MASTERS

2023

COMPETITION GUIDE

MASTERS

Class 1 Racer Brianna Bond (RM) and Class 14 Racer

Gaetano Demattei (FW) claimed the podium in all

events in their age classes.

2023 ALPINE MASTERS

COMPETITION GUIDE

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Pepi Neubauer (E – M11)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Key Contact Directory 4

1 U.S. Ski & Snowboard and the Masters Program 7

An Introduction to the Masters 8

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  

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Code of Conduct 12

Athlete Safety 14

Insurance Coverage 15

Masters Contacts 16

2 Alpine Masters Champions 19

3 Alpine Masters General Competition Rules 29

Rules and Entry Procedures 30

Masters Age Classes [M1282.1] 31

Entry Procedure (non-FIS) 31

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General Rules 33

Event Regulations 38

Additional Regulations 43

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4 Event Rules for U.S. National and Regional Championships, 45

and International Competitions

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5 Major Events 53

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A Racer’s Edge Masters National Speed Series 57

FIS Masters Cup Series 57

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6 Divisional Programs 61

Divisional Map 62

Alaska 62

Central 63

Eastern 64

New England 64

Mid-Atlantic 65

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Northern 70

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Rocky Mountain 73

NASTAR for Masters 74

Concussion Checklist 76

COVID-19 Event Information 76

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  

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  

  

  

  

 

Snowboard and Freeski

  

  

Sport Education

Gar Trayner | Director Sport Education 435.647.2050 gar.trayner@

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  

Sport Science

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Thank You

to our Corporate Partners for supporting

the athletes of U.S. Ski & Snowboard

Chapter 1

U.S. Ski & Snowboard

and the Masters Program

An Introduction to the Masters

 



recreational skiing abilities or eager to learn and take on a new athletic activity. Many racers







           



 



downhill are all included in this season’s schedule. Masters series are conducted within each





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one of the participants in the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) Masters Cup that spans the

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            

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            

           

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friends of all ages and abilities across the country.

          

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What You Need to Compete

On a local level, Masters races are open to athletes 18 years of age or older with an applicable

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 

  

          

[email protected] or your division chair.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard and the Masters Program

          

sports in the USA, providing leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers







             

 

and freeskiing provide opportunities for athletes to develop skiing or snowboarding skills in a





rankings.

           

           

 



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 

              



 





  





U.S. Ski & Snowboard provides educational resources to key constituent groups through

the USANA Center of Excellence, the organization’s national training and education facility.





             

SafeSport on education related to athlete safety.

 

         



Alpine Ski Racing Events

               

     



“technical” events. Masters racers have opportunities to race in both technical and speed

           



 

see the rules chapter of this guide and/or the various FIS rule books.

Slalom (SL)   

              

            



designed to test a skier’s skill and strategy.

Giant Slalom (GS)





      



Downhill (DH)              









Super G (SG)

     





Alpine Combined (AC) 



Parallel (P)

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regular contact with athletes.

Alpine Master (18 & over) $135

             

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a FIS Masters License.

Alpine Master w/Requirements (18 & over) $150 - An athlete participating in U.S. Ski

& Snowboard Alpine Masters events and/or FIS Masters events who is in regular contact

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include background screening, SafeSport and Introduction to Avalanches training. Check



Alpine Master’s FIS License $50

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          

eligible for FIS.

Alpine General Non-Competitor (17 & under) $35 - (Does not include access to U.S.





 

Ski & Snowboard and non-U.S. Ski & Snowboard events. *If any of the events listed above

             



Alpine Non-Scored Athlete (14-24) $100 - (Does not include access to U.S. Ski &

Snowboard points list) Provides access to all levels of U.S. Ski & Snowboard scored and









Alpine Competitor





as well as International Ski Federation ranking lists where appropriate (with additional FIS



• Alpine Competitor U12 and under (11 & under) $100

• Alpine Competitor U14 (12-13) $125

• Alpine Competitor U16 and over (14 & over) $200



Short-Term Alpine (17 & under) $35 per day - (Does not include access to U.S. Ski &





Alpine FIS License





• $85 prior to Aug. 15 • $155 after Aug. 15

Alpine Coach w/Ocial (18 & over) $150 - An individual coaching athletes at the club level

and/or at U.S. Ski & Snowboard/FIS Alpine events (see guidelines for appropriate levels

             



Alpine Junior Coach (15-17 years of age) $75



          

Avalanches course periodically.

Alpine Ocial (18 & over) $80

          



Alpine Volunteer (18 & over) $65         









of authority over or in regular contact with athletes.

