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Village Championships

The Village Championships Race Series has concluded for the season.  Thank you all for participating!

Infomation on the 2010 Village Chamionships Race Series will be avialable in early November 2009


 

racing_vc_300x200Amateur Ski & Snowboard Race Series 2009

PLAY BIG at Mammoth's original Village Championship race series established in 1976.

The nine race series is designed for recreational and elite skiers/snowboarders taking place January through April.

Happy hour functions are planned after each race including viewing of the race video, free appetizers, drink specials and prizes.

The format rotates through Dual Slalom, Dual GS, FIS Style GS and Special Super G.

Race Dates:

2009 Sponsors

Bruce JonesSuperfeet

NordicaRossignal

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Endless Summer Surf CampCoors Light

  • January 13, 20, 27
  • February 3
  • March 17, 24, 31
  • April 7 (Team and Individual Finals)

Time:

  • Practice Course 9:00am -11:00am
  • Race Starts at 12:00pm

Location:

  • Sign-up at Race Department in Main Lodge area near Chair #1.
  • Races are held mainly on Fascination.

How to Compete:

  • Season Team
  • Season Individual
  • Individual Walk-on

Fees:

  • Team Season $800
  • Team Season Sponsored by a Local Business $700
  • Individual Season $95
  • Individual Walk-on per Race $20
  • MVP members $10

Prizes:

  • The top three elite and recreational teams will receive unique trophies.
  • The top individual finalists from each division will receive valuable prizes including: skis, boots, bindings, eyewear and more!
  • All season racers will receive goodie bags.

Contact: Call 760-934-0642 or Email

Sign-up by: Saturday, January 10, 2008

Additional 2009 Race Information:

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RACE TIMES AND DATES

Race Dates:

  • January - 13, 20, 27
  • February - 3
  • March - 3, 17, 24
  • Finals: Team and Individual Finals - April 7

Start Time:

  • 12:00 sharp for weekly races

Training:

  • Warm-up courses are included with the race fee and will be held from 9:00 am-11:00am on race days.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact:

Jen Heintzelman
Email: racedepartment@mammoth-mtn.com
Phone: 760-934-0642
Fax: 760-934-0613

SIGN-UP OPTIONS

Team: FEE: *$800 for the season (due by the entry deadline = Wednesday, January 7)

  • Skiers and snowboarders are eligible.
    • There will be a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 people per team. All male,
      all female or coed teams are acceptable.
    • Substitutions:
      • A substitution may be made, upon application and approval of the Race Organizing Committee.
      • Substitutions may be made by 10 am of race day.
      • 2 substitutions maximum allowed per team per season.
      • There will be a $25 substitution fee.
      • No substitutions for the finals.
    • Any person racing with an improper bib number or name will result in a DNS and
      will not count for bonus points in team scoring.
    • All team members are automatically entered into the individual competition.
    • Team scoring will be accumulated throughout the season with handicap times.
  • *Internal Mountain Team Fee is $500 and the Business Sponsored Team Fee is $700.

Individual: FEE: $ 95 for the season (Due by the entry deadline = Wednesday, January 7)

  • Skiers and snowboarders are eligible.
  • There will be no accumulated season long points for individuals.
  • Competitors must start in 2 of the regular season events to be eligible for the Final.
  • The Final will determine the champions in each division.

Walk-ons: FEE: $ 20 per race (Due by the entry deadline = 11:00am on day of race)

  • Skiers and snowboarders are eligible.
  • Will be included on daily race results.
  • Eligible to race in Individual Finals if a competitor raced in at least 2 regular season events.

TEAM SCORING

  • Individual Handicap:
  • Handicaps will apply to teams only and awarded as follows:
  • Women: 3.0 seconds
  • Snowboard: 5.5 seconds
  • Age:
    • 35-39: .5 seconds
    • 40-44: 1.0 seconds
    • 45-49: 1.5 seconds
    • 50-54: 2.5 seconds
    • 55-59: 3.5 seconds
    • 60 : 5.5 seconds
  • You may use all three handicap factors (age, sex and device).
  • Have ID ready to confirm age.
  • You must choose the sliding device you will use prior to racing for the season and must commit to that device for the duration. No Changes allowed.

Team Scoring:

  • Teams will be scored by points as follows:
    • 1st - 32 points
    • 2nd - 31 points
    • 3rd - 30 points
    • 4th - 29 points
    • 5th - 28 points
    • etc. for up to 32 teams
  • All races are scored.
    • The four fastest combined times from each team will be used (handicaps applied).
    • Points accumulate over the entire season.

Team Bonus Points:

  • Score 12 points per team, if 6 members race and all of them start both runs.
  • Score 8 points per team, if 5 members race and start both runs.
  • Score 4 points per team, if 4 members race and start both runs.
  • If the race committee feels a good faith effort to complete the course has not been made, the start will not be scored.
  • If a racer is injured in the first run, and is unable to start their second run, they will still receive their bonus points.

Teams:

  • Teams can be made up of ANY combination of racers. After the first three events, the teams will be divided into two divisions (Elite and Recreation).

Scoring:

  • The Team Village Champions will be determined based on accumulated season points plus double bonus points awarded during the Team Finals Race only in April.

DIVISIONS & INDIVIDUAL SCORING

Divisions:

  • Individual classification only as follows:
    • Men A & B
    • Legends (50 and over)
    • Women (one division)
    • Men Snowboard
    • Women Snowboard
  • The first 2 events will help us determine the 4 men’s divisions.
  • If you finish in the top 20 of the division above you on 2 occasions, you may be bumped up to that division.
  • For individual finals, if numbers permit we will divide the legends division into A&B.

Individual Scoring:

  • The Individual Final race results will determine the Village Champions in each division. Competitors must have started in at least 2 regular season events to be eligible for the Final. There will be no accumulated season long points for individuals.

DSQ:

  • Racers not following Village Championship rules may be disqualified for a run or for the entire event.

Protests:

  • Protests may be filed within five minutes of the completion of the event, in writing, with a $100.00 deposit. The deposit is only refundable if the protest is upheld. In the event of any dispute concerning this event, the Village Championship Jury will have the final authority.

THE SECOND ANNUAL ANTIQUE SKI RACE

Date: Sunday, February 22

Time: 12:00 sharp, warm up course open 9:00am -11:00am.

Fees: Entry to the race is FREE if you are a season long VC participant. Individuals not part of the VC competition series may enter the race for $20.

Format: The course format will be a vintage giant slalom set with bamboo and you must race in pre-1990 Equipment.

Prizes: All season long VC competitors that participate in the antique race will be eligible to win a Bruce Jones Surfboard. There will also be prizes for the fastest finisher, oldest ski equipment and best antique ski attire.

Happy Hour: Happy Hour will be held at The Clocktower, 4:30pm including a race video, free appetizers, drink specials and awards.