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<strong>2012</strong> MASTERS<br />
COMPETITION GUIDE<br />
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<strong>2012</strong> <strong>USSA</strong> ALPINE MASTERS<br />
COMPETITION GUIDE<br />
On The Cover<br />
Dennis Wihelmsen<br />
Photo © Erika Krainz/schneehexephotography.com<br />
Editor<br />
Bill Skinner<br />
Contributors<br />
Toby Chapman<br />
Jack Eisenschmid<br />
Ryan Fuller<br />
Jennifer Kaufman<br />
Amy Lanzel<br />
Horst Locher<br />
Bill McCollom<br />
Mark Mirviss<br />
Managing Editor and Layout<br />
Jeff Weinman<br />
Ann Ozuna<br />
Nadine Price<br />
Gary Randall<br />
Meri Stratton<br />
Cover Design<br />
Sarah Ely - <strong>USSA</strong> Production Artist<br />
Published by<br />
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association<br />
PO Box 100<br />
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Park City, UT 84060<br />
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of the publisher. Printed in the USA by RR Donnelley. Additional copies of this guide<br />
are available for $10.00 from <strong>USSA</strong> Membership Customer Service, 435.647.2666.<br />
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TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> Key Contact Directory 4<br />
1 <strong>USSA</strong> and the <strong>Masters</strong> Program 7<br />
An Introduction to the <strong>Masters</strong> 8<br />
What You Will Need to Compete 8<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> and the <strong>Masters</strong> Program 8<br />
<strong>Alpine</strong> Ski Racing Disciplines 9<br />
Where to Find Information 10<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> Membership Programs 10<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> Insurance Coverage 11<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> Contacts 13<br />
2 <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> Champions 15<br />
2011 <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> National Championship Medalists 16<br />
2011 <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> National Combined Medalists 19<br />
2011 Division’s Cup 20<br />
2011 Al Sise/Ski Racing Recognition Awards 20<br />
Spyder <strong>2012</strong> U.S. <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> National Team 21<br />
3 <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> General <strong>Competition</strong> Rules 23<br />
Changed and Rules to Remember 24<br />
Race Entry Procedure 24<br />
General Racer Eligibility<br />
Unqualified Racers<br />
Entry Materials<br />
Entry Fees<br />
Refunds/Cancellations<br />
Entry Limits, Conditions and Invitational Events<br />
Foreign Competitors in <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> Events<br />
FIS Declaration for FIS <strong>Masters</strong> Cup Events<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> Geographic Affiliation<br />
General Rules 26<br />
Course Inspection (FIS ICR)<br />
Official Training (FIS ICR and <strong>USSA</strong> Rules)<br />
Racing Numbers, bibs (FIS ICR)<br />
Official Start Procedure<br />
Late Start<br />
Completion of Gate<br />
Crossing Finish Line<br />
Interference (FIS ICR)<br />
Binding Release<br />
Course Maintenance<br />
Protests (FIS ICR and <strong>USSA</strong> rules)<br />
Helmets<br />
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Ski-Brakes (FIS and <strong>USSA</strong>)<br />
Competitor’s Obligations<br />
Ranking and Placement 29<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> FIS Points<br />
4 Event Rules for U.S. and Regional Championships 31<br />
and International <strong>Competition</strong>s<br />
National and Regional Championships and Speed Series 32<br />
General Championship Rules 32<br />
National Championship Seeding 32<br />
Age Classes 32<br />
Discipline Regulations 33<br />
Complete FIS Rules/FIS ICR Books 36<br />
Regional and Divisional Rules and Procedures 36<br />
Important Message about Communications 36<br />
International <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> Rules 37<br />
5 Major Events 41<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> Skier’s Edge <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> National Championships 42<br />
Skier’s Edge FIS <strong>Masters</strong> World Criterium 44<br />
FIS <strong>Masters</strong> Cup 46<br />
Molecule F <strong>Masters</strong> National Speed Series 46<br />
Western Regional Championships 47<br />
Eastern Regional Championships 48<br />
Summer Fun Nationals 49<br />
6 Divisional Programs and NASTAR 51<br />
Alaska 52<br />
Central 53<br />
Eastern 57<br />
New England 57<br />
New York State 60<br />
Garden State (New Jersey) 61<br />
Southern (SARA) 62<br />
Far West 63<br />
Intermountain 65<br />
Northern 68<br />
Pacific Northwest 69<br />
Rocky Mountain 72<br />
NASTAR for <strong>Masters</strong> Racers 74<br />
Code of Conduct 75<br />
Entry Card 77<br />
Concussion Checklist 80<br />
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<strong>USSA</strong> KEY CONTACT DIRECTORY<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> Member Service (fax 435.647.2052)<br />
Member Service Hotline 435.647.2666 membership@ussa.org<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> Web Sites<br />
www.ussa.org<br />
www.usskiteam.com<br />
www.ussnowboarding.com<br />
Sprint Snow News Hotline 435.649.6666<br />
National Office (fax 435.649.3613)<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> 435.649.9090 info@ussa.org<br />
PO Box 100 - 1 Victory Lane<br />
Park City, UT 84060<br />
Executive Management<br />
Bill Marolt, President/CEO 435.647.2001 bmarolt@ussa.org<br />
Dick Coe, Consultant 435.647.2004 dcoe@ussa.org<br />
Mark Lampe, Executive VP & CFO 435.647.2002 mlampe@ussa.org<br />
Shauna Vanderlinden, Director HR/Admin. 435.647.2003 svanderlinden@ussa.org<br />
Wendy Maurer, Executive Assistant 435.647.2006 wmaurer@ussa.org<br />
Suzette Cantin, <strong>USSA</strong> Exec. Projects Mgr. 435.647.2074 scantin@ussa.org<br />
Chip LaCasse, Special Asst. to the CEO 435.640.8644 clacasse@ussa.org<br />
Laurie Hamble, Insurance Coordinator 435.647.2019 lhamble@ussa.org<br />
<strong>Alpine</strong><br />
Patrick Riml, <strong>Alpine</strong> Program Director 435.647.2020 priml@ussa.org<br />
Sarah Duffany, Women’s Team Manager 435.647.2025 sduffany@ussa.org<br />
Kate Avrin, Men’s Team and NDS Manager 435.647.2036 kavrin@ussa.org<br />
Terry DelliQuadri, Rocky/Central Reg. Dir. 435.640.8504 tdelliquadri@ussa.org<br />
Dr. Lester Keller, Western Development. Dir. 435.647.2035 lkeller@ussa.org<br />
Rich Smith, Eastern Development Director 435.659.5291 rsmith@ussa.org<br />
Bill Skinner, <strong>Masters</strong> Manager 435.647.2067 bskinner@ussa.org<br />
Athletics<br />
Luke Bodensteiner, Exec. VP Athletics 435.647.2055 lbodensteiner@ussa.org<br />
Nancye Rahn, Athletics Manager 435.647.2016 nrahn@ussa.org<br />
Communications<br />
Tom Kelly, VP Communications 435.647.2010 tkelly@ussa.org<br />
Margo Christiansen, Communications Dir. 435.647.2022 mchristiansen@ussa.org<br />
Amanda Revman, Communications Coord. 435.647.2038 arevman@ussa.org<br />
Doug Haney, Chief Press Officer 518.524.4674 dhaney@ussa.org<br />
<strong>Competition</strong> Services<br />
Walt Evans, Sport Development Director 435.647.2033 wevans@ussa.org<br />
Jeff Weinman, Asst. Ntl. Comp. Director 435.647.2030 jweinman@ussa.org<br />
Content and Creative Services<br />
Katie Perhai, Director, Creative Services 435.647.2064 kperhai@ussa.org<br />
Shannon Camp, Content/Video Manager 435.647.2612 scamp@ussa.org<br />
Sarah Ely, Production Artist 435.647.<strong>2012</strong> sely@ussa.org<br />
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Events<br />
Calum Clark, VP Events 435.647.2053 cclark@ussa.org<br />
Jen Desmond, Events Project Manager 435.647.2032 jdesmond@ussa.org<br />
Mike Henderson, World Cup Event Dir. 435.647.2014 mhenderson@ussa.org<br />
Eric Webster, Grand Prix Tour Director 603.279.0121 ewebster@ussa.org<br />
Peter Tilton, Director Event Operations 435.647.2042 ptilton@ussa.org<br />
Karen Korfanta, NorAm Coordinator 435.714.1376 kkorfanta@ussa.org<br />
Tom Johnston, <strong>Alpine</strong> Tech. Advisor 435.649.9090 tjohnston@ussa.org<br />
Nick Alexakos, Snowboard Event Manager 435.467.2018 nalexakos@ussa.org<br />
Lindsay Arnold, World Cup Coordinator 435.647.2072 larnold@ussa.org<br />
Foundation (Fund Raising)<br />
Kate Klingsmith, Asst. Dir. of Development 435.647.2092 kklingsmith@ussa.org<br />
Ruth Flanagan, Special Events Director 435.647.2023 rflanagan@ussa.org<br />
Kristina Dickson, Special Events Assistant 435.647.2096 kdickson@ussa.org<br />
Lisa Kramer, Major Gifts Manager 773.636.0482 lkramer@ussa.org<br />
Alexa Maddock, Major Gifts, Tri-State 917.741.8838 amaddock@ussa.org<br />
Jessica Miller, Special Events Coordinator 435.647.2095 jmiller@ussa.org<br />
Beth Tatlock, Foundation Assistant 435.647.2096 btatlock@ussa.org<br />
Freestyle<br />
Todd Schirman, Freestyle Program Director 435.647.2080 tschirman@ussa.org<br />
Cheryl Pearson, Freestyle Program Manager 435.647.2068 cpearson@ussa.org<br />
Member Services<br />
Sheryl Barnes, Member Services Director 435.647.2013 sbarnes@ussa.org<br />
Lois Benevento, Member Services Manager 435.647.2017 lbenevento@ussa.org<br />
Nordic<br />
Toni Adams, Nordic Program Manager 435.647.2061 tadams@ussa.org<br />
Sales and Marketing<br />
Andrew Judelson, EVP/CMRO 435.647.2046 ajudelson@ussa.org<br />
Peter Glass, Director Sales and Marketing 435.647.2083 pglass@ussa.org<br />
Lisa Bennion, Director Sales and Marketing 435.647.2086 lbennion@ussa.org<br />
Kim Brown, Account Executive 435.647.2097 kbrown@ussa.org<br />
Vicky Gaylord, Account Executive 435.647.2082 vgaylord@ussa.org<br />
Meghan Leaver, Account Executive 435.647.2043 mleaver@ussa.org<br />
Trina Saxe, Director Supplier Relations 435.647.2031 tsaxe@ussa.org<br />
U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing<br />
Jeremy Forster, Program Director 435.647.2079 jforster@ussa.org<br />
Abbi Nyberg, Program Manager 435.647.2081 anyberg@ussa.org<br />
Kate Morton, Team Manager 435.647.2034 kmorton@ussa.org<br />
Sport Science and Education<br />
Dr. Troy Flanagan, High Performance Director 435.647.2028 tflanagan@ussa.org<br />
Kyle Wilkens, Medical Director 435.647.2058 kwilkens@ussa.org<br />
Jon Nolting, Director Sport Education 435.647.2078 jnolting@ussa.org<br />
Ron Kipp, Sport Education <strong>Alpine</strong> Manager 435.647.2049 rkipp@ussa.org<br />
Chelsea Steinbach, Sport Ed. Coordinator 435.647.2050 csteinbach@ussa.org<br />
Travel Service - WorldTek Travel<br />
24-hour Travel Service 800.TEAM.SKI worldtek@ussa.org<br />
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Thank You<br />
to the following partners of the<br />
U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing.<br />
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Chapter 1<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> and the<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> Program<br />
<strong>2012</strong> <strong>Competition</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
www.ussa.org<br />
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THE ORGANIZATION<br />
An Introduction to the <strong>Masters</strong><br />
<strong>Masters</strong> are unique among the participants in the most popular snowsport, alpine skiing.<br />
Not content to rest upon past successes, masters racers seek to reach their best beyond the<br />
public perception of “prime years.” <strong>Masters</strong> racing is designed for every level of skier ability,<br />
from entry level racers through ex-national team members. <strong>Masters</strong> racing provides the next<br />
step for up and coming accomplished skiers who are late bloomers, NASTAR and college<br />
racers, ski instructors, former professional racers and even ex-national team members.<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> from ages 18 to over 90 compete on the same runs used for World Cup events.<br />
Slalom, giant slalom, super G and downhill are all included in the 200-plus races in this<br />
season’s schedule. <strong>Masters</strong> series are conducted within each of the eight geographic divisions<br />
of <strong>USSA</strong> including Alaska, Central, Eastern, Far West, Intermountain, Northern, Pacific<br />
Northwest and Rocky Mountain. Each <strong>USSA</strong> division has a specific contact person who can<br />
provide details on divisional competition programs (see contacts listed later in this chapter).<br />
In addition to divisional competition, there are opportunities to compete on a regional,<br />
national, and international level. The <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> Program is just one of the<br />
participants in the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) <strong>Masters</strong> Cup in the U.S., Canada,<br />
and Europe. The highlight of the race season in the USA is the <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> National<br />
Championships scheduled Mar. 19-23 at Park City Mountain Resort, UT.<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> racing offers more than high-quality ski competition. It offers an opportunity to<br />
meet, ski and compete with a group of extraordinary individuals from all walks of life. Many<br />
of the pioneers of the ski industry compete including ski area developers, 10th Mountain<br />
Division alumni, ski equipment and clothing entrepreneurs, former national team members,<br />
and honored members of the U.S. Ski Hall of Fame. <strong>Masters</strong> racing is highly social, and the<br />
masters are a friendly group. Of the reasons current masters list for participation, camaraderie<br />
is always among the first. Second, of course, is a love of competition. At many events, masters<br />
racing is a family affair, where two or three generations compete.<br />
What You Will Need to Compete<br />
On a local level, masters races are open to athletes 18 years of age or older, with appropriate<br />
eligibility, according to <strong>USSA</strong> rules. A <strong>USSA</strong> alpine <strong>Masters</strong> membership is required over the<br />
age of 24. Athletes who are 18 to 24 and who hold a <strong>USSA</strong> Competitor or Student membership<br />
may be race in masters races except for the Regional and National masters championships as<br />
can <strong>USSA</strong> Coaches 39 years of age and younger. Some divisions have local memberships as<br />
well. New participants may take advantage of temporary weekend memberships, limited to<br />
one such membership per participant per season; the cost of a temporary membership will be<br />
applied to a full masters membership when purchased. Ski equipment of suitable condition<br />
for racing and a helmet are requisite to race masters.<br />
The many benefits of <strong>USSA</strong> alpine masters include: competition in <strong>USSA</strong> masters races, an<br />
annual <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> <strong>Competition</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> with rules, schedules and entry information,<br />
local and national newsletters, and a subscription to Ski Racing. For more information,<br />
contact <strong>USSA</strong> or your local series.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> and the <strong>Masters</strong> Program<br />
Thank you for your participation in <strong>USSA</strong> programs. The <strong>USSA</strong> provides opportunities<br />
for athletes to develop their skiing or snowboarding skills in a competitive and educational<br />
environment. Use this guide as a roadmap to <strong>USSA</strong> programs, rules and rankings.<br />
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (<strong>USSA</strong>) is an Olympic sports organization and<br />
parent body for the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing. It is driven by<br />
a vision to be best in the world in Olympic skiing and snowboarding with an emphasis on<br />
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uilding character through personal values. The <strong>USSA</strong>’s mission is to provide strong leadership<br />
that establishes and supports athletic excellence in accordance with the <strong>USSA</strong> core values.<br />
The <strong>USSA</strong>’s programs provide education, skill development and competition opportunities<br />
for young athletes with grassroots <strong>USSA</strong> club programs up through national teams and the<br />
Olympic Winter Games.<br />
The <strong>USSA</strong> supports athletic programs in skiing, snowboarding and freeskiing disciplines.<br />
Local <strong>USSA</strong> Clubs make up over 425 professional coaching outlets for athletes and logistical<br />
support for competitions. <strong>USSA</strong> clubs, with both professional staffs and local volunteers,<br />
comprised of about 30,000 members, are the backbone of the <strong>USSA</strong> supporting individual<br />
athletes and managing most of the <strong>USSA</strong>’s over 4,500 domestic competitions. In season 2011<br />
our resort partners, clubs, officials and volunteers hosted over 4,500 domestic competitions<br />
where more than 150,000 athletes went out of the start.<br />
Services provided by the <strong>USSA</strong> are based around the three “R’s”: rules, races and rankings.<br />
Rules are established to ensure a consistent and fair playing field for all athletes. Races, or<br />
competitions, are the backbone of the <strong>USSA</strong>’s programs, providing competitive programs<br />
for athletes. Rankings are a means of evaluating performance in competitions to determine<br />
advancement on the <strong>USSA</strong>’s athlete development pipeline, or to assist in determining start<br />
positions in specific competitions.<br />
The <strong>USSA</strong> provides educational resources to key constituent groups through the <strong>USSA</strong>’s<br />
Center of Excellence, the national training and education facility. Education is provided to<br />
athletes, parents, officials, coaches and clubs in areas such as sport technique, fitness and<br />
exercise, sport science and sports medicine.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> regions and divisions/states are volunteer-run programs which implement <strong>USSA</strong><br />
programs within small, multi-state geographic areas, including scheduling of divisional<br />
competitions, selection of divisional teams and training of competition officials.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> Program - <strong>Masters</strong> race programs are organized by a network of committed<br />
volunteers led by a committee called the <strong>Masters</strong> National Working Group and by a full time<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> staff member designated at the <strong>Alpine</strong> National <strong>Masters</strong> Manager.<br />
This <strong>Competition</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> provides general information about masters ski racing in the<br />
U.S. as well as rules and information for competition in masters events abroad. This book<br />
is designed with information on national, international, regional and divisional rules and<br />
technical information, coaches, officials, and other information of interest to supporters and<br />
participants. All <strong>USSA</strong> members are advised to check with the divisional and <strong>USSA</strong> regional<br />
offices for more information.<br />
<strong>Alpine</strong> Ski Racing Disciplines<br />
In the early days of alpine ski racing, athletes competed in only two events: downhill<br />
and slalom. Giant slalom was added to the lineup in 1950 and super G in 1983. Downhill<br />
and super G are generally grouped together as “speed” events, with slalom and giant slalom<br />
grouped as “technical” events. Skiers generally compete in either speed events or technical<br />
events, although the trend among U.S. coaches is to develop skiers on a broader base, skiing<br />
all disciplines. All race courses must meet strict standards established and monitored by<br />
officials of the FIS and <strong>USSA</strong>.<br />
Following is a brief outline of the alpine ski racing events. For complete and specific rules<br />
on each, please obtain a FIS ICR (rule book) from <strong>USSA</strong> Membership Customer Service, or<br />
see the rules chapter of this guide.<br />
Slalom (SL): Slalom is a timed event requiring the execution of many short, quick turns<br />
through two different courses. Slalom is staged in two runs with times added together to<br />
determine the final finish order. Often times the top of the first-run finish order is reversed<br />
in seeding for the second run, including World Cup competition. The vertical drop of the<br />
course determines the number of gates in a GS course. The competitors are required to pass<br />
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etween all the gates, alternate red/blue pairs of poles. The course is made up of various gate<br />
combinations designed to test a skier’s skill and strategy. The vertical drop on World Cup SL<br />
courses is 180-220 m for men and 140-200 m for women.<br />
Giant Slalom (GS): Giant Slalom is characterized as the discipline that requires the most<br />
technical skill; skiers race down the mountain through a faster and more open course than in<br />
SL. As in SL, skiers often are seeded in the first run start order by their points ranking. The<br />
vertical drop of the course determines the number of gates in a GS course. The FIS World<br />
Cup requires that all GS races be run on courses with vertical drops of 300-450 m for men<br />
and 300-400 m for women. Giant slalom is staged in two runs with the times added together<br />
to determine the final finish order.<br />
Downhill (DH): Perhaps the most exciting event in alpine ski racing is the DH. Racers<br />
attempt to record the fastest time during a single run on a course with a minimum number of<br />
control gates. Speeds in DH often exceed 70 mph. The FIS World Cup requires that men’s and<br />
women’s courses have minimum vertical drops of 800 m and 500 m respectively.<br />
Super G (SG): Super G is the newest of the alpine disciplines combining the elements of<br />
speed as in DH while integrating high-speed technical turns as in GS. Super G is contested in<br />
a single run format; courses are set utilizing terrain variations with the number of gates being<br />
a function of a specific percentage of the vertical drop. Both men’s and women’s SG courses<br />
must have a vertical drop of at least 400 m.<br />
Combined (K): At some events, a combined competition is held. The combined event<br />
involves the addition of times from designated SL and DH races.<br />
Where to Find More Information<br />
As you continue competitive skiing or snowboarding, you might have questions along the<br />
way. The following are helpful resources to guide you on your path to success.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> Web Site - www.ussa.org is the best source of member information. Simply click on<br />
your sport on the home page. There you will find contact information, criteria and advancement<br />
protocol on your sport as well as the latest in national news from your sport.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Competition</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> - This handbook is a guide for athletes, parents, coaches and<br />
officials that provides a roadmap to <strong>USSA</strong> programs. Here you can find information on rules<br />
and rankings for your sport.<br />
Local <strong>USSA</strong> Club - Over 425 <strong>USSA</strong> Clubs are the heart of the sport. These organizations have<br />
the background and knowledge to help answer most of your questions. Check your local <strong>USSA</strong><br />
Club for information on schedules and qualifying procedures within your division or state.<br />
Regional/Divisional/State Contact - Each region, division and state for your sport has a<br />
contact person who can help you answer questions. Your divisional contact appears in the<br />
front of this <strong>Competition</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> and may also be found at www.ussa.org.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> National Office - Every <strong>USSA</strong> sport has full-time staff in the <strong>USSA</strong> national<br />
office in Park City, UT. Contact the office at 435.647.2666 with national membership or<br />
ranking questions. For a quicker response, please send an email to the email links found at<br />
www.ussa.org.<br />
Magazines - <strong>USSA</strong> members will receive a subscription to their choice of Ski Racing<br />
