Masters Skiing, Inc. Courses shall meet the
standard requirements for Masters FIS competition. New England Masters Skiing Inc. shall
make the final decision on any rules, appeals or questions relative to the competition.
Scoring
The Sise Cup overall and class results are determined by scoring the individuals’ best nine
races.
Scoring by class
Scoring for overall
10 points for 1st
100 points for 1st
8 for 2nd
80 for 2nd
6 for 3rd
60 for 3rd
4 for 4th
50 for 4th
2 for 5th
45 for 5th, etc. through 1 for 30th
If two or more racers are tied after their nine best races are counted, then the tie will be
broken by whoever has the most firsts, then seconds, then thirds of the scored nine races. If
still tied then the tie will be broken by going to each racers tenth best result, then eleventh and
so on until the tie has been broken. If still tied after all race finishes are counted, then they
shall remain tied.
Eastern Division USSA Alpine Masters National
Championships
Selection Procedures
1. All Eastern Divisional entries will be ranked within class using the New England Masters
Sise Cup points as a basis. Those who are not active participants in the Sise Cup Series will
be assimilated into the ranks on the basis of recommendations from competitor’s respective
state masters series chair.
2. The first cut will be to eliminate those individuals who have not raced in any USSA
sanctioned races in season 2010-11 through Feb. 2, followed by those who have raced in
only one such race, two such races, and three such races.
3. If more cuts are needed, the last person in the ranking in his or her age group with the most
entrants will be eliminated except for classes with fewer than five entrants. In the event
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the class numbers are the same, the cuts will begin with the youngest class and proceed
accordingly.
4. If further elimination is necessary, the procedure described in 3 (above) will be repeated.
5. The Eastern Masters Committee reserves the right to assign a very limited number of slots
at its own discretion, in order to take care of any special situations.
National Championships Quota and Scheduling
See Ch. 5 for specific details on entry fees and for the eastern quota to the Alpine Masters
National Championships. Masters entering the National Championships must mail an
individual USSA masters entry form for each event and one check for all events entered.
National Championships Entries
Must be received by Jan. 31, 2011 to
Bill McCollom, 235 Gills Rd, Bethel VT 05032 T: 802.234.9561
Event Entry Contacts
Attitash, Corey Madden, Events/Racing Manager, Attitash Ski Resort, Route 302, PO Box
308, Bartlett NH 03812 T: 603.374.2615, F: 603.374.1960
Bromley, Bromley Outing Club, Race Secretary, PO Box 775, Manchester Center VT 05255
T: 802.824.6498
Cannon Mtn, Franconia Ski Club, Race Secretary, PO Box 462, Franconia NH 03580
T: 603.823.7106
Cranmore, Kathy Badger, CMR Race Secretary, 38 E Shore Dr, Silver Lake NH 03875
T: 603.367.8278
Crotched Mtn., Kate Weston, Masters Race Secretary, PO Box 204, Francestown NH 03043
Gunstock, Gunstock Ski Club, Laurie Osudrowski, 7 Serenty Ln, Meredith NH 03253
T: 603.279.7822
Killington, Masters Race Secretary, Alpine Training Center, Killington VT 05751
T: 802.422.6797
Loon Mtn, Loon Ski Club, Race Secretary, PO Box 609, Lincoln NH 03251 T: 603.726.7578
Middlebury, Middlebury Ski Club, Race Secretary, PO Box 815, Middlebury VT 05753
T: 802.388.4356
Okemo, Masters Race Secretary, 77 Okemo Ridge Rd, Ludlow VT 05149 T: 802.228.1483
Pico Mtn, Race Secretary, Pico Ski Club, PO Box 341, Rutland VT 05702 T: 802.422.6993
Ragged Mtn, RMST, PO Box 234, Manchester NH 03105 T: 603.472.5678
Stratton, Race Secretary, Stratton Mtn. School, Box 141, Stratton VT 05155 T: 802.297.1886
or T: 802.867.4191
Suicide Six, Woodstock Ski Runners, Race Secretary, PO Box 171, S Pomfret VT 05067
T: 802.457.2971
Sugarbush, Danielle Hampton, Masters Race Administrator, Sugarbush Resort, 1840
Sugarbush Access Rd, Warren VT 05674 T: 802.583.6818
2010 Sise Cup Results
Class Winners
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Men
Ben Green
Scott Wheeler
Rick Cesati
Alex Gadbois
Lane Partridge
Mark George
Hans Truckenbrod,
Women
Katie George
Kerry Brennan
Jessie McAleer
Carolyn Beckedorff
Julia Horgan
Margaret Vaughn
Johanne Gosselin
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8
9
10
11
12
13
Bill Brennan
Steve Foley
David Britton
Alphonse Sevigny
Duffy Dodge
Adelbert Ames
Dee Larsen
Pam Jezukawicz
Roberta Britton
Jane Cooke
Alice Pepper
Overall Final Standings
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Ben Green
Luke Hiebert
Mark George
Alex Gadbois
Rick Cesati
Maxime Masse
Terrence Fogarty
Vladimir Krylov
Adam Weiss
Steve Masur
820 points
800
602
600
527
490
450
361
307
306
Jessie McAleer
Carolyn Beckedorff
Katie George
Margaret Vaughn
Lisa Marien
Lisa Densmore
Nadine Price
Patti Lane
Stacey Weston
Kerry Brennan
900 points
860
760
485
460
430
426
359
358
310
Overall SL and GS Champions
SL
GS
Mark George
Luke Hiebert
Carolyn Beckedorff
Carolyn Beckedorff
2010 New England Masters Team Trophy Results
1 Comets
860 points (won on tie breaker)
Bryan Reimer, Vlad Krylov, Mark George, Jessie Beck, David Strang, Katie George,
Stacey Weston, Steve Foley, George Merrill
2 Hot Like Fire
860 points
3 Hockey Burgers 800 points
NEW YORK STATE MASTERS
Schedule
Date
Dec. 19
Jan. 2
Jan. 8
Jan. 9
Jan. 23
Jan. 29
Jan. 30
Feb. 5
Feb. 12
Feb. 19
Feb. 20
Feb. 25
Feb. 26
Mar. 4-6
Mar. 22-268
Location
Brantling
Swain
Holiday Valley
Holimont
Bristol
Toggenburg
Greek Peak
Hunt Hollow
Labrador
Song
Song
Bristol
Swain
Okemo, VT
Copper Mtn. CO
Dis
Start
2 SL
9:30
GS/SL
9:30
2 SL
9:30
2 GS
9:30
2 GS
9:30
2 SL
9:30
2 GS
9:30
2 GS
9:30
GS/SL
9:30
2 SG
9:30
GS/SL
9:30
2SG
9:30
GS/SL
9:30
Eastern Regional Championship
National Championship
Note: The above schedule of races has been confirmed, however situations may exist that change the date and
time of the scheduled race. It is strongly recommended that the racer confirm the time and date prior to traveling
to the venue in case of a schedule change. The most current information will be on our website www.nymasters.
