Hey everyone i know its a lot later but thanks for cheering me on at champs it was so much fun!! And I cant wait for the end of the year party at our house!! Race Day
Race Day is when the racers show their stuff. Make sure they get a good night sleep and be to the vebue by 7:30 - 8:00. Coaching assignements have been made so the racers will know who to look for whem you get to the hill.
Parents are responsible to register the racers getting a race bib with a number. There are generally two runs per race starting as early as 9:00 AM and usually after lunch. Coaches will assemble the racers to inspect as early as 8:30 when lifts open. Have racers eat lunc after their first run. Check with coach for meeting time and place for insepction of the second run. At the end of the day we request the racers to stay around for the aeards ceremony to support the top finishing racers.
Please make sure your racers are well behaved at all times and represent the Nashoba Rovers proudly.
Tri State supports the Competition Regulations of USSA, which provide a framework in which the various ski programs are developed and operated at all levels. It particularly endorses the policy for sportsmanlike conduct which states that competitors, coaches, officials or other personnel may be reprimanded, disqualified or suspended for conduct at USSA events that is prejudicial to the sport, as recommended by member organizations and so determined by a Division's Board of Directors. While affiliated with Tri-State and attending or competing in any USSA event, athletes, coaches and parents are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate, sportsmanlike manner. Any athlete, coach or parent that is determined to have violated the Code of Conduct rules as delineated in the USSA Competition Guide may face disciplinary action or suspension of their athlete at the determination of the Tri-State Board of Directors. A Race Jury, or the Tri State Appeals Board, may prevent a racer disqualified for misconduct from competing in one or more future races.
Parents Conduct:
Do not force an unwilling child to participate in skiing. Children are involved in organized sport for their enjoyment, not yours. Encourage your child to participate according to the rules and good sportsmanship conduct. Teach your child that honest effort is as important as victory so that the result of each ski competition is accepted without undue disappointment. Turn defeat into victory by helping your child work toward skill development and good sportsmanship. Children learn by example. Applaud good runs by your team and by members of the opposing team. Do not publicly question the race officials' judgment or the gate judges. Support all effort to remove verbal and physical abuse from children's sporting activities. Recognize the value and importance of volunteers, officials and coaches. They give of their time and resources to provide recreational activities for your child. Become a volunteer yourself.
Signing Up for Races
Races:
The J1s and 2s have their opening Tri-state race at Berkshire East, a slalom, on December 27th, a SL at Bousquet on January 3rd, Wachusett GS on January 10th, Blanford SL on January 16th, Berkshire East GS on January 24th, Bousquet SL on January 31st and a GS at Jiminey Peak on February 7th. We will be targeting open races for the 1s and 2s up north. 2nd Year J3s can sign up for the Wachusett race January 10th, the Blanford race January 16th and the Bosquet race on Januaruy 31st.
The 3s, 4s and 5s have Bradford (2 SL) January 9th, our home race at Nashoba (1 GS, 1 SL) on January 23rd and Wachusett (2 GS) on January 31st.. J3 championships are February 13th and 14th at Berkshire East and Eaglebrook. J4 Championships are February 20th and 21st at Bousquet and Jiminey peak. We will also be trying to get up north for some open races with the 3s, 4s and 5s.
Vouchers:Entry forms must be submitted to the Race secretary the host ski area at least one week prior to the date of the race. Races are $40 to $50 and include lift tickets. Please refer to the tri-sate web site for fees and race secretary contact information. Blank entry forms are available on the USSA web site or in the back of your USSA Guide and Rule Book. Check the schedule for open racers we are targeting up north and then go to the New Hampshire Alpine racing Association (NHARA) website for schedule and registration information www.nhalpine.org. Note that the LaFoley Spring Series fill up quickly. After March 21, 2009, second year J3s are eligible for LaFoley races. Some races offer on-line registration.