Magazine, SkiTrax or Snowboarding Magazine to stay informed on sport news.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> Membership Programs<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> - <strong>USSA</strong> masters membership fee is $110. The masters program offers events<br />
geographically, providing the opportunity for adult racers (21 years old and older) to compete<br />
in age categories leading to the U.S. <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> Championships.<br />
Competitor - The <strong>USSA</strong> competitor membership is available for $140. Competitors<br />
are ranked on the <strong>USSA</strong> ranking list where appropriate (as an example, <strong>USSA</strong> Eastern J3<br />
competitors are not ranked). Note: Must be 18 or older and have a masters membership to<br />
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compete in masters races.<br />
Student - The <strong>USSA</strong> Student membership is available for $90 for athletes 13 and over, who<br />
are participating in non-scored, non-advancement competitions. Students are not scored on<br />
the <strong>USSA</strong> ranking list. Student members ages 18 to 24 (based upon age as of Dec. 31 of the<br />
competition season) may compete with masters without a <strong>Masters</strong> membership.<br />
Additional Memberships<br />
Any <strong>USSA</strong> member who purchases a second or third membership (i.e. official or coach) is<br />
given a discount on the second and subsequent memberships of $35. So, for instance, if you<br />
are paying a <strong>Masters</strong> membership of $110, the Officials’ membership is $25 instead of $60 (a<br />
$35 discount on the second membership).<br />
Programs<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> alpine competition is organized into general program categories based on the<br />
needs of racers at every level. Programs may overlap or be identified differently in some<br />
divisions. Racers should check with their local program, or with their divisional/regional<br />
office regarding details or exceptions that may apply. The general categories are:<br />
Age Classes<br />
Age classes are based on age as of Dec. 31 of the competition season.<br />
Youth competitor or age-class<br />
Ages 12 and under<br />
Junior 3 (transition from age-class to seeded racing) Ages 13 and 14<br />
Seeded competition<br />
Ages 15 and up<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> racing<br />
Ages 18 and up*<br />
* Athletes 18 and older may compete in either masters or seeded competition or both, depending on the rules of<br />
a specific region. He or she must have both a Competitor and <strong>Masters</strong> membership in order to participate in both<br />
programs. For complete rules on membership requirements for competing in <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> events see Ch. 3<br />
General Racer Eligibility.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> INSURANCE COVERAGE<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> requires Members to have valid and sufficient primary medical/accident insurance<br />
coverage and to accept full responsibility for understanding the provisions of such coverage<br />
as a condition of becoming a <strong>USSA</strong> member and participating in official <strong>USSA</strong> training and<br />
competition. Such primary coverage must be in effect for the entire term of the membership<br />
year in order for the member to have coverage under <strong>USSA</strong>’s excess accident medical policy.<br />
Members must carry proof of primary insurance and such proof must be available at each<br />
event so that prompt medical/hospital care can be authorized, if needed. <strong>USSA</strong> provides<br />
properly registered members with excess accident medical coverage, as follows:<br />
Excess Accident Medical Insurance for Members of Non-Gold Member Clubs<br />
Current <strong>USSA</strong> Members and <strong>USSA</strong> temporary registrants of a non-Gold Member<br />
club have excess accident medical coverage during sanctioned or registered events<br />
including official training (as defined by the policy) at such events. Please see<br />
http://www.amerspec.com/ussa_cov/ for a detailed description of coverage.<br />
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Excess Accident Medical Insurance for Members of Gold Member Club<br />
Current <strong>USSA</strong> Members, <strong>USSA</strong> trial participants and <strong>USSA</strong> temporary registrants<br />
of a <strong>USSA</strong> Gold Member Club have excess accident medical coverage during skiing and<br />
snowboarding competition, while training to compete and conditioning to compete in ski and<br />
snowboard competition that is supervised by a <strong>USSA</strong> representative and/or representative of<br />
a <strong>USSA</strong> Gold Member Club, and during club activities that are supervised by a representative<br />
of a <strong>USSA</strong> Gold Member Club. Please see http://www.amerspec.com/ussa_cov/ for a detailed<br />
description of coverage including activities that are excluded from the policy.<br />
Liability Insurance<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> will provide liability coverage for:<br />
• Event Organizers with respect to their ordinary negligence if such is alleged to have<br />
arisen in connection with competition in or conduct of sanctioned events (meaning a<br />
Schedule Agreement has been executed) and/or activities conducted or approved by<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> (including official training at such event as defined by the policy). Please see<br />
http://www.amerspec.com/ussa_cov/ for a detailed description of coverage.<br />
• Gold Member Clubs and the members and supervisory staff of such clubs and <strong>USSA</strong> member<br />
coaches and <strong>USSA</strong> member officials while acting in their capacity as such on behalf of<br />
Gold Member Clubs. Such coverage applies during (1) ski and snowboard competition; (2)<br />
while training to compete and conditioning to compete in ski and snowboard competition<br />
that is supervised by a <strong>USSA</strong> representative and/or representative of a <strong>USSA</strong> Gold Member<br />
Club; and (3) during club activities that are supervised by a representative of a <strong>USSA</strong> Gold<br />
Member Club. Please see http://www.amerspec.com/ussa_cov/ for a detailed description of<br />
coverage.<br />
Note: This summary provides a general overview of insurance coverage that applies for<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> members. It is not a complete explanation of all policy provisions or specifics of the<br />
policy benefits. No coverage is extended, and no representations are made, other than what is<br />
stated in the actual insurance policies.<br />
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<strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> Contacts<br />
Field offices and contacts are the closet service point to all <strong>USSA</strong> members. Contact them<br />
for information no local and divisional alpine programs. In cases where there is not a regularly<br />
staffed divisional office, the divisional chairperson or volunteer administrator is listed as the<br />
contact.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> National Office<br />
Box 100<br />
1 Victory Lane<br />
Park City UT 84060<br />
tel 435.649.9090<br />
fax 435.649.3613<br />
info@ussa.org<br />
www.ussa.org<br />
Sprint Snow News Hotline: 435.649.6666<br />
<strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> Information Contacts<br />
FIS Representative<br />
Bob Dart<br />
Winter Park Race Dept<br />
Box 36<br />
Winter Park CO 80482<br />
tel 970.726.1589<br />
fax 970.726.1690<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong><br />
National Coordinator<br />
Bill Skinner<br />
In National Office<br />
tel 435.647.2633<br />
fax 435.649.3613<br />
bskinner@ussa.org<br />
<strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> National Working Group<br />
The <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> National Working Group is under the Programs Subcommittee of the<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> Sport Committee.<br />
The <strong>Masters</strong> Working Group governs and promotes alpine masters ski racing. Other<br />
responsibilities include<br />
• organizing the annual <strong>USSA</strong> National <strong>Masters</strong> Championship<br />
• coordinating regional masters activities, including regional championships, and<br />
• advising and assisting <strong>USSA</strong> regions and divisions with their masters programs.<br />
The working group members are the masters chairs from each division, the FIS masters<br />
liaison and the immediate past chair of the working group. They elect a person to be their<br />
Chair for a term of two years. Such election to be held at the annual meeting at the National<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> Championships. The FIS masters liaison is appointed by the Chair.<br />
Chair: Steve Slivinski, Ketchum, ID (IM)<br />
Toby Chapman, Missoula, MT (NO)<br />
Bob Davis, Encintas, CA (FIS liaison)<br />
Ryan Fuller, Minneapolis, MN (CN)<br />
Jennifer Kaufman, Denver, CO (RM)<br />
Amy Lanzel Park City, UT (IM)<br />
FIS Competitor Representative<br />
Bob Davis<br />
2240 Encintas Blvd #D-401<br />
Encintas CA 92024<br />
bdavis9112@hotmail.com<br />
Keith McCauley, (past Chair)<br />
Bill McCollom, Waitsfield, VT (EA)<br />
Mark Mirviss Olympic Valley, CA (FW)<br />
Ann Ozuna, Spokane, WA (PN)<br />
Gary Randall, Anchorage, AK (AL)<br />
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<strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> Contacts<br />
National Chair<br />
Steve Slivinski<br />
PO Box 981766<br />
Ketchum ID 83340<br />
tel 208.726.3442<br />
sly@sunvalley.net<br />
Alaska<br />
Gary Randall<br />
2942 Marston Dr<br />
Anchorage AK 99517<br />
tel 907.243.4259<br />
grandall@gci.net<br />
Central<br />
Ryan Fuller<br />
700 Washington Ave #300<br />
Minneapolis MN 55401<br />
tel 612.501.3268<br />
ryanf1541@yahoo.com<br />
Eastern<br />
Bill McCollom<br />
Eastern <strong>Masters</strong> General Chairman<br />
593 RR 2<br />
Bethel VT 05032<br />
tel 802.234.9561<br />
bmccollom@skiracing.com<br />
Eastern - New England<br />
Nadine Price<br />
580 Blossom St<br />
Fitchburg MA 01420<br />
tel 978.342.8141<br />
nprice@ntp-associates.com<br />
Eastern - New York<br />
Jack Eisenschmid<br />
675 Grand Ave<br />
Rochester NY 14609<br />
tel 716.288.4554<br />
eisenschmid@frontiernet.net<br />
Eastern - Southern<br />
Horst Locher<br />
PO Box 9<br />
Basye VA 22810<br />
tel 540.856.2860<br />
horst@shentel.net<br />
Far West<br />
Mark Mirviss<br />
450 Forest Glen Road<br />
Olympic Valley CA 96146<br />
tel 530.583.6971<br />
markmirviss@att.net<br />
Intermountain<br />
Amy Lanzel<br />
8720 Hidden Cove Rd<br />
Park City UT 84098<br />
tel 435.649.5751<br />
alanzel@xmission.com<br />
Northern<br />
Toby Chapman<br />
210 Rimrock Way<br />
Missoula MT 59803<br />
tel 406.541.0866<br />
tobyandali@yahoo.com<br />
Pacific Northwest<br />
Ann Ozuna<br />
3403 S Tekoa St<br />
Spokane WA 99203<br />
tel 509.455.7944<br />
aozuna@ieway.com<br />
Rocky Mountain<br />
Jennifer Kaufman<br />
2616 W 26th Avenue<br />
Denver CO 80211<br />
tel 720.855.8427<br />
jenniferkaufman@comcast.net<br />
Eastern - New Jersey<br />
Roy Scovill<br />
14 John Henry Dr<br />
Montville NJ 07045<br />
tel 201.247.6126<br />
royscovill@yahoo.com<br />
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Chapter 2<br />
<strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong><br />
Champions<br />
<strong>2012</strong> <strong>Competition</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
www.ussa.org<br />
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ALPINE MASTERS CHAMPIONS<br />
A summary of medal winners from the 2011 Skiers Edge <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> National<br />
Championships held at Copper Mtn. and Ski Cooper, CO. Also included are those competitors<br />
named to the Spyder <strong>2012</strong> U.S. <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> Team and honored with the Al Sise /Ski<br />
Racing recognition award based on their results from these championships<br />
2011 <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong><br />
National Championship Medalists<br />
Copper Mtn. & Ski Cooper, CO Mar. 20-26, 2011<br />
Event Medal Winners<br />
Group C Women Downhill – Mar. 20 Ski Cooper, CO<br />
Class Gold Silver Bronze<br />
1 Lauren MacMath (RM)<br />
3 Michelle Wheat (RM)<br />
4 Jennifer Kaufman (RM) Ingrid Braun (FW)<br />
5 Barb Brumbaugh (EA) Elizabeth Kennedy (FW)<br />
6 Jeanette Saylor (RM)<br />
7 Deb Lewis (FW) Heidi Flood (IM) Debra Mackenzie (IM)<br />
9 Sandy Hogan (FW)<br />
10 Lilla Gidlow (CN)<br />
Group A/B/D Men Downhill – Mar. 20 Ski Cooper, CO<br />
Class Gold Silver Bronze<br />
1 Luke Keenan (PN) Fredrik Nilsen (RM) Jonathan Wolf (RM)<br />
3 Chris Probert (IM) Bernard Vachon (RM)<br />
4 Steve Jones (RM) Doug Smith (RM) Steve Dixon (RM)<br />
5 Jeff Dickinson (RM) Michael LeVan (CN) Leif Nielsen (RM)<br />
6 Erik Klemme (RM) Richard Briggs (RM) Rick Slabinski (IM)<br />
7 Kevin Ward (RM) Gary Vogel (CN) Bill Skinner (IM)<br />
8 Russell Judge (RM) Graham Smith (RM) Bill Gooch (RM)<br />
9 Pepi Neubauer (EA) Wayne Henderson (AK) Wiebe Gortmaker (RM)<br />
10 Leonard Kaufman (RM) Keith Thompson (IM) Jim Dugan (FW)<br />
11 Charlie Hauser (RM) Carl Pomey (FW)<br />
12 Drury Cooper (IM)<br />
Group C Woman Super Combined – Mar. 22 Copper Mtn, CO<br />
Class Gold Silver Bronze<br />
2 Dana Alexandrescu (IM) Beth Sarazine (IM)<br />
3 Elyse Tanner (RM)<br />
4 Jessie McAleer (EA) Kathy Hurdcarrillo (EA) Ingrid Braun (FW)<br />
5 Lisa Densmore (EA) Barb Brumbaugh (EA)<br />
6 Andrea Esson (CAN) Mei Brock (IM) Janie Guiliani (CN)<br />
7 Sally Martin (IM) Heidi Flood (IM) Debra MacKenzie (IM)<br />
8 Rosie Moschel (IM)<br />
9 Nancy Auseklis (IM) Sandy Hogan (FW) Marcie Pettigrew (FW)<br />
10 Anna Droege (IM) Lilla Gidlow (CN) Marietta Frinell (FW)<br />
11 Grace Oaks (CAN)<br />
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Group D Men Super Combined – Mar. 22 Copper Mtn, CO<br />
Class Gold Silver Bronze<br />
8 Victor Roy (IM) Bill Gooch (RM) James Ragan (ND)<br />
9 Pepi Neubauer (EA) Bob Sarchett (IM) Gerald Randall (AL)<br />
10 Lee Kaufman (RM) Keith Thompson (IM) Rich Robertson (PN)<br />
11 Carl Fullman (IM) John Bloomberg (IM) Harold Wescott (RM)<br />
12 Edouard Thys (FW) Alphonse Sevigny (EA) Robert Tengdin (CN<br />
Group A/B Men Super Combined – Mar. 23 Copper Mtn, CO<br />
Class Gold Silver Bronze<br />
1 Matthew Savage (FW) Fredrik Nilsen (RM) Luke Keenan (PN)<br />
2 James Thoman (EA) Craig Norton (IM)<br />
3 Kevin Hendrickson (RM) Chris Probert (IM) Toby Chapman (ND)<br />
4 Ara Papazian (FW) Alex Gadbois (EA) Thunder Jalili (IM)<br />
5 Tim Hill (PN) Michael Braun (FW) Michael Levan (CN)<br />
6 Krik Klemme (RM) Robert Skinner (IM) Rich Slabinski (IM)<br />
7 Mark George (EA) Bill Skinner (IM) Dave Luskin (RM)<br />
Group C Women Super G – March 24 Copper Mtn, CO<br />
Class Gold Silver Bronze<br />
2 Dana Alexandrescu (IM) Beth Sarazine (IM)<br />
3 Elyse Tanner (RM)<br />
4 Jesse McAleer (EA) Jennifer Kaufman (RM) Kathy Hurdcarrillo (EA)<br />
5 Lisa Densmore (EA) Karen Keating (IM) Barb Brumbaugh (EA)<br />
6 Jeanette Saylor (RM) Victoria Valar (RM) Andrea Esson (CAN)<br />
7 Sally Martin (IM) Heidi Flood (IM) Donna Skupien (RM)<br />
8 Rosemary Moschel (IM) Lydia Young (RM)<br />
9 Nancy Auseklis (IM) Sandy Hogan (FW) Marcie Pettigrew (FW)<br />
10 Anna Droege (IM) Lilla Gidlow (CN) Marietta Frinell (FW)<br />
11 Grace Oaks (CAN)<br />
Group A/B Men Super G – Mar. 24 Copper Mtn, CO<br />
Class Gold Silver Bronze<br />
1 Matt Savage (FW) Robby Zehner (RM) Fredrik Nilsen (RM)<br />
2 Craig Norton (IM) James Thoman (EA) Matt Mattice (CN)<br />
3 Kevin Hendrickson (RM) Toby Chapman (ND) Chris Probert (IM)<br />
4 Michael Walsh (RM) Steve Masur (EA) Thunder Jalili (IM)<br />
5 Tim Hill (PN) Michael Braun (FW) Mike McGurl (IM)<br />
6 Erik Klemme (RM) Greg Sarkis (EA) Robert Skinner (IM)<br />
7 Pierre Jeangirard (FW) Mark George (EA) David Luskin (RM)<br />
Group D Men Super G – Mar. 24 Copper Mtn, CO<br />
Class Gold Silver Bronze<br />
8 Victor Roy (IM) James Ragan (ND) Tom Kronthaler (IM)<br />
9 Pepi Neubauer (EA) Wayne Henderson (AK) Bob Sarchett (IM)<br />
10 Lee Kaufman (RM) Ewald Rainer (RM) Rich Robertson (PN)<br />
11 John Bloomberg (IM) Carl Fullman (IM) Harold Wescott (RM)<br />
12 Alphonse Sevigny (EA) Edouard Thys (FW) Robert Tengdin (CN)<br />
13 John Droege (IM)<br />
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Group C Women Giant Slalom – Mar. 25 Copper Mtn, CO<br />
Class Gold Silver Bronze<br />
1 Jennifer Higgins (RM)<br />
2 Dana Alexandrescu (IM) Beth Sarazine (IM)<br />
3 Elyse Tanner (RM) Michelle Wheat (RM)<br />
4 Jessie McAleer (EA) Jennifer Kaufman (RM) Kathy Hurdcarrillo (EA)<br />
5 Lisa Densmore (EA) Karen Keating (IM) Barb Brumbaugh (EA)<br />
6 Andrea Esson (CAN) Victoria Valar (RM) Amy Lanzel (IM)<br />
7 Debra MacKenzie (IM) Sally Martin (IM) Heidi Flood (IM)<br />
8 Rosemary Moschel (IM) Lydia Young (RM)<br />
9 Nancy Auseklis (IM) Marci Pettigrew (FW) Sandy Hogan (FW)<br />
10 Anna Droege (IM) Lilla Gidlow (CN) Jan Swift (IM)<br />
11 Grace Oaks (CAN)<br />
Group A/B Men Slalom – Mar. 25 Copper Mtn, CO<br />
Class Gold Silver Bronze<br />
1 Matt Savage (FW) Fredrik Nilsen (RM) Jeremiah Hall (RM)<br />
2 James Thoman (EA) Craig Norton (IM)<br />
3 Toby Chapman (ND) Kevin Hendrickson (RM) Ted Johnson (RM)<br />
4 Ara Papazian (FW) Ales Gadois (EA) Steve Masur (EA)<br />
5 Tim Hill (PN) Mike McGurl (IM) Leif Nielsen (RM)<br />
6 Dennis Wilhelmsen (ND) Erik Klemme (RM) Robert Skinner (IM)<br />
7 Bill Skinner (IM) Mark George (EA) Pierre Jeangirard (FW)<br />
Group D Men Giant Slalom – Mar. 25 Copper Mtn, CO<br />
Class Gold Silver Bronze<br />
8 Bill Gooch (RM) Tom Kronthaler (IM) Steve Perrins (RM)<br />
9 Pepi Neubauer (EA) Bob Sarchett (IM) Wayne Henderson (AK)<br />
10 Ewald Rainer (RM) Lee Kaufman (RM) Jim Dugan (FW)<br />
11 Carl Fullman (IM) Charles Hauser (RM) Harold Wescott (RM)<br />
12 Alphonse Sevigny (EA) Edouard Thys (FW) Robert Tengdin (CN)<br />
13 John Droege (IM)<br />
Group C Women Slalom – Mar. 26 Copper Mtn, CO<br />
Class Gold Silver Bronze<br />
1 Jennifer Higgins (RM)<br />
2 Dana Alexandrescu (IM) Beth Sarazine (IM)<br />
3 Tanya Muller (RM) Elyse Tanner (RM)<br />
4 Jessie McAleer (EA) Jennifer Kaufman (RM) Booka Smith (RM)<br />
5 Lisa Densmore (EA) Barb Brumbaugh (EA)<br />
6 Andrea Esson (CAN) Victoria Valar (RM) Amy Lanzel (IM)<br />
7 Debra MacKenzie (IM) Heidi Flood (IM) Anne Gibson (RM)<br />
8 Rosemary Moschel (IM) Lydia Young (RM)<br />
9 Sandy Hogan (FW) Marcie Pettigrew (FW) Nancy Ausklis (IM)<br />
10 Anna Droege (IM) Lilla Gidlow (CN) Jan Swift (IM)<br />
11 Grace Oaks (CAN)<br />
Group A/B Men Giant Slalom – Mar. 26 Copper Mtn, CO<br />
Class Gold Silver Bronze<br />
1 Matthew Savage (FW) Fredrik Nilsen (RM) Jeremiah Hall (RM)<br />
2 James Thoman (EA) Craig Norton (IM) Matt Mattice (CN)<br />
3 Kevin Hendrickson (RM) Toby Chapman (ND) Louis Moore (EA)<br />
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4 Michael Walch (RM) Thunder Jalili (IM) Ara Papazian (FW)<br />
5 Tim Hill (PN) Michael Braun (FW) Mike McGurl (IM)<br />
6 Greg Sarkis (EA) Krik Klemme (RM) Rich Slabinski (IM)<br />
7 Pierre Jeangirard (FW) Mark George (EA) Kevin Ward (RM)<br />
Group D Men Slalom – Mar. 26 Copper Mtn, CO<br />
Class Gold Silver Bronze<br />
8 Victor Roy (IM) Bill Gooch (RM) Rich Pannomarew (RM)<br />
9 Pepi Neubauer (EA) Bob Sarchett (IM) Jukka Mahonen (CN)<br />
10 Lee Kaufman (RM) Keith Thompson (IM) Jim Dugan (FW)<br />
11 John Bloomberg (IM) Charles Hauser (RM) Carl Fullman (IM)<br />
12 Alphonse Sevigny (EA) Robert Tengdin (CN) Drury Cooper (IM)<br />
13 John Droege (IM)<br />
Combined Medalists<br />
The age Combined results are awarded based on the lowest total race points score<br />
accumulated by a competitor for the three events of slalom, giant slalom and super G. Race<br />
points are calculated as the ratio of the competitor’s time to that of the winner, adjusted<br />
by a discipline-specific normalization factor set by the FIS which produces a time-based<br />
“closeness” ranking that can be compared across events. Because of the time-based scoring<br />
formula, competitors must finish all three events to be eligible for the combined.<br />
Groups A and B – Men (Age 21-59)<br />
Class Gold Silver Bronze<br />
1 Mat Savage (FW) Fredrik Nilsen (RM) Luke Keenan (PN)<br />
2 James Thoman (EA) Craig Norton (IM)<br />
3 Kevin Hendrickson (RM) Toby Chapman (ND) Louis Moore (EA)<br />
4 Ara Papazian (FW) Steve Masur (EA) Thunder Jalili (IM)<br />
5 Tim Hill (PN) Mike McGurl (IM) Leif Nielsen (RM)<br />
6 Erik Klemme (RM) Greg Sarkis (EA) Dennis Wilhelmsen (ND)<br />
7 Pierre Jeangirard (FW) Mark George (EA) David Luskin (RM)<br />
Group C – All Women<br />
Class Gold Silver Bronze<br />
2 Dana Alexandrescu (IM) Beth Sarazine (IM)<br />
3 Elyse Tanner (RM)<br />
4 Jessie McAleer (EA) Jennifer Kaufman (RM) Kathy Hurdcarrillo (EA)<br />
5 Lisa Densmore (EA) Barb Brumbaugh (EA)<br />
6 Andrea Esson (CAN) Victoria Valar (FW) Amy Lanzel (IM)<br />
7 Debra MacKenzie (IM) Heidi Flood (IM) Sally Martin (IM)<br />
8 Rosemary Moschel (IM) Lydia Young (RM)<br />
9 Nancy Auseklis (IM) Sandy Hogan (FW) Marcie Pettigrew (FW)<br />
10 Anna Droege (IM) Lilla Gidlow (CN) Marietta Frinell (FW)<br />
Group D – Men (Age 60 and over)<br />
Class Gold Silver Bronze<br />
8 Victor Roy (IM) Bill Gooch (RM) James Ragan (ND)<br />
9 Pepi Neubauer (EA) Wayne Henderson (AK) Bob Sarchett (IM)<br />
10 Lee Kaufman (RM) Rich Robertson (PN) Jim Phillips (PN)<br />
11 Carl Fullman (IM) Harold Wescott (RM) Carl Pomey (FW)<br />
12 Alphonse Sevigny (EA) Robert Tengdin (CN)<br />
13 John Droege (IM)<br />
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2011 Division’s Cup<br />
Eastern claims the 2011 Division’s Cup<br />
The Division’s Cup is awarded to the division with the best ratio of points scored per<br />
competitor start for all races in the national championships. Division teams must consist of<br />
at least 10 competitors to be eligible. Eastern who has been runner up the past 4 years finally<br />
closed the deal! New for the <strong>2012</strong>, the Super G will be included in scoring!<br />
Division Racers Points/Start Ratio<br />
Eastern 22 2.673<br />
Far West 14 2.444<br />
Intermountain 37 2.344<br />
Rocky 77 1.492<br />
Pacific NW 10 1.333<br />
Central 18 0.875<br />
Northern 4 2.363*<br />
Alaska 7 0.833 *<br />
Canada 4 1.545*<br />
*Below minimum number of 10 racers from Division.<br />
2011 Al Sise/Ski Racing Recognition Awards<br />
Outstanding <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> Named<br />
Best performance awards are given to the two most outstanding U.S. alpine masters<br />
racers based on their performances at the national championships (male and female) and<br />
are designated The <strong>USSA</strong> Al Sise/Ski Racing Recognition Award winners. These awards are<br />
determined by a vote of the national chairpersons or designated representatives from each of<br />
the divisions. This year’s winners of the Outstanding <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> Sise Awards were<br />
Tim Hill (5 Pacific Northwest) and Jessie McAleer (4 Eastern).<br />
Tim Hill<br />
Jessie McAleer<br />
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SPYDER <strong>2012</strong> U.S. ALPINE<br />
MASTERS NATIONAL TEAM<br />
The Spyder team is selected based upon a total of world cup points accumulated by each<br />
competitor for the three events of SL, GS and SG (i.e. 1st in GS [25], 2nd in SL [20] and 3rd<br />
in SG [15] would be a combined total of 60 points). Ties will be broken by best single result,<br />
then second best result, then third best result and finally by race points, using the lowest total<br />
race points if the tied competitors finished the same races in the combined event otherwise by<br />
best (lowest) points result<br />
Men’s Classes<br />
Class Name Division Hometown<br />
1 Matt Savage FW Reno, NV<br />
2 James Thoman EA Buffalo, NY<br />
3 Kevin Hendrickson RM Steamboat, CO<br />
4 Ara Papazian FW Costa Mesa, CA<br />
5 Tim Hill PN Bend, OR<br />
6 Erik Klemme FW Crested Butte, CO<br />
7 Pierre Jeangirard FW Mammoth, CA<br />
8 Victor Roy IM Morgan, UT<br />
9 Pepi Neubauer EA Naples, NY<br />
10 Lee Kaufman FW Kalispell, MT<br />
11 Carl Fullman IM Sun Valley, ID<br />
12 Alphonse Sevigny EA Amesbury, NY<br />
13 John Droege IM Sun Valley, ID<br />
Women’s Classes<br />
Class Name Division Hometown<br />
1 Jennifer Higgins RM Ft Collin, CO<br />
