GENERAL RACE INFORMATION

RACE ENTRIES

1. Mail entry fees and entry cards to the Race Organizer so that it arrives one week before the race date. See back of this handbook for a copy of the Entry Card or get one from our website (www.pnsamasters.org).  Calling or emailing the Race Organizer is NOT considered pre-entering a race. All races but the PNSA Championships (Mt. Bachelor) will allow same-day entry, but expect to pay a Late Fee, usually $5.

2. Online Registration at www.pnsamasters.org.  To get the online registration for an event, click on the race name in the PNSA Masters schedule.

3. Entry Fees: We have increased the fees for races this year from $20 to $25.  The reason for this increase is the costs incurred for the races are also increasing.  And the $25 race fee is consistent with the other Masters Divisions.  Each race club sets their own fee level, however most areas stay relatively close to these: SL & GS $25 per day. SG $35.00.  The PNSA Championships, the Western Region Championships and U.S. National Championships each have their own fee schedule.  Those fees are set based on their cost structure. Check www.pnsamasters.org or the Masters Handbook for fee information. 

4. All entries for the National Championships must be sent to: Richard Zimmerman, with full payment of entry fees for all races entered plus the banquet.  The payment must be received not later than Jan 31, 2008.  See Chapter 5 (Masters Handbook) for details.  A: Richard Zimmerman 4921 N Scenic View Tacoma, WA 98407; T: 253-468-8806; E: rzimmerman@harbornet.com.

 USSA/PNSA MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Racers must have a current USSA Masters Competition Card. This must be shown at time of race sign in. A temporary, or "day-of-race" membership, can be purchased at the race site.

HELMETS

Racers must wear a ski helmet in ALL events.   

SIDE-SLIPPING

Competitors are only allowed into the race arena under the approval of the race crew managing the event. Side-slipping is required by all racers prior to the race, and racers may be asked to continue slipping throughout the race. Always slip the high and low line of the race course, not just the line you want to take.

COURSE INSPECTION

The USSA Competition Guide stipulates that only competitors with a bib are allowed into the race arena.  The race officials will designate how competitors will inspect the course, e.g., full course slip, in-and-out only....  Please check with the race official at the top of the course for the  the method of inspection.

HELPING OUT

Most of the race clubs that put on Master’s races work with some very loyal volunteers.  We encourage all Masters racers to help in the course prep (like slipping out loose snow) and to help in the tear down (taking poles to finish area) and anything else that helps. 

 COURTESY

We encourage the masters to support the host race club volunteers.  All of us have worked in volunteer situations before and your recognition of the work they are doing will mean a lot.  Go out of your way to THANK the starters, the gate keepers, the people at the bottom recording times, the folks manning the registration tables.