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SKI RACING PROGRAM

Have you ever watched ski racing on the television and imaged what it would be like to go through the gates? Whether you are an experienced racer or just looking to see how you’ll do on a race course, Mad River Mountain offers a racing program for all ages and abilities. In addition to the opportunities listed below, on February 7th and 8th Mad River Mountain holds the Annual Open Race which is, as the name suggests, open to all skier and snowboarder levels with prizes in a variety of age categories. Also, join us for the season-ending Memorial Races March 8, 2009 at 10am, weather and ski conditions permitting. There is no entry fee and prizes will be available. Come join the fun!
You can always contact the Race Department for more information at 937-599-1015 x286 or visit the Columbus Ski Club website www.columbusskiclub.org.

JUNIOR RACING PROGRAM

Are you a Nastar (tm) racer under 18 years old or a USSA Junior? Tuesday and Thursday nights you can join our USSA certified coaches outside the Racing Headquarters (1st floor of the Administrative Building, slope-side) to refine your racing skills and tactics. We utilize the latest techniques to create an environment to allow you to excel in a variety of conditions and race courses. This program is available on Tuesday and Thursdays from 6:30pm-9pm starting December 16, 2008 through March 5, 2009. Participants must pre-register in the Administrative Office located on the 2nd floor of the Administrative Building. The price is $80.00 for the entire program or $15.00 for individual lessons. If you or your kids are interested in USSA racing you must first become a USSA member/alpine competitor by completing and submitting a USSA membership form, along with applicable dues, to the USSA. Membership forms for USSA alpine racing may be obtained at the USSA website www.ussa.org or the day of the race between 7:00 and 7:45am. Weather and ski conditions permitting, USSA races will be available for all juniors December 14, 2008, January 24 and 25 2009 and March 7, 2009 at 10am.

JUNIOR RACE CAMP

The date for this camp is December 26, 2008 from 9:45am-3pm. The registration cost is $30.00 for each participant. Participants must register and pay in the Administrative Office located on the 2nd floor of the Administrative Building. Participants will meet at the Racing Headquarters room (1st floor of the Administrative Building, slope-side) at 9:45 the day of the camp.
The camp will focus on the latest skiing and racing technique. The athletes will work with highly skilled coaches on fundamentals, train GS and slalom, and work on their physical & mental focus.
Junior racers can also be a part of the Columbus Ski Club Race Program, provided their parents are members. Almost every weekend on Saturdays and Sundays at the race start hut at the top of the CHUTE trail, you can participate with the Columbus Ski Club in Slalom, Giant Slalom and speed racing events. Contact the Columbus Ski Club by visiting their web site at www.columbusskiclub.org.

ADULT RACING

COLUMBUS SKI CLUB Are you interested in seeing how you compare to other people throughout the season? Almost every weekend on Saturdays and Sundays at the race start hut, you can participate with the Columbus Ski Club in Slalom, Giant Slalom and speed racing events. Contact the Columbus Ski Club by visiting their web site at www.columbusskiclub.org.

OPEN COURSES

After the races on Saturdays you can try your luck on the open course. Stop by the start house at the top of the CHUTE Trail after 2pm to see how long the course will be open to the public. Please note this is weather and ski condition dependent and may not be available every weekend. There is no cost to run the course when it is open to the public. Snowboarders are welcome too!