org. Also, the races will start at the time listed above. This means the first racer will be out of the starting gate at
the published time. It is suggested that each competitor plan on arriving at the area typically one hour in advance
of the start times, especially if they have not pre-registered.
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The New York series continues to have many advantages for its members to participate.
In addition to having access to some of the best courses and race crews in the North East, we
also continue to have the two race format that allows for everyone to get plenty of competitive
runs, and still have time at the end of the day to free ski, or get an early start on the après race
activities.
The 2011 schedule will consist of 26 races, 12 GS, 10 SL, and 4 SG. Also the schedule here
is subject to change; check www.nymasters.org for up to date information.
This year we will continue to have a single point of contact for all race registrations Nancy
Fella, the Race Administrator will collect all entries. As always, registration ahead of the
event makes it much easier for those who run the races. We will also be looking for volunteers
to run some of the races, so anyone interested please contact Jack or Jim. A temporary USSA
masters membership is always available at the race registration table for the event for those
who do not have a current USSA license. Come on out and join us in our 36th year of New
York State Masters Ski Racing. See you on the slopes.
2010 New York Masters Series Overall Winners
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Men
Jim Thoman
Joel Solly
Pepi Neubauer
Lou Moore
Bob Andree
Doug Paul
Kevin O’Donahue
Jim Spillane
Eddie Linsler
Ward Melville
Woman
Angela Schneurch
Amy Patterson
Alison Rodman
Barb Brumbaugh
Barb Settel
Marie-Eve Noel
Laura Moats
New York Masters Contacts
Jack Eisenschmid, Chair, 57 Merriman St, Rochester NY 14607 T:
Jim Spillane, Co-Chair, 7606 Zephyr Heights, Victor NY 14564 T:
Mark Sertl, Treasurer, 7 Brookwood Rd, Rochester NY 14610 T:
Nancy Fella, Race Administrator, 59 Astor Dr, Rochester NY 14610 T:
585.750.4469
585.230.7422
585.482.3977
585.385.6871
GARDEN STATE (NJ) MASTERS
Schedule
The Garden State schedule was not ready at press time. Please contact Roy Scovill
T: 973.299.2981 for information.
Eligibility
Any male or female resident of New Jersey, member of a NJ Ski Council Club or NJ Ski
Race Association, who holds a USSA Alpine Masters or Student membership, is eligible to
compete for the series awards. However, all races are open to all USSA Masters members age
21 and older.
Scoring Masters points will be based on the fastest man and fastest women on the course
for their respective categories. Final standings will be based on a racer’s best three results,
which must include at least one each of SL and GS.
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Awards: The Governors Cup will be presented to the man and woman having the best
score. The Cup is shared by the winners for one year before being awarded to the following
year’s winners. The Governors Cup Series is designated the NJ GS (although one SL race will
be counted) Championships. Individual Men’s and Women’s Cups will be awarded to winners
of this race (combined times). Racers must compete in at least three races to be considered for
these awards.
Masters Race Contacts
Hidden Valley Ski Club, Race Secretary, PO Box 443, Vernon NY 07462 T: 973.764.6161
Mountain Creek Ski Team, Race Secretary, PO Box 1154, McAfee NJ 07428 T: 973.827.2000
Entries
No telephone entries. Send payment with your entry and timing card, due one week before
the event. There is no late registration fee. Limited field, enter early. Fees listed are per day.
Masters Information Contact
Roy Scovill, 14 John Henry Dr, Montville NJ 07045 T: 973.299.2981
SOUTHERN (SARA) MASTERS
Schedule
Date
Region
Dec. 27 Blue Ridge
Dec. 28 Blue Ridge
Dec. 29-30 Southern
Jan. 23 Blue Ridge
Jan. 29-30 Blue Ridge
Feb. 5-6 Blue Ridge
Feb. 12-13 Southern
Feb. 26-27 Southern
Feb. 27 Blue Ridge
Location
Bryce Resort, VA
Bryce Resort, VA
Sugar Mtn.
Winterplace, WV
Snowshoe, WV
Wintergreen, VA
Sugar Mtn.
Timberline, WV
Bryce Resort
Dis
GS
SL
SL/GS
GS
SL/GS
SL/GS
SL/GS
GS/SL
SL
Start
12:30 p.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
12 p.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
The entry fees for each race will be $ 25
Open to USSA members who hold a valid master membership. Masters racing provides the
next step up for NASTAR racers, recreational racers who would like to be in a higher level of
ski racing.
New participants may take advantage of temporary weekend memberships, limited to
one such memberships per participant per season, however the cost of temporary weekend
memberships ($25) will be applied to a full masters membership when purchased (please
see www.ussa.org). Masters from other regions who hold valid membership are welcome to
participate in any SARA races. The races are held in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.
SARA Masters Area Contacts and send entries to
Bryce Resort, Horst Locher, Bryce Resort, PO Box 3, Basye VA 22810 T: 540.856.2121
x228 E: [email protected]
Canann/Timberline Resort, Debbie Larch, 5 Kimeric Ln, Cross Lanes WV 25313
Snowshoe Resort, Bryan Hoos T: 304.572.5958 E: [email protected]
Sugar Mtn, Gunther Jochl, Sugar Mountain, PO Box 369, Banner Elk NC 28604
T: 828.898.4521 ext. 224 E: [email protected]
Wintergreen Resort, Chris Shepard, Wintergreen Ski Team, PO Box 112, Nellysford VA
22958 T: 804.325.8282 E: [email protected]
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SARA Masters Contacts
SARA Master Chair, Horst Locher, Bryce Resort, PO Box 3, Basye VA 22810
T: 540.856.2121 x228 E: [email protected]
FAR WEST MASTERS
Schedule
Date
Dec. 4-5
Dec. 18-19
Jan. 7
Jan. 8-9
Jan. 21-23
Feb. 3-6
Feb. 21-24
Feb. 26-27
Feb. 28
Mar. 12-13
Mar. 22-26
Apr. 2-3
Apr. 13-17
Location
Event
Mammoth Mtn.