2 Dana Alexandrescu IM Park City, UT<br />
3 Elyse Tanner RM Steamboat, CO<br />
4 Jessie McAleer EA Lexington, MA<br />
5 Lisa Densmore EA Hanover, NH<br />
6 Victoria Valar FW Aspen, CO<br />
7 Debra McKenzie IM Jackson, WY<br />
8 Rosemary Moschel IM Park City, UT<br />
9 Nancy Auseklis IM Sun Valley, ID<br />
10 Anna Droege IM Sun Valley, ID<br />
12 Virginia Reed IM Sun Valley, ID<br />
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From the first time<br />
on snow<br />
to a<br />
lifelong<br />
participation<br />
in sport.<br />
Visit your training system at<br />
trainingsystem.ussa.org<br />
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Chapter 3<br />
<strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong><br />
General <strong>Competition</strong> Rules<br />
<strong>2012</strong> <strong>Competition</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
www.ussa.org<br />
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RULES AND ENTRY PROCEDURES<br />
In order to offer a schedule of events consistent across the nation, the masters have adopted<br />
a set of rules for participation, conduct, and course setting. As you will note, these rules set<br />
some very specific standards. This is designed to convey the same message to <strong>Masters</strong> and<br />
potential <strong>Masters</strong> everywhere, not unlike the idea that a Big Mac is a Big Mac, weather<br />
you buy it in Montana, or Moscow. <strong>Alpine</strong> masters racing is subject to the current FIS<br />
International Ski <strong>Competition</strong> Rules (ICR), <strong>USSA</strong> rules, and alpine masters rules as specified<br />
in this handbook. These rules are to be used to conduct all <strong>USSA</strong> sanctioned events from the<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> Skier’s Edge <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> National Championships and regional championships to<br />
local competitions.<br />
The following lists important new, changed or emphasized rules, procedures and other<br />
information highlighted for attention.<br />
Changed and Rules to Remember<br />
• In <strong>2012</strong> division quotas will no longer be used at the National Championships. Entries will<br />
be on a first come bases using an on line entry system. Entries will be cut off when field<br />
size limits are reached. Wait list will then be set to fill cancellations.<br />
• In <strong>2012</strong> the SG at the National Championships will be used is scoring for the selection of<br />
Division Cup and Spyder National Team<br />
• Helmets manufactured for ski racing are required in all <strong>USSA</strong> DH, SG, GS and SL races.<br />
See later in this chapter for specific information.<br />
• Participants who are 18 to 24, and who hold a Student or Competitor membership, may<br />
race in <strong>Masters</strong> events except for Regional and National Championships. <strong>USSA</strong> Coaches<br />
may race <strong>Masters</strong> events if 39 years of age or younger, except for Regional and National<br />
Championship events in which a <strong>Masters</strong> membership is required. To race in Championship<br />
events, racers must hold a <strong>Masters</strong> membership and be at least 21 years of age. Temporary<br />
memberships are not valid at Regional or National Championships.<br />
• The second run start order for Regional and National Championships will be reverse first<br />
five places, then by order of first run finish within age classes.<br />
• <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> equipment rules conform to the FIS <strong>Masters</strong> equipment rules. <strong>USSA</strong><br />
recommends that competitors in <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> events compete on equipment designed<br />
for the particular discipline (DH, SL, GS, SG) but does not make any recommendations in<br />
regards to ski length or shape.<br />
• Athletes must carry primary medical insurance for <strong>USSA</strong> membership.<br />
• Racers at Regional Championships named to Regional teams must be from hosting region<br />
to be named. Easterners to East Team, Westerners to West Team, Central may chose one or<br />
the other not both.<br />
Race Entry Procedure<br />
General Racer Eligibility<br />
In order to participate in any <strong>USSA</strong> sanctioned competition, athletes must be members of<br />
<strong>USSA</strong>. To participate in <strong>USSA</strong> masters events, athletes must:<br />
• be at least 21 years old and hold a <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> membership, or,<br />
• be 18 to 24 and hold a <strong>USSA</strong> Student or Competitor membership, or,<br />
• be 39 and under and hold a <strong>USSA</strong> Coaches membership, or<br />
• be at least 18 years old and purchase a temporary <strong>USSA</strong> membership which is good for one<br />
event (generally one weekend of racing). This membership option can be purchased only<br />
one time per season.<br />
To compete in Regional or National Championship events athletes must hold a <strong>USSA</strong><br />
<strong>Masters</strong> membership.<br />
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Possession of the <strong>USSA</strong> card is essential to compete. It certifies your eligibility to enter<br />
sanctioned races. And the sanction of races (official calendaring by FIS and/or <strong>USSA</strong>) is<br />
the only assurance that events will be run according to the rules of FIS and <strong>USSA</strong> and in<br />
compliance with the requirements of those governing organizations.<br />
The responsibility for confirming the race organizer’s acceptance of an entry belongs to<br />
the entrant. <strong>USSA</strong> strongly encourages, but does not require, race organizers to notify racers<br />
whose entries have not been accepted.<br />
National events require qualification criteria that must be achieved for entry eligibility.<br />
Refer to specific rules from your state, division or region.<br />
Unqualified Racers<br />
Under FIS (ICR) 603.4.9.4 the race jury may exclude racers from competition.<br />
<strong>Competition</strong> regulations provide that to race in a U.S. or regional championship as a<br />
master, you must meet these criteria:<br />
1. Be a competitor age 21 or over by Dec. 31 in the current competition season.<br />
2. One of the following;<br />
a. U.S. citizen;<br />
b. Non-citizen who has already taken out first papers for citizenship;<br />
c. Non-citizen “permanently” domiciled” in the U.S.;<br />
d. Citizen of a foreign country with which <strong>USSA</strong> has a reciprocity agreement regarding<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> National Championships. Foreign competitors must sign the current<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> waiver and release of liability form. Foreign competitors will select a regular<br />
division which will be entered in their membership record. However, the <strong>USSA</strong><br />
application must include the country of their citizenship which will also be entered in<br />
their membership record.<br />
e. All participants (athletes, course setters and jury members), including foreign<br />
participants, in non-FIS sanctioned <strong>USSA</strong> events, must be members of <strong>USSA</strong> in the<br />
appropriate <strong>USSA</strong> category. This is a risk management issue and needs to be strictly<br />
controlled. Every participant must have either a temporary or full season membership.<br />
Entry Materials<br />
Entries to masters races should be made according to the race organizer’s specific<br />
instructions, i.e. online registration, or on a copy of the <strong>USSA</strong> entry card, printed in the<br />
Appendix at the back of this competition guide. These entry cards should be copied and used<br />
throughout your season. The masters entry card differs from the format used for other <strong>USSA</strong><br />
events, and is designed for ease of use and clarity of information for racers and organizers.<br />
Please copy and use the provided cards.<br />
When filling out the entry cards, write clearly with ballpoint pen. Be sure that all the<br />
information you provide is readable. Be especially careful with your <strong>USSA</strong> number. This is the<br />
seven-digit number that appears on your membership card. If your number doesn’t have seven<br />
digits, it’s the wrong number. Check your card. Be sure to include both day and night time<br />
phone numbers, as event organizers may need to contact participants in the evening hours.<br />
Send the completed entry information to the address listed under race contact for that event<br />
listed in the schedules chapter within the entry deadline and with the entry fee.<br />
Note: Some divisions have different entry procedures for their races. Check each division’s requirements set out<br />
in the divisional section of this guide.<br />
Entry Fees<br />
Entry fees must accompany all entries unless otherwise specified by that division, see<br />
Ch. 6. Entry fees for some divisions include head tax to offset the expenses of the division.<br />
Refunds/Cancellations (National/Regional/Divisional)<br />
It is every racer’s responsibility to inform the race organization, in advance, of their<br />
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withdrawal from or inability to attend a competition. Race organizers, on their part, are<br />
obliged to refund most fees for competitions which must be cancelled. When conditions are<br />
questionable, racers should contact the host organization to confirm if the event will be taking<br />
place as scheduled. <strong>Masters</strong> divisional and state websites are also good resources for this<br />
information. Check the Regional and Divisional programs chapters of this <strong>Guide</strong>.<br />
Entry Limits, Conditions and Invitational Events<br />
In order to control and organize the sport, National, Regional and Divisional competition<br />
committees may impose entry restrictions and requirements on various events. Please note the<br />
later sections of this guide for more information. Race organizers and competition juries may<br />
limit the number of entries in the interest of fairness, as is provided for in the rules.<br />
All other limitations and conditions on entries proposed by the organizers must be clearly<br />
stated on their application for calendaring, must be approved by the appropriate <strong>USSA</strong><br />
competition committee in advance, and must be published sufficiently in advance, so that all<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> competitors are properly advised.<br />
Foreign Competitors in <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> Events<br />
All foreign participants (athletes, course setters and jury members) in non-FIS sanctioned<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> events must be members of <strong>USSA</strong> in the appropriate <strong>USSA</strong> category. This is a risk<br />
management issue and needs to be strictly controlled. Every participant must have either a<br />
temporary or full season membership.<br />
In National events, foreign competitors may compete as “Special Guests” subject<br />
to honorary awards, but these competitors may not medal in any event, unless there is a<br />
reciprocal agreement in place.<br />
FIS Declaration for FIS <strong>Masters</strong> Cup Events<br />
All athletes, regardless of national affiliation, must complete a FIS Declaration for events<br />
on the FIS International Calendar, including FIS <strong>Masters</strong> Cup events in the U.S. and out of<br />
country. This must be done before the competition and the form must be sent to Bill Skinner<br />
at the <strong>USSA</strong> national office.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> Geographic Affiliation<br />
A racer shall race for the division/region in which he or she resides. The choice (designation)<br />
of which division a racer registers in should be based on where the racer spends the greatest<br />
part of his or her ski season. The designation must be made at the start of the season, and<br />
must be abided by the racer for the entire season. Any conflicts must be resolved before<br />
participation; contact the divisional office. A racer is expected to compete in at least two events<br />
within his or her designated division in order to represent this division at national events.<br />
Requests for in-season changes of affiliation must be made in writing to <strong>USSA</strong> membership.<br />
Such in-season changes may result in loss or default of regional/divisional qualifying status.<br />
General Rules<br />
Course inspection (FIS ICR)<br />
The FIS and <strong>USSA</strong> rules pertaining to course inspection will be strictly enforced by<br />
the competition jury. Inspection procedures will be announced and posted in advance and<br />
whenever conditions may require changes. Instructions of the race jury must be followed.<br />
Competitor inspection of a <strong>USSA</strong> SG shall be according to the rules for inspection of GS.<br />
The jury may decide that more than one hour is required for inspection.<br />
Competitors should expect to be sanctioned for infractions of inspection or training<br />
procedures and may be sanctioned for serious violations. Coaches may be disciplined for<br />
violation of procedures on their part, losing their credentials for the meet or further meets, and<br />
penalties may be applied against a coaches’ team.<br />
It is a racer’s right and responsibility to inspect the course according to the rules and the<br />
instructions of the jury.<br />
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Generally, it is requested that racers follow general course inspection principles, which<br />
include that side slipping inspection should be done outside the racing line, that there is no<br />
high speed skiing in the race area, and no shadowing of the course is permissible.<br />
Official Training (FIS ICR and <strong>USSA</strong> rules)<br />
Official training for DH events and <strong>USSA</strong> masters SG events is an integral part of the<br />
competition, and all entrants are required to participate according to the competition jury’s<br />
direction. Competitors must strictly respect the instructions of the competition jury.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> masters SG events are highly recommended by the <strong>Masters</strong> Committee to include<br />
training. The training course should be similar to the intended race course(s); “skiing at<br />
speed” with timed interval starts may be substituted for an actual course set. Super G training<br />
is not required to compete in SG races All course protection shall be in place for the training<br />
run(s), which will be run as per DH training.<br />
Racing numbers, bibs (FIS ICR)<br />
Competitors must carry their official start numbers during inspection. Bibs must be worn<br />
during official training. Bibs shall not be modified in any way. The penalty for breach of these<br />
rules is for the athlete to be sanctioned.<br />
At awards ceremonies which immediately follow a race, award winners shall wear the bibs<br />
of the race and appropriate competition clothing if so requested by the organizers.<br />
Official Start Procedure<br />
GS, SG, DH: Ten seconds before the start the starter will tell the racer: “ten seconds”. Then<br />
five seconds before the start he will count “5, 4, 3, 2, 1” and then give the command “go”.<br />
The racer may start within the interval from 5 seconds before to 5 seconds after the command<br />
“go”. A start more than 5 seconds early is a false start and subject to sanction.<br />
SL: When the course is clear the starter gives the racer the warning, “ready”, and a few<br />
seconds later the start signal “go”. The competitor must start within 10 seconds after this start<br />
signal.<br />
Late Start<br />
A competitor will be sanctioned for appearing late for his or her start). Race juries at<br />
masters races may waive this rule and allow the competitor to start later in their class or at the<br />
end of the start order.<br />
Completion of Gate<br />
A competitor will be disqualified if he/she fails to cross the (gate) line between the inside<br />
and outside poles of the gate with both ski tips and both feet.<br />
A racer who is clearly disqualified for missing a gate may not continue further through the<br />
course. Violations can result in sanction.<br />
Racers who were disqualified or who DNF in the first run of a SL or GS are not permitted<br />
to forerun the second run of the race.<br />
In the event a pole has been knocked out (removed from its vertical position) and not<br />
replaced, the competitors ski tips and both feet must pass across the original gate line as<br />
defined by marking in the snow.<br />
Crossing Finish Line<br />
The finish line must be crossed on both skis or on one ski or with both feet in case of a fall<br />
in the immediate finish area. In this case the time is taken when any part of the competitor’s<br />
body or equipment stops the timing system (FIS ICR 615.3).<br />
Interference (FIS ICR)<br />
If a competitor feels that he or she has suffered from interference on the course, he or she<br />
must stop immediately and ski out of the course and request a provisional rerun from any<br />
jury member or jury advisor, explaining the specific problem and location. The jury will<br />
give immediate instruction. The jury will determine the validity of the claim in a subsequent<br />
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meeting, according to the rules relating to reruns. Grounds for interference include blocking<br />
of the course by an official, a spectator, an animal, or other obstruction; blocking of the<br />
course by a fallen competitor who did not clear the course soon enough; objects in the course<br />
such as a lost ski pole or the ski of a previous competitor; activities of the first aid service<br />
which obstruct the racer; absence of a gate knocked down by a previous competitor and not<br />
promptly replaced; other similar incidents beyond the will and control of the competitor,<br />
which cause significant loss of speed or a lengthening of the racing line and subsequently<br />
affect the competitor’s time; malfunction of the timekeeping system; interruption of a DH run<br />
by an official in a “yellow zone” .<br />
Binding Release<br />
A binding release occurring more than two gates above the finish in SL or GS or one gate<br />
in DH shall be considered a “clear disqualification”. Racers may not continue on the course.<br />
Juries may waive this rule in advance. A racer may not accept outside help in any form during<br />
a race. A racer may finish a race on one ski from the last gate to the finish in GS and SL.<br />
Course Maintenance<br />
Although race organizers are responsible for proper course preparation, competition juries<br />
may require racer assistance in the preparation of the course should conditions warrant.<br />
Protests (FIS ICR and <strong>USSA</strong> rules)<br />
If a racer protests the decision of a race official, he or she must submit a written protest and<br />
post a bond of an amount determined by the competition jury. If the protest is denied, the bond<br />
is forfeited. If the racer appeals this jury decision to <strong>USSA</strong> authority, an additional bond must<br />
similarly accompany the appeal. Appeals of jury decisions at FIS events must first be made to<br />
<strong>USSA</strong>.<br />
Helmets<br />
Helmets designed and manufactured for the particular discipline of ski racing being<br />
contested are required for all competitors and forerunners in all <strong>USSA</strong> events and official<br />
training. Helmets must bear a CE mark and conform to recognized and appropriate standards<br />
such as CEH.Din 1077, ASTM F2040, SNELL S98 or RS 98.<br />
Helmets must cover the head and ears. Helmets with spoilers or edges that stick out are not<br />
permitted. Protective features integral to the discipline being contested, such as chin guards<br />
on slalom helmets are permitted.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> does not specify nor recommend nor make any warranties as to the fitness for use of<br />
any particular ski helmet design or brand name. <strong>USSA</strong> undertakes no responsibility, liability<br />
or duties to any competitor in connection with the requirement that helmets be utilized. It is<br />
the sole responsibility of the competitor to select an appropriate helmet for accident protection<br />
in ski racing.<br />
Caution: Age and use affect the protective qualities of all safety helmets. Some older helmets<br />
and any helmets that have been damaged either in a racing fall or from other impact may no<br />
longer provide sufficient protection – even if there are no visible indications of damage.<br />
Ski-brakes (FIS and <strong>USSA</strong>)<br />
Regardless of the height of the anti-vibration plates within these limits, ski brakes which<br />
are functional with the actual ski/plate/binding in use are required and are the responsibility<br />
of the respective producers and the athletes. Any and all ski brakes used by competitors in all<br />
events, including masters events, must be functional and comply with all FIS requirements<br />
related thereto.<br />
Competitor’s Obligations<br />
Competitors are obligated to make themselves familiar with the appropriate FIS Rules<br />
and must comply with the additional instructions of the organizing committee and the jury.<br />
Additionally, sanctions may be taken by the Jury against competitors behaving themselves in<br />
an unsportsmanlike manner towards members of the organizing committee officials and the<br />
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public. A copy of the official FIS, International Ski <strong>Competition</strong> Rules (“Blue Book”) can be<br />
obtained from the <strong>USSA</strong> membership department.<br />
Ranking and Placement<br />
Within each of the eight <strong>USSA</strong> divisions, masters racers compete against members of their<br />
own age class for individual awards. Most divisions also have a season-long competition for an<br />
overall winner. In New England, masters compete for the Sise Cup, while in the Intermountain<br />
division, the Jans Cup is the masters grail. Outside divisional lines, masters may compete in<br />
regional championships. These events do not take past results into consideration, and allow<br />
for interdivisional rivalries to add to the excitement. <strong>Masters</strong> events do not contribute to<br />
a national points list. Most masters use the national championships results as a basis for<br />
national comparison. <strong>Masters</strong> races are therefore considered non-scored events.<br />
On a per event, and interdivisional basis, points are frequently assigned based upon old<br />
World Cup (scoring top-15) values, within each masters class. Such accrual is used for<br />
determination of finish place, combined awards, and seeding. Team captains representing<br />
each division may take racers individual points average into consideration for seeding at<br />
national and regional events.<br />
Old World Cup Scoring (top 15)<br />
Place Points Place Points Place Points<br />
1 25 6 10 11 5<br />
2 20 7 9 12 4<br />
3 15 8 8 13 3<br />
4 12 9 7 14 2<br />
5 11 10 6 15 1<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> FIS Points<br />
FIS <strong>Masters</strong> points are calculated by taking the average of the two best results in FIS<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> Cup races in the previous year. <strong>Masters</strong> points are calculated on three separate scores<br />
in each of the three age groups; A, B, and C. Different points are calculated for GS and SL. GS<br />
Points may be used for seeding SG and DH. Draw is made according to FIS masters points in<br />
each age group. A first seed of up to the 15 best competitors, regardless of nationality, will be<br />
drawn. The remaining competitors will start in order of their FIS masters points. Competitors<br />
without FIS masters points will be drawn and placed within the last seed within each group.<br />
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Thank You<br />
to the following partners of the<br />
U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing.<br />
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Chapter 4<br />
Event Rules for U.S. and<br />
Regional Championships and<br />
International <strong>Competition</strong>s<br />
<strong>2012</strong> <strong>Competition</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
www.ussa.org<br />
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U.S. MASTERS NATIONAL AND<br />
