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MASTERS COMPETITION GUIDE 2014 Masters_Book.indb 1 11/18/2013 9:47:38 PM Andy Simi Newell Hamilton Resi Stiegler GET YOUR GEAR ON Masters_Book.indb 2 11/18/2013 9:47:40 PM 2014 USSA ALPINE MASTERS COMPETITION GUIDE On The Cover Tim Hill Photo © Marshall Tate/bigskyphotos.com Editor Bill Skinner Contributors Mike Braun Horst Locher Nadine Price Toby Chapman Bill McCollom Gary Randall Jack Eisenschmid Mark Mirviss Graham Smith Ryan Fuller Ann Ozuna Meri Stratton Managing Editor and Layout Jeff Weinman Cover Design Katie Perhai - USSA Director, Design Published by U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association PO Box 100 1 Victory Lane Park City, UT 84060 www.ussa.org Follow the U.S. Ski Team at www.usskiteam.com Copyright 2013 by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. 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Additional copies of this guide are available for $10.00 from USSA Membership Customer Service, 435.647.2666. 1 Masters_Book.indb 1 11/18/2013 9:47:40 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS USSA Key Contact Directory 4 1 USSA and the Masters Program 7 An Introduction to the Masters 8 What You Will Need to Compete 8 USSA and the Masters Program 8 Alpine Ski Racing Disciplines 9 Where to Find Information 10 USSA Alpine Membership Programs 10 USSA Insurance Coverage 11 USSA Masters Contacts 13 2 Alpine Masters Champions 15 2013 USSA Alpine Masters National Championship Medalists 16 2013 USSA Alpine Masters National Combined Medalists 18 2013 Division’s Cup 19 2013 Al Sise/Ski Racing Recognition Awards 20 Spyder 2013 U.S. Alpine Masters National Team 21 3 Alpine Masters General Competition Rules 23 Changed and Rules to Remember 24 Race Entry Procedure 24 General Racer Eligibility Unqualified Racers Entry Materials Entry Fees Refunds/Cancellations Entry Limits, Conditions and Invitational Events Foreign Competitors in USSA Alpine Masters Events FIS Declaration for FIS Masters Cup Events USSA Geographic Affiliation General Rules 26 Officials, Jury members and Course Setters Course Inspection (FIS ICR) Official Training (FIS ICR and USSA Rules) Racing Numbers, Bibs (FIS ICR) Official Start Procedure Late Start Coming to a Stop Completion of Gate Crossing Finish Line Interference (FIS ICR) Binding Release Course Maintenance 2 Masters_Book.indb 2 11/18/2013 9:47:40 PM Protests (FIS ICR and USSA rules) Helmets Ski-Brakes (FIS and USSA) Competitor’s Obligations Ranking and Placement 29 Masters FIS Points 4 Event Rules for U.S. and Regional Championships 31 and International Competitions National and Regional Championships and Speed Series 32 General Championship Rules 32 National Championship Seeding 32 Age Classes 32 Discipline Regulations 33 Complete FIS Rules/FIS ICR Books 36 Regional and Divisional Rules and Procedures 36 Important Message about Communications 36 International Masters Rules 37 5 Major Events 41 Phillips 66 USSA Alpine Masters National Championships 42 Phillips 66 FIS Masters Cup and Western Championships 44 FIS Masters Cup 45 Molecule F Masters National Speed Series 46 Regional Championships 47 Canadian Alpine Masters National Championships 47 Summer Fun Nationals 48 6 Divisional Programs and NASTAR 51 Alaska 52 Central 53 Eastern 56 New England 56 New York State 59 Garden State (New Jersey) 61 Southern (SARA) 62 Far West 63 Intermountain 65 Northern 68 Pacific Northwest 69 Rocky Mountain 71 NASTAR for Masters Racers 72 Code of Conduct 73 Entry Card 76 & 78 Concussion Checklist 80 3 Masters_Book.indb 3 11/18/2013 9:47:40 PM USSA KEY CONTACT DIRECTORY USSA Member Service (fax 435.647.2052) Member Service Hotline 435.647.2666 [email protected] USSA Websites www.ussa.org www.usskiteam.com / www.ussnowboarding.com / www.usfreeskiing.com Sprint Snow News Hotline 435.649.6666 National Office (fax 435.649.3613) USSA 435.649.9090 [email protected] PO Box 100 1 Victory Lane Park City, UT 84060 Executive Management Bill Marolt, President/CEO 435.647.2001 [email protected] Mark Lampe, Executive VP & CFO 435.647.2002 [email protected] Pat Vaughn, Executive Assistant to the CEO 435.647.2006 [email protected] Suzette Cantin, USSA Exec. Projects Mgr. 435.647.2074 [email protected] Dick Coe, Consultant 435.647.2004 [email protected] Chip LaCasse, Special Asst. to the CEO 435.640.8644 [email protected] Shauna Vanderlinden, Director HR/Admin. 