Dave McCoy
Squaw Valley
Heavenly
Viva Italia Cup
Sierra at Tahoe
Mammoth
Mammoth
Regionals
Mammoth
Northstar
Squaw Valley
Squaw Valley
Bernard Cup
Copper Mtn. CO
Nationals
Mt. Rose
McKinney Cup
Mammoth Season Finals
Dis
Entry
3GS
$25
2SL
$25
SL/SL
$25
SL/SL
$25
5SG
$35
SC/SG/GS/SL (chap. 5)
3DH
3GS
$25
SG
$35
SL/SL/GS $25
SC/SG/GS/SL (chap 5)
SL/GS
$25
2DH/2SG/1GS/1SL TBA
Entry fee is per day and does not include lifts. Start times vary at each race location. Check in at registration to
obtain start time.
The Far West Masters Series Ski racing is open to competitors who are members of USSA,
holding a master’s membership or those who purchased a weekend temporary race membership
at race registration for up to two weekends per season. The race schedule includes high quality
competitions held throughout the Sierras on most weekends from the beginning of December
through April. Masters from other regions who hold valid membership are welcome at the Far
West Masters races. Be sure to check the Far West web page which can be accessed through
www.ussa.org and click Alpine Masters, or go directly to www.farwestmasters.org.
Membership Requirements
A USSA masters membership or temporary membership is required in order to compete
in any Far West masters race. A Far West Masters membership is strongly encouraged at a
cost of $20. Far West Masters membership benefits include a permanent stretch bib, tracking
of points for the season awards, newsletters and eligibility to compete for a place as part of
the Far West contingent to the Masters National Championships. Contact Mark Mirviss at
[email protected] or better yet, go to www.farwestmasters.org for Far West and USSA
membership applications.
Age Categories
Far West Masters are divided into five-year age categories. USSA “Middles” may enter
class 20 although USSA points are not awarded. There is also an optional “Open Seed”
available for the top ten men and top five woman based on first run performance.
Entry Fees, Procedures and Deadlines
Race registrations should be mailed so as to arrive at the race organizer a minimum of
one week prior to race date, using the Far West Masters entry cards. Entries received at the
race site later than five days before the race will be considered as a late entry, and may be
disallowed or be subject to a “late entry fee” at the discretion of the organizing area.
Late Registration should be avoided and may not be accepted at some areas. Late entry fee
is a minimum of $5 per race. Telephone entries without fees will not be accepted; they must
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be resubmitted as late entries.
Cancellation Policy
Race sites will follow a torn check policy for cancellation of race events, and for no-shows
provided the competitor has notified the race department of cancellation no later than a day
before the race series commences. Otherwise, race entries shall be forfeited. Exceptions will
be allowed in the event of injury. A separate check must be submitted for each race/event. The
Far West Masters is also beginning on line registration this year. Details regarding on line
registration will follow on our website.
Start Order
Start order will be determined by age class and random draw within the age class. Second
run start order is also by class, but in reverse order of finish of the first run. Racers who are late
at the start will run after all racers of the class which is currently starting upon their arrival.
DSQ’s and DNF’s may run at the end of their class for the second run if conditions permit.
Open Seed: there will be an Open Seed for both women and men. The fastest five women
and fastest ten men, regardless of age, will have the option to run in an Open Seed for the
second run. The Woman’s Open Seed will run after Class 50 Woman and the Men’s Open
Seed will run after the Class 50 Men. Open Seed qualifiers may choose not to run in the Open
Seed and will then run their second run in their respective age class. The vacated space in the
Open Seed will not be filled. Awards for the race and the season will be awarded in the Open
Seed classes.
Other Race Rules
The rules governing masters competitions shall be those of the FIS, except as modified by
USSA, the USSA Alpine Masters Committee and Far West Masters Series ski racing.
Course Specifications
All race courses shall meet the standard requirements for USSA Masters or Masters FIS
competitions. In addition, all courses will be conducted on FIS homologated venues.
USSA Alpine Masters National Championships
Requirements for Nationals are masters membership in both Far West and USSA, and
either four race starts in the 2011 season by Jan. 31st or six race starts in the 2010 season.
Deadline for delivery of applications to the Far West President is Jan. 31, 2011. If quotas are
exceeded, selection will be based on previous performances, season standings and overall
contribution to the Far West Masters Program.
Training Opportunities
Many of the ski areas in California and Nevada offer training opportunities for adults.
Masters programs at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are open every day from early
December through early April. Mammoth Mountain has the largest and most competitive
program in Far West. Sugar Bowl, Mount Rose and Northstar also have well-established
programs. Check with the race departments listed below for details. Typical daily clinics
include 2-3 hours of gate training with coaching and a similar amount of time free skiing with
coaches while working on drills to improve technique. Video is often included. Discounts are
often available with the early purchase of season passes, or ticket books of five or more. There
are also a number of special programs offered, e.g. Mammoth Mountain has an excellent
Masters Race Camp the week preceding our first races in early December.