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 

  

        





while attending or participating in all U.S. Ski & Snowboard activities (including but not



 

           

           











Bylaws, the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Bylaws, and this U.S. Ski & Snowboard Code of

Conduct.









            

           



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which includes self-control and responsible behavior, consideration for the physical and

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





of a country while traveling with a U.S. Ski & Snowboard group or on a U.S. Ski &

Snowboard ticket.





           

religion, disability, or sexual orientation.



            





               

  

Policies, and that any dispute related to the foregoing will be resolved exclusively in

          







Express at 866.601.2632.



by the U.S. Center for SafeSport as well as U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Minor Athlete Abuse

Prevention Policies (MAAPP).

 



 

 

 

 

              

             

            





suspensions, and appeals is available at usskiandsnowboard.org.

               

              

not be perceived as representing U.S. Ski & Snowboard. In choices of appearance, lifestyle,







or could be perceived as representing U.S. Ski & Snowboard, U.S. Ski & Snowboard





    



Last revised Aug. 15, 2022

ATHLETE SAFETY

         





   

   



 

access to the Center of Excellence, or who have regular contact or are in a position of authority



           



work.

 

and background screening as well as the MAAPP for all of their adult participants in sports

and those who work at or with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, and at all U.S. Ski & Snowboard- or



            



with athletes, or in positions of authority over athletes

              



 



 



             



 

          

details regarding SafeSport and Athlete Safety are available on the U.S. Ski & Snowboard

website at usskiandsnowboard.org/safesport-athlete-safety.

             

         

   



INSURANCE COVERAGE

 

accident insurance coverage and to accept full responsibility for understanding the provisions





   





           



Excess Accident Medical Insurance for Members

 





for a detailed description of coverage.

Excess Accident Medical Insurance for Members of a CLIP Member Club

 



            

is supervised by a U.S. Ski & Snowboard representative and/or representative of a CLIP



      



Liability Insurance Coverage

 

• Event Organizers with respect to their ordinary negligence if such is alleged to have

            







• CLIP Member Clubs

          

           



is supervised by a U.S. Ski & Snowboard representative and/or representative of a CLIP

             

         

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Jack Ballard | Red Lodge MT (NO) Rob Cravens | Bend OR (PN)

 

Matt Mitsis | South Boston MA (EA) Kelli Keith | Boulder CO (RM)

 

Divisional Contacts

National Chair

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National Vice Chair



Alaska | alyeskaskiclub.com/programs/masters

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Central | midwestmasters.org



Eastern Masters Chair

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Eastern - New England | nemsracing.org

Eastern - New York | nymasters.net



Eastern - Mid Atlantic | mamasters.org



Eastern - Southern | saraski.org



Far West | farwestmasters.org



Intermountain | intermountainmasters.org



Northern | bit.ly/northernmasters



Pacic Northwest | pnwdivision.org/masters



Rocky Mountain | rmmskiracing.org





Chapter 2

Alpine Masters

Champions

 

             

            





2022 A RACER’S EDGE

ALPINE MASTERS NATIONAL

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sun Valley ID | Mar. 21-26, 2022

Women Alpine Combined

Class Gold Silver Bronze

1 Brianna Bond (RM) Kayla Vandecoevering (PN)

3 Lauren Beckos (IM) Lindsey Bengston (NO)

5 Kerry Finch (EA)

  

    

    

    

10 Cynthia Berlack (EA)

  

12 Anna Droege (IM) Nancy Auseklis (IM) Carolyn Phillips (PN)

Men Alpine Combined

Class Gold Silver Bronze

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

   

    

    

  

Women Super G

Class Gold Silver Bronze

1 Brianna Bond (RM) Kayla Vandecoevering (PN)

3 Anne Marie Tilton (IM) Lauren Beckos (IM) Lindsey Bengston (NO)

4 Breanne Morton (PN)

5 Kerry Finch (EA)

   

7 Chris Katzenberger (IM) Julie Bell (IM)

    

    

10 Cynthia Berlack (EA)

  

12 Anna Droege (IM) Nancy Auseklis (IM) Carolyn Phillips (PN)

 

Men Super G

Class Gold Silver Bronze

   

    

    

    

    

    

8 Matt Murphy (IM) Jesse Scroggins (PN) Ken Park (PN)

    

    

    

    

  

Women Giant Slalom

Class Gold Silver Bronze

1 Brianna Bond (RM) Kayla Vandecoevering (PN)

    

4 Breanne Morton (PN)

5 Kerry Finch (EA)

    

    

    

    

10 Cynthia Berlack (EA)

  

12 Anna Droege (IM) Nancy Auseklis (IM) Carolyn Phillips (PN)

Men Giant Slalom

Class Gold Silver Bronze

    

    

    

    

