No matter your age or skill level, you can be a ski racer right here in NC.
(But somebody named Jochl will always be faster than you.)
“I rike to race, but I hate to roose.” Masayoshi Kashiwagi 1972
Ski racing for ages 4-18
For more information go to:
www.hcjrs.com
2019 High Country Junior Race Series
Jan 6 – Appalachian
Jan 13 – Sugar
Jan 27 – Beech
Feb 3 – Beech
Feb 10 – Sugar
Feb 24 – Appalachian – Championship
Race Forms, Guide Lines and Procedures – Click Here
AppSkiMtn- January 6, 2019
Registration: 8:00 – 9:00 am Snow Cloud Room, 3rd floor of the lodge
Course Inspection 9:00 – 9:45 am
Race Start: 10:00 am Slalom on Big Appal
Race Fee $ 7
Racer Lift Ticket $22
Family Lift Ticket $32
*NO CREDIT CARDS*
There will be a $30 deposit collected for race bibs. The deposit will be returned at the end of the race series or when the bib is returned.
Ski racing for ski club members
Crescent Ski Council Competition
2018/2019 Crescent Ski Council Race Series
Friday night gate training at Appalachian
8:00pm-9:30pm
Gates: December 14th, January 4th, January 25th, February 8th
Sign in at the French Swiss Desk, lower level of the ASM lodge
Practice fee $10
Ski ticket $25
CASH ONLY PLEASE. NO CREDIT CARDS OR CHECKS
Race Format – Two runs of Slalom on Saturdays and two runs of Giant Slalom on Sundays
December 15 & 16, 2018 Appalachian Mt, NC Race
January 5 & 6, 2019 Sugar Mt, NC Race
January 12-19, 2019 Crescent Ski Council Ski Week
January 26 & 27, 2019 Appalachian Mt, NC Race
February 4, 2019 Cupp Run Challenge at Snowshoe, WV
February 9 & 10, 2019 Beech Mt, NC Race
February 23 & 24, 2019 Sugar Mt, NC Race
March 2 & 3, 2019 Governor’s Cup Race at Timberline, WV
March 3, 2019 Dick Trundy/Sugar Cup GS Sugar Mt.
March 8-10, 2019 Crescent Cup, SilverCreek, WV
April 3-7, 2019 NASTAR Nationals Squaw Valley, Calif.
Crescent Ski Council Race Results
Ski racing for a good cause and to remember Richard T. Trundy
Sugar Mountain
Mar 10, 2019 (Sunday)
Richard T. Trundy Memorial Sugar Cup:
A giant slalom fundraising competition for skiers and snowboarders with at least an intermediate or above ability level. One-hundred percent of the entry fees goes to the American Cancer Society memory of Sugar Mountain’s former Director of Operations, Richard T. Trundy.
Registration: 7:30-8:30 a.m./3rd Floor
Course Inspection: 8:00-8:50 a.m.
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Racer Lift Ticket Fee: $25
Family Lift Ticket Fee: $30
Race Fee (Donation): $15
Location: Oma’s Meadow/Big Birch (dependent upon slope conditions)
Type: Giant Slalom NASTAR format (combined time determines the winner)
One-hundred percent of race fees goes to the American Cancer Society in the name of Dick Trundy. Donations are appreciated.
Categories:
5 & under 10 & 11 16 & 17 30-39 60-69
6 & 7 12 & 13 18-20 40-49 70+
8 & 9 14 & 15 21-29 50-59
The event will count as a NASTAR for an additional $6 NASTAR fee. A ski instructor will be available at registration for NASTAR sign-up.
Ski racing for everybody
Skiers & snowboarders, the Beech Mountain Banked Slalom is BACK again! Brought to you by Recess!
Saturday, February 23rd, 2019
Sharpen your edges and wax your skis or snowboards! The Beech Mountain Banked Slalom is North Carolina’s ultimate test of speed & skill on the snow will return to Beech for the sixth year in a row!
The Need for Speed
Same great event, yet more speed & more fun. Racers will shred berms, hips, slash walls, and doubles to catch some air!