Division Contacts
Mark Mirviss, President T: 530.583.6971 or [email protected]
Marcie Pettigrew, Membership T: 310.546.2172 or T: 760.924.5883
Ski Area Contacts
Alpine Meadows Race Dept, PO Box 5279, Tahoe City CA 96145 T: 530.581.8234 (training
available)
Heavenly Valley Ski Resort Race Dept, c/o Rick Buxton, PO Box 2180, Stateline NV 89449
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T: 775.586.7000 ext. 6208 (training available)
Mammoth Mountain Race Dept., PO Box 24, Mammoth Lakes CA 93546 T: 760.934.0642
(training available)
Mt. Rose Ski Area, Rees Palermo, PO Box 428, Verdi NV 89439 T: 775.345.6709 (training
available)
Sierra at Tahoe, Competition Dept. 1111Sierra at Tahoe Rd. Twin Bridges, CA
T: 530.659.7453
Squaw Valley Race Services, PO Box 2007, Olympic Valley CA 96146 T: 530.581.7188
(training available)
Sugar Bowl Ski Area, PO Box 5, Norden CA 95724 T: 530.426.6747 (training available)
Northstar at Tahoe, PO Box 129, Truckee CA 96160 T: 530.562.2472 (training available)
INTERMOUNTAIN MASTERS
Schedule
Date
Jan. 8-9
Jan. 14-16
Jan. 22-23
Feb. 3-6
Feb. 11-13
Feb. 25-27
Feb. 28 - Mar. 2
Mar. 4-6
Mar. 11-13
Mar. 19-20
Mar. 22-26
Apr. 7-10
Event
Location
Jans Cup
Snowbasin, UT
Skoch Cup
Sun Valley, ID
Cowboy Classic
Snow King, WY
Western Regionals Mammoth, CA
Pendleton/Lortiz Cup Park City, UT
Joint event IM/NO Big Sky, MT
Ken Corrock DH
Soldier Mtn, ID
Jans Cup
Wolf Mtn, UT
Jans Cup/Finals
Snowbasin, UT
National DH
Ski Cooper, CO
Nationals
Copper, CO
Joint w/PNSA Champs Mt. Bachelor, OR
Dis
2S
SG/GS/SL
2GS
SC/SG/GS/SL
SG/SL/GS
SGtr/2SG/1SG*
2DHtr, 2DH
2GS/SL
SG/GS/SL
trDH/DH
SC/SG/GS/SL
SGtr/2SG/GS/SL
*Changes and additions will be posted online www.intermountainmasters.org
The Intermountain Masters (IMM) program is organized by the Intermountain Masters
Committee in accordance with the rules of the FIS, USSA, and the Intermountain Masters
Bylaws. The program is open to athletes aged 18 years or older who are members of USSA
and who hold a Student, Competitor or Masters membership. Temporary memberships will
be available at individual races. Out of Division master’s racers are encouraged to enter
Intermountain races online.
Entry Procedures, Fees, and Deadlines
1. NEW this season is online registration. To set up account, enter races and updates, please
go to www.intermountainmasters.org. Entry deadlines will be noted at online registration.
2. Racers not able to enter online, entries and payments (except for Regionals and Nationals)
may be mailed to: Intermountain Masters, PO Box 982244, Park City UT 84098. Please
mail early to be included on start list.
3. If you must pay day of race, please bring a check already made out for correct amount
payable to Intermountain Masters.
4. Entry fees will be $30 per GS and SL race and $40 for SG and DH races. For Regionals
and Nationals see Ch 5.
Start lists will be created and viewable online in the new online program, then posted at the
place of registration at 8:15 a.m. Racers should check start lists for errors and notify check-in
person prior to 8:25 a.m.
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Online cancellations will not have credit cards charged.
Schedule changes, updates and cancellations will be at www.intermountainmasters.org.
Please check back frequently.
Entry Problems T: 541.490.5888 or [email protected]
Regionals and Nationals entries - see Ch. 5.
Race Bibs
1. Intermountain issues permanent bibs used a permanent racer identifier for all regular
intermountain races. It is the responsibility of each racer to keep the bib in good condition,
bring to each race, and wear the bib for racing purposes as per USSA rules.
2. New racers with full USSA membership and an online account may be issued permanent
bibs at the beginning of the season.
3. Out of Division guest may email in advance, their request to use their own division bib
number. If that number is acceptable by the race registrar, the racer may use it. If it is not
acceptable a temporary bib/number will be issued and available for pickup at racer checkin prior to 8:25 a.m. race day. For start list and result purposes the number, while showing
3 digits will be listed as 4 digits (i.e. 1345).
4. Intermountain Bib numbers will be used for entry/racing with or without presence of the
actual bib.
5. Temporary racers will be issued temporary bibs at each event until they are issued a
permanent bib.
6. Temporary bibs must be returned after the racer’s last race of the weekend. A deposit may
be required for the use of a temporary bib.
7. The overall top five women and top ten men are awarded special bibs to wear. See “Top
Women and Men race Bibs” section below.
Seeding
Seeding within classes will be by random draw among those entries received by the entry
deadline. Second run seeding will be by order of finish within class. Conditions permitting as
determined by the TD and/or race organizer, competitors with a first run DNF or DSQ will be
permitted to run the second run at the end of their respective class.
Super Seed
This elite seed will be comprised of the top ten male finishers overall from the first run, and
if those competitors choose to run, they will be run in reverse order of finish (10th place to
1st) after class 7 men. Those who choose to compete in the Super Seed will not be awarded
class awards. However twenty national points will be awarded to all Super Seed finishers.
Running Order
Women Class 14 then Men Class 13 followed by Women in Class 10 and older, then men
in Class 10 and older, followed by women Class 9 and younger in descending class order,
followed by men Class 9 and younger in descending class order.
Series Scoring
Each season, the Intermountain Masters series will be scored by World Cup points and
awarded overall and in each age class at every race. Awards will be given to the top three men
and women in each age class. A competitor’s standing will be based on his/her best results in
up to one half of the total number of races held during the season, rounded up.
Top Men and Women Race Bibs
Red bibs (numbered 1 through 5) for women and yellow bibs (numbered 1 through 10) for
men are awarded to the overall top five women and top ten men of the prior season to worn
the next season. Bibs must be returned at the season end and will be reassigned to the next
year’s season overall winners. The bib numbers for the 2010-11 season are as follows:
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1 Thunder Jalili
2 Bob Skinner
3 Craig Norton
4 Rick Slabinski
5 Victor Roy
Men - Yellow
6 Mike McGurl
7 Mike Falk
8 Bill Skinner
9 Ben Yurga
10 Don Sears
Women - Red
1 Dana Alexandrescu
2 Jenny Badger
3 Deb MacKenzie
4 Amy Lanzel
5 Donna Allen
Alpine Masters National Championships
Quota slots for the National Championships and the National Speed Championships will
be selected according to the World Cup point earned within age class groups. Scoring is based
on a year-round system from Feb. 1 of one year to Jan. 31 of the next year.