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND<br />
SPEED SERIES<br />
General Championships Rules<br />
1. Technical delegates for <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> National Championships will be nominated<br />
in consultation with the national alpine masters working group chair and the appropriate<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> representative. The TD cannot compete in the event.<br />
2. FIS/<strong>USSA</strong> course specifications apply as modified in this section. SG and DH races must<br />
be held on homologated courses.<br />
3. A divisional representative may be appointed by the national alpine masters working<br />
group. The representative must approve proposed trails and slopes to be used by areas<br />
proposing or selected to hold <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> National Championships.<br />
4. Each course setter must have proven experience with masters events wherein he/she has<br />
displayed a complete understanding of the philosophy of masters racing and has set courses<br />
within these specifications and requirements in the past.<br />
5. Qualified masters racers entered may set courses.<br />
6. Major emphasis must be placed on course preparation and conditioning installation of hill<br />
protection.<br />
7. Course setters should set appropriate, legal, rhythmical, and challenging courses which test<br />
technical skills and not racers’ nerve. Course setters should meet with the TD regarding<br />
specifications.<br />
8. The jury is responsible to ensure that course setters do their work correctly.<br />
9. If the course set is not acceptable to the jury, it may be reset by an appointee of the masters<br />
working group.<br />
10. Whenever possible the SG event should not be held on the same hill as the DH after<br />
the DH has been run. This is intended to prevent those running the DH having an unfair<br />
advantage over those who did not.<br />
National Championship Seeding<br />
Classes could have up to 50 participants. Due to the wide range of abilities within each<br />
class, four seeds need to be established. (Realizing the smaller classes will have fewer racers<br />
per seed; it’s easier to establish one set of criteria for all classes).<br />
1st seed Criteria<br />
Racer must have proven results to “place in the top three”. National race experience is<br />
assumed.<br />
2nd seed Criteria<br />
If several (2-3) of the top racers falter, this racer “has results to place in the top three”.<br />
3rd seed Criteria<br />
Racer has results “to place in the top half of this (national) field”.<br />
4th seed Criteria<br />
Racer has no national experience or “proven results to meet the prior seeds”.<br />
Age Classes<br />
Current definitions of masters classes, for the purpose of awarding U.S. and regional<br />
medals, are as follows for men and women. Class is determined by racer’s age as of Dec. 31<br />
of the current competition season. Racers may only race in their own age group.<br />
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U.S. & Regional Championship Age Classes<br />
Class 1 Ages 21-29 (1982-90) Class 8 Ages 60-64 (1947-51)<br />
Class 2 Ages 30-34 (1977-81) Class 9 Ages 65-69 (1942-46)<br />
Class 3 Ages 35-39 (1972-76) Class 10 Ages 70-74 (1937-41)<br />
Class 4 Ages 40-44 (1967-71) Class 11 Ages 75-79 (1932-36)<br />
Class 5 Ages 45-49 (1962-66) Class 12 Ages 80-84 (1927-31)<br />
Class 6 Ages 50-54 (1957-61) Class 13 Ages 85-89 (1922-26)<br />
Class 7 Ages 55-59 (1952-56) Class 14 Ages 90 & over (1921 and earlier)<br />
Age Class Groupings<br />
Group A Men’s Classes 1-4 Group B Men’s Classes 5-7<br />
Group C Women’s Classes 1-12 Group D Men’s Classes 8-13<br />
Running Orders<br />
For national and regional events, the following running orders shall apply.<br />
1. When all competitors are run on the same course or when there are two courses (division<br />
may be by group A/B and D/C, or split between classes so there are a fairly even number of<br />
racers on each course) with the following running order: When C/D Group running same<br />
course: Oldest class first in order i.e. oldest woman first - then oldest men in class 14. Next<br />
oldest class woman then men until last of class 10, then all woman then class 9-8 men:<br />
2. When there are separate races for each group, the running order shall be by class from<br />
oldest to youngest in each race.<br />
3. When there are two courses, division may be by groups A/B and C/D or split between<br />
classes so there are a fairly even number of racers on each course with running order as in<br />
1 above.<br />
4. Second run running order in class will be reversed top five in class then by order of first run<br />
finish for rest of class.<br />
Discipline Regulations<br />
Downhill<br />
1. All DH races must be held on courses which have been FIS or <strong>USSA</strong> homologated prior<br />
to the event and which have been approved by the masters working group chairman or<br />
appointed representative. Schedule agreements cannot be executed in the absence of<br />
homologation numbers for that course and discipline.<br />
2. Course conditioning should be smooth and firm for the full course width and all outside<br />
areas where a racer might go offline.<br />
3. Choppy bumps, ruts, etc. should be removed before race training begins and after training<br />
and prior to the race. Competitors may be required to pack and side slip the course when<br />
necessary, at the discretion of the jury.<br />
4. Course setter guidelines:<br />
a. Set a rhythmic and challenging course that tests a racer’s technical skills.<br />
b. Speeds in excess of 70 mph are discouraged.<br />
5. Vertical drop (VD)/Number of direction changes (DC)<br />
Min. VD Max VD<br />
All Classes 400 m 700 m<br />
There is no specific number of direction changes required, only the number needed for<br />
visibility from one gate to the next and to aid racers with anticipation of line.<br />
6. Safety requirements:<br />
a. Ski brakes will be used on all skis; no straps.<br />
b. Helmets are required for official training and racing. See Ch 2 for more information.<br />
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c. The TD and other members of the jury have the right and duty, after the first or subsequent<br />
training runs, to propose for jury decision, the exclusion from further participation, those<br />
competitors who do not demonstrate the ability to complete the course in racing fashion<br />
or whose personal safety appears endangered because they do not measure up to the<br />
difficulties of the course. Competitors who snowplow, side slip, or make SL or GS turns<br />
between gates in order to slow down, shall not be deemed to be completing the course<br />
in racing fashion. Racers who enter and who are subsequently excluded by the jury will<br />
not be entitled to receive entry fee or lift ticket refunds.<br />
7. Official Training:<br />
a. DH training should be so organized as to permit maximum timed training runs. All<br />
racers must have the opportunity to take a minimum of two official training starts on the<br />
course prior to race day. If two training runs are not possible, the race may be changed<br />
to a SG.<br />
b. The jury shall have the power to declare that the 2nd training run may count as the race<br />
if conditions on race day require race to be cancelled.<br />
c. All competitors must start in one of the two official training runs.<br />
d. The training schedule will be established and distributed to all competitors. It is desirable<br />
to schedule training for men and women by age groups.<br />
e. A starter shall control the training starts.<br />
f. The entire course shall be monitored by course officials with radio communication<br />
during all training periods.<br />
g. All hill protection shall be in place for all training runs.<br />
h. The masters working group shall determine at the time of sanction approval, whether<br />
nor not a two-run DH is appropriate for that event. Two-run DHs are not encouraged.<br />
At the running of the event, the Jury shall have the power to change to a two-run DH if<br />
appropriate.<br />
Super G<br />
1. All SG races must be held on courses which have been FIS or <strong>USSA</strong> homologated prior<br />
to the event and which have been approved by the masters working group or its appointed<br />
representative, as suitable for masters competition. Schedule Agreements cannot be<br />
executed in the absence of homologation numbers for that course and discipline.<br />
2. Terrain should be preferably undulating and rolling. Skillful use of the terrain is important.<br />
Preparation should be the same as DH.<br />
3. Vertical drop (VD)/Number of direction changes (DC)<br />
Min. VD Max VD # DC<br />
All Classes 300 m 450 m 7% - 10% of VD<br />
Number of gates counts changes in direction only.<br />
4. Course setter guidelines:<br />
a. Set a rhythmic and challenging course that tests a racer’s technical skills.<br />
b. Set as in the DH section above.<br />
c. A SG should present a variety of long and medium turns which a good adult racer can<br />
ski aggressively.<br />
d. The line must not be set in the fall-line of the slope. The course should include some<br />
turns which can be made in a tuck and some that cannot.<br />
<strong>Guide</strong>lines for direction change are:<br />
- On steeps (up to 90 degrees)<br />
- On medium slopes (30-60 degrees)<br />
- On flats (minimum turns with emphasis on gliding skills).<br />
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5. Pre-race inspection/training:<br />
a. Whenever possible, the course should be set the day before the race or training run.<br />
b. Careful course inspection is an extremely important aspect of SG for all racers.<br />
Inspection shall be according to the rules of GS. Competitors should be allowed to study<br />
the course the day before the race and on the morning of race day. The jury may decide<br />
if more than one hour should be required for inspection.<br />
c. A training run for masters SG is highly recommended, although not mandatory.<br />
d. All hill protection shall be in place for the training runs which shall be run the same as<br />
for DH training.<br />
6. Safety requirements:<br />
a. Ski brakes will be used on all skis; no straps.<br />
b. Helmets are required for official training and racing. See Ch 2 for more information.<br />
Giant Slalom<br />
1. All GS races should be held on courses which have been FIS or <strong>USSA</strong> homologated<br />
prior to the event. Courses must have been approved by the masters working group or its<br />
appointed representative, as suitable for masters competition.<br />
2. Course conditioning should provide smooth, firm snow. A very wide line must be prepared.<br />
3. Men and women shall make two runs, using a separate course for each run. Men and<br />
women may run on the same course or divided as outlined in the Running Order section.<br />
4. The second run start order will be as follows:<br />
a. All racers will start within class in order of first run results. Racers must always race<br />
within their own age class.<br />
b. Those competitors who wish to make a second run after a first run DSQ or DNF, may<br />
do so at the discretion of the jury. Their second run shall be taken in class order after all<br />
qualified racers in their class have completed their second run. The second run shall not<br />
count in any way in the discipline or combined results.<br />
5. Course setter guidelines:<br />
a. Set a rhythmic and challenging course that tests racers’ technical skills.<br />
b. Stay off of the fall line using the terrain and avoiding a complexity of gates.<br />
c. Gate patterns should emphasize skill in making round turns, avoiding wiggles, blind<br />
traps and jam turns.<br />
e. Gate widths should be large, near FIS maximums.<br />
f. The course should demand changes in rhythm, speed, and adaptability through terrain<br />
changes.<br />
6. Vertical drop (VD)/number of direction changes (DC):<br />
Min. VD Max VD # DC<br />
Men A & B 250 m 350 m 11% - 15%<br />
Men D and Women C 200 m 300 m 11% - 15%<br />
7. Safety requirements:<br />
a. Ski brakes will be used on all skis; no straps.<br />
b. Helmets are required for official training and racing. See Ch 2 for more information.<br />
Slalom<br />
1. Courses must have been approved by the masters working group or its appointed<br />
representative, as suitable for masters competition.<br />
2. Course conditions should be hard, but not icy, with chemical use as needed.<br />
3. Course preparation should try to ensure race conditions remain the same for all competitors<br />
from first to last, and that consistent conditions remain within age classes.<br />
4. A SL race must always consist of two runs, each on a different course. A separate race must<br />
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e run for each group.<br />
5. Course setter guidelines:<br />
a. Set a rhythmic and challenging course that tests a racers technical skills.<br />
b. Stay off of the fall line.<br />
c. Gate patterns should demand rounded turns, not abrupt gymnastic turns. Look for<br />
changes in speed, rhythm, turn radius.<br />
d. Avoid blind traps leading to jammed turns.<br />
e. Gate width should be near FIS maximums.<br />
f. The course should demand memory skills, but avoid a forest of meaningless gates.<br />
g. The maximum distance between two gates is 13 meters.<br />
6. Vertical drop (VD)/number of direction changes (DC):<br />
Min. VD Max. VD # DC<br />
Men A and B 100 m 220 m 30-35% VD (+- 3)<br />
Men D and Women C 100 m 200 m 30-35% VD (+- 3)<br />
7. The second run start order will be as follows:<br />
a. All racers will start in order of first run results. Racers must always race within their own<br />
age class.<br />
b. Those competitors desiring a second run after a first run DSQ or DNF, may do so at the<br />
discretion of the jury. The second run shall be taken after all the qualified racers in their<br />
class have completed their second runs. The second run shall not count in any way in the<br />
discipline or combined results.<br />
8. Safety requirements:<br />
a. Ski brakes will be used on all skis; no straps.<br />
b. Helmets are required for official training and racing. See Ch 2 for more information.<br />
b. Although not required, head, face, and body protection is recommended.<br />
Complete FIS Rules/FIS ICR Books<br />
Competitors and coaches are responsible for knowledge and proper observance of the FIS<br />
ICR as appearing in the latest edition of the rule book (2002) and in the annual ‘Precisions’.<br />
Further excerpts from the FIS rules are not reprinted here, as they appear in the ICR book,<br />
but the complete rules are just as applicable as those specifically noted in this chapter of the<br />
alpine <strong>Competition</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>. Copy of the new ICR may be purchased at or through <strong>USSA</strong>’s<br />
membership customer service hotline at 435.647.2666.<br />
Regional and Divisional Rules and Procedures<br />
Each region and division (and state programs in the East) also have additional rules and<br />
procedures which apply. Please consult the regional sections for information on these in your<br />
area. Particularly note membership requirements in divisional or state organizations and<br />
participation requirements for selection to divisional and regional teams and quotas.<br />
Important Message about Communications<br />
Communication between alpine offices and competitors is one of the most important parts<br />
of your programs. Please make certain that you will be kept informed of <strong>USSA</strong> national,<br />
regional, divisional, state and local correspondence throughout the year. Much of this<br />
information is provided in this <strong>Competition</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>.<br />
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INTERNATIONAL MASTERS RULES<br />
In addition to the divisional alpine masters programs and the <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong><br />
National Championships, masters racers can find even more competition in the FIS <strong>Masters</strong><br />
Cup events. This series includes approximately twenty races held in Europe and North<br />
America.<br />
Eligibility<br />
Entries are limited to men and women over 30 years old by Dec. 31, of the competition<br />
season, who are members of their FIS national ski association. <strong>Competition</strong>s in November<br />
and December are considered part of the following year.<br />
Age Classes<br />
Men<br />
Group A 30-34=1; 35-39=2; 40-44=3; 45-49=4; 50-54=5<br />
Group B 55-59=6; 60-64=7; 65-69=8; 70-74=9; 75-79=10; 80-84=11; 85-89=12<br />
Women<br />
Group C All women are group C with age classes the same as above.<br />
Entries<br />
The number of entries from each country is not limited, except U.S. entries may be limited<br />
at races in the U.S. Entries must be received by the organizing committee at least 24 hours<br />
before the draw (See Chapter 5 for special entry procedure for <strong>2012</strong> Criterium at Mammoth<br />
Mtn. CA), except as noted for U.S. entries. Late individual entries may be accepted only at<br />
the discretion of the organizing committee. The official representation of each national ski<br />
association must ensure that each competitor is in possession of a valid membership issued by<br />
that association. A quota system, the same as for the Nationals, will be used for U.S. entries<br />
in International events if field size is limited.<br />
Ski Length Rules for FIS <strong>Masters</strong> Races<br />
Specifications as to the length and the radius of the skis are changed to be recommendations.<br />
Exception: The ski length in super G may not be less than Men 185 cm and Ladies 180 cm.<br />
See the current FIS Specifications for <strong>Competition</strong> Equipment rules for specific information.<br />
Special <strong>USSA</strong> Conditions for International Races<br />
You must have a valid <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> membership to enter FIS <strong>Masters</strong> Cup events and you<br />
must also comply with FIS and <strong>USSA</strong> requirements specific to international competitions.<br />
International License Outside North America<br />
According to the FIS ICR, to be eligible to enter and compete in international ski events, a<br />
competitor must have a specific membership issued by his or her own national ski association.<br />
In the USA, this is referred to as an ‘International License’. Members are considered licensed<br />
to the extent that their entries are managed by <strong>USSA</strong>. An athletes declaration, and entry<br />
request and waiver must be filed with <strong>USSA</strong> for eligibility to International events. Entrants<br />
are advised that entry request and waiver forms do not gain entry to the event, but merely<br />
serve to notify <strong>USSA</strong> of a request to add the competitors name to the entry list. Applications<br />
for entry must still be submitted to the race organizer.<br />
Rules and <strong>Guide</strong>lines for International Licensing<br />
Rules and guidelines for international licensing are reviewed annually. Interested athletes<br />
or coaches should contact the competition services manager at 435.647.2030 and/or their<br />
respective competition director for rules and guideline criteria along with application forms.<br />
Canadian FIS <strong>Competition</strong>s<br />
For FIS races in Canada, international licensing is deemed to be in order when entries are<br />
made by <strong>USSA</strong> staff or properly named team captains, and this licensing is limited to the<br />
specific races so entered.<br />
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FIS Athlete Declaration (FIS ICR)<br />
All athletes wishing to participate in internationally sanctioned races must complete the<br />
FIS Athlete Declaration form and submit this to their national federation before they can be<br />
licensed, entered or participate in FIS competitions of any kind.<br />
USA Entry Request, FIS Declaration<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> masters wishing to compete internationally must complete an FIS declaration and<br />
submit an entry request with signed declaration to the <strong>USSA</strong> masters office, a minimum of three<br />
weeks prior to departure from the USA. Acknowledgement of entry and/or documentation<br />
verifying licensing and authorizing self-representation will be returned prior to departure.<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> Points<br />
Only FIS masters points are valid for consideration. FIS masters points are calculated by<br />
taking the average of the two best results in FIS <strong>Masters</strong> Cup races achieved the previous<br />
year. <strong>Masters</strong> points are calculated for each competition according to three separate rankings<br />
in each of the three groups; A, B and C.<br />
Points will be calculated separately for SL and GS competitions. GS points are also valid<br />
for SG and DH.<br />
Draw<br />
The draw is made in the various age classes. A first seed of up to the best 15 competitors<br />
within each age class present, regardless of nationality, will be drawn. The remaining<br />
competitors start in order of their FIS <strong>Masters</strong> points. Competitors without FIS <strong>Masters</strong> points<br />
will be drawn and placed in the last seed within each age class.<br />
Courses<br />
It is recommended that GS races be held in a single run and SL in two runs (See <strong>USSA</strong><br />
Additional Rules and Procedures for special U.S. provisions). All competitions are to be held<br />
on a FIS homologated course, with the following vertical drop specifications:<br />
Slalom<br />
All Categories Min. 120 m Max 180 m<br />
Giant Slalom<br />
A group Min 250 m Max 350 m<br />
B and C group Min 200 m Max 300 m<br />
Super G<br />
All groups Min 300 m Max 400 m<br />
Two courses with different characteristics and different start and finish points must be<br />
prepared, allowing contemporary or simultaneous carrying out of the races for group A on one<br />
course and group B and C together on another. Should this not be possible, the races may be<br />
held on one single course, provided the start and vertical drops differ.<br />
In principle, older groups shall always have priority, except when the jury decides<br />
otherwise, due to bad weather or other special difficulties. Further, group C (women) always<br />
has priority.<br />
The start intervals for men and women aged 75 and older (ICR art. 621.10) will not be<br />
shorter than one minute. The starting order for the second run shall continue to apply to each<br />
age class (reverse first five).<br />
Technical Delegate<br />
The organizing committee must reimburse the expenses of the FIS technical delegate,<br />
according to FIS regulations. All other rules and subsequent precisioning are according to<br />
the current International Ski <strong>Competition</strong> Rules (ICR) except where there are specific ICR<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> regulations.<br />
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Classification<br />
The organizing committee at each race must establish a classification for groups A, B and C<br />
for the FIS masters points and for each five-year age class for awards. Immediately following<br />
the competition, race results must be sent to: Dr. Harald Herbert, Bachinggasse 6a, A-6370<br />
Kitzbuhle, Austria.<br />
Additional <strong>USSA</strong> Rules and Procedures for FIS Events<br />
1. All U.S. racers entering FIS <strong>Masters</strong> Cup events shall have a current <strong>USSA</strong> masters<br />
membership. Racers must enter using the same name that appears on their <strong>USSA</strong> masters<br />
membership in order to qualify.<br />
2. For information contact <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> National Coordinator Bill Skinner<br />
(435.647.2633) or for specific event information contact Bob Davis (858.342.6125).<br />
3. For entries to foreign events, please see preceding under ‘Entries’ heading, earlier in this<br />
chapter.<br />
4. Entries to U.S. FIS Events - see “USA Entries” earlier in this chapter.<br />
5. No additional international license is required for entry into FIS International <strong>Masters</strong><br />
events. Further, no special payment or registration is necessary for scoring into the FIS<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> Points Lists. You must have signed the FIS Athlete Declaration and been given a<br />
FIS number by <strong>USSA</strong> prior to competition.<br />