6 Jesse Foster (IM) Noel Christopher (RM) Thunder Jalili (IM)

    

8 Matt Murphy (IM) Ken Park (PN) Lars Friberg (IM)

    

    

    

    

  

Women Slalom

Class Gold Silver Bronze

1 Brianna Bond (RM) Kayla Vandecoevering (PN)

    

5 Kerry Finch (EA)

    

    

    

    

10 Cynthia Berlack (EA)

12 Anna Droege (IM) Nancy Auseklis (IM) Carolyn Phillips (PN)

Men Slalom

Class Gold Silver Bronze

    

    

    

    

6 Jesse Foster (IM) Noel Christopher (RM) Thunder Jalili (IM)

    

    

    

10 George Dorris (IM) Eric Cutting (EA) Mark Kandianis (IM)

    

    

Combined Medalists

 







    



Women

Class Gold Silver Bronze

1 Brianna Bond (RM) Kayla Vandecoevering (PN)

3 Anne Marie Tilton (IM) Lauren Beckos (IM) Lindsey Bengston (NO)

5 Kerry Finch (EA)

  

7 Chris Katzenberger (IM)

    

    

10 Cynthia Berlack (EA)

12 Anna Droege (IM) Nancy Auseklis (IM) Carolyn Phillips (PN)

  

Men

Class Gold Silver Bronze

  

3 Jack Lunsford (IM)

4 John Beckos (IM) Roger Stutz (CN)

   

    

    

   

    

    

    

    

  

Division’s Cup Team

Congratulations EASTERN Division!

The Division’s Cup is awarded to the division with the best ratio of points scored per





Eastern 15 2.307

    

    

Rocky 11 1.58

     

    

Canada* 1* 1.5

Central 1* 1.0

Alaska 1* 1.0

Al Sise Outstanding Masters Award

 



            







Anna Droege

Mark George



Mountain Photo

2023 U.S. ALPINE

MASTERS NATIONAL TEAM

 







               



otherwise by best (lowest) points result. Only athletes who are citizens of the U.S. and hold a



Women

   

1 Brianna Bond RM Evergreen, CO

2 Lauren Beckos IM Ogden, UT

4 Breanne Morton PN Sandy, OR

    

    

7 Chris Katzenberger IM Park City, UT

8 Lisa Ballard NO Red Lodge, MT

    

    

    

    

    

Men

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

10 Eric Cutting EA Newburyport, MA

    

    

    

2022 A RACER’S EDGE ALPINE

MASTERS NATIONAL DOWNHILL

Ski Cooper CO | Apr. 1-3, 2022

The 2022 A Racer’s Edge Masters National Downhill was held at Ski Cooper in Leadville,



Women

Class Gold Silver Bronze

3 Lauren Beckos (IM)

4 Kelli Keith (RM)

5 Tanya Muller (RM)

6 Signy Roberts (EA)

    

Men

Class Gold Silver Bronze

1 Eric Sparkowski (EA)

 

    

    

    

    

8 Frank Mangold (RM) Greg Sarkis (EA) Richard Briggs (RM)

    

    

  

2022 PHILLIPS 66 ALPINE

MASTERS REGIONAL CHAMPIONS

 

                



Western – Beaver Creek CO | Feb. 4-6 2022

  

   

3 Bastien Martini (EA) Lauren Beckos (IM)

   

   

   

   

8 Richard Slabinski (IM) Lisa Ballard (NO)

   

   

11 Knut Olberg (IM)

  

Eastern – West Mountain NY | Feb. 18-20 2022

  

1 Jason Beland (EA) Eliza Phillips (EA)

2 Matthew Dodge (EA)

   

  

   

   

7 Terence Fogarty (EA)

   

   

   

11 Charles Thorndike (EA)

  

2022 PHILLIPS 66 ALPINE

MASTERS SPEED SERIES

The 2022 Masters National Speed Series featured 20 events at 11 venues in 6 divisions

around the country.

National Speed Series Champions

Overall Group Winners

   

   

    

    

    

   

Age Class Winners

Women

Class Gold Silver Bronze

1 Brianna Bond (RM) Eliza Phillips (EA)

    

4 Kelli Keith (RM)

5 Kerry Finch (EA) Tanya Muller (RM)

    

  

    

    

    

10 Cynthia Berlack (EA) Karen Sanderson (EA)

  

12 Carolyn Phillips (PN)

  

Men

Class Gold Silver Bronze

    

    

    

    

    

    

(t) Ryan Fuller (CN)

    

    

7 John Rannestad (EA) John Rice (RM) Chris Maxwell (IM)

    

    

    

    

    

  

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Chapter 3

General Competition Rules

RULES AND ENTRY PROCEDURES

 

a set of rules for participation, conduct, and course setting. These rules are to be used to









 







U.S. Ski & Snowboard and FIS Rules

            





       



Regional and Divisional Rules and Procedures

            





Important Message about Communications

 

             

           

               

usskiandsnowboard.org/masters

        



Rules to Remember

 



 





        





 









 



       







 





regard to ski length or shape.