For the National Championships, competitors can use their best results in up to 60% of the
races run to calculate their points.
For the National Speed Championships, competitors can use their best results in up to 60%
of the DH, SG, and GS races run to calculate their points.
Tie breaking will be based on the number of races in which individuals have participated.
Up to 10% of the quota slots may be awarded at the discretion of the Division Chairman
with the approval of the IMM masters committee. Selection will be based on seed points (if
available) or by ability.
Entries must be submitted to Division Chair, Amy Lanzel with full payment of entry fees
for all races entered. One check is recommended. The payment must be received no later than
Jan. 31, 2011. Amy Lanzel, 8720 Hidden Cove Rd, Park City UT 84098 T: 435.649.5751
[email protected]. See Ch. 5 for details.
Internet
Email is the preferred form of communication - [email protected].
Results and schedules, including changes and cancellations when possible, will be posted on
the website www.intermountainmasters.org.
Masters Committee
Committee meetings are open to everyone and all racers are welcome to attend. Details
on how to become a committee member are in the IMM bylaws. For detailed information on
IMM racing refer to the IMM bylaws or contact
Amy Lanzel, Chair: 8720 Hidden Cove Rd, Park City UT 84098 T: 435.649.5751
Bogus Basin, ID - Training begins early December with free skiing outside the gates.
Gate training is expected to start mid-December through March. Contact: Craig Hopper:
[email protected]
Jackson, WY - For training opportunities in Jackson contact Bridger Call at JH Ski Club
T: 307.413.7034
Park City, UT - The Park City Masters Race Team invites all USSA membership holders to
join them for a day or week of training in the Olympic and World Cup, Eagle Race Arena.
Training is available Monday-Friday starting in mid-November and goes through the end
of March. A typical session starts at 9 a.m. and includes gate running, technical free skiing
drills, and video ending at 3 p.m. The Park City Mountain Resort is offering this program
to USSA members for one day or five days. Season training passes are available for the day
program, and for the night program (2 evenings a week). For more information contact the
Park City Ski School T: 435.647.5423 or Bill Skinner T: 435.647.2633. For Lodging call
T: 800.222.7275.
Snowbasin, UT - For information on the Snowbasin Masters program call Rauli Karjalainen
T: 801.876.2321, or Bob Chambers T: 801.399.2337.
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Sun Valley, ID - The Sun Valley Ski School Master’s Race clinic runs 11 weeks from the
beginning of December through mid-March. It is geared to all ages of advanced to expert
skiers. Meeting weekdays at 9 a.m., and running for three hours per day, the program
concentrates on technique and tactics to improved skiing ability through race training.
The daily routine includes free skiing coaching/ analysis followed by gate training for the
balance of the session. Special SG training is offered once a week at 8 a.m. for an hour
of training on a full length SG course. A number of different season programs are offered
to customize your training needs and availability. The coaching staff comes from the Sun
Valley Ski and Snowboard School, and the Sun Valley and Hailey junior ski teams. Check
pre-season with the Sun Valley Ski and Snowboard School for costs and more information
T: 208.622.2248. For lodging call Sun Valley Resort T: 800.786.8259.
Soldier Mountain, ID - There will be a DH Training camp the Monday prior to the Soldier
Mountain DH Series. Cost will be $60 including lift ticket. Coaches are Ken Corrock, and
former USSA National Masters champion Scott Curtis.
Wolf Mountain, UT - Contact Keith Rounkles T: 801.668.8844 E: [email protected]
NORTHERN MASTERS
Schedule
Date
Jan. 14-16
Jan. 22-13
Jan. 21-23
Feb. 3-6
Feb. 25-26
Mar. 12-13
Mar. 22-26
Description
Skoch Cup
Cowboy Classic
Elderdaze
Western Regionals
Speed Fix
Lookout
Nationals
Site
Sun Valley
Snow King
49 Degrees N
Mammoth, CA
Big Sky, MT
Lookout Pass
Copper Mtn., CO
Event
SG, GS, SL
GS/GS
SGtr, 2SG, SG
SG, GS, SL, SC
trSG/3SG
GS/SL
SC, SG, GS, SL
Northern Masters Alpine Racing (NMAR) consists of skiers from Montana, the Western
Dakotas, NW Wyoming, and Northern Idaho. Blessed with wonderful terrain but sparse
population, Northern always welcomes racers from other divisions to participate in its
events at no additional fee. Northern is blessed with a variety of resorts that all have western
hospitality and low crowds in common.
Entries
Pre-registration is encouraged. To avoid a late registration penalty, notify us by email, phone
or letter of your intention to participate E: [email protected] T: 406.471.1573 or
19 Mill Ave. Whitefish MT 59937. Please enclose all necessary information: Name, Sex,
DOB, Bib #, Address & Phone # and Event. You may also register the morning of the race
between 8 and 9 a.m., subject to a $5 late fee. Checks should be made out to “Northern
Masters”. The fees are as follows: GS and SL $25, SG $35. Northern racers also pay a yearly
membership fee of $25. Pre-registrants may cancel without any penalty including day of race.
Northern membership is not required for any new or guest racer, however, membership
is required for any non-USSA racer who wishes to compete beyond their initial race. Out-of
-District USSA Masters racers are always welcome at Northern events without additional
charge beyond registration. USSA membership (or temporary membership) is required for all
Northern USSA sanctioned events. A Northern Masters liability waiver and/or host mountain
liability waiver is also required prior to race start.
Scoring
Race scoring for the NO races is normally in 10-year classes; class 1 being 21-29, etc. At
joint or USSA events the standard 5-year brackets apply. The Northern and joint events listed
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above count towards the year-end by-class awards in the division.
Race results, scoring and Division news are given on the NO website, www.northernmasters.
org, and by email. If you would like to be included on our email list please send your contact
information to E: [email protected].
USSA Masters Nationals
Northern members who wish to compete in Masters Nationals at Cooper Mtn. need to mail
entry info and entry fees to Rick Murphy by Feb. 15, 2011.
Gate training with coaching and friendly competition is available throughout Northern
Division.