6. GS events in the U.S. will normally consist of two runs. Total combined time for scoring<br />
will be used unless decided otherwise by the jury.<br />
Scoring Information Rules for FIS <strong>Masters</strong> Cup Events<br />
1. All of the races on the calendar may be scored for the FIS <strong>Masters</strong> Cup.<br />
2. Each racer’s best nine results will be counted in scoring for the FIS <strong>Masters</strong> Cup in his or<br />
her age class.<br />
3. Each racer must score in at least six results to be classified in the FIS <strong>Masters</strong> Cup series in<br />
his or her age class.<br />
4. In case of ties, placing will be determined by totaling FIS points in the results scored for<br />
the FIS <strong>Masters</strong> Cup series.<br />
5. If early season events are cancelled, they may be rescheduled during the last week of<br />
February.<br />
6. Points are scored by places according to the former World Cup formula.<br />
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Thank You<br />
to the following partners of the<br />
U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing.<br />
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Chapter 5<br />
Major Events<br />
<strong>2012</strong> <strong>Competition</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
www.ussa.org<br />
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SKIER’S EDGE ALPINE MASTERS<br />
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS<br />
The <strong>2012</strong> <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> National Championships will be held Mar. 19-23 at<br />
Park City Mountain Resort, UT. This year’s championships will include four events: super<br />
combined (SC), SG, GS and SL. There will be a separate DH championship race Mar. 10-11<br />
at Ski Cooper, CO. Check www.ussa.org for details as they become available.<br />
Qualification<br />
All entrants must be valid <strong>USSA</strong> alpine masters members no later than Jan. 15, <strong>2012</strong>. Each<br />
division determines qualification for the national championships based upon differing criteria.<br />
See your divisional section for national championship criteria.<br />
Registration<br />
1. Online registration for the <strong>2012</strong> Nationals will start Dec. 1 at www.skiracereg.com<br />
2. Mail in entries can also be sent by completing a single entry card for all events in which<br />
you wish to compete.<br />
3. Write one check for all events in which you wish to compete, made payable to: Park City<br />
Mountain Resort<br />
4. There is a $10 late fee for entries after Feb. 25, 2011 for both online and hard copy entries..<br />
5. Hard copy entries are to be sent directly to:<br />
Esther Delli Quadri<br />
227 Diagon Alley, Box 771736<br />
Steamboat Springs CO 80477<br />
Tel: 970.879.1346<br />
6. The <strong>Masters</strong> Committee has established the following policy for cancellations: <strong>Masters</strong><br />
must cancel two weeks prior to the event for a full refund (Midnight, Mar. 5, <strong>2012</strong>).<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> who cancel within the two week period are not entitled to a full refund; refund<br />
percentages are at the discretion of the host area. (No refunds at PCMR for non-injury/<br />
emergency requests). <strong>Masters</strong> who cancel due to emergencies, or recent (within the<br />
cancellation period) injury, may be subject to a $20 service fee by the host area. Park City<br />
Mountain Resort will charge $20 on all refunds due to emergencies and/or injuries during<br />
the cancellation period. (After midnight, Mar. 5, <strong>2012</strong>).<br />
7. Division quotas will not longer determine entry in the <strong>Masters</strong> National Championship.<br />
Entry is on a first come bases until field size is reached. 300 for Park City.<br />
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Schedule<br />
Sunday, March 18<br />
12-5 p.m. Registration PCMR Sport Desk<br />
2 p.m. Seed Meetings PCMR<br />
3:30 p.m. National Committee Meeting PCMR or <strong>USSA</strong><br />
Monday, March 19<br />
SC - C/D<br />
8-5 p.m. Registration PCMR Sport Desk<br />
8:15 a.m. Lift Open for Racers C/D groups Payday<br />
8:30-9:30 a.m. SG Inspection C/D groups Payday<br />
9:45 a.m. Super Combined SG C/D groups Payday<br />
12 p.m. Super Combined SL C/D groups Payday<br />
5:15 p.m. Welcome Reception PC Legacy Lodge<br />
Tuesday, March 20<br />
SC - A/B<br />
8-5 p.m. Registration PCMR Sport desk<br />
8:15 a.m. Lift Open for Racers A/B groups Payday<br />
8:30-9:30 a.m. SG Inspection A/B groups Payday<br />
9:45 a.m. Super Combined SG A/B groups Payday<br />
12:30 p.m. Super Combined SL A/B groups Payday<br />
5:15 p.m. Après Party PC Legacy Lodge<br />
Wednesday, March 21 SG - all groups<br />
8-5 p.m. Registration PCMR Sport desk<br />
8:15 a.m. Lift Open for Racers All groups Payday<br />
8:30-9:30 a.m. SG Inspection C/D groups Payday<br />
9:45 a.m. SG C/D groups Payday<br />
11:45-12:30 p.m. SG Inspection A/B groups Payday<br />
12:45 p.m. SG A/B groups Payday<br />
5:15 p.m. Après Party PC Legacy Lodge<br />
Thursday, March 22 SL - A/B and GS - C/D<br />
8-5 p.m. Registration PCMR Sport desk<br />
8:15 a.m. Lifts Open for Racers All Groups Payday/Eagle<br />
8:30-9:30 a.m. Course Inspections All groups Payday/Picabo<br />
9:45 a.m. SL A/B groups Picabo<br />
10 a.m. GS C/D groups Payday<br />
5:15 p.m. Après Party PC Legacy Lodge<br />
Friday, March 23<br />
GS - A/B and SL - C/D<br />
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Registration PCMR Sport desk<br />
8:15 a.m. Lifts Open for Racers Payday/Eagle<br />
8:30-9:30 a.m. Course Inspections All groups Payday/CB<br />
9:30 a.m. GS A/B groups CB run<br />
10 a.m. SL C/D groups Payday<br />
6 p.m. Banquet PC Legacy Lodge<br />
Note: Schedule subject to change.<br />
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Fees<br />
SC $60 - Late fees of $10 per race after Mar. 5, <strong>2012</strong><br />
SG $50<br />
GS $45<br />
SL $45<br />
Banquet $40 - Payable to PCMR at registration, on or before Thur., Mar. 22 at 12 p.m.<br />
Lift Ticket $40 Purchase lift tickets at registration<br />
Information Contact<br />
Park City Resort Race Dept. email: mollyl@pcmr.com<br />
PO Box 39 tel.: 435.647.5427<br />
Park City UT 84060<br />
Lodging Information<br />
Special lodging packages will be posted at www.ussa.org and www.ussamasters.org.<br />
SKIER’S EDGE<br />
FIS MASTERS WORLD CRITERIUM<br />
Mammoth Mtn., CA Mar. 26-31, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Every five years the World of <strong>Masters</strong> racing comes to America. This time around<br />
Mammoth Mountain has the honor of hosting the <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> World Championships this<br />
March. Expect up to 300 racers from around the world to attend.<br />
Qualification<br />
All entrants must be current <strong>USSA</strong> masters member 30 years of age or older before Dec.<br />
31, 2011 and have an active FIS <strong>Masters</strong> License. The FIS license can be purchased through<br />
the <strong>USSA</strong> office in Park City. Application is can be downloaded online and sent to the Park<br />
‘City office. Not sure if you’re if your FIS number is current? Go to www.fis-ski.com click<br />
Competitor Biographies enter your name if your name pops up with number and active your<br />
good to go. If not you are lapsed. Contact Bill Skinner at bskinner@ussa.org to get application<br />
or online. This will need to be done before entry deadline.<br />
Entry Fees<br />
4 race entries and tickets for 6 days, banquet dinner $ 420<br />
3 race entries and tickets for 5 days, banquet dinner $ 330<br />
2 race entries and tickets for 4 days, banquet dinner $ 250<br />
Specially priced family tickets are available at registration<br />
Entry Deadline<br />
Entries are due by Saturday Feb. 25, <strong>2012</strong> (30 days prior to the first races) with a nonrefundable<br />
deposit of $ 100 per racer and a confirmation on a FIS entry form from each<br />
participating ski federation. To pay for the deposit go to www.<strong>Alpine</strong>Reg.com starting on<br />
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011. The remaining balance needs to be paid at registration.<br />
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Lodging<br />
The Mammoth Mountain Inn is the host hotel and located slope side within walking distance<br />
to lifts, race trails and finish area, discounted rooms are available by calling 1-800-Mammoth,<br />
(1-800-626-6684) and mention “FIS World Criterium <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> <strong>2012</strong>” when making<br />
your reservation.<br />
To book online go to https://lodging.mammothmountain.com/v1web/Availability.<br />
asp?WCI=Groups&WCE=GroupSelect Group ID 13601, password 37002884.<br />
Additional lodging in Mammoth Lakes can be found at www.visitmammoth.com.<br />
Contact Info<br />
Mammoth Mountain Race Department, Box 24, #1 Minaret Rd., Mammoth Lakes CA tel.<br />
760.934.0642, fax 760.934.0613 email racedepartment@mammoth-mtn.com.<br />
Schedule<br />
Monday, March 26<br />
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Registration MCC<br />
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. SL and GS training (free)<br />
4:30 p.m. Welcome Reception MCC<br />
Tuesday, March 27<br />
FIS World Criterium<br />
7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Registration MCC<br />
10 a.m. Group A - SL Andy’s Double Gold<br />
10 a.m. Group B - SG Cornice Bowl / Fascination<br />
1 p.m. Group C - SG Cornice Bowl / Fascination<br />
4:30 p.m. Awards Party MCC<br />
Wednesday, March 28 FIS World Criterium<br />
7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Registration MCC<br />
10 a.m. Group A - SG Cornice Bowl / Fascination<br />
Group B - Day off<br />
10 a.m. Group C - SL Andy’s Double Gold<br />
4:30 p.m. Awards Party MCC<br />
Thursday, March 29 FIS World Criterium<br />
Group A - Day off<br />
10 a.m. Group B - SL Fascination<br />
10 a.m. Group C - GS (2 runs) Cornice Bowl / Terry’s<br />
4:30 p.m. Awards Party MCC<br />
Friday, March 30<br />
FIS World Criterium<br />
10 a.m. Group A - GS (2 runs) Cornice Bowl / Fascination<br />
10 a.m. Group B - GS (2 runs) Cornice Bowl / Terry’s<br />
Group C - Day off<br />
6:30 p.m. Final Awards Party and Dinner<br />
Saturday, March 31 FIS <strong>Masters</strong> Cup<br />
10 a.m. Group A - GS (1 run) Cornice Bowl / Terry’s<br />
10 a.m. Group B - GS (1 run) Cornice Bowl / Fascination<br />
1 p.m. Group C - GS (1 run) Cornice Bowl /Fascination<br />
MCC = Mountainside Conference Center<br />
Awards immediately following the race finish area.<br />
Schedule is subject to change, updated information will be available each day in the<br />
Mountainside Conference Center.<br />
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FIS MASTERS CUP<br />
Schedule<br />
Date Site Disciplines<br />
Sept. 15-16 Valle Nevado, CHI GS/SG<br />
Sept. 18 La Parva CHI SL<br />
Dec. 10-11 Sestriere, ITA SL/GS<br />
Dec. 17-18 Maria Alm, AUT SL/GS<br />
Jan. 6-7-8 Les Houches, FRA SG/SL/GS<br />
Jan. 14-15 Kaprun, AUT SG/SG<br />
Jan. 21-22 Bischofswiesen, GER GS/SL<br />
Jan. 28-29 Veysonnaz, SUI SL/GS<br />
Feb. 10-11-12 Megeve, GBR SG/SL/GS<br />
Feb. 17-18 Zagreb, CRO SL/GS<br />
Feb. 24-25-26 Piancavallo, ITA SG/GS/SL<br />
Mar. 3-4 Pec pod Snezkou, CZE SL/GS<br />
Mar. 27-31 Mammoth Mtn. USA SL/GS/GS/SG<br />
Apr. 14-15 Abetone, ITA SL/GS<br />
Schedule subject to change. Contact Bill Skinner at <strong>USSA</strong> or FIS <strong>Masters</strong> Committee representative Bob Davis<br />
T: 858.342.6125 for updated information before making travel plans.<br />
MOLECULE F - MASTERS<br />
NATIONAL SPEED SERIES<br />
The 2011 <strong>Masters</strong> National Speed Series to be held in six divisions, with fourteen events.<br />
Season long awards will be presented to overall fastest lady, younger man (59 and under) older<br />
man (60+) with custom belt buckles going to the top three season long age class winners. This<br />
series will give those <strong>Masters</strong> with a taste for speed the opportunity to crown the <strong>Masters</strong><br />
National Speed Champions. See the fall <strong>Masters</strong> Newsletter for complete details.<br />
Schedule<br />
Date Site Disciplines<br />
Jan. 6 Park City, UT SG<br />
Jan. 21 Mammoth, CA SG/SG<br />
Feb. 2-3 Big Sky, MT SG<br />
Feb. 10 Killington, VT SG<br />
Feb. 13-15 Soldier Mtn., ID DH/DH<br />
Feb. 18-20 Aspen, CO SG/DH<br />
Feb. 23-24 Schweitzer, ID 2SG<br />
Mar. 10-11 Ski Cooper, CO 2DH<br />
Mar. 21 Park City, UT SG (Finals)<br />
Entry Contacts<br />
Entries should be sent to hosting division - check their websites under links at www.ussa.<br />
org > <strong>Masters</strong>.<br />
For Nationals and Regional event see info under “Major Events” <strong>USSA</strong> web site.<br />
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REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS<br />
The <strong>2012</strong> <strong>USSA</strong> Regional Championships are open to masters competitors from all regions<br />
of the USA and Canada. The combined class winners will be named to the Regional Team and<br />
receive an embroidered jacket signifying their membership. Regional Team members must be<br />
from the host geographic region; East or West. Central members may decide between the two<br />
regions, not both. The criteria for the team is the same as selection for the Spyder Nationals<br />
Team. Total old style World Cup points, ties decided by best result, then next best and finally<br />
race points.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> Western Regional Championships<br />
Big Sky, MT Feb. 2-5, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Northern Division will be hosting the <strong>USSA</strong> Western Championships in <strong>2012</strong>. Big Sky<br />
racing frequent host of our Nationals Championships is welcoming all <strong>Masters</strong> to their<br />
premier venues. The field size will be limited to the first 200 entered competitors.<br />
Registration<br />
Entries are due online or hard copy to BSSEF and checks payable to Intermountain <strong>Masters</strong><br />
on or before Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2011. Entries received after the Jan. 28 deadline will be<br />
charged a $20 late fee. No refunds after Wednesday, Feb. 1, <strong>2012</strong>, 5 p.m.<br />
Prefer Online Registration at www.skiracereg.com<br />
Or mail check payable to Intermountain <strong>Masters</strong> and entry card to: BSSEF, PO Box<br />
160134, Big Sky MT 59716<br />
For additional information contact Meri Stratton at intermountainmasters@gmail.com or<br />
541.490.5888.<br />
A current <strong>USSA</strong> membership is required to compete, no temporary registrations will be<br />
accepted for Regionals.<br />
Schedule<br />
Thursday, Feb. 2<br />
Friday, Feb. 3<br />
Saturday, Feb. 4<br />
Sunday, Feb. 5<br />
SG - A/B<br />
SC - C/D<br />
SG - C/D<br />
SC - A/B<br />
GS - A/B<br />
SL - C/D<br />
Banquet<br />
SL - A/B<br />
GS - C/D<br />
Fees<br />
SC $50<br />
SG $40<br />
GS & SL, per race $35<br />
Banquet<br />
$35/ (must be paid at time of registration)<br />
Competitors lift tickets $47/person/day<br />
Family lift<br />
$57/ (person/day if staying at Big Sky Resort)<br />
Lodging<br />
Big Sky is offering great room rates at their famous Huntley Lodge, Summit Hotel and ski<br />
in ski out condos. The Lodge and Hotel includes the great daily breakfast buffets.<br />
Huntley Lodge rates starting at $85 per person double occupancy per night.<br />
Summit Hotel rates starting at $113 per person double occupancy per night.<br />
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Big Horn Condos: 2 bedroom for up to 6 people $285 per night.<br />
Stillwater Condos: Studio for up to 2 people $132. , 2 bedroom for up to 6 people for $244<br />
per night.<br />
Condos options offer great rates for groups.<br />
Information and Reservations: 800.548.4487 Group ID: Western Region <strong>Masters</strong><br />
Block of rooms are held until 15th of December, after that date rooms are available on a<br />
first come first served basis.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> Eastern Regional Championships<br />
Okemo Mtn., VT March 3-6, 2011<br />
Killington and Pico ski resorts will be hosting the <strong>2012</strong> Eastern Championships. In a<br />
change from the traditional schedule, the championship events will be held on Feb. 10-12.<br />
The change was made to take advantage of mid-winter conditions, and give masters a chance<br />
to recharge their batteries before the NEMS and NY State Finals, as well as the National<br />
Championships in March. The scheduling also gives masters the opportunity to race on the<br />
challenging terrain offered by Killington and Pico.<br />
Killington’s Needle’s Eye will be the site of the SG and SC. Non-stop rolls and terrain<br />
changes will challenge racers in the SG, which will be followed by a one-run SL to form a<br />
SC. The technical events will be held at Pico over the weekend with separate A/B and C/D<br />
courses in SL for men and women. All four events will count toward the overall Eastern<br />
Championship scoring. The SG is include in the Molecule F National Speed Series.<br />
Awards parties will wrap up each day and will include the usual array of food, video, prizes<br />
and raffles. The results for the Easterns will once again be included in the yearlong scoring for<br />
the New England <strong>Masters</strong> Series.<br />
Schedule<br />
Thursday, Feb. 9 SG training $40<br />
Friday, Feb. 10 SG race $60 (SG only)<br />
SC (SG plus one-run SL)<br />
$80 (SG and SC)<br />
Racers may sign up for just the SG, if they won’t want to participate in<br />
the SC.<br />
Saturday, Feb. 11 SL $50<br />
Sunday, Feb. 12 GS $50<br />
Entries to<br />
Sign up online on skiracereg.com (details available at nemasters.org)<br />
Mail entries to Steve Foley, 812 Rustic Dr, Killington, VT 05751<br />
Race Contact<br />
Bill McCollom T: 802.234.9561 E: bmcollom@skiracing.com<br />
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SUMMER FUN NATIONALS<br />
Mt. Hood, OR July 20-22, 2011 24 th annual event - join the fun!<br />
www.SummerFunNationals.com<br />
Each summer <strong>Masters</strong> racers and their families have found the ultimate advantage for<br />
keeping those old ski legs in shape for racing combined with training and fun. Half way<br />
between last season and next, the Summer Fun Nationals is the event to keep on your summer<br />
calendar. There are camps that have daily entry as well as week long camps, to meet every<br />
racer’s needs. Add in the opportunity to check out all next season’s race equipment at the tech/<br />
demo centers in Government Camp, host to a ski racer’s paradise in the summer. This is truly<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> Ski Racing at its Best! Summer race training at Mt. Hood is often a family affair.<br />
Racers are welcome to enter their children who hold current <strong>USSA</strong> memberships in the races<br />
To compete for the Fastest Family Perpetual Trophy.<br />
The weekend kicks off with a Welcome Party in Government Camp, the village where<br />
all the summer action is centered. Saturday starts early on Palmer Glacier with a GS race<br />
followed by an elaborate BBQ/Awards party with lots of food, beer, awards and prizes.<br />
On Sunday there is the traditional SL race followed by another awards party. Other awards<br />
include the PUTZI CUP for the fastest man and fastest woman in SL, the Atomic Skier of the<br />
Year, and the Skoch Memorial Cup for the combined class winners.<br />
Check the website for the latest information on schedules, lodging, camps, entry forms etc.<br />
at www.SummerFunNationals.com<br />
Get your race entry in early. No day of race entry.<br />
Schedule<br />
Friday, July 20 3-6 p.m. Booster Strap Welcome Party and racer check-in<br />
At the Brew Pub in Government Camp<br />
Saturday, July 21 6-6:45 a.m. Late check-in at Timberline Day Lodge<br />
6:30 a.m. Ticket window opens discount for racers<br />
7 a.m. Lifts open - 2 one mile chair rides<br />
8:30 a.m. 1st run GS - Palmer Snowfield<br />
5 p.m. BBQ/Awards Party - Timberline Day Lodge<br />
Sunday, July 22 7 a.m. Lifts open - 2 one mile chair rides<br />
8:30 a.m. 1st Run SL - Palmer Snowfield<br />
2 p.m. Awards - Timberline Day Lodge<br />
Airport<br />
Portland, OR (PDX) Distance to Mt. Hood: 60 miles.<br />
Entry Fees<br />
Whole weekend - $125 (includes BBQ), Saturday only - $85, Sunday only - $55.<br />
Entries Payable/Sent To<br />
Online at www.SummerFunNational.com or <strong>Masters</strong> Summer Fun Race, 3624 Lois Dr,<br />
Hood River OR 97031.<br />
Further Information<br />
www.SummerFunNationals.com for lodging, race camps, entry forms, results, sponsors<br />
and more. Meri@SummerFunNationals.com or call 541.490.5888 for more specifics.<br />
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Thank You<br />
to the following partners of the<br />
U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing.<br />
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Chapter 6<br />
Divisional Programs and<br />
NASTAR<br />
<strong>2012</strong> <strong>Competition</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
www.ussa.org<br />
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ALASKA MASTERS<br />
Schedule<br />
Date Location Dis Start Entry<br />
Jan. 7 Alyeska GS noon $15<br />
Jan. 28 Alyeska GS noon $15<br />
Feb. 25 Alyeska SL noon $15<br />
Feb. 26 Alyeska SL noon $15<br />
Mar. 3 Alyeska GS noon $15<br />
Mar. 10 Alyeska SL noon $15<br />
Mar. 24 Alyeska SL noon $15<br />
The Alyeska Ski Club offers the only masters racing program in Alaska. We invite all skiers<br />
21 years old and over to come train and race with us. Our program caters to skiers of all levels.<br />
Our membership ranges from <strong>Masters</strong> National Champions to first time racers.<br />
Many of our <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> members also race in the Junior Racing Program events with<br />
races scheduled at both Mt. Alyeska and in Juneau at Eagle Crest Resort. Out-of-division<br />
racers with appropriate <strong>USSA</strong> alpine masters membership are always welcome to enter.<br />
See the <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Competition</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>, or www.ussa.org for schedule, locations, and contacts.<br />
Weather and conflicts sometimes cause cancellations or rescheduling of races. Be sure to<br />
check for changes with either the organizer or the Alaska <strong>Masters</strong> representative.<br />
Races<br />
There are eight <strong>Masters</strong> races scheduled this season, four GS, four SL Races. The series is<br />
sponsored by Alaskan Brewing Company, so join in for some fun and great awards from our<br />
sponsor. We invite visiting masters to drop in and ski with us.<br />
Entry<br />
Registration and check-in is on the day of the race from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. We encourage<br />
racers to call the hotline prior to each race to check for any schedule changes, which may<br />
occur due to weather or hill conditions T: 907.783.2160 (option 4). Download race entry<br />
forms from the Alaska Division website and submit with the entry fee. Late entries may be<br />
accepted, check with the organizer.<br />
Training<br />
Alyeska Ski Club conducts a large <strong>Masters</strong> training program for all skill and age levels.<br />
ASC also conducts special training camps for masters. The training season usually begins the<br />
first weekend of December and continues through March.<br />
Entries and further information<br />
For an updated training and race schedule and to get more information on Alaska <strong>Masters</strong><br />
check us out at www.alyeskaskiclub.org - look for <strong>Masters</strong>. For additional information<br />
concerning training, races and events schedules contact Alyeska Ski Club at T: 907.783.2160<br />
(option 4).<br />
Other questions can be directed to Gary Randall T: 907.234.9561 E: grandall@gci.net<br />
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CENTRAL MASTERS<br />
Schedule<br />
Date Location Dis<br />
Dec. 10-11 Buck Hill 2SL/2GS<br />
Dec. 17-18 Afton Alps 2GS/2SL<br />
Jan. 7-8 Mt. La Crosse 2SL/2GS<br />
Jan. 14-15 Buck Hill 2SL/2GS<br />
Jan. 28-29 Afton Alps 2SL/2GS<br />
Feb. 4-5 Mt. DuLac 2SL/2GS<br />
Feb. 18-19 Blackjack 2SL/2GS<br />
Feb. 26 Buck Hill SL/GS/SC<br />
Feb. 27 Buck Hill SL/SC<br />
Mar. 5 Buck Hill GS/SC<br />
Mar. 10-11 Spirit Mountain 2GS/2SL<br />
Schedule subject to change. Additional race info Ryan Fuller 612.501.3268 or www.midwestmasters.org<br />