 



Masters Age Classes [M1282.1]

           





   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Age Class Groupings [M1282.2]

   

  

Entry Procedure (non-FIS)

         









General Racer Eligibility

 





• Be at least 18 years old,

 

             

        



   





 









 







 



Foreign Competitors in non-FIS Competitions

  

           



Unqualied Racers

 



[ACR 601.4.6.3, M1284.4]

Entry Materials

 



division or race series web site, or by contacting the local division leadership by phone or



 

             







in the divisional section of this guide.

Entry Fees

 



Refunds/Cancellations

           in advance, of their

            

  

otherwise a refund is at the discretion of the race organizer.

 





Entry Limits, Conditions and Invitational Events

 

              

            

consideration of weather conditions, snow conditions, other safety considerations and

fairness, as provided for in the rules.

 



             



Geographic Aliation

The choice (designation) of division in which a racer registers shall be based on where the









designated division.

 

MASTERS COMPETITION RULES

General Rules

M1281 General Regulations

 

M1281.2 Courses

 





discipline.

M1281.3 Course Maintenance

Although race organizers are responsible for proper course preparation,

         

should conditions warrant.

M1282 Organization of Competition

              



           

participants or to add “super seed” classes).

M1282.1 Masters Age Classes

 

M1282.2 Age Class Groupings

  

  

  

  

M1282.3 Age Class Running Order

 









 













  

  

  

             



groups race together, and C and D groups race together.

 

              

youngest age class in each race

M1282.4 The Jury has the right to change the starting order if warranted by course or weather

conditions. [ACR 621.5]

M1283 Start Order

 

            







 

 

          



M1283.2 First Run Start Order

 





run start order.

M1283.3 Second Run Start Order

 



          



 



[ACR U621.11.3.1] Their second run should be taken within age class after all

            



               





 

forerun the second run of the race.



his/her class or as soon as possible after that within the race order at the discretion



Ocials, Jury Members and Course Setters

M601.4.3.1 Jury participation

            







Course Inspection

 

614.3]

Inspection procedures shall be announced and posted in advance and whenever conditions





the current event. [ACR 628, 223]

 



            







It is a racer’s right and responsibility to inspect the course according to the rules and the







Racers should follow course inspection principles which include side-slipping outside the

racing line, no high-speed skiing in the race area, and no shadowing of the course.

Ocial Training: DH and SG

              







Training and/or controlled fast free-skiing on the race hill (racers start down the slope at







for the training run(s) and controlled fast free-skiing runs [M1285.4.c].

Racing numbers, bibs

 





accreditation for the current event [ACR 606.1, 614.3.2, 628.2, 628.3, 223].

Ocial Start Procedure

 



with the help of their ski poles. [ACR 613.3]

 









 







Late Start

M613.6 Delayed Start

 

her class or as soon as possible after that within the race order at the discretion of



 

the racer.

Completion of Gate (Correct Passage)

 

(gate) line between the inside and outside poles of the gate with both ski tips and both feet.

[ACR 661.4]

 

course. Violations can result in sanction. [ACR 614.2.2]

                

               



Single Pole SL and GS

 















Missed Gate or Stopping in GS, SG and DH

               

              









Interference

 









              





              



              





[ACR 623.2]

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 





 









Crossing Finish Line

 





Binding Release

 

     





Protests

 









Sanctions and Penalties

       

           

          





occurred. [ACR 223, 224]

 



Helmets

             



 

       

instruction.

 

 

             





 



 

 

parts. Protective features integral to the event being contested, such as chin guards on SL



not allowed in PSL.

              



 



non-protruding applications.

   



            





              



              



            



Ski-brakes

             

 



            

Additional Regulations section “Ski Brakes”]

Competitor Protective Measures

 







Gate Panels

 

          



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M1284 Downhill (DH)

           

          

 



M1284.1 Technical Data

Vertical drop (VD)

Min. VD Max VD

     

 



M1284.2 The Course

M1284.2.1 Preparation of the Course

 



 





M1284.3 Course Setting

 

  

 



 



 

 





to participate in the race. [ACR 704.8.3].

All hill protection shall be in place for all training runs [ACR 704.3]

 

 

starts on the course prior to race day. If two training runs are not possible, the race



 



 

          

             





A starter shall control the training starts.