Big Sky: weekday mornings beginning mid-Dec., contact Fran Noel E: [email protected]
Whitefish Mtn Resort: Rick Murphy T: 406.471.1573 E: [email protected]
Information Contacts
Division Chair: Rick Murphy, 19 Mill Ave, Whitefish MT 59937 T: 406.471.1573
PACIFIC NORTHWEST MASTERS
Schedule
Date
Jan. 1-2
Jan. 8-9
Jan. 21-23
Feb. 3-6
Feb. 19-20
Feb. 23-27
Mar. 5-6
Mar. 12-13
Mar. 18-22
Mar. 22-28
Apr. 7-10
Location
Snoqualmie
Crystal Mountain
49 Degree N
Mammoth
Alpental
Schweitzer
Mt Hood Ski Bowl
Lookout Pass
Stevens Pass
Copper Mtn. CO
Mt Bachelor
Race
Kickoff Off Classic
Rosenquist-Vala
Elderdaze
Western Regionals
Over The Hill
Don Brooks Memorial
Skiyente Cup
Outlaw Rendezvous
Osborne-Grage
Nationals
PNSA Championships
Event(s)
GStr/GS
3GS
SGtr/3SG
SC/SG/GS/SL
3SL
GStr/SGtr/2SG/GS/SL
SL/GS
GS/SL
SLtr/SL/GS/2SG/SC
SC/SG/GS/SL
SGtr/2SG/GS/SL
PNSA Overview
PNSA hosts races throughout the Pacific Northwest, from January to April. Race in as few
or as many races as you like. There is a points competition per gender and age category each racer in their category gets points for finish position. Awards are given out at the PNSA
Championships at Mt. Bachelor, OR in April.
PNSA Goal
We welcome all levels of skiers, from skiers looking to challenge themselves through
racing, to the most avid ski racer who attends every event they can. Our goal is to have fun,
ski with and meet new friends while improving one’s ski racing skills. Your goal is to bring a
friend to a race and spread the word about Masters Racing!
Race Entries
1. Online registration at www.pnsamasters.org. To get to online registration, click in the
Online Registration column for the race you’re entering
2. Mail entry fees and entry cards to the Race organizer so that it arrives one week before
the race date. See back of this handbook for a copy of the entry card or get one from our
website www.pnsamasters.org. Calling or emailing the race organizer is NOT considered
pre-entering a race. All races but the PNSA Championships (Mt. Bachelor) will allow
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same-day entry, but expect to pay a Late Fee.
3. Entry Fees: Our entry fees for GS and SL races are $27; for SG the fees are $37. The PNSA
Championships, the Western Region Championships and U.S. National Championships
each have their own fee schedule. Those fees are set based on their cost structure. Check
www.pnsamasters.org or the Masters Handbook for fee information.
USSA/PNSA Membership Requirements
Racers must have a current USSA Masters Competition Card. This must be shown at time
of race sign in. A temporary, or “day-of-race” membership, can be purchased at the race site.
Helmets
Racers must wear a ski helmet in ALL events.
Things Masters Should do to Help Out
Course setting and tearing down
• Setting: ferrying poles, wrenching gates.
• Preparation: slipping wide - not just down your line; slipping during the race for other
racers.
• Tearing down: wrenching gates, pulling poles.
Courtesy
• Thank the volunteers that support our races; gate keepers, registrations, starters, time
keepers. It means a lot to them and that may mean they will come back to support more of
our races.
• If you see something that you feel could be improved, please contact one of our PNSA
Masters’ Committee with that information. Let’s carry the message back to the race
organizers.
Sponsors
World Cup Skier Services, Bellevue, WA. Custom Boot Service, Seattle, WA.
Contacts
PNSA website: Please go to www.pnsamasters.org for information such as schedules,
contacts, web links and race results. Visit it often for race information changes.
PNSA Chair: Ann Ozuna, C: 509.993.2283 or T: 509.455.7944 E: [email protected]
Race Schedule Coordinator: Knut Olberg T: 206.714.4522 E: [email protected]
Email Communication: Merilyn Moss T: 206.524.7800 E: [email protected]. Contact
Merilyn if you need an address, phone number or email address of a PNSA member or
race coordinator.
Temporary License/Bibs: Carolyn Phillips T: 360.663.2602 E: [email protected]
New Racers: Peter Christian T: 425-883-4770 E: [email protected]
Nationals and Regionals: See Chap. 5 of this book
Crystal Mt: Rodger Lawton, 3808 6th Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502 C: 360.970.1118
49 Degrees North: Masters Entry: 49 Degrees North, PO Box 166, Chewelah WA 99109.
Race Contact FAST Attn Jim Holcomb, Box 166, Chewelah WA 99109 T: 509.251.9383
Lookout Pass: Lookout Pass Ski Area, PO Box 108, Wallace ID 83873. Race Contact: Casey
Hatfield, Mt Manager. E: [email protected] W www.skilookout.com
Mt Bachelor, PNSA Championships: Entries in advance only - online or mailed (must be
received by deadline). NO day of race entries. Mail to: PNSA Masters Race Administrator,
563 SW 13th St, Suite 201, Bend OR 97702. Inquiries: E: [email protected]
W: www.mbsef.org Check under Events (Calendar) for race announcement, entry form and
online entry availability.
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Mt. Hood Meadows: Skiyente Ski Club, Diane Hicks, 12512 SE Stark #B, Portland OR
97223 T: 503.253.5086
Schnee Vogeli Ski Club: Rogers, PO Box 249, Government Camp, OR 97028, T: 503.789.0104
Schweitzer Mt: SARS Masters, Ann Ozuna, 3403 S Tekoa St, Spokane WA 99203
T: 509.455.7944 E: [email protected] www.sars.net. Stevens Pass: SPAC and Penguin
Ski Club, Race Administrator E: [email protected] W: www.spacracing.com
Summit at Snoqualmie/Alpental: Summit Race Dept. PO Box 1068, Snoqualmie Pass WA
98068 T: 425.434.6729 E: [email protected] Dave Beckwith - Snow Sports
Director E: [email protected] Karter Riach: [email protected]
PNSA Masters Training Opportunities
Central Alpine Race Team: 2901 266th Ave SE, Sammamish WA 98075. Head Coach Gary
Wilke T: 425.308.7837. Weekends at Crystal/Summit Central http://ullr.com/cart/cart.htm.