Central <strong>Masters</strong>, more commonly called “Midwest <strong>Masters</strong>”, organizes <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong><br />
alpine ski competition in the Central division, which consists of Minnesota, Wisconsin,<br />
Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Missouri. We are an<br />
open, volunteer, not-for-profit organization and welcome all who wish to participate. Events<br />
are hosted at a variety of ski areas throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Racers<br />
range in age from 18 to over 80 years old. Races follow <strong>USSA</strong> rules, with some adjustments<br />
per Midwest <strong>Masters</strong>. Based upon the race, competitors compete with each other based on<br />
Age Class and/or Ability Class. This allows racers to compete directly with those in their Age<br />
Group as well as those at their same Ability level.<br />
For detailed information on Midwest <strong>Masters</strong> including schedule, registration fees, contact<br />
information, and sponsorship details, please visit www.midwestmasters.org.<br />
What is the Cost?<br />
For the average racer, the cost per race is about $20, inclusive of all related costs including<br />
the <strong>USSA</strong> license, but excluding lift tickets. For members who come to a lot of races, it can be<br />
as low as $11 per race including discounts. Please see www.midwestmasters.org for detailed<br />
information on pricing.<br />
Who can Join<br />
On a local level, <strong>Masters</strong> races are open to athletes 18 years of age and older, with<br />
appropriate eligibility, according to <strong>USSA</strong> rules. A <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> membership is<br />
required. New participants may take advantage of temporary memberships.<br />
Our People<br />
Midwest <strong>Masters</strong> is made up first and foremost of its Members. Without their dedication to<br />
the sport of <strong>Alpine</strong> Ski Racing, this program would have no reason to exist. Secondly, and just<br />
as important, are our Sponsors. Membership dollars alone would not be enough to support our<br />
sport without having astronomical fees. Sponsorship dollars cover roughly 50% of Midwest<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> expenses.<br />
Midwest <strong>Masters</strong> is governed by a Board of Directors. These individuals volunteer their<br />
time and are elected by the Membership and serve regular terms. The Board is currently<br />
comprised of the following individuals: Ken McAdam, Marty Fox, Ryan Fuller, Dwight<br />
Ludvigson, Pat Hiller, Randy Johnson, Casey Weiss.<br />
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General Race Series Rules and Information<br />
The Race Director will determine the location and composition of the individual races.<br />
Courses are set, to the extent possible, to the minimum FIS Women’s criterion to ensure a<br />
safe, challenging, and fun event. Unless snow removal requires otherwise, course inspection<br />
should be by side slipping outside of the race line (or outside the course corridor if snow<br />
conditions warrant). There shall be no high speed skiing within the race arena or shadowing of<br />
the course during inspection or competition. It is the responsibility of all participants to help<br />
with course maintenance. Racers will be governed by the applicable FIS and <strong>USSA</strong> rules.<br />
Rules can be found in the current <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> <strong>Competition</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> at www.ussa.org.<br />
The Race Director will administer any other exceptions to the FIS or <strong>USSA</strong> rules. Existing<br />
exceptions are as follows:<br />
• Second runs will be reset or redressed at the Race Directors discretion<br />
• Run Order will be determined by the Race Director, but will follow general Class Rules<br />
(see “Race Classes” below)<br />
• Due to the number of competitors at MWM events, Class Groups are not utilized and all<br />
racers run on the same course. It is up to the Race Director to determine if the number of<br />
racers in a race justifies separate courses and/or to run in Class Groups.<br />
• An Elite Class (commonly called the “bibbo”) will be determined for 2nd runs based on<br />
the result of the first run. Under no circumstances will racers over the age of 60 (Age Class<br />
8 and above) run after the Elite Class.<br />
• Racers who DNS, DNF, or DQ on the first run may run at the end of the race to receive a<br />
2nd run time (or in their 1st run start position if Ave Class 8 or above)<br />
• In both SL and GS we will use the “READY GO” start signal. Competitors must start<br />
within 10 seconds of this signal.<br />
Registration<br />
A bib number is required at registration. New members will receive a bib at or before their<br />
first race. It is the racer’s responsibility to wear this bib at all events they attend. They also<br />
must retain this bib until a new one is issued. In the event of a lost bib, a fee of $45 will be<br />
charged to the racer.<br />
• Any Race Fees are due at Registration, before the posted Start time or the racer will be<br />
removed from the Start Order<br />
• Pre-registration is recommended through the website or contact the Race Director directly<br />
• Registration for races is typically open 90 minutes before the scheduled start of the race<br />
Race Cancellation<br />
Cancellation of races due to weather or ski area closing will be honored. Check<br />
www.midwestmasters.org if cancellations seem likely. In the case of a cancellation, if<br />
possible, the race will be rescheduled. In the event the race is not completed due to timing or<br />
other problems, the race will be postponed and rescheduled if possible.<br />
<strong>Guide</strong>lines for cancellation:<br />
• -25 degree Fahrenheit wind chill (note that FIS regulations are -40; Junior <strong>USSA</strong> Races<br />
are never cancelled, regardless of the weather).<br />
• The ski area closes, or the lift that serves our run is closed or the run is inaccessible.<br />
• Travel conditions are severely dangerous. Simply cancelling because people may be late<br />
due to the weather is not a valid reason to cancel.<br />
• Cancellation can be made at any time (but the earlier the better). This means up to an<br />
hour before the race, as rapid changes in weather may dictate this. It is the Member’s<br />
responsibility to check to see if there is a cancellation, although Midwest <strong>Masters</strong> will<br />
make every effort to get the info out in some manner. Members must check the website,<br />
their email, and if there is still no indication, they should call the Race Director directly if<br />
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still unsure.<br />
• The Race Director makes the final decision on whether or not to cancel.<br />
The Race Director’s responsibility in the event of a cancellation:<br />
• The exact date/time the determination for cancelling needs to be logged so there is no lack<br />
of clarity about the cancellation.<br />
• Ideally, a mass email and a website news item should be created stating that as of [date/<br />
time] race X has been cancelled. Reschedule date/time is TBD.<br />
• The Race Director must be immediately available by phone and email and respond to any<br />
and all calls. Since sending an email and getting the website updated immediately is not<br />
always possible, they must be available to make members aware of the cancellation via<br />
phone.<br />
• The Race Director must work immediately to determine a reschedule date/time.<br />
Race Classes<br />
Midwest <strong>Masters</strong> utilizes two Classes for the purposes of running races: Age Class and<br />
Ability Class. Age Classes are defined by the following groups based on the racer’s age on<br />
Dec. 31 of that race season:<br />
• Class 1 Ages 18-29 • Class 5 Ages 45-49 • Class 9 Ages 65-69<br />
• Class 2 Ages 30-34 • Class 6 Ages 50-54 • Class 10 Ages 70-74<br />
• Class 3 Ages 35-39 • Class 7 Ages 55-59 • Class 11 Ages 75-79<br />
• Class 4 Ages 40-44 • Class 8 Ages 60-64 • Class 12 Ages 80-84<br />
Every year, Midwest <strong>Masters</strong> also creates Ability Classes that are meant to group skiers<br />
of the same ability based on a Seed List developed each year by the Race Director based on<br />
previous year’s results. This allows racers to gauge their racing to those of the same ability,<br />
regardless of age or gender. Ability Classes are set for each Discipline; therefore a member<br />
may belong to one Ability Class for SL, and another for GS. New members are assigned to<br />
Ability Classes as soon as enough results are recorded. The Ability Classes are defined as:<br />
• Platinum A<br />
• Platinum B<br />
• Gold A<br />
• Gold B<br />
• Silver A<br />
• Silver B<br />
• Bronze A<br />
• Bronze B<br />
Running Order<br />
There are separate Run Order rules based on the Class method by which the race is run. The<br />
rules for generating Run Order are outlined in this section for each Class. Age Class Run Order<br />
Age Class Run Order follows - as closely as possible - <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> rules for conducting a<br />
race. Note that Class Groups are not utilized due to the number of racers typically registered<br />
for MWM events. Age Class Start Order is based on the following sort logic:<br />
1. Age Classes 12-8 (descending); Gender (F then M); Ability Class Result Points for the<br />
Discipline (ascending)<br />
2. * New Members<br />
3. Age Classes 7-1 (descending); Gender (F then M); Ability Class Result Points for the<br />
Discipline (ascending)<br />
4. Late Starts<br />
Therefore, older members will always run first, and women will run before men within<br />
the Age Class. Within each Gender and Class combination, start order is based on current<br />
Ability Class result points for the given Discipline in ascending order. Brand new members<br />
for whom this is their first race, will run after Age Class 8. Late Starts will always run at the<br />
end of the race – no exceptions. Age Class 2nd Run Order is based on the following logic:<br />
1. Age Classes 12-8 (descending); Gender (F then M); Run 1 time (ascending)<br />
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2. * New Members<br />
3. **Elite Class Run 1 time (descending) regardless of Age Class or Gender<br />
4. Age Classes 7-1 (descending); Gender (F then M); Run 1 time (ascending)<br />
5. All DNFs, DNSs, and DQs.<br />
Ability Class Run Order Ability Class Run Order is based on the maintenance of historical<br />
Result Points for all members for each Discipline, or what is commonly called a “Seed List”.<br />
The calculation of Race Points and Result Points (as well as corresponding Race Penalties<br />
for races) is outlined in the Scoring section below. Ability Class Start Order is based on the<br />
following sort logic:<br />
1. Age Class 12-8 (descending); Ability Class Result Points for the Discipline (ascending)<br />
2. * New Members<br />
3. Ability Classes (***rotating); Ability Class Result Points for the Discipline (ascending)<br />
4. Late Starts<br />
Therefore, older members will always run first – in Age Class order – regardless of their<br />
relationship to Ability Classes. New Members run next, and then the remaining Ability<br />
Classes run in rotating order. Ability Class gives no credence to Gender. Late Starts will<br />
always run at the end of the race – no exceptions. Ability Class 2nd Run Order is based on the<br />
following logic:<br />
1. Age Classes 12-8 (descending); Run 1 time (ascending)<br />
2. * New Members<br />
3. **Elite Class Run 1 time (descending) regardless of Ability Class<br />
4. Ability Classes (same rotating order as in run 1); Run 1 time (ascending)<br />
5. All DNFs, DNSs, and DQs.<br />
Scoring<br />
Midwest <strong>Masters</strong> utilizes two methods for generating Run Orders and for scoring Results:<br />
Age Class and Ability Class. Age Class is the standard and official method used by <strong>USSA</strong><br />
<strong>Masters</strong> to conduct races. The Age Class system must be used to determine Run Orders and<br />
Results for certain races. See the Race Director for questions related to the Run Order used<br />
for a specific Race.<br />
“Scoring” could include any of the following types of Scores:<br />
• Race Handicap<br />
• Place Points (Age Class or Ability Class)<br />
• Race Result<br />
• Result Points or Result Profile<br />
• Number of Starts<br />
• Number of Finishes<br />
• Number of Clean Finishes<br />
Season ending point totals for any of the above Scores could be used to determine awards.<br />
The definition of season-ending awards is determined by the MWM Board of Directors in<br />
conjunction with the Race Director. However, all awards must be based on the Scores outlined<br />
in this section. Any and all of these Scores will be generated for each race, and appended to<br />
a member’s record throughout the season. The definition for each of these Scores is outlined<br />
below.<br />
Course Rules<br />
Each racer’s bib must be visible at all times during inspection and each run. If a racer<br />
forgets a bib, the racer must see Race Registration for a temporary bib. Each racer is entitled<br />
to only one run on each course unless a “rerun” is authorized by the Race Officials. A racer<br />
who has clearly disqualified must not continue further through the gates. Loss of a ski prior<br />
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to the third to last gate (the finish line is a gate) is automatically disqualified. After that gate,<br />
racer my complete the course on one ski. Once the start wand has been tripped after the “GO”<br />
command, the racer is deemed to have started. If the racer leaves one or both skis in the start,<br />
the racer will receive a rerun.<br />
Qualifying Process for <strong>Masters</strong> Nationals<br />
The Skier’s Edge <strong>Masters</strong> National Championships are open to all <strong>Masters</strong>. Entry is online<br />
or hard copy, the first 300 entries starting Dec. 1 will be admitted. See Chapter 5 of this guide<br />
for details.<br />
EASTERN MASTERS<br />
In the East there are masters series in New England, New York, PA/NJ, and SARA. Racers<br />
must hold a <strong>USSA</strong> masters membership. The Eastern <strong>Masters</strong> Committee governs masters<br />
racing in the East.<br />
Chairman<br />
Bill McCollom<br />
593 RR 2 T: 802.234.9561<br />
Bethel, VT 05032<br />
E: bmccollom@skiracing.com<br />
Eastern <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> Committee<br />
Fred Dieffenbach, Steve Foley, Alex Gadbois, Horst Locher, Nadine Price, Roy Scoville,<br />
Kim Wolff, Greg Gill, Daryn Gladstone, Jack Eisenschmid and Derek Griggs.<br />
NEW ENGLAND MASTERS SKIING<br />
www.nemasters.org<br />
Schedule<br />
Date Event/Location Dis Start Entry/Lift<br />
Dec. 10-11 Killington ASRA/NEMS SL/GS 10 a.m. $51<br />
Dec. 16 Cochrans (Friday) GS 5 p.m. $51<br />
Dec. 17 Cochrans trSL/SL 11 a.m. $51<br />
Jan. 7 Blackwater SL 10 a.m. $51<br />
Jan. 8 Sunapee GS 10 a.m. $51<br />
Jan. 14-15 Middlebury GS/SL 10 a.m. $51<br />
Jan. 21 Bromley SL 10 a.m. $51<br />
Jan. 22 Stratton GS 10 a.m. $51<br />
Jan. 27 Cranmore GS 10 a.m. $51<br />
Jan. 28 Black Mt SL 10 a.m. $51<br />
Jan. 29 Cranmore SL 10 a.m. $51<br />
Feb. 4-5 Ragged Mt GS/GS 10 a.m. $51<br />
Feb. 10-12 Killington (Regionals) 2SG/GS/SL Chap. 5<br />
Feb. 25 Loon GS 10 a.m. $51<br />
Feb. 26 Cannon SL 10 a.m. $51<br />
Mar. 3 Waterville SL 10 a.m. $51<br />
Mar. 4 Suicide Six SL 9:30 a.m. $51<br />
Mar. 9-11 Okemo (Sise Finals) SG/GS/SL 10 a.m. $51<br />
Mar. 19-23 Park City, UT National Championship Chap. 5<br />
Mar. 27-31 Mammoth, CA World Championships Chap. 5<br />
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Subject to change. Please check the website for changes.<br />
New England <strong>Masters</strong> Skiing, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which administers the Sise<br />
Cup Series. This series offers a season-long schedule of races and awards to the overall and<br />
class winners for men and women.<br />
Board of Directors<br />
President: Nadine Price<br />
Vice President: Fred Dieffenbach<br />
Secretary: Kim Wolff<br />
Treasurer: Steve Foley<br />
Other members: Stacey Weston, Greg Gill, Derek Griggs, Daryn Gladstone, Alex Gadbois<br />
and Bill McCollom.<br />
Information Contact<br />
President: Nadine Price, 272 Lookout Rd, Pittsfield VT 05762 T: 802.746.8850<br />
E: nprice@ntp-associates.com<br />
Membership Requirements<br />
A New England <strong>Masters</strong> annual fee of $35 is required in addition to <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong><br />
membership. New England <strong>Masters</strong> will honor a <strong>USSA</strong> temporary membership for one<br />
weekend only. Racers may enter races using temp memberships at www.skiracereg.com, or<br />
download a form from www.ussa.org. Forms should be available at race registration, although<br />
pre-registration is recommended.<br />
Entry and Starting Procedures<br />
Racers are encouraged to register for races using SkiRaceReg at www.skiracereg.com.<br />
There is no extra cost involved; it’s fast and efficient.<br />
Paper mail entries are discouraged, but will be accepted and should be sent to: Steve Foley<br />
812 Rustic Dr. Killington, VT 05751 Do NOT send entries to race secretaries.<br />
Online and mail entries must be received by 8:00 p.m. the evening before the race.<br />
Late entries will be accepted at race registration, but will be subject to a $10 penalty. Those<br />
racing with “temporary memberships” may sign up at race registration with no penalty.<br />
No refunds will be provided for no-shows (DNS) whose names appear on the start list.<br />
Cancellations can be made on SkiRaceReg until 8:00 p.m. the evening before a race series.<br />
First and second run running order will consist of all the women’s classes first, oldest to<br />
youngest, followed by all the men’s classes, oldest to youngest.<br />
First run seeding within classes will be by randomly shuffling the top eight racers by seed<br />
points, followed by the remainder of the class in random order. Late entrants and those racing<br />
on “temporary memberships” will run last in their respective classes.<br />
Second run seeding within classes will be in reverse order of the top five finishers from the<br />
first run (i.e. first run class winner will run 5th in class), followed by the remainder of the class<br />
in order of first run finish.<br />
Course Specifications<br />
Race rules shall conform to all <strong>USSA</strong> rules, except as modified by the <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong><br />
<strong>Masters</strong> National Working Group and New England <strong>Masters</strong> Skiing, Inc. Courses shall meet<br />
the standard requirements for masters FIS competition. New England <strong>Masters</strong> Skiing, Inc.<br />
shall make the final decision on any rules, appeals or questions relative to competitions.<br />
Scoring<br />
Sise Cup overall and class results are determined by scoring the individuals’ best nine races.<br />
Scoring by class<br />
Scoring for overall<br />
10 points for 1st 100 points for 1st<br />
8 for 2nd 80 for 2nd<br />
6 for 3rd 60 for 3rd<br />
4 for 4th 50 for 4th<br />
2 for 5th 45 for 5th, etc. through 1 for 30th<br />
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If two or more racers are tied after their nine best races are counted, then the tie will be<br />
broken by whoever has the most firsts, then seconds, then thirds of the scored nine races. If<br />
still tied then the tie will be broken by going to each racers tenth best result, then eleventh and<br />
so on until the tie has been broken. If still tied after all race finishes are counted, then they<br />
shall remain tied.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> National Championships<br />
The Skier’s Edge <strong>Masters</strong> National Championships are open to all <strong>Masters</strong>. Entry is online<br />
or hard copy, the first 300 entries starting Dec. 1 will be admitted. See Chapter 5 of this guide<br />
for details.<br />
2011 Sise Cup Results<br />
Class Winners<br />
Men<br />
Women<br />
1 Adam Weiss Katie George<br />
2 Christopher Rogers Lisa Marien<br />
3 Rick Cesati Heidi Uhlman<br />
4 Steve Masur Jessie McAleer<br />
5 David Harris Lisa Densmore<br />
6 Christopher Wilcox Patti Lane<br />
7 Mark George Nadine Price<br />
8 William McCollom Barbara Settel<br />
9 Chuck Thorndike Dee Larson<br />
10 John Lussier Anne Nordhoy<br />
11 Phillippe Marielle<br />
12 Alphonse Sevigny<br />
13 George Caner<br />
Overall Final Standings<br />
1 Mark George Jessie McAleer<br />
2 Rick Cesati Katie George<br />
3 Alex Gadbois Lisa Densmore<br />
4 Adam Weiss Lisa Marien<br />
5 Steve Masur Kaila Krouse<br />
6 Ben Green Jacqueline Levy<br />
7 Terrance Fogarty Patti Lane<br />
8 Vladimir Krylov Barbara Settel<br />
9 David Harris Nadine Price<br />
10 Christopher Wilcox Anne Nordhoy<br />
Overall SL and GS Champions<br />
SL Mark George Jessie McAleer<br />
GS Rick Cesati Jessie McAleer<br />
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NEW YORK STATE MASTERS<br />
Schedule<br />
Date Location Dis Start<br />
Jan. 8 Swain GS/SL 9:30<br />
Jan. 14 Labrador GS/SL 9:30<br />
Jan. 21 Hunt Hallow 2GS 9:30<br />
Jan. 22 Holiday Valley 2SL 9:30<br />
Jan. 28 Toggenburg 2 SL 9:30<br />
Jan. 29 Greek Peak 2 GS 9:30<br />
Feb. 3 Whiteface 2SG *T 9:30<br />
Feb. 4 Whiteface 2SG *T 9:30<br />
Feb. 10-12 Killington, VT SG/GS/SL Regional Champ.<br />
Feb. 18 Song 2 SG 9:30<br />
Feb. 24 Bristol 2 SG *T 9:30<br />
Mar. 2 Bristol 2GS *T 9:30<br />
Mar. 4 Swain GS/SL 9:30<br />
Mar. 19-23 Park City, UT National Championship<br />
Note: The above schedule of races has been confirmed, however situations may exist that change the date and time<br />
of the scheduled race. It is strongly recommended that the racer confirm the time and date prior to traveling to the<br />
venue in case of a schedule change. The most current information will be at www.nymasters.org. Also, the races<br />
will start at the time listed above. This means the first racer will be out of the starting gate at the published time.<br />
It is suggested that each competitor plan on arriving at the area typically one hour in advance of the start times,<br />
especially if they have not pre-registered.<br />
The New York series continues to have many advantages for its members to participate.<br />
In addition to having access to some of the best courses and race crews in the North East, we<br />
also continue to have the two race format that allows for everyone to get plenty of competitive<br />
runs, and still have time at the end of the day to free ski, or get an early start on the après race<br />
activities.<br />
The <strong>2012</strong> schedule will consist of 23 races, 9 GS, 8 SL, and 6 SG. The schedule will most<br />
likely change; all *T dates are tentative and not confirmed. Go to www.nymasters.org or NY<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> on Facebook, for updated schedule information.<br />
This year we will continue to have a single point of contact for all race registrations. Nancy<br />
Fella, the Race Administrator will collect all entries. As always, registration ahead of the<br />
event makes it much easier for those who run the races. We will also be looking for volunteers<br />
to run some of the races, so anyone interested please contact Jack or Jim. A temporary <strong>USSA</strong><br />
masters membership is available at the race registration table for the event for those who do<br />
not have a current <strong>USSA</strong> license. Come on out and join us in our 37th year of New York State<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> Ski Racing. See you on the slopes.<br />
2011 New York <strong>Masters</strong> Series Overall Winners<br />
Men<br />
Woman<br />
1 Jim Thoman Barb Brumbaugh<br />
2 Greg Sarkis Marie-Eve Noel<br />
3 Jim Spillane Barbara Settel<br />
4 Lou Moore Laura Moats<br />
5 Doug Paul<br />
6 Tim O’Donoghue<br />
7 Cal Baker<br />
8 Greg Kerl<br />
9 Jack Eisenschmid<br />
10 Eddie Linsler<br />
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New York <strong>Masters</strong> Contacts<br />
Jack Eisenschmid, Chair, 57 Merriman St, Rochester NY 14607 T: 585.750.4469<br />
E: eisenschmid@frontiernet.net<br />
Jim Spillane, Co-Chair, 7606 Zephyr Heights, Victor NY 14564 T: 585.230.7422<br />
E: jim.a.spillane@sprint.com<br />
Mark Sertl, Treasurer, 7 Brookwood Rd, Rochester NY 14610 T: 585.482.3977<br />
E: msertl@rochester.rr.com<br />