 

           

unless the course is on a “hold”.

M1284.5 Execution of the Downhill

 

U.S. Ski & Snowboard for the event. [ACR U650.1]

Age class running order and start orders are described in M1282 and M1283.

M1284.5.1 Downhill in Two Runs

U.S. Ski & Snowboard in consultation with the division chair, race organizer and







due to weather and/or course conditions.

 

 





course in racing fashion or whose personal safety appears endangered because they









receive entry fee or lift ticket refunds.

M1285 Super-G (SG)

 

       





M1285.1 Technical Data

Vertical drop (VD)

Min. VD Max VD

     

 

M1285.1.1 Gates

 







M1285.2 The Course

Terrain should preferably be undulating and rolling as skillful use of the terrain is



M1285.3 Course Setting Guidelines

 

      

racer can ski aggressively.

 



  

  

  

  

  



f. “Blind” gates are discouraged if possible.

M1285.4 Pre-Race Inspection and Training

  







 



c. All hill protection shall be in place for the training runs which shall be run the



M1285.5 Execution of the SG

 

U.S. Ski & Snowboard for the event. [ACR U650.1]

Age class running order and start orders are described in M1282 and M1283.

M1286 Giant Slalom (GS)

 



M1286.1 Technical Data

Vertical drop (VD)

Min. VD Max VD

     

 

M1286.1.1 Gates







M1286.2 The Courses

M1286.2.1 Preparation of the Course

 



M1286.3 Course Setting

 

  

 

  



 

terrain changes.

 

 





Age class running order and start orders are described in M1282 and M1283.

M1287 Slalom (SL)

    



M1287.1 Technical Data

Vertical drop (VD)

Min. VD Max. VD

     

M1287.1.1 Gates

                



 





M1287.2 The Courses

M1287.2.1 Preparation of the Course

 

    



M1287.3 Course Setting Guidelines

 

  



 

M1287.4 Execution of the SL

 



Age class running order and start orders are described in M1282 and M1283.

 



M1288 Parallel

 



          





M1288.1 Technical Data

Masters parallel events follow ACR U1222 for vertical drop and distance between







M1288.2 The Courses

M1288.2.1 Preparation of the Course

 





classes.

M1288.3 Course Setting Guidelines

 

M1288.4 Execution of a Parallel on Two Courses

            

change courses for the second run. [ACR U1230]

 



 

 





 

 



 

 













ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS

Super Seeds

 

               

             



racers at the event.

 



order position of a super seed class within the standard age class start order described in



Ranking and Placement

 

age class for individual awards. The Eastern division is further divided into four localized



 



 

           

considered non-scored events.

Old World Cup Points Scoring (Top 15 Position Points)

 





Place Points Place Points Place Points

1 25 6 10 11 5

        

3 15 8 8 13 3

        

5 11 10 6 15 1

New World Cup Points Scoring (Top 30 Position Points)

      



            

awards.

Top-30 points scoring awards 100 points for 1st place, 80 for 2nd, 60 for 3rd, through 1

point for 30th place. The detailed description of the place/points scale is provided in the ACR



Age Handicap Scoring

 







Course Setting Specications for Masters



U.S. Masters FIS Masters

Downhill (DH)

700 and M1284

Distance between

ates as required

(N/A - no FIS masters DH

regulations)

Vertical Drop

(

)

Max 600m M1284.1

Direction chan

(

)

as required

Additional requirements

min of 2 official training runs scheduled prior to

race da

required; min 1 trainin

start required

M1284.4.1

(1)

Slalom (SL)

800 and M1287

Distance between gates

Combination 5-6 m; Open 10-13 m;

Dela

14-18 m

M1287.1.2

ICR 801.2.3: 4-6 m combination, 6-13

m open, 12-18 m dela

Vertical Drop

(

)

Max 180 m M1287.1.1 120 m - 180 m

Direction chan

(

)

ICR 801.2.4: 30-35% VD

Additional requirements

3-6 hairpins; 1-3 verticals (3-4 gates);

1-3 dela

ACR/ICR 803.2

CR Flex Poles

(2)

ICR 803.2

Giant Slalom (GS)

900 and M1286

Distance between gates

Open 23-30 m; Delay min. 10 m between

successive gates and max. 35 m from

turning pole to turning pole

M1286.1.2 ICR 901.2.3: min 10 m

Vertical Drop (VD) Max 350 m M1286.1.1

250 m - 350 m (men A)

200 m - 300 m

(

men B, women C

)

Direction chan

(

)

ICR 901.2.4: 11-15% VD

dditional requirements Variet

of terrain su

ested

Super G (SG)