Crystal Mt: Rodger Lawton, 3808 6th Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502 T: 360.459.4400 or
C: 360.970.1118 E: [email protected]
Schweitzer Mt. SARS Masters: Ann Ozuna, South 3404 Tekoa St, Spokane WA 99203
T: 509.455.7944 E: [email protected]. Wed./Thur. and weekend training available. See
www.sars.net under masters for current info.
Summit at Snoqualmie/Alpental: Dave Beckwith - Snow Sports Dir., Summit Race Dept, PO
Box 1068, Snoqualmie Pass WA 98068 T: 425.434.6729 E: [email protected]
or [email protected]. or [email protected]
Mt Bachelor: MBSEF Masters/Adult Training Program: Tues. - Fri., Sun., holidays
Mon., (Sat. starting mid-March), 9 a.m. - noon, late Nov. - late April. Full season, 20
day, 10 day and drop-in programs available. Contact: MBSEF at T: 541.388.0002 or
E: [email protected], Greg Timm at E: [email protected] or T: 541.385.7853.
Stevens Pass: The SPAC Masters Racing program starts early Jan. and continues for 8-10
weeks. Training will be offered on Thur. evenings and Fri. afternoons only. 16 training
sessions are possible from January through March 2009 . See the SPAC website for access
to the most current information, www.spacracing.com.
Lyons Ski School: Masters Training Program is designed for Master racers and other adults
interested in the challenge of ski racing. Includes directed free skiing, drill and gate
training. Coaching by Dave Lyon with additional coaching and support by guest coaches.
January and February Thur. 6:30 -8:30 p.m. See the Lyons website for current information,
www.lyonskischool.com.
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN MASTERS
Schedule
Date
Dec. 4
Dec. 18
Jan. 9-10
Jan. 21-23
Jan. 29-31
Feb. 3-6
Feb. 19-21
Feb. 26-27
Mar. 12-13
Mar. 19-26
Apr. 9
Location
Copper Mtn.
Loveland
Winter Park
Keystone
Vail
Mammoth, CA
Aspen
Ski Cooper
Loveland
Ski Cooper/Copper
Loveland
Discipline
GS
SL
GS/SL
2DH/2SG/GS
SL/GS/2SG
SC/SG/GS/SL Regional Champs
2SG/2DH Championships
trDH/2DH
2SL
Masters Nationals
Finale SG/GS/SL 1 run
Schedule is preliminary and subject to change. Check in time 7:30-8:30 a.m. on race day. Start times at 10 a.m.
unless otherwise posted at registration, or contact our website for update information.
Rocky Mountain Masters
The Rocky Mountain Masters program tours all of the major ski areas in Colorado, making
participation a must for any vacationers from other regions. All Masters racers nationwide are
cordially invited and welcome to join us for a race weekend if you are planning a ski vacation
in Colorado. We are operated by a volunteer Board of Directors and have developed many
unique features that make our program easy and rewarding to participate in.
• All four alpine ski-racing disciplines on full length FIS homologated courses (check out
our schedule you speed freaks, many DH races w/ even more training!)
• NEW this year - the Colorado Speed Series. A series designed to include all the RMM
speed events and a few of the Town Downhills held at venues around Colorado. Stay tuned
for more details!
• Also new this year - race entry fee discounts for first time racers and referral benefits for
members that introduce new racers to RMM
• Automated race registration via our website www.rmmskiracing.org
• Elite class that recognizes the top racers across all age classes
• Sportage system that applies a handicap based upon age, allowing older racers to effectively
compete against the young racers for hardware
• Door prizes at awards ceremonies in addition to medals based on results
• Benefits for members such as great deals on equipment and clothing
• Classified section for members only for buying and selling race gear
• Great deals on lift tickets
Masters racing in Colorado has become more competitive in recent years, with many
resorts offering fantastic training opportunities. Most of these offer full season programs,
punch cards and daily rates to accommodate our out-of-state guests. With both early season
weekend training, and mid-week sessions available throughout the season, there just aren’t
any excuses not to pick up modern techniques demanded by today’s newest equipment. Some
of the areas offering Masters training include:
Aspen, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Eldora, Keystone, Loveland, Vail and Winter
Park.
Our goal is to make it easy and fun to ski race and train in Colorado. Check out our website
for details at: www.rmmskiracing.org or www.ussa.org click alpine masters for national
information.
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Our mailing address is: Rocky Mountain Masters, c/o Stacey Estelle, 6501 Perry Park
Boulevard, Larkspur, CO 80118. Check out our website for training and race information at:
www.rmmskiracing.org or www.ussa.org click alpine masters for national information.
Race Registration
Registration for our races is easy, go to www.rmmskiracing.org and click the Race
Registration link. Our automated system will walk you through our online race registration
process. Whether you’re a full-time RMM membership holder, an out-of-state USSA masters
member, or a new participant, you are welcome to join us. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on the
Thursday before each race weekend. Please be sure to check our website for any changes to
schedule, discipline or venue.
Fees
Fees for the 2011 season are: SL and GS, $25 per race; SG, $40 for two races held on one
day; DH $60 per two races held on one day. DH training is mandatory and priced at $25 per
day. RMM member fees are $30 for the season.
Additional Contact Information
Rocky Mt Masters Divisional Chair, Jennifer Kaufman, 2626 W 26th Ave, Denver CO
80211 T. 720.855.8427 E. [email protected].
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NASTAR FOR MASTERS
Nature Valley NASTAR race venues provide Masters racers with an opportunity to
compete and train at more than 125 resorts in North America. The NASTAR program utilizes
a handicap system so that participants can compete against their peers, friends and family
members across the country without racing on the same racecourse on the same day. Friends
& family members can also create teams and compete against other friends/family teams and
participants can score points for their team by racing at any of the 125 NASTAR resorts. This
is accomplished by establishing a National Standard for all races. The National Standard is
the Par Time or the “0” handicap which every racer competes against when they race Nature
Valley NASTAR. The “0” handicap is set each year at the Nature Valley NASTAR National
Championships by the fastest racer. World Cup Champion and US Ski Team member, Steve
Nyman, was the fastest racer at the National Championships last spring so this winter
participants will be racing against Steve’s time each time they race NASTAR.