Nancy Fella, Race Administrator, 59 Astor Dr, Rochester NY 14610 T: 585.385.6871<br />
E: fellanj@aol.com<br />
GARDEN STATE (NJ) MASTERS<br />
Schedule<br />
The Garden State schedule was not ready at press time. Please contact Roy Scovill<br />
T: 973.299.2981 for information.<br />
Eligibility<br />
Any male or female resident of New Jersey, member of a NJ Ski Council Club or NJ Ski<br />
Race Association, who holds a <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> or Student membership, is eligible to<br />
compete for the series awards. However, all races are open to all <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> members age<br />
21 and older.<br />
Scoring <strong>Masters</strong> points will be based on the fastest man and fastest women on the course<br />
for their respective categories. Final standings will be based on a racer’s best three results,<br />
which must include at least one each of SL and GS.<br />
Awards: The Governors Cup will be presented to the man and woman having the best<br />
score. The Cup is shared by the winners for one year before being awarded to the following<br />
year’s winners. The Governors Cup Series is designated the NJ GS (although one SL race will<br />
be counted) Championships. Individual Men’s and Women’s Cups will be awarded to winners<br />
of this race (combined times). Racers must compete in at least three races to be considered for<br />
these awards.<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> Race Contacts<br />
Hidden Valley Ski Club, Race Secretary, PO Box 443, Vernon NY 07462 T: 973.764.6161<br />
Mountain Creek Ski Team, Race Secretary, PO Box 1154, McAfee NJ 07428 T: 973.827.2000<br />
Entries<br />
No telephone entries. Send payment with your entry and timing card, due one week before<br />
the event. There is no late registration fee. Limited field, enter early. Fees listed are per day.<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> Information Contact<br />
Roy Scovill, 14 John Henry Dr, Montville NJ 07045 T: 973.299.2981<br />
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SOUTHERN (SARA) MASTERS<br />
Schedule<br />
Date Region Location Dis Start<br />
Dec. 27 Blue Ridge Bryce Resort, VA GS 8:30 a.m.<br />
Dec. 29-30 Southern Sugar Mtn., NC SL/GS 9 a.m.<br />
Jan. 16 Blue Ridge Wintergreen, VA GS 9 a.m.<br />
Jan. 21-22 Blue Ridge Bryce Resort, VA GS/SL 9 a.m.<br />
Feb. 4-5 Blue Ridge Snowshoe, WV SL/GS 9 a.m.<br />
Feb. 11-12 Blue Ridge Timberline, WV SL/GS 9 a.m.<br />
Feb. 25-26 Southern Sugar Mtn., NC GS/SL 9 a.m.<br />
The entry fees for each race will be $ 25<br />
Open to <strong>USSA</strong> members who hold a valid master membership. <strong>Masters</strong> racing provides the<br />
next step up for NASTAR racers, recreational racers who would like to be in a higher level of<br />
ski racing.<br />
New participants may take advantage of temporary weekend memberships, limited to<br />
one such memberships per participant per season, however the cost of temporary weekend<br />
memberships ($25) will be applied to a full masters membership when purchased (please<br />
see www.ussa.org). <strong>Masters</strong> from other regions who hold valid membership are welcome to<br />
participate in any SARA races. The races are held in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.<br />
Registration for the Master Nationals will be at www.ussa.org<br />
SARA <strong>Masters</strong> Area Contacts and send entries to<br />
Bryce Resort, Horst Locher, Bryce Resort, PO Box 3, Basye VA 22810<br />
T: 540.856.2121 x228 E: skischool@bryceresort.com<br />
Canann/Timberline Resort, Debbie Larch, 5 Kimeric Ln, Cross Lanes WV 25313<br />
T: 340.776.7040 E: debsnowqueen@aol.com<br />
Snowshoe Resort, Bryan Hoos T: 304.572.5958 E: skidad1060@cox.net<br />
Sugar Mtn, Gunther Jochl, Sugar Mountain, PO Box 369, Banner Elk NC 28604<br />
T: 828.898.4521 ext. 224 E: gjochl@skisugar.com<br />
Wintergreen Resort, Chris Shepard, Wintergreen Ski Team, PO Box 112, Nellysford VA<br />
22958 T: 804.325.8282 E: skirace@wintergreenresort.com<br />
SARA <strong>Masters</strong> Contacts<br />
SARA Master Chair, Horst Locher, Bryce Resort, PO Box 3, Basye VA 22810<br />
T: 540.856.2121 x228 E: horst@shentel.net<br />
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FAR WEST MASTERS<br />
Schedule<br />
Date Location Event Dis<br />
Dec. 2-4 Mammoth Mtn. 2SL/3GS<br />
Jan. 6 Heavenly Viva Italia 2SL<br />
Jan. 7-8 Sierra Tahoe SL/GS<br />
Jan. 20-22 Mammoth Conrado Memorial trSG/5SG<br />
Feb. 2-5 Big Sky, MT West Champ. SC/SG/GS/SL<br />
Feb. 11-12 Northstar 3GS<br />
Feb. 25-26 Mt. Rose McKinney Cup SL/GS<br />
Mar. 10-11 Squaw Valley Bernard Cup 2SL/GS<br />
Mar. 19-23 Park City, UT Nationals SC/SG/GS/SL<br />
Mar. 27-31 Mammoth FIS Criterium SG/2GS/SL<br />
Apr. 10-12 Northstar Far West Finals trSG/2DH/2SG<br />
Apr. 13-15 Sugar Bowl Far West Finals GS/SL/dual SL<br />
Entry fee is per day and does not include lifts. Start times vary at each race location. Check in at registration to<br />
obtain start time.<br />
The Far West <strong>Masters</strong> Series Ski racing is open to competitors who are members of<br />
<strong>USSA</strong>, holding a master’s membership or those who purchased a weekend temporary race<br />
membership at race registration for one weekend per season. The race schedule includes<br />
high quality competitions held throughout the Sierras on most weekends from the beginning<br />
of December through April. <strong>Masters</strong> from other regions who hold valid membership are<br />
welcome at the Far West <strong>Masters</strong> races. Be sure to check the Far West web page which can<br />
be accessed through www.ussa.org and click Contacts in the <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> section, or go<br />
directly to www.farwestmasters.org.<br />
Membership Requirements<br />
A <strong>USSA</strong> masters membership or temporary membership is required in order to compete in<br />
any Far West masters race. Competitors who race more than one weekend per season must join<br />
Far West <strong>Masters</strong> at a cost of $20. Far West <strong>Masters</strong> membership benefits include a permanent<br />
stretch bib, tracking of points for the season awards, newsletters and eligibility to compete for<br />
a place as part of the Far West contingent to the <strong>Masters</strong> National Championships. Contact<br />
membership VP Marcie Pettigrew at membership@farwestmasters.org or Mark Mirviss at<br />
markmirviss@att.net or better yet, go to www.farwestmasters.org for Far West and <strong>USSA</strong><br />
membership applications.<br />
Age Categories<br />
Far West <strong>Masters</strong> are divided into five-year age categories. <strong>USSA</strong> “Middles” may enter<br />
class 20 although <strong>USSA</strong> points are not awarded. There is also an optional “Open Seed”<br />
available for the top ten men and top five woman based on first run performance.<br />
Entry Fees, Procedures and Deadlines<br />
1. Online registration continues this season at www.skiracereg.com. Racers need to update<br />
their account for the current season, and new racers need to create an account; then enter<br />
races desired . Entry deadlines will be noted at online registration.<br />
2. Racers not able to enter online need to check our website at farwestmasters.org. Each race<br />
will be listed on the Season Schedule page with the address, entry fee amounts, and due<br />
dates where registrations must be sent. Racers should print a copy of the event entry form<br />
for the races they wish to enter and mail to the organizer with entry fees.<br />
3. If you must pay day of race, please be aware that late fees may be charged, and some<br />
venues may not allow race day registrations.<br />
4. Online and mailed in registration cancellations will not have credit cards charged/checks<br />
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torn IF cancellations are done 24 hours prior to race day.<br />
5. Schedule changes, updates and cancellations can be found at www.skiracereg.com and at<br />
www.farwestmasters.org. Please check websites frequently. Schedule updates are also sent<br />
out on the Far West mailing list.<br />
Cancellation Policy<br />
Race sites will follow a torn check policy for cancellation of race events, and for no-shows<br />
provided the competitor has notified the race department of cancellation no later than a day<br />
before the race series commences. Otherwise, race entries shall be forfeited. Exceptions will<br />
be allowed in the event of injury. A separate check must be submitted for each race/event.<br />
The cancellation policy applies to both mailed and online race entries – online entries made<br />
through skiracereg.com must be cancelled by the competitor no later than a day before the<br />
race series, per the end date for entries listed for each race.<br />
Start Order<br />
Start order will be determined by age class and random draw within the age class. Second<br />
run start order is also by class, but in reverse order of finish of the first run. Racers who are late<br />
at the start will run after all racers of the class which is currently starting upon their arrival.<br />
DSQ’s and DNF’s may run at the end of their class for the second run if conditions permit.<br />
Open Seed: there will be an Open Seed for both women and men. The fastest five women<br />
and fastest ten men, regardless of age, will have the option to run in an Open Seed for the<br />
second run. The Woman’s Open Seed will run after Class 6 (50-54) Women and the Men’s<br />
Open Seed will run after the Class 6 (50-54) Men. Open Seed qualifiers may choose not to run<br />
in the Open Seed and will then run their second run in their respective age class. The vacated<br />
space in the Open Seed will not be filled. Awards for the race and the season will be awarded<br />
in the Open Seed classes.<br />
Other Race Rules<br />
The rules governing masters competitions shall be those of the FIS, except as modified by<br />
<strong>USSA</strong>, the <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> Committee and Far West <strong>Masters</strong> Series ski racing.<br />
Course Specifications<br />
All race courses shall meet the standard requirements for <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> or <strong>Masters</strong> FIS<br />
competitions. In addition, all courses will be conducted on FIS homologated venues.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> National Championships<br />
The <strong>2012</strong> Skier’s Edge <strong>Masters</strong> National Championships are open to all <strong>Masters</strong>. Entry is<br />
online or hard copy, the first 300 entries starting Dec. 1 will be admitted. See Chapter 5 of this<br />
guide for details.<br />
Training Opportunities<br />
Many of the ski areas in California and Nevada offer training opportunities for adults.<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> programs at Squaw Valley and <strong>Alpine</strong> Meadows are open every day from early<br />
December through early April. Mammoth Mountain has the largest and most competitive<br />
program in Far West. Sugar Bowl, Mount Rose and Northstar also have well-established<br />
programs. Check with the race departments listed below for details. Typical daily clinics<br />
include 2-3 hours of gate training with coaching and a similar amount of time free skiing with<br />
coaches while working on drills to improve technique. Video is often included. Discounts are<br />
often available with the early purchase of season passes, or ticket books of five or more. There<br />
are also a number of special programs offered, e.g. Mammoth Mountain has an excellent<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> Race Camp the week preceding our first races in early December.<br />
Division Contacts<br />
Mark Mirviss, E: president@farwestmasters.org T: 530.583.6971<br />
Marcie Pettigrew, Membership E: membership@farwestmasters.org T: 310.546.2172<br />
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Ski Area Contacts<br />
<strong>Alpine</strong> Meadows Race Dept, PO Box 5279, Tahoe City CA 96145 T: 530.581.8234 (training<br />
available)<br />
Heavenly Valley Ski Resort Race Dept, c/o Rick Buxton, PO Box 2180, Stateline NV 89449<br />
T: 775.586.7000 ext. 6208 (training available)<br />
Mammoth Mountain Race Dept., PO Box 24, Mammoth Lakes CA 93546 T: 760.934.0642<br />
(training available)<br />
Mt. Rose Ski Area, Rees Palermo, PO Box 428, Verdi NV 89439 T: 775.345.6709 (training<br />
available)<br />
Sierra at Tahoe, <strong>Competition</strong> Dept., 1111 Sierra at Tahoe Rd, Twin Bridges, CA<br />
T: 530.659.7453<br />
Squaw Valley Race Services, PO Box 2007, Olympic Valley CA 96146 T: 530.581.7188<br />
(training available)<br />
Sugar Bowl Ski Area, PO Box 5, Norden CA 95724 T: 530.426.6747 (training available)<br />
Northstar at Tahoe, PO Box 129, Truckee CA 96160 T: 530.562.2472 (training available)<br />
INTERMOUNTAIN MASTERS<br />
Schedule<br />
Date Event Location Dis<br />
Jan. 6-8 Loritz/Pendlton Park City, UT SG/SL/GS<br />
Jan. 13-15 Skoch Cup Sun Valley, ID SG/GS/SL<br />
Jan. 21-22 Jans Cup Snowbasin, UT SL/SL<br />
Jan. 28-29 Cowboy Classic Snow King, WY GS/GS<br />
Feb. 2-5 Western Champ. Big Sky, MT SC/SG/GS/SL<br />
Feb. 13-15 Ken Corrock DH Soldier Mtn. ID 2DHtr/2DH<br />
Feb. 24-26 Jans Cup Wolf Mtn., UT GS/SL/GS<br />
Mar. 3-4 Jans Cup The Canyons, UT SL/SL<br />
Mar. 9-11 Jans Cup/Finals Snowbasin, UT SG/GS/SL<br />
Mar. 19-23 <strong>Masters</strong> Nationals Park City, UT SC/SG/GS/SL<br />
Mar. 27-31 FIS Criterium Mammoth, CA SG/GS/GS/SL<br />
*Changes and additions will be posted at www.intermountainmasters.org<br />
The Intermountain <strong>Masters</strong> (IMM) program is organized by the Intermountain <strong>Masters</strong><br />
Committee in accordance with the rules of the FIS, <strong>USSA</strong>, and the Intermountain <strong>Masters</strong><br />
Bylaws. The program is open to athletes aged 18 years or older who are members of <strong>USSA</strong><br />
and who hold a Student, Competitor or <strong>Masters</strong> membership. Temporary memberships will<br />
be available at individual races. Out of Division master’s racers are encouraged to enter<br />
Intermountain races online.<br />
Entry Procedures, Fees, and Deadlines<br />
1. Online registration continues this season at www.skiracereg.com. Racers need to update<br />
their account for the current season or new racers need to create an account; then enter<br />
races desired Entry deadlines will be noted at online registration.<br />
2. Racers not able to enter online, entries and payments (except for Regionals and Nationals)<br />
may be mailed to: Intermountain <strong>Masters</strong>, PO Box 982244, Park City UT 84098. Please<br />
mail early to be included on start list.<br />
3. If you must pay day of race, please bring a check already made out for correct amount<br />
payable to Intermountain <strong>Masters</strong>.<br />
4. Entry fees will be $30 per GS and SL race and $40 for SG and DH races. For Regionals and<br />
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Nationals see Ch 5.<br />
5. Start lists will be created and viewable online in the new online program, then posted at<br />
the place of registration at 8:15 a.m. Racers should check start lists for errors and notify<br />
check-in person prior to 8:15 a.m.<br />
6. Online cancellations will not have credit cards charged.<br />
7. Schedule changes, updates and cancellations will be at www.skireg.com. Please check<br />
back frequently.<br />
8. Entry Problems T: 541.490.5888 or intermountainmasters@gmail.com<br />
Race Bibs<br />
1. Intermountain issues permanent bibs used a permanent racer identifier for all regular<br />
intermountain races. It is the responsibility of each racer to keep the bib in good condition,<br />
bring to each race, and wear the bib for racing purposes as per <strong>USSA</strong> rules.<br />
2. New racers with full <strong>USSA</strong> membership and an online account may be issued permanent<br />
bibs at their first race.<br />
3. Out of Division guest may email in advance, their request to use their own division bib<br />
number. If that number is acceptable by the race registrar, the racer may use it. If it is not<br />
acceptable a temporary bib/number will be issued and available for pickup at racer checkin<br />
prior to 8:15 a.m. race day. For start list and result purposes the number, while showing<br />
3 digits will be listed as 4 digits (i.e. 1345).<br />
4. Intermountain Bib numbers will be used for entry/racing with or without presence of the<br />
actual bib.<br />
5. Temporary racers will be issued temporary bibs at each event until they are issued a<br />
permanent bib.<br />
6. Temporary bibs must be returned after the racer’s last race of the weekend. A deposit may<br />
be required for the use of a temporary bib.<br />
7. The overall top five women and top ten men are awarded special bibs to wear. See “Top<br />
Women and Men race Bibs” section below.<br />
Seeding<br />
Seeding within classes will be by random draw among those entries received by the entry<br />
deadline. Second run seeding will be by order of finish within class. Conditions permitting as<br />
determined by the TD and/or race organizer, competitors with a first run DNF or DSQ will be<br />
permitted to run the second run at the end of their respective class.<br />
Super Seed<br />
This elite seed will be comprised of the top ten male finishers overall from the first run, and<br />
if those competitors choose to run, they will be run in reverse order of finish (10th place to<br />
1st) after class 7 men. Those who choose to compete in the Super Seed will not be awarded<br />
class awards. However twenty national points will be awarded to all Super Seed finishers.<br />
Running Order<br />
Women Class 14 then Men Class 13 followed by Women in Class 10 and older, then men<br />
in Class 10 and older, followed by women Class 9 and younger in descending class order,<br />
followed by men Class 9 and younger in descending class order.<br />
Series Scoring<br />
Each season, the Intermountain <strong>Masters</strong> series will be scored by World Cup points and<br />
awarded overall and in each age class at every race. Awards will be given to the top three men<br />
and women in each age class. A competitor’s standing will be based on his/her best results in<br />
up to one half of the total number of races held during the season, rounded up.<br />
Top Men and Women Race Bibs<br />
Red bibs (numbered 1 through 5) for women and yellow bibs (numbered 1 through 10) for<br />
men are awarded to the overall top five women and top ten men of the prior season to worn<br />
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the next season. Bibs must be returned at the season end and will be reassigned to the next<br />
year’s season overall winners. The bib numbers for the 2010-11 season are as follows:<br />
Men - Yellow<br />
Women - Red<br />
1 Chris Probert 6 Victor Roy 1 Dana Alexandrescu<br />
2 Rick Slabinski 7 Mike McGurl 2 Beth Sarazine<br />
3 Craig Norton 8 Dana MacKenzie 3 Heidi Flood<br />
4 Thunder Jalili 9 Jim Ragan 4 Nancy Auseklis<br />
5 BobSkinner 10 Bill Skinner 5 Deb MacKenzie<br />
<strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> National Championships<br />
The <strong>2012</strong> Skier’s Edge <strong>Masters</strong> National Championships are open to all <strong>Masters</strong>. Entry is<br />
online or hard copy, the first 300 entries starting Dec. 1 will be admitted. See Chapter 5 of this<br />
guide for details.<br />
Internet<br />
Email is the preferred form of communication - entries@intermountainmasters.org.<br />
Results and schedules, including changes and cancellations when possible, will be posted at<br />
www.skiracereg.com.<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> Committee<br />
Committee meetings are open to everyone and all racers are welcome to attend. Details<br />
on how to become a committee member are in the IMM bylaws. For detailed information on<br />
IMM racing refer to the IMM bylaws or contact<br />
Amy Lanzel, Chair: 8720 Hidden Cove Rd, Park City UT 84098 T: 435.649.5751<br />
E: alanzel@xmission.com<br />
Training Opportunities<br />
Bogus Basin, ID - Training begins early December with free skiing outside the gates.<br />
Gate training is expected to start mid-December through March. Contact: Craig Hopper:<br />
craighopper@hotmail.com<br />
Jackson, WY - For training opportunities in Jackson contact Bridger Call at JH Ski Club<br />
T: 307.413.7034<br />
Park City, UT - The Park City <strong>Masters</strong> Race Team invites all <strong>USSA</strong> membership holders to<br />
join them for a day or week of training in the Olympic and World Cup, Eagle Race Arena.<br />
Training is available Monday-Friday starting in mid-November and goes through the end<br />
of March. A typical session starts at 9 a.m. and includes gate running, technical free skiing<br />
drills, and video ending at 3 p.m. The Park City Mountain Resort is offering this program<br />
to <strong>USSA</strong> members for one day or five days. Season training passes are available for the day<br />
program, and for the night program (2 evenings a week). For more information contact the<br />
Park City Ski School T: 435.647.5423 or Bill Skinner T: 435.647.2633. For Lodging call<br />
T: 800.222.7275.<br />
Snowbasin, UT - For information on the Snowbasin <strong>Masters</strong> program call Rauli Karjalainen<br />
T: 801.876.2321, or Bob Chambers T: 801.399.2337.<br />
Sun Valley, ID - The Sun Valley Ski School Master’s Race clinic runs 11 weeks from the<br />
beginning of December through mid-March. It is geared to all ages of advanced to expert<br />
skiers. Meeting weekdays at 9 a.m., and running for three hours per day, the program<br />
concentrates on technique and tactics to improved skiing ability through race training.<br />
The daily routine includes free skiing coaching/ analysis followed by gate training for the<br />
balance of the session. Special SG training is offered once a week at 8 a.m. for an hour<br />
of training on a full length SG course. A number of different season programs are offered<br />
to customize your training needs and availability. The coaching staff comes from the Sun<br />
Valley Ski and Snowboard School, and the Sun Valley and Hailey junior ski teams. Check<br />
pre-season with the Sun Valley Ski and Snowboard School for costs and more information<br />
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T: 208.622.2248. For lodging call Sun Valley Resort T: 800.786.8259.<br />
Soldier Mountain, ID - There will be a DH Training camp the Monday prior to the Soldier<br />
Mountain DH Series. Cost will be $60 including lift ticket. Coaches are Ken Corrock, and<br />
former <strong>USSA</strong> National <strong>Masters</strong> champion Scott Curtis.<br />
Wolf Mountain, UT - Contact Keith Rounkles T: 801.668.8844 E: keithrounkles@comcast.net<br />
NORTHERN MASTERS<br />
Schedule<br />
Date Description Site Event<br />
Jan. 13-15 Whitefish Race Whitefish Mtn. GS/GS/SL<br />
Jan. 20-22 Need for Speed 49 Degrees N. trSG/2SG/SG<br />
Jan. 28-29 Cowboy Classic Snow King, WY GS/GS<br />
Feb. 2-5 Western Championships Big Sky SC/SG/GS/SL<br />
Feb. 13-15 Ken Corrock DH Soldier Mtn. trDH/2DH<br />
Feb. 22-15 Don Brooks Mem. Schweitzer, ID 2SG/2SG/3GS/SL<br />
Mar. 10-11 Outlaw Rendezvous Lookout Pass GS/SL<br />
Mar. 22-26 <strong>Masters</strong> Nationals Park City, UT SC/SG/GS/SL<br />
Mar. 27-31 FIS Criterium Mammoth, CA SG/GS/GS/SL<br />
Northern <strong>Masters</strong> <strong>Alpine</strong> Racing (NMAR) consists of skiers from Montana, the Western<br />
Dakotas, NW Wyoming, and Northern Idaho. Due to Northern Divisions’ low population and<br />
participation, Northern Division holds joint division races with Intermountain Division and<br />
PNSA Division. Northern always welcomes racers from other divisions to participate in its<br />
events at no additional fee. Northern is blessed with a variety of resorts that all have western<br />
hospitality and low crowds in common.<br />
Entries<br />
Pre-registration is encouraged for all races. To avoid a late registration penalty, notify us by<br />
email, phone or letter of your intention to participate. For the Whitefish Race send entries to<br />
Rick Murphy at E: rickmurphy14@hotmail.com T: 406.471.1573 or 19 Mill Ave. Whitefish<br />
MT 59937. Please enclose all necessary information: Name, Sex, DOB, Bib #, Address &<br />
Phone # and Event. You may also register the morning of the Whitefish race between 8 and 9<br />
a.m., subject to a $5 late fee. Checks should be made out to “Northern <strong>Masters</strong>”. The fees are<br />
as follows: GS and SL $25, SG $35. Northern racers also pay a yearly membership fee of $25.<br />