1000 and M1285

Distance between gates

Open 30-50 m; Delay min. 15 m between

successive gates and max. 55 m from

turning pole to turning pole

M1285.1.2

ICR 1001.3.4: min 25 m open

ICR 1003.1.1: min 15 m delay

Vertical Drop

(

)

Max 450 m M1285.1.1 300 m - 400 m

Direction chan

(

)

ICR 1001.3.4: min 7% VD

Additional requirements

Variety of terrain suggested

Training run or fast free-ski on race hill highly

recommended

M1285.4(b)

Parallel

U1220 and M1288

Distance between

ates 10-20 m

(3)

ACR (N/A - no FIS masters parallel rules)

Vertical Drop

(

)

Max 100 m

(1)

Scheduling at least 2 days of DH training recommended; one training run may be scheduled on the same day as the race

(2)

FIS type B poles (25-28.9 mm) should be used

(3)

Distance between courses should be 8-12 m.

Chapter 4

Event Rules for U.S. National and

Regional Championships and

International Competitions

U.S. MASTERS NATIONAL AND

REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND

NATIONAL SPEED SERIES

General Championships Rules

         





            

            

courses.

           

            











Assistant Referee.





racers’ technical skills rather than nerve.

8. The TD, Chief of Course and Referee are responsible to ensure that course setters do their

work correctly.













11. In the event that a regional event is also a FIS Masters event, the ICR Masters regulations

for age classes and running orders apply.

CHAMPIONSHIP START

ORDERS AND SCORING

Age Classes

 

classes found earlier in this guide. [M1282.1]

Running Orders

             

             



 



 





 



National Championship Seeding

              

            







even as possible.

 

1st Seed Criteria

                



2nd Seed Criteria

 

unlikely to place in the top three.

3rd Seed Criteria

 

Regional Championship Scoring

Eastern and Western Champions

         





              









 



National Championship Scoring

National Championship Age Class Combined

 

 



             





 



based on the events held.

Divisions Cup

The Division’s Cup is awarded to the division with the best ratio of points scored per





the Division’s Cup scoring.

Divisions Cup points are awarded to the top 5 places in each age class (5 pts 1st, 4 pts

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

 

National Masters Team

 

             





 



            







 



National Championship Downhill

             



event.

National Speed Series Scoring

 





three starts to be eligible for series awards.

     



 

 

 

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INTERNATIONAL (FIS) MASTERS

           





Eligibility

 





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FIS Athlete Declaration

 



& Snowboard in good standing. Purchase a FIS license and sign the declaration online when







annually.

Foreign Athletes in USA FIS Competitions

     





Age Classes

Men Group A

  

Men Group B

  

 



Entries

 

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  



    



USA Athlete Entry Outside The USA

 

    



Ski Length Rules for FIS Masters Races

 







         



Helmet Rules for FIS Masters Races

           





Courses

 





 

    

 

     

    

Super-G (SG)

    

             







 



 





Masters FIS Points

 

SG. Refer to the FIS rules for details.

Draw

 

              





within each group. [Masters ICR art. MA 7)]

Scoring Information for FIS Masters Cup Events

1. FIS Masters races designated as FMC are scored for the FIS Masters Cup.





rankings series in his or her age class.





points per race. For the discipline title in each age class, the best four SG results and the

best seven GS and SL results are counted. For the overall title by category (A, B and







the FIS Masters Cup series.



           



Technical Delegate

            

according to FIS regulations. All other rules and procedures are according to the current

           

regulations.

SUMMER FUN NATIONALS

            

   



 



before all other age classes.

Superseed

 



daily age class awards.

Bob Skoch Memorial Cup

 

by adding both GS and SL results.

             



Eigenvector Fastest Family

 



          



Chapter 5

Major Events

A RACERS EDGE ALPINE

MASTERS NATIONAL

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Mammoth Mountain CA | Mar. 28- Apr. 2, 2023

 

       



Eligibility

             





Registration



2. There is a $10 per race late fee for registrations received starting March 14, 2023

          









Fees

Late fees of $10 per race starting March 14, 2022.

    

Contact Information

 

EASTERN REGIONAL

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Stratton VT | Jan. 25-28, 2023

            

     



Schedule

  

Thursday, Jan. 26 2SG

Friday, Jan 27. SL

Saturday, Jan. 28 GS

Eligibility



Scoring

Both SG races are included in the U.S. Masters National Speed Series.

All four races will be included in the New England Masters Sise Cup scoring.

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Registration

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FIS MASTERS CUP / WESTERN

REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Beaver Creek CO | Feb. 2-5, 2023

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

full event details.