435.647.2003 [email protected] Laurie Hamble, Insurance Coordinator 435.647.2019 [email protected] Alpine Patrick Riml, Alpine Program Director 435.647.2020 [email protected] Michelle Demschar, Domestic Program Mgr. 435.647.2015 [email protected] Dr. Lester Keller, National Development Dir. 435.647.2035 [email protected] Bill Skinner, Masters Manager 435.647.2067 [email protected] Kate Avrin, Men’s Team and NDS Manager 435.647.2036 [email protected] Chelsea Steinbach, Women’s Team Manager 435.647.2025 [email protected] Athletics Luke Bodensteiner, Exec. VP Athletics 435.647.2055 [email protected] Nancye Rahn, Athletics Manager 435.647.2016 [email protected] Communications Tom Kelly, VP Communications 435.647.2010 [email protected] Margo Christiansen, Communications Dir. 435.647.2022 [email protected] Riley Steinmetz, Communications Coord 435.647.2022 [email protected] Doug Haney, Chief Press Officer 518.524.4674 [email protected] Competition Services Jeff Weinman, Director, Competition Services 435.647.2030 [email protected] J.J. Ehlers, National Rankings Coordinator 435.647.2037 [email protected] Content and Creative Services Katie Perhai, Director, Creative Services 435.647.2064 [email protected] Sarah Ely, Photography Manager 435.647.2012 [email protected] Kyle Kilcomons, Video Manager 435.647.2612 [email protected] Member Services Sheryl Barnes, Member Services Director 435.647.2013 [email protected] 4 Masters_Book.indb 4 11/18/2013 9:47:40 PM Events Calum Clark, VP Events 435.647.2053 [email protected] Jen Desmond, Events Project Manager 435.647.2032 [email protected] Mike Henderson, World Cup Event Dir. 435.647.2014 [email protected] Eric Webster, Grand Prix Tour Director 603.279.0121 [email protected] Peter Tilton, Director Event Operations 435.647.2042 [email protected] Nick Alexakos, Snowboard Event Manager 435.467.2018 [email protected] Lindsay Arnold, World Cup Manager 435.647.2072 [email protected] Karen Korfanta, NorAm Coordinator 435.714.1376 [email protected] Sarah Welliver, Event Coordinator 435.647.2620 [email protected] Tom Johnston, Alpine Tech. Advisor 435.649.9090 [email protected] Freestyle Todd Schirman, Freestyle Program Director 435.647.2080 [email protected] Cheryl Pearson, Freestyle Program Manager 435.647.2068 [email protected] Foundation (Fund Raising) Ruth Flanagan, Vice President, Foundation 435.647.2023 [email protected] Kate Klingsmith, Director of Major Gifts 435.647.2092 [email protected] Jessica Miller, Special Events Director 435.647.2095 [email protected] LeAnne Zamzow, Special Events Coord. 435.647.2089 [email protected] Kristina Dickson, Special Events Assistant 435.647.2059 [email protected] Catherine Raney, Foundation & Olympic Hosp 435.647.2094 [email protected] Julia Requarth, Major Gifts Coordinator 435.647.2096 [email protected] Carol Campbell, Endowment Coordinator 435.647.2074 [email protected] Nordic Joey Caterinichio, Nordic Program Manager 435.647.2061 [email protected] Sales and Marketing Mike Jaquet, Chief Marketing Officer 435-647-2046 [email protected] Brook Bingham, Director, Sales 435.647.2083 [email protected] Kim Brown, Sr. Account Executive 435.647.2097 [email protected] Meghan Leaver, Sr. Account Executive 435.647.2043 [email protected] Vicky Gaylord, Account Executive 435.647.2082 [email protected] Katie Gaines, Account Executive 435.647.2086 [email protected] U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing Jeremy Forster, Program Director 435.647.2079 [email protected] Abbi Nyberg, Program Manager 435.647.2081 [email protected] Kate Morton, Team Manager 435.647.2034 [email protected] Sport Education Jon Nolting, Director Sport Education 435.647.2078 [email protected] Ron Kipp, Sport Education Alpine Manager 435.647.2049 [email protected] Brian Krill, Club Development Manager 435.647.2033 [email protected] Haley Smith, Sport Ed. Coordinator 435.647.2050 [email protected] Sport Science Dr. Troy Flanagan, High Performance Director 435.647.2028 [email protected] Kyle Wilkens, Medical Director 435.647.2058 [email protected] Travel Service - WorldTek Travel 24-hour Travel Service 800.TEAM.SKI [email protected] 5 Masters_Book.indb 5 11/18/2013 9:47:40 PM 6 Masters_Book.indb 6 11/18/2013 9:47:40 PM Chapter 1 USSA and the Masters Program 7 Masters_Book.indb 7 11/18/2013 9:47:40 PM An Introduction to the Masters Masters are unique among the participants in the most popular snowsport, alpine skiing. Not content to rest upon past successes, masters racers seek to reach their best beyond the public perception of “prime years.” Masters racing is designed for every level of skier ability, from entry level racers through ex-national team members. Masters racing provides the next step for up and coming accomplished skiers who are late bloomers, NASTAR and college racers, ski instructors, former professional racers and even ex-national team members. Masters from ages 18 to over 90 compete on the same runs used for World Cup events. Slalom, giant slalom, super G and downhill are all included in the 200-plus races in this season’s schedule. Masters series are conducted within each of the eight geographic divisions of USSA including Alaska, Central, Eastern, Far West, Intermountain, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain. Each USSA division has a specific contact person who can provide details on divisional competition programs (see contacts listed later in this chapter).