Former U.S. Ski Team star and four-time Olympian AJ Kitt also established his handicap
at the National Championships (1.98 handicap) and as Nature Valley NASTAR’s traveling
pacesetter, AJ will compete against pacesetters from each Nature Valley NASTAR resort at
sanctioned Regional Pacesetting Trials during December and January. These events provide
resort pacesetters with an opportunity to establish their own certified NASTAR Handicap
against the Par Time or “0” handicap set by Nyman. Pacesetters that earn certified handicaps
at the Regional Pacesetting Trials use their handicaps to set the Par Time at their local Nature
Valley NASTAR course and in turn give each participant that races a handicap. The handicap
is a score that is used to award NASTAR medals and to place participants in an ability division
within their age group. The handicap is simply the difference between the participant’s race
time and the Par Time expressed as a percentage. It’s easier than it sounds - if a participant
earns a 15 handicap, they are 15% behind Steve Nyman or the Par Time.
NASTAR will also host two Nature Valley NASTAR Open events which will serve as early
season qualifiers for the Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships. The fastest male
and female racers from each Open event will earn a complimentary entry to the National
Championships. The Open events will also include a race clinic with AJ Kitt. Check the
NASTAR.com website for more details.
Developed by SKI Magazine in 1968, NASTAR (NAtional STAndard Race) is the largest
recreational ski and snowboard race program in the world. Since the program’s inception,
more than 6 million racer days have been recorded. Our mission is simple - to provide a fun,
competitive and easily accessible racing program that, through the development of a handicap
system, allows racers of all ages and abilities a means to compare their race results to other
competitors across the country regardless of when and where they race.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
Membership in the United States Ski and Snowboard Association is a privilege, not a right.
All USSA members (athletes, coaches, and officials) when participating in any USSA activity
must agree to conduct themselves according to USSA’s core values of Team, Loyalty, Integrity,
Respect, Perseverance, and Accountability and abide by the spirit and dictates of this Code of
Conduct. All members must agree to comport themselves in a sportsmanlike manner, and are
responsible for their actions while attending or participating in all USSA activities (including
but not limited to camps, competitions, and projects).
Sportsmanlike conduct is defined as, but is not limited to: respect for competition officials,
resort employees, and the skiing and snowboarding public, respect for facilities, privileges
and operating procedures, the use of courtesy and good manners, acting responsibly and
maturely, refraining from the use of profane or abusive language, and abstinence from illegal
or immoderate use of alcohol and use of illegal or banned drugs.
While participating in any USSA activity:
1. USSA members shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the International Ski Federation
Statutes, the United States Olympic Committee Bylaws, the USSA Bylaws, and the USSA
Code of Conduct.
2. USSA members shall conduct themselves at all times and in all places as befits worthy
representatives of the United States of America, the United States Olympic Committee,
USSA, their region, division, state or club and in accordance with the best traditions of
national and international competition.
3. USSA members are responsible for knowledge of and adherence to competition rules and
procedures. Members are also responsible for knowledge of and adherence to the rules
and procedures of the USSA national teams, camps or other projects when participating in
such.
4. USSA members shall maintain high standards of moral and ethical conduct, which includes
self-control and responsible behavior, consideration for the physical and emotional wellbeing of others, and courtesy and good manners.
5. USSA members shall abide by USSA rules and procedures while traveling to and from and
participating in official USSA activities.
6. USSA members shall abstain from illegal and/or immoderate consumption of alcohol.
Absolutely no consumption of alcohol is permitted for those individuals under the age
of 21. Members under 21 years of age shall not participate in gatherings involving
consumption of alcohol unless it is an official USSA or event organizer function.
7. No USSA member shall violate the customs, travel or currency regulations of a country
while traveling with a USSA group or on a USSA ticket.
8. No USSA member shall commit a criminal act.
9. No USSA member shall engage in any conduct that could be perceived as harassment
based upon gender, age, race, religion or disability.
10. USSA members will avoid profane or abusive language and disruptive behavior.
11. USSA members agree to abide by anti-doping rules and procedures established by WADA,
USADA, and/or FIS.
Failure to comply with any of the above provisions may lead to disciplinary action by the
appropriate team or competition leader. Disciplinary action may include:
• Removal from the team trip or training camp.
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• Suspension from training and/or competition.
• Elimination of coaching, travel, and other benefits.
• Forfeiture of USSA membership.
USSA is committed to principles of fairness, due process and equal opportunity. Members are
entitled to be treated fairly and in compliance with USSA’s Bylaws, policies and procedures.
Members are entitled to notice and an opportunity for a hearing before being prevented
from participating in protected competition as that term is defined by the USOC Bylaws.
Information on the processes for grievances, suspensions and appeals is available at www.
ussa.org.
Nothing in this Code shall be deemed to restrict the individual freedom of a USSA member
in matters not involving activities in which one could not be perceived as representing
USSA. In choices of appearance, lifestyle, behavior and speech while not representing
USSA, competitors shall have complete freedom, provided their statements and actions do
not adversely affect the name and reputation of the USSA. However, in those events where
one is representing or could be perceived as representing USSA, USSA demands that its
members understand and agree to behave in a manner consistent with the best traditions of
sportsmanship and USSA’s core values.
Last revised May 18, 2008
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Fee Paid $
For organizer use
Date Rec’d
Comments
Location
Date of Race
Name of Race
Email
State
Age Class
USSA #
Telephone
Mailing Address
City
Date of Birth
Sex
M F
First Name
USSA MASTERS ENTRY CARD
Last Name
DH SL GS SG
Discipline (circle)
Zip
Club (if any)
Bib#
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Fee Paid $
For organizer use
Date Rec’d
Comments
Location
Date of Race
Name of Race
Email
State
Age Class
USSA #
Telephone
Mailing Address
City
Date of Birth
Sex
M F
First Name
Last Name
DH SL GS SG
Discipline (circle)
Zip
Club (if any)
Bib#
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Fee Paid $
For organizer use
Date Rec’d
Comments
Location
Date of Race
Name of Race
Email
State
Age Class
USSA #
Telephone
Mailing Address
City
Date of Birth
Sex
M F
First Name
Last Name
DH SL GS SG
Discipline (circle)
Zip
Club (if any)
Bib#

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