Schedule

Thursday, Feb. 2 SG training (optional)

Friday, Feb. 3 2SG

Saturday, Feb. 4 2 (1-run) GS

Sunday, Feb. 5 SL

Eligibility

Racers 30 years and older with an active FIS Masters License are eligible for FIS Masters

           

Regional results/awards.

                





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

Scoring

Both SG races are part of the U.S. Masters National Speed Series.

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Entry Deadline

              

         

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Lodging

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A RACER’S EDGE MASTERS

NATIONAL SPEED SERIES

The 2023 Masters National Speed Series features events in seven divisions around the

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opportunity to earn a Masters National Speed Series title in their age group.

Schedule

Date Site Disciplines

     

Jan. 20 Sun Valley, ID 2SG

Jan. 25-26 Stratton, VT SGtr/2SG

    

     

     

     

      

Mar. 3-4 Schweitzer, ID SG/SG

Mar. 17 Northstar, CA 2SG

   

Apr. 6-7 Mt Bachelor, OR NSS Finals SGtr/2SG

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FIS MASTERS CUP SERIES

 





age class series winners.

    

relevant travel conditions and restrictions.

Schedule

Date Site Disciplines

   

    

   

     

     

      

Jan. 6-8 Cerkno, SLO SG/2GS/SL

     

Jan. 21-22 Bischofswiesen-Goetschen, GER 2GS/SL

    

Feb. 3-5 Beaver Creek, USA 2SG/2GS/SL

     

    

     

    

    

     

  

Mar. 30 - Apr. 1 Meribel, FRA (Finals) SG/2GS/SL

 



         

     





CANADIAN MASTERS’

CHAMPIONSHIPS & FIS MASTERS

Kimberly Ski Resort, BC CAN | Feb. 7-11, 2023

Schedule

Feb. 7 SG training Feb. 10 GS

Feb. 8 2SG

Feb. 11 SL

   



 Denotes FIS Masters Cup (FMC) races

    



              







 

     



races as a FIS Masters racer are open to skiers aged 30 (as of Dec. 31, 2022) and over, for



to FIS Masters carded races. Please also note that the SL on Feb 11th will be open to non-FIS

Masters racers.

 

 



SUMMER FUN NATIONALS

Mt. Hood OR | July 14-16, 2023 | SummerFunNationals.com

             

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              

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ages, young and old.

 

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prizes. On Sunday there is the traditional SL race followed by the awards party. Other awards

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 

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 

Schedule

    

     

   

     

     

     

     

    

     

     

Airport

 

Entries

 

Further Information

 



2022 Overall National Champions

in Women's Class 12

Men's Class 4 SG Podium at the Sun Valley

National Championships

Chapter 6

Divisional Programs

DIVISIONAL MAP

The U.S. is broken up into eight divisions, with Eastern division being further divided into

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

under Masters Contacts.

            

        

            





ALASKA MASTERS

              

 





             

             



Race Entry

                 



the Alaska Masters representative prior to each race to check for any schedule changes or





the organizer.

Adult League Races

In addition to our sanctioned Masters races there are eight non-pointed Adult League races

scheduled for this season, four GS and four SL. The series is sponsored by Denali Brewing







alyeskaskiclub.com/programs/masters for the current schedule.

Training Opportunities

            

            









Division Contact and Further information

              

Masters check alyeskaskiclub.com/programs/masters or contact the Alyeska Ski Club at



           



CENTRAL MASTERS

In the Central Division, Midwest Masters represents U.S. Ski & Snowboard as the only

Masters alpine club and hosts all Masters alpine racing in the Midwest. The Central Division

         



who wish to participate. Events are hosted at a variety of ski areas throughout the Midwest.

                









events at Granite Peak and Spirit Mountain.

Training Opportunities

Every season, Midwest Masters schedules several training opportunities. See

bit.ly/traincentral 





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Division Contact and Further information

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     midwestmasters.org     



EASTERN MASTERS

 



NEW ENGLAND MASTERS

 



  







Membership Requirements

 







nemsracing.org/policies.

Race Entry

Racers should register for races using masters.adminskiracing.com

on how to register is available at nemsracing.org.

Racers are not charged for an event until after the conclusion of the event. If a racer is

registered for an event and is unable to attend, the racer will be charged a Did Not Start

(DNS) Fee and not the full cost of the event. Racers are able to cancel event entries on

masters.adminskiracing.com until noon (12PM) the day before the race.

Running Order

 

             



 







Training Opportunities

 

to weekly training days. Check nemsracing.org/training 

Division Contacts and Further Information

 

Eastern Chair/New England Masters President

New England Masters Vice President

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Seeding (Start Order)

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Training Opportunities

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Further Information

            

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Mid-Atlantic Masters Board of Directors

Ryan Whitson

Melissa Schreyer

Alex Smigelski

Secretary and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Liaison: Carol Tomassetti

 

Treasurer: Dale Ziegenfelder

NEW YORK STATE MASTERS

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 

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

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            

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             





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 

on the slopes.