Packet Pick-up and Day-of Registration: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. day-of OR you can pre-register online! (Location to be decided)
How much? Online registration $15; Day-of Registration $20
Lift Tickets are $50 dollars for racers which can be purchased at day-of registration or online registration!
Schedule
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Practice Runs (2 practice runs per racer)
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Course closes for maintenance
11:45 a.m. – Riders Meeting at the top of the course
12:00 p.m. – The race begins!
Awards will be presented in the Taproom & Grill immediately following the last racers!
Categories
Grom Snowboard – 13 & under (boys & girls)
Grom Ski – 13 & under (boys & girls)
Youth Snowboard – 14 – 17 years old (boys & girls)
Youth Ski – 14 – 17 years old (boys & girls)
Open
Men’s snowboard – 18 – 34
Women’s snowboard – 18 – 34
Men’s ski – 18 – 34
Women’s ski – 18 – 34
Masters
Men’s snowboard – 35 & up
Women’s snowboard – 35 & up
Men’s ski – 35 & up
Women’s ski – 35 & up
Never ridden a banked slalom course? Come on out and test your ski or snowboard skills. Prizes will be given to the top three in each category.
Click the link below to register today!
ONLINE REGISTRATION
NASTAR
The Nature Valley NASTAR age categories are as follows: 1-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-20, 21-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95+
Nastar racing
NASTAR is the acronym for the NAtional STAndard Race and is the largest public grassroots ski race program in the world. More than 95,000 Nature Valley NASTAR participants compete throughout the season to win platinum, gold, silver and bronze medals in their age and gender groups. In addition, participants are ranked in their ability group and the top ranked racers qualify to compete in the Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships.
Nastar racing at Sugar – every Saturday and Sunday at noon
Nastar is a public racing program that provides recreational racers with the opportunity to compare their ability to the fastest member of the US Ski Team. Nastar races are held every Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon on Oma’s Meadow (Big Red).
Nastar racing at Cataloochee – Saturdays
New this year, NASTAR will be run on Saturdays, non-holidays, through the season beginning Saturday, January 5, 2019
NASTAR is a public racing program that provides recreational racers with an opportunity to compare their ability to the fastest member of the US Ski Team (USST). NASTAR is the largest recreational ski race program in the world, developed by SKI Magazine in 1968, and is available at over 120 of the nation’s premier resorts. This fun, competitive and easily accessible racing program allows racers of all ages and abilities a means to compare themselves with one another, regardless of when and where they race. This is accomplished by establishing the National Standard on each NASTAR course, and through a racer handicap system. Each time you race NASTAR, you could win a Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze medal based on the handicap you earn. The NASTAR races are held at Cataloochee on Saturday and Sunday each week beginning at 12 noon. On-Mountain registration begins at 11:00AM and is located at the Group Sales office in Ski/Snowboard School building or pre-register online at Nastar.com. All races are subject to weather and slope conditions. Lift ticket/slope pass or a season pass required to participate. We will not be running Nastar on Holiday Weekends Rates are $7.00 for 2 runs, $5.00 for ages 12 and under for 2 runs, and $2.00 for each additional run. Come out and join the FUN!
Racing for night skiing adults
Cataloochee Thursday Night Race League
2018-19 Thursday Night Adult Race League
Open to everyone 18 and older, Cataloochee will be hosting the Cataloochee Thursday Night Race League beginning January 10, 2019. Races will be held each Thursday evening and all races begin at 7pm.
Race dates are the following:
Thursday Night Adult League Racing has been postponed and will begin next Thursday, January 17, 2019 in an effort to continue snowmaking on Alley Cat Racing Trail.
Thursday, January 17
Thursday, January 24
Thursday, January 31
Thursday, February 7
Thursday, February 14
Individuals will race against the clock on a modified GS or Slalom course for the better of two runs. Top three challengers in both men’s and women’s age divisions will win some great prizes! Age categories are 18-20, 21-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60 & up and over for both men and women. Helmets and goggles are required. Helmets are available for rental. Registration is open from 6 until 7:30pm. Racing begins at 7pm and ends when all racers have had two runs or 8:30pm, which ever comes first. Awards immediately following race conclusion.
