Race Program

Have you ever watched ski racing on the television and imaged what it would be like to go through the gates yourself? 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 2^nd and 3^rd 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 9, 2008 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. 

SKI-WEE’s

Were you a racer when you were young? Do you want to share the experience with your kids? Have your kids been out on the slopes before and have a basic understanding of getting down the hill? If the answer to any of these is “yes,” our team of experienced instructors can introduce the skills needed to become better skiers and snowboarders. In addition, we have coaches that help your youngster learn about racing in a fun and controlled environment. With short courses and on easy slopes your kids can get knack for going through a race course. Participants must purchase this Private Lesson ($43.00) in the Administrative Office, located on the 2^nd floor of the Administrative Building, and it is available on Saturdays only.

JUNIOR RACE COMPETITION PROGRAM for ADVANCED RACERS

Are you a Nastar (tm) racer under 18 years old or a USSA Junior? Thursday nights you can join our USSA certified coaches outside the Racing Headquarters room (1^st 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 Thursdays from 7:30pm-9pm starting January 10 through February 28, 2008. Participants must purchase lessons in the Administrative Office located on the 2^nd floor of the Administrative Building. The price is $60.00 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.

Weather and ski conditions permitting, non-pointed USSA races will be available for all juniors December 15, 2007 and March 8, 2008 at 10am.

JUNIOR RACE CAMP

The date for this camp is December 28, 2007 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 2^nd floor of the Administrative Building. Participants will meet outside the Racing Headquarters room (1^st floor of the Administrative Building, slope-side).

JUNIOR CLINIC

The clinic runs every Saturday from January 12 though March 1, 2008. Registration cost for the clinic is $60.00 or $15.00 for individual sessions. Registration must be done in the Administrative Office located on the 2^nd floor of the Administrative Building. Participants will meet outside the Racing Headquarters room (1^st floor of the Administrative Building, slope-side)

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, 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 Sugarbush 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!