Pre-registrants may cancel without any penalty including day of race.<br />
Entry into joint division races should follow Intermountain and PNSA Divisions rules and<br />
entry procedures. Racers wanting to enter the 49 Degrees North, Schweitzer, and Lookout<br />
Pass races should go to www.pnsamasters.org. Racers wanting to enter the Snow King and<br />
Soldier Mountain races should go to www.intermountainmasters.org.<br />
Out-of-division <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> racers are always welcome at Northern events without<br />
additional charge beyond registration. <strong>USSA</strong> membership (or temporary membership) is<br />
required for all Northern <strong>USSA</strong> sanctioned events. A Northern <strong>Masters</strong> liability waiver and/or<br />
host mountain liability waiver is also required prior to race start.<br />
Scoring<br />
Race scoring for the NO races is normally in 10-year classes; class 1 being 21-29, etc. At<br />
joint or <strong>USSA</strong> events the standard 5-year brackets apply. The Northern and joint events listed<br />
above count towards the year-end by-class awards in the division.<br />
Race results, scoring and division news are given by email and newsletter. If you would<br />
like to be included on our email and newsletter list please send your contact information to E:<br />
tobyandali@yahoo.com.<br />
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<strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> Nationals<br />
The <strong>2012</strong> Skier’s Edge <strong>Masters</strong> National Championships are open to all <strong>Masters</strong>. Entry is<br />
online or hard copy, the first 300 entries starting Dec. 1 will be admitted. See Chapter 5 of this<br />
guide for details.<br />
Training Opportunities<br />
Gate training with coaching and friendly competition is available throughout Northern<br />
Division.<br />
Big Sky: weekday mornings beginning mid-Dec., contact Fran Noel E: fnoel@onemain.com<br />
Whitefish Mtn Resort: Rick Murphy T: 406.471.1573 E: rickmurphy14@hotmail.com<br />
Snowbowl: Toby Chapman T: 206.370.8052 E: tobyandali@yahoo.com<br />
Lookout Pass: Toby Chapman T: 206.370.8052 E: tobyandali@yahoo.com<br />
Information Contacts<br />
Division Chair: Toby Chapman, 210 Rimrock Way, Missoula, MT 59803, T: 206.370.8052<br />
E: tobyandali@yahoo.com.<br />
PACIFIC NORTHWEST MASTERS<br />
Schedule<br />
Date Location Race Event(s)<br />
Jan. 7-8 Snoqualmie Kickoff Off Classic GStr/GS<br />
Jan. 14-15 Crystal Mountain Rosenquist-Vala 2GS<br />
Jan. 20-22 49 Degree N Elderdaze SGtr/3SG<br />
Jan. 28-29 Hoodoo Bend Ski Club SL/SL<br />
Feb. 2-5 Big Sky Western Regionals SC/SG/GS/SL<br />
Feb. 11-12 Alpental Over The Hill 3SL<br />
Feb. 18-19 Willamette Pass Peter Lorinez Cup GS/GS<br />
Feb. 22-26 Schweitzer Don Brooks Memorial GStr/SGtr/2SG/GS/SL<br />
Mar. 3-4 Mt Hood Ski Bowl Skiyente Cup SL/GS<br />
Mar. 9-12 Stevens Pass Osborne-Grage SLtr/SL/GS/2SG<br />
Mar. 17-18 Lookout Pass Outlaw Rendezvous GS/SL<br />
Mar. 19-23 Park City, UT Nationals SC/SG/GS/SL<br />
Mar. 27-31 Mammoth, CA FIS Criterium SG/GS/GS/SL<br />
Apr. 5-8 Mt Bachelor PNSA Championships SGtr/2SG/GS/SL<br />
PNSA Overview<br />
PNSA hosts races throughout the Pacific Northwest, from January to April. Race in as few<br />
or as many races as you like. There is a points competition per gender and age category -<br />
each racer in their category gets points for finish position. Awards are given out at the PNSA<br />
Championships at Mt. Bachelor, OR in April.<br />
PNSA Goal<br />
We welcome all levels of skiers, from skiers looking to challenge themselves through<br />
racing, to the most avid ski racer who attends every event they can. Our goal is to have fun,<br />
ski with and meet new friends while improving one’s ski racing skills. Your goal is to bring<br />
a friend to a race and spread the word about <strong>Masters</strong> Racing! To receive information about<br />
PNSA masters racing by email, contact Merilyn Moss to add your name to our email list.<br />
Race Entries<br />
1. Online registration at www.pnsamasters.org. To get to online registration, click in the<br />
Online Registration column for the race you’re entering<br />
2. If online registration is not available, mail entry fees and entry cards to the Race organizer<br />
so that it arrives one week before the race date. See back of this handbook for a copy of the<br />
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entry card or get one at www.pnsamasters.org. Calling or emailing the race organizer may<br />
not be considered pre-entering a race – check with the organizer. All races but the PNSA<br />
Championships (Mt. Bachelor) will allow same-day entry, but expect to pay a late fee.<br />
3. Entry Fees: Our entry fees for GS and SL races are $27 unless a different rate is specified in<br />
the race announcement; for SG the fees are $37 to cover the additional costs for equipment.<br />
The PNSA Championships, the Western Region Championships and U.S. National<br />
Championships each have their own fee schedule. Those fees are set based on their cost<br />
structure. Check www.pnsamasters.org or this handbook for fee information.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong>/PNSA Membership Requirements<br />
Racers must have a current <strong>USSA</strong> <strong>Masters</strong> <strong>Competition</strong> Card. This must be shown at time<br />
of race sign in. A temporary, or “day-of-race” membership, can be purchased at the race site.<br />
Only one temporary membership is allowed per season; the cost of the temporary membership<br />
can be applied to a season long membership<br />
Helmets<br />
Racers must wear a ski helmet in ALL events.<br />
Contacts<br />
PNSA website: Please go to www.pnsamasters.org for information such as schedules,<br />
contacts, web links and race results. Visit it often for race information changes.<br />
PNSA Chair: Ann Ozuna, C: 509.993.2283 or T: 509.455.7944 E: aozuna@ieway.com<br />
Race Schedule Coordinator: Knut Olberg T: 206.714.4522 E: norski@msn.com<br />
Email Communication: Merilyn Moss T: 206.524.7800 E: moss@halcyon.com. Contact<br />
Merilyn if you need an address, phone number or email address of a PNSA member or race<br />
coordinator or wish to e mail your event to the entire membership.<br />
Temporary License/Bibs: Carolyn Phillips T: 360.663.2602 E: carolyn@bjwhite.net<br />
New Racers: Peter Christian T: 425-883-4770 E: gm@bearcreekcc.com<br />
Nationals and Regionals: See Chap. 5 of this book<br />
Crystal Mt: Rodger Lawton, 3808 6th Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502 C: 360.970.1118<br />
E: cmac@cmacskiracing.com<br />
49 Degrees North: <strong>Masters</strong> Entry: 49 Degrees North, PO Box 166, Chewelah WA 99109.<br />
Race Contact FAST Attn Jim Holcomb, Box 166, Chewelah WA 99109 T: 509.251.9383<br />
E: fast@ski49n.com<br />
Lookout Pass: Lookout Pass Ski Area, PO Box 108, Wallace ID 83873. Race Contact: Casey<br />
Hatfield, Mt Manager. E: casey@skilookout.com W www.skilookout.com<br />
Mt Bachelor, PNSA Championships: Entries in advance only - online or mailed (must be<br />
received by deadline). NO day of race entries. Mail to: PNSA <strong>Masters</strong> Race Administrator,<br />
563 SW 13th St, Suite 201, Bend OR 97702. Inquiries: E: raceinfo@mbsef.org<br />
W: www.mbsef.org Check under Events (Calendar) for race announcement, entry form and<br />
online entry availability.<br />
Mt. Hood Meadows: Skiyente Ski Club, Diane Hicks, 12512 SE Stark #B, Portland OR<br />
97223 T: 503.253.5086<br />
Schnee Vogeli Ski Club: Rogers, PO Box 249, Government Camp, OR 97028, T: 503.789.0104<br />
E: edrskier@msn.com<br />
Schweitzer Mt: SARS <strong>Masters</strong>, Ann Ozuna, 3403 S Tekoa St, Spokane WA 99203<br />
T: 509.455.7944 E: mastersrace@sars.net W: www.sars.net.<br />
Stevens Pass: SPAC and Penguin Ski Club, Race Administrator E: raceadmin@spacracing.<br />
com W: www.spacracing.com<br />
Summit at Snoqualmie/Alpental: Summit Race Dept. PO Box 1068, Snoqualmie Pass WA<br />
98068 T: 425.434.6729 E: raceandevents@summiti90.com - Snow Sports Director: Jen<br />
Knox jknow@summiti90.com. Entries to Karter Riach: kriach@summiti90.com.<br />
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PNSA <strong>Masters</strong> Training Opportunities<br />
Crystal Mt: Rodger Lawton, 3808 6th Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502 T: 360.459.4400 or<br />
C: 360.970.1118 E: cmac@cmacskiracing.com<br />
Schweitzer Mt. SARS <strong>Masters</strong>: Ann Ozuna, South 3404 Tekoa St, Spokane WA 99203<br />
T: 509.455.7944 E: aozuna@ieway.com. Wed./Thur. and weekend training available. See<br />
www.sars.net under masters for current info.<br />
Summit at Snoqualmie/Alpental: Summit Race Dept, PO Box 1068, Snoqualmie Pass WA<br />
98068 T: 425.434.6729 E: raceandevents@summiti90.com or Snow Sports Director: Jen<br />
Knox jknox@summiti90.com. Summit website: www.summitatsnoqualmie.com.<br />
Mt Bachelor: MBSEF <strong>Masters</strong>/Adult Training Program: Tues. - Fri., Sun., holidays<br />
Mon., (Sat. starting mid-March), 9 a.m. - noon, late Nov. - late April. Full season, 20<br />
day, 10 day and drop-in programs available. Contact: MBSEF at T: 541.388.0002 or<br />
E: mbsef@mbsef.org, Greg Timm at E: gtimm@empnet.com or T: 541.385.7853.<br />
Stevens Pass: The SPAC <strong>Masters</strong> Racing program starts early Jan. and continues for 8-10<br />
weeks. Training will be offered on Thur. evenings and Fri. afternoons only. 16 training<br />
sessions are possible from January through March 2009 . See the SPAC website for access<br />
to the most current information, www.spacracing.com.<br />
Lyons Ski School: <strong>Masters</strong> Training Program is designed for Master racers and other adults<br />
interested in the challenge of ski racing. Includes directed free skiing, drill and gate<br />
training. Coaching by Dave Lyon with additional coaching and support by guest coaches.<br />
January and February Thur. 6:30 -8:30 p.m. See the Lyons website for current information,<br />
www.lyonskischool.com.<br />
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN MASTERS<br />
Schedule<br />
Date Location Discipline<br />
Dec. 2-4 Loveland GS/SL<br />
Jan. 7-8 Copper Mtn. GS/SL<br />
Jan. 14 Ski Cooper trDH/DH<br />
Jan. 21-22 Winter Park SL/GS<br />
Jan. 27-29 Vail SL/GS/2SG<br />
Feb. 2-5 Big Sky, MT Regionals Chapter 5<br />
Feb. 4-5 Keystone trDH/2DH<br />
Feb. 11-12 Ski Cooper SC/GS<br />
Feb. 18-20 Aspen 2SG/2DH<br />
Mar. 10-11 Ski Cooper 3DH National DH<br />
Mar. 19-23 Park City, UT Nationals Chapter 5<br />
Mar. 24-25 Aspen Highlands SC/GS<br />
Mar. 31 - Apr. 1 Loveland SL/SL 1 run<br />
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.<br />
unless otherwise posted at registration, or contact our website for update information.<br />
Rocky Mountain <strong>Masters</strong><br />
The Rocky Mountain <strong>Masters</strong> program tours all of the major ski areas in Colorado, making<br />
participation a must for any vacationers from other regions. All <strong>Masters</strong> racers nationwide are<br />
cordially invited and welcome to join us for a race weekend if you are planning a ski vacation<br />
in Colorado. We are operated by a volunteer Board of Directors and have developed many<br />
unique features that make our program easy and rewarding to participate in.<br />
• All four alpine ski-racing disciplines on full length FIS homologated courses (check out<br />
our schedule you speed freaks, many DH races with even more training!)<br />
• New this year---Super Combined! Due to popular demand, we have several SC events on<br />
the schedule this year.<br />
• Automated race registration at www.rmmskiracing.org<br />
• Elite class that recognizes the top racers across all age classes<br />
• Sportage system that applies a handicap based upon age, allowing older racers to effectively<br />
compete against the young racers for hardware<br />
• Door prizes at awards ceremonies in addition to medals based on results<br />
• Great deals on lift tickets<br />
<strong>Masters</strong> racing in Colorado has become more competitive in recent years, with many<br />
resorts offering fantastic training opportunities. Most of these offer full season programs,<br />
punch cards and daily rates to accommodate our out-of-state guests. With both early season<br />
weekend training, and mid-week sessions available throughout the season, there just aren’t<br />
any excuses not to pick up modern techniques demanded by today’s newest equipment. Some<br />
of the areas offering <strong>Masters</strong> training include:<br />
Aspen, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Eldora, Keystone, Loveland, Vail and Winter<br />
Park.<br />
Our goal is to make it easy and fun to ski race and train in Colorado. Details are at<br />
www.rmmskiracing.org or www.ussa.org click alpine masters for national information.<br />
Our mailing address is: Rocky Mountain <strong>Masters</strong>, c/o Stacey Estelle, 6501 Perry Park<br />
Boulevard, Larkspur, CO 80118. Training and race information are at www.rmmskiracing.org<br />
or www.ussa.org click alpine masters for national information.<br />
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Race Registration<br />
Registration for our races is easy, go to www.rmmskiracing.org and click the Race<br />
Registration link. Our automated system will walk you through our online race registration<br />
process. Whether you’re a full-time RMM membership holder, an out-of-state <strong>USSA</strong> masters<br />
member, or a new participant, you are welcome to join us. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on the<br />
Thursday before each race weekend. Please be sure to check our website for any changes to<br />
schedule, discipline or venue.<br />
Fees<br />
Fees for the 2011/12 season are: $32 for tech events; for speed events, $32 per race run<br />
(normally two race runs). DH training is mandatory and priced at $32 per day. “Youngster”<br />
race fees for racers under 25 years of age are $8. RMM member fees are $35 for the season.<br />
Additional Contact Information<br />
Rocky Mt <strong>Masters</strong> Divisional Chair, Jennifer Kaufman, 2626 W 26th Ave, Denver CO<br />
80211 T: 720.855.8427 E: Jenniferkaufman@comcast.net.<br />
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NASTAR FOR MASTERS<br />
Nature Valley NASTAR race venues provide <strong>Masters</strong> racers with an opportunity to<br />
compete and train at more than 120 resorts in North America. NASTAR is the acronym for the<br />
NAtional STAndard Race and is the largest public ski race program in the world. More than<br />
95,000 Nature Valley NASTAR participants compete throughout the season to win platinum,<br />
gold, silver and bronze medals in their age and gender groups.<br />
The NASTAR program utilizes a handicap system to measure each participant’s ability.<br />
The system allows racers to compete against their peers, friends and family members across<br />
the country without racing on the same racecourse on the same day. This is accomplished by<br />
establishing a National Standard for all races. The National Standard is the Par Time or the<br />
“0” handicap which every racer competes against when they race Nature Valley NASTAR.<br />
The “0” handicap is set each year at the Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships<br />
by the fastest racer. World Cup Champion and US Ski Team member, Steve Nyman, was the<br />
fastest racer at the National Championships last spring. This winter, participants will race<br />
against Steve’s time each time they race NASTAR. In addition, participants are ranked in<br />
their ability group and the top ranked racers qualify to compete in the Nature Valley NASTAR<br />
National Championships.<br />
The NASTAR National Championships will expand this year as NASTAR and <strong>USSA</strong> have<br />
joined forces to bring recreational racers and US Ski Team members together for an alpine<br />
festival that will connect ski racers of all ability levels. “The Championships” will be a ten<br />
day celebration of the sport at Winter Park Resort, CO where current and former US Ski Team<br />
members will gather to compete with and against recreational racers in a family team event<br />
and a Pro-Am team event. US Ski Team alumni will participate with their family members<br />
in the Family Challenge and the Pro-Am Team <strong>Competition</strong> will give recreational racers<br />
the opportunity to add a US Ski Team member to their team. There will be parties, concerts,<br />
Warren Miller movies, race video and games to salute the sport of ski racing.<br />
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CODE OF CONDUCT<br />
Membership in the United States Ski and Snowboard Association is a privilege, not a right.<br />
All <strong>USSA</strong> members (athletes, coaches, and officials) when participating in any <strong>USSA</strong> activity<br />
must agree to conduct themselves according to <strong>USSA</strong>’s core values of Team, Loyalty, Integrity,<br />
Respect, Perseverance, and Accountability and abide by the spirit and dictates of this Code of<br />
Conduct. All members must agree to comport themselves in a sportsmanlike manner, and are<br />
responsible for their actions while attending or participating in all <strong>USSA</strong> activities (including<br />
but not limited to camps, competitions, and projects).<br />
Sportsmanlike conduct is defined as, but is not limited to: respect for competition officials,<br />
resort employees, and the skiing and snowboarding public, respect for facilities, privileges<br />
and operating procedures, the use of courtesy and good manners, acting responsibly and<br />
maturely, refraining from the use of profane or abusive language, and abstinence from illegal<br />
or immoderate use of alcohol and use of illegal or banned drugs.<br />
While participating in any <strong>USSA</strong> activity:<br />
1. <strong>USSA</strong> members shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the International Ski Federation<br />
Statutes, the United States Olympic Committee Bylaws, the <strong>USSA</strong> Bylaws, and the <strong>USSA</strong><br />
Code of Conduct.<br />
2. <strong>USSA</strong> members shall conduct themselves at all times and in all places as befits worthy<br />
representatives of the United States of America, the United States Olympic Committee,<br />
<strong>USSA</strong>, their region, division, state or club and in accordance with the best traditions of<br />
national and international competition.<br />
3. <strong>USSA</strong> members are responsible for knowledge of and adherence to competition rules and<br />
procedures. Members are also responsible for knowledge of and adherence to the rules<br />
and procedures of the <strong>USSA</strong> national teams, camps or other projects when participating in<br />
such.<br />
4. <strong>USSA</strong> members shall maintain high standards of moral and ethical conduct, which includes<br />
self-control and responsible behavior, consideration for the physical and emotional wellbeing<br />
of others, and courtesy and good manners.<br />
5. <strong>USSA</strong> members shall abide by <strong>USSA</strong> rules and procedures while traveling to and from and<br />
participating in official <strong>USSA</strong> activities.<br />
6. <strong>USSA</strong> members shall abstain from illegal and/or immoderate consumption of alcohol.<br />
Absolutely no consumption of alcohol is permitted for those individuals under the age<br />
of 21. Members under 21 years of age shall not participate in gatherings involving<br />
consumption of alcohol unless it is an official <strong>USSA</strong> or event organizer function.<br />
7. No <strong>USSA</strong> member shall violate the customs, travel or currency regulations of a country<br />
while traveling with a <strong>USSA</strong> group or on a <strong>USSA</strong> ticket.<br />
8. No <strong>USSA</strong> member shall commit a criminal act.<br />
9. No <strong>USSA</strong> member shall engage in any conduct that could be perceived as harassment<br />
based upon gender, age, race, religion or disability.<br />
10. <strong>USSA</strong> members will avoid profane or abusive language and disruptive behavior.<br />
11. <strong>USSA</strong> members agree to abide by anti-doping rules and procedures established by WADA,<br />
USADA, and/or FIS.<br />
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Failure to comply with any of the above provisions may lead to disciplinary action by the<br />
appropriate team or competition leader. Disciplinary action may include:<br />
• Removal from the team trip or training camp.<br />
• Suspension from training and/or competition.<br />
• Elimination of coaching, travel, and other benefits.<br />
• Forfeiture of <strong>USSA</strong> membership.<br />
<strong>USSA</strong> is committed to principles of fairness, due process and equal opportunity. Members<br />
are entitled to be treated fairly and in compliance with <strong>USSA</strong>’s Bylaws, policies and<br />
procedures. Members are entitled to notice and an opportunity for a hearing before being<br />
prevented from participating in protected competition as that term is defined by the USOC<br />
Bylaws. Information on the processes for grievances, suspensions and appeals is available at<br />
www.ussa.org.<br />
Nothing in this Code shall be deemed to restrict the individual freedom of a <strong>USSA</strong> member<br />
in matters not involving activities in which one could not be perceived as representing<br />
<strong>USSA</strong>. In choices of appearance, lifestyle, behavior and speech while not representing<br />
<strong>USSA</strong>, competitors shall have complete freedom, provided their statements and actions do<br />
not adversely affect the name and reputation of the <strong>USSA</strong>. However, in those events where<br />
one is representing or could be perceived as representing <strong>USSA</strong>, <strong>USSA</strong> demands that its<br />
members understand and agree to behave in a manner consistent with the best traditions of<br />
sportsmanship and <strong>USSA</strong>’s core values.<br />
Last revised May 18, 2008<br />
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<strong>USSA</strong> MASTERS ENTRY CARD<br />
Last Name First Name <strong>USSA</strong> # Bib#<br />
Sex Date of Birth Age Class Club (if any)<br />
M F<br />
Mailing Address City State Zip<br />
Telephone Email<br />
Date of Race Name of Race Location Discipline (circle)<br />
DH SL GS SG<br />
For organizer use<br />
Fee Paid $ Date Rec’d Comments<br />
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<strong>USSA</strong> MASTERS ENTRY CARD<br />
Last Name First Name <strong>USSA</strong> # Bib#<br />
Sex Date of Birth Age Class Club (if any)<br />
M F<br />
Mailing Address City State Zip<br />
Telephone Email<br />
Date of Race Name of Race Location Discipline (circle)<br />
DH SL GS SG<br />
For organizer use<br />
Fee Paid $ Date Rec’d Comments<br />
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Thank You<br />
to the following partners of the<br />
U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing.<br />
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CONCUSSION CHECKLIST<br />
Signs and Symptoms<br />
Athletes who experience one or more of the signs and symptoms listed below after a bump,<br />
blow, or jolt to the head or body may have a concussion.<br />
Signs Observed by<br />
Coaches / Officials<br />
Appears dazed or stunned<br />
Moves clumsily<br />
Answers questions slowly<br />
Loses consciousness<br />
(even briefly)<br />
Shows behavior, or<br />
personality changes<br />
Can't recall events<br />
prior to hit or fall<br />
Can't recall events<br />
after hit or fall<br />
Symptoms Reported by<br />
Athlete<br />
Headache or "pressure" in head<br />
Nausea or vomiting<br />
Balance problems or dizziness<br />
Double or blurry vision<br />
Sensitivity to light or noise<br />
Feeling sluggish, hazy,<br />
foggy or groggy<br />
Concentration or<br />
memory problems<br />
Does not “feel right”<br />
Confusion<br />
Action Plan<br />
If you suspect that an athlete has a concussion<br />
1. Remove the athlete from training and competition.<br />
2. Provide athlete/family with <strong>USSA</strong> concussion parent information and medical evaluation<br />
forms.<br />
3. Notify the <strong>USSA</strong> of suspected concussion - jweinman@ussa.org.<br />
4. The athlete will be placed on <strong>USSA</strong> medical hold until the completed medical evaluation<br />
form is received with the signature of a medical professional who has been trained in<br />
concussion management within the past three years.<br />
More Information<br />
www.cdc.gov/ConcussionInYouthSports<br />
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