Race Entry

This year we will exclusively use our website for pre-registration and encourage all





Division Contacts

Jim Thoman 

Mark Sertl 

Tom Scheeler 

Alex Mitchell |

SOUTHERN (SARA) MASTERS

 

racing provides the next step up for NASTAR racers and recreational racers who would like

to be in a higher level of ski racing.

 



Race Contacts and Entry

Bryce Resort

Timberline/Canaan Valley Resort

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Massanutten Resort

Snowshoe Resort

Sugar Mtn

Wintergreen Resort       

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         

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            

             

             

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at the discretion of the host area.

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day.

                









$10.00 DNS fee.

          





Race Bibs

            





in good condition, bring to each race and wear the bib for racing purposes as per U.S. Ski







actual bib.



above contact.



Super Seed

 



order (10

place to 1

st)







Series Scoring

 

season standing will be based on his/her best results in up to one-half of the total races held

during the season, rounded up. Prizes are awarded to overall and age class winners. Daily



Top Men and Women Race Bibs

 







      

     

     

3 Thunder Jalili 8 Craig Norton 3 Nancy Auseklis

     

     

Training Opportunities

Park City, UT            





Sun Valley, ID

hours per day including free skiing coaching/analysis, gate training and video. SG training





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Other Training Options



Intermountain Masters Inc. Governance

 

deductible donation options, however tax deduction options are available. Call for details.

                



Division Contacts and Further Information

Heather Black

Stew Marsh

Meri Stratton, Board of Directors Treasurer and Race Coordinator |

 

Rick Slabinski

Jesse Foster

Gordy Loritz

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            



NORTHERN MASTERS

           

           

           

         



Race Entry

            

           



 





 



does not have a “life” bib, he or she will receive a bib for the event at race day check-in, which

should be returned daily unless otherwise instructed.

Scoring

              

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national events the standard 5-year age groups apply (12 years for Class 1).

         

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

Training Opportunities

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Division Contact and Further Information

For the Northern Division, schedule updates, race results, scoring and division news are

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Race Entry

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pre-registered racers who do not cancel by the race sign-up deadline (day before the race).

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Training Opportunities

Crystal Mt

Schweitzer Mt

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Summit at Snoqualmie/Alpental     

 

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Contact Peter Christian (Level 100) [email protected] | 425.681.6343.

Mt Bachelor          

    

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Stevens Pass

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Lyon Ski School

interested in the challenge of ski racing. Includes directed free skiing, drill and gate

training. Coaching by Dave Lyon with additional coaching and support by guest coaches.



Race Camps

GTI Sports (Greg Timm)



Rossignol Camp (Greg Timm)

Schweitzer Alpine Racing School (Jim Doudna)

Tichey Racing (Richie Tichey/Greg Dilger)

Willy Camps (Scroggins Family)

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         

           

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN MASTERS

            





other division.

Race Entry



divisions.

        masters.adminskiracing.com

             

rmmskiracing.org.

3. Registration status can be changed online up until the close of online registration, typically

            



at all venues this season.

4. Check our website, rmmskiracing.org, for any changes to schedule, discipline, or venue.

Running Order

The start list for both runs is ordered using Masters Class designation. Racers within each

class are ordered by earliest to latest signup.

Unique Division Rules

In addition to the USSA and FIS Masters rules, RMM has included the following to in-crease



 



             



getting used to the hill and not racing the course.

Training Opportunities

 





    

rmmskiracing.org.

Division Contacts and Further Information

Division Chair

Oce Contact

NASTAR FOR MASTERS

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lunches.

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

               











Divisions.

 



 







handicap earned during the race.

         



area.

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Signs and Symptoms

 





Action Plan

If you suspect that an athlete has a concussion

 

           



 

 



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             



Signs Observed by

Coaches / Ocials

Can’t recall events prior to or

after a hit or fall

Appears dazed or stunned

Forgets an instruction

Moves clumsily

Answers questions slowly

Loses consciousness

(even briey)

Shows mood, behavior, or

personality changes

Symptoms Reported by

Athlete

Headache or "pressure" in head

Nausea or vomiting

Balance problems or dizziness

Double or blurry vision

Bothered by light or noise

Feeling sluggish, hazy,

foggy or groggy

Confusion, or concentration

or memory problems

Just not “feeling right”

or feeling down

Women at the SG nish of the Sun Valley Nationals

Eldora Mountain Masters Racers at Ski Cooper, CO