Hey racers!
Here’s some information about this weekend’s races:
Bousquet GS
Race Registration
If you haven’t registered for the race, you must do so on the Tristate Schedule for the Western MA Series. Registration is online at Adminskiracing. Online registration ENDS AT 5PM TODAY, Thursday, February 2nd!!! If you miss it, you can still register the morning of the race but a $20 late fee will be applied.
Race Day
Registration at Bousquet starts at 7:30am on the 2nd floor of the lodge. Course inspection begins around 8:30am and the race begins at the end of inspection (between 9 & 9:30). Make sure to get there early so your racer can get a proper inspection of the course. They are responsible for making their way to the start BEFORE their bib # is called. If a racer misses their start, they will automatically be placed at the end of their age/gender group. The order of this (and every) race is as follows: U12 Girls; U12 Boys; U14 Girls; U14 Boys. The 1st run at Bousquet will run A, B, C then D. The 2nd run at Bousquet will follow the order B, C, D then A. At the end of the 1st run, the course is reset and then opened for inspection. The 2nd run usually begins about an hour after the last racer finishes from the 1st run.
Berkshire East GS
Race Registration
Registration is online at Adminskiracing. Online registration ends tomorrow at 12 noon, Friday, February 3rd!!! If you miss it, you will NOT be able to register on race day!!!
Race Day
Registration at the Beast starts at 7:30am on the 2nd floor of the lodge. Course inspection begins around 8:30am and the race begins at the end of inspection (between 9:15 & 9:30). Make sure to get there early so your racer can get a proper inspection of the course. They are responsible for making their way to the start BEFORE their bib # is called. If a racer misses their start, they will automatically be placed at the end of their age/gender group. The order of this (and every) race is as follows: U12 Girls; U12 Boys; U14 Girls; U14 Boys. The 1st run at Berkshire East will run C, D, A then B. The 2nd run at Beast will follow the order D, A, B then C. At the end of the 1st run, the course is reset and then opened for inspection. The 2nd run usually begins about an hour after the last racer finishes from the 1st run.
Here’s to a strong finish to the regular season!
Coach Pat
“Ski fast…Take chances…”