Thursday Night Race League Rates:
$15.00 Race Only
$35.00 Race and Night Lift Ticket (6 -10pm)
Racing for Students
To purchase your Race Program online, click HERE. Under promo code, type RACE and pick the package you need. Deadline to register is January 2, 2018.
2019 RACE SCHEDULE
Racing begins at 6:00 PM
Middle School (Tuesdays)
January 8
January 15
January 22
January 29
February 5
February 12
February 19
February 26
High School (Wednesdays)
January 9
January 16
January 23
January 30
February 6
February 13
February 20
February 27
Middle School and High School Finals: Sunday, March 3, 2019 / High School Race will be held first, Middle School Race will be held second.
2019 RACE PASS
If you are interested in competing in our program, you must be assigned to a team and appear on the team roster before registering. Contact your team coach and let them know you wish to race. If you do not have a team, we will assign you to one. Please send an email to racing@cataloochee.com telling us your age, grade, gender, discipline (ski or snowboard) and the school you attend. Once the teams have formed, we will let you know which team you will be on.
All racing registration must be done online and is only available online.
To Purchase Race Program Click HERE. Under promo code, type RACE and pick the package you need. Deadline to register is January 2, 2019.
To register for your race pass, you must have a PRINTED COPY of the following with you:
1. A completed and signed PARTICIPANT RELEASE FORM and the SKIER/RIDER RELEASE OF LIABILITY.
2. A completed and signed NASTAR Registration form.
3. RECEIPT for payment Online Transaction. Those persons not purchasing a package including a lift ticket must present their season pass.
Race passes are valid every Tuesday and Wednesday RACE DAY from 1:00 pm until 10:00pm beginning Wednesday, January 2, 2018, as well as all day on Race Finals Day on Sunday, March 3, 2019.
2019 RACE PROGRAM FEES
The cost of the program is the following:
Lift, Racing and Rental: $220.00
Lift and Racing Only: $200.00
Race Only: $110.00
RACE RESULTS
Results for all races will be available on the internet at Live-Timing.com. Use your smart phone to keep track or go to the Group Lodge to find out how you ran. Real time results are generally available within a few seconds after your run. Live-Timing is NOT PERFECT! Do not challenge race officials because of something you see there. Bring the issue to your coach and they will look into it. All results will be reviewed and corrected if necessary at the conclusion of the race.
After the race, the times will be separated by gender and discipline and submitted to NASTAR.com for posting. Final results are normally available later that night or the next day.
2019 RACE FORMS
To save time you can download and complete forms here;
Middle and High School Racer Registration Packet, Click Here
Appalachian Cup Race Series – App Ski Mountain
JAN 16, 2019 RACE BEGINS AT 6:30PM
The Appalachian Cup Race Series is back and even better for its third season! This series is a skiing & snowboarding race program for students age 5-18. This is a recreational series, open to riders of intermediate ability and up. Most schools that join will choose to be a club team. There is a Middle School & Under Division and a High School Division for males and females.
Races will be held on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm with the final race on Sunday, March 10. Practices begin Jan 16th.
A participant can sign up for lift tickets, race fees, and rentals if needed for only $185 for 8 days! The lift tickets also begin at 4pm, and will be good all day long for the finals, giving riders extra time on the slopes. If a participant has a season membership, the cost is $65 for the race fee. Riders can also pay per event – $30 or $10 if they have a membership.
There will again be a program for entry level racers, allowing these participants 3 practices to build more confidence on the race course. The cost for this program is $85 all inclusive.
The format for the races will be the best out of two runs. Ski and snowboard divisions are offered for both male and female. Be a part of this exciting race series at App Ski Mtn.!
For more information, contact :
Rick Crisler (980) 241-9043 kcris87812@aol.com
or the French Swiss Ski College (828) 295-9311 skifrenchswiss@bellsouth.net
Ski racing for locals (and Jochls)
SMARL Is A Continuing Success Because of Local Support and Those Working Behind The Scenes
SMARL – Sugar Mountain Adult Race League
6 Monday nights January until mid February
At the end of the season, SMARL celebrates with a party—awards, a food buffet and beer. Sponsors of SMARL are Monster Energy, High Country Press, Ski Country Sports and Sugar Mountain Resort.
