NAME of RACE: USSA Non-Scored U10-U16 Mug Race

NAME OF RACE: USSA Non-Scored U10-U16 Mug Race DATE: March 25, 2018 RACE COURSE: METEOR

ONLINE ENTRY REGISTRATION: Available at www.runsignup.com, search for Crotched Mountain Races 2018. Registration is open until Friday, March 23rd at 11 am. There will be NO RACE DAY ENTRIES on Sunday, March 25th. Everyone MUST register online via www.runsignup.com. If the race if full prior to March 23rd, wait list information will be posted on the www.nhalpine.org site under “schedule changes and important notices.”

NHARA REFUND RULE: “If you wish to cancel your entry you must call by 9:00am 3 days before the race, otherwise, YOUR ENTRY FEE WILL BE KEPT.” Contact Laura Kimball to cancel your entry. Email: [email protected]

REGISTRATION: 7:00- 8:30am on the upper level of the main lodge. Athletes will be required to show valid USSA competitors card. There is a $75 fee for bibs lost or not returned. Reminder NO RACE DAY ENTRIES will be allowed.

LIFT LOAD FOR COURSESETTERS/JURY/TEAM CAPTIAINS: The Team Captains and Jury are allowed on the early lift load with the course setter. The lift loads at 7:00am.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available for coaches, athletes and workers only. Coaches MUST show a current USSA and NHARA coaches membership card to receive a ticket. No ticket will be issued without a current coaches status.

TENTATIVE RACE DAY SCHEDULE: 7:00 – 8:30 Registration – Main Lodge - upstairs. ALL BAGS MUST BE STORED DOWNSTAIRS IN CUBBIES. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE BAGS ON OR UNDER THE TABLES. 7:00 Lift Load for Coursesetters, Jury and Team Captains only invited for jury inspection. 8:15 Lift Load for Athletes 8:30 Team Captains Meeting at the Finish Area in front of ATC. 8:30 - 9:20 Inspection– Inspection is by side-slipping only. Bibs must be visible. All athletes must have either a lift ticket or season pass to ride the lift. No free-skiing on the race hill. 9:20 Course Closed 9:25 Forerunners 9:30 START 1st RUN - Racers will run in bib order

*** Everyone will get 2 runs in bib order.

PROTESTS: DSQs will be posted on the scoreboard on the ATC deck following the completion of each run. Protests must be in writing, have a deposit of $50 and be submitted within 15 minutes of being posted. Protests not submitted on time or submitted without the protest fee will not to be considered.

RESULTS & AWARDS: Results and awards will be ½ hour after the completion of the race and once all B-Netting is taken down. Awards for Top 10 in each age group. Location: ATC Deck – weather permitting.

EQUIPMENT: Please use the ski racks provided. Do not leave your skis lying on the snow in the base area. All bags must be stored downstairs in the main lodge in a locker or cubby. Please do not leave bags under tables upstairs in the main lodge.