NJSC RACING PROGRAMS

  • NJSC Racing Programs
    • The NJ Ski Council offers several different racing programs which are open to members of all clubs
    • Racing programs for 2007 - 2008:

      • PSIA races
        • The Professional Ski Instructors (PSIA) organization has opened their race camps to non-member skiers. There are 12 events, from a 4-day race week at Hunter to 2-day weekends. They are excellent programs, professionally coached with emphasis on personal skiing skills as well as gates. Everyone greatly improves skiing ability and the gate training will enhance both your skiing and carving skills. Camp dates and PSIA applications are available through the member clubs.
        • To see the PSIA racing schedule for 2007 - 2008, just visit the PSIA / AASI - Eastern Division website

        • Cost: (non PSIA Members add $25 to the following):
          • 4 Days - $255
          • 3 Days - $195
          • 2 Days - $150

        • To attend, fill out the application form at PSIA-E APPLICATION and mail or fax it to the address or fax number listed on the application.

      • NJSC Consolation Race
        • Date - January 17, 2008 (tentative) at Hidden Valley, New Jersey.
        • Open to all, but only those racers who have not finished in the top ten men and top five women in the State Race in the last three years and top three men and women in the WNRL in the last three years are eligible for awards.
        • Race starts at 7:30 p.m. Team size per club is unlimited. Results for race based on best two women and best three men times. Racer must complete both runs to qualify.
        • Awards given out at end-of-year race party in April.

      • NJSC State Race
        • Date - February 2, 2008 at Pico, Vermont.
        • This is a team race that consists of a one run slalom and one run giant slalom. Team consists of five women and six men. Clubs may enter more than one team. Results based on best three women and best four men time in each run. Racer may not finish first run or disqualify and still count for second run for team score.
        • All racers get a commemorative T-shirt.
        • Party after race at Pico to announce results.
        • Awards and other prizes given out at end-of-year race party in April. All prizes given away lottery style. Winning men's, women's, and combined team get to keep perpetual trophy for year.

      • President's Race
        • The annual Stanley Sharaga Memorial President's Race is held each year. The race honors the memory of a Stanley Sharaga, a past President of the NJ Ski Council.
        • Date - March 22, 2008 at Hunter Mountain, New York.
        • Team size per club is unlimited. This will be a two-run dual Nastar race. Results ranked based on racer's best handicap. Men and women divided into three equal classes with first person in each class getting 25 points on down. Team score based on best three women point scores and best four men point scores. Therefore, racers in second and third classes can contribute equally to team score as can best racers.
        • Racers receive commemorative racing photograph and Nastar medal if they qualify. Party after race at Hunter Mountain. Awards given out for team and first, second, and third men and women in each class. All prizes given away lottery style.

      • NJSC Wednesday Night Race League
        • The league consists of six nights of racing contested at Mountain Creek, New Jersey.
        • Races start at 7:30 p.m. Team size per club is unlimited. Results for each night based on best two women and best three men times. Racer must complete both runs to qualify.
        • Final standings for year based on best five out of six team scores. Final individual scores based on best three races.
        • Tentative schedule:
          • January 2, 2008 - Giant Slalom
          • January 9, 2008 - Slalom
          • January 16, 2008 - Giant Slalom
          • January 23, 2008 - Slalom
          • January 30, 2008 - Super G
          • February 6, 2008 - Dual Slalom
        • Awards and other prizes given out at end-of-year race party in April. All prizes given away lottery style.

      • Most recent race results
        • The New Jersey Ski Council (NJSC) sponsored three individual races and a separate race league consisting of six separate races this past year. To view the results, just click on 2006-2007 Race Results.

        • This year it is hoped to have prizes awarded lottery style to all participants as we did last year. The program is open to any individual who is a member in good standing of a club in the NJSC. All categories of racers (beginner to expert) are welcome to come out and improve your skiing ability and have fun at the same time.

        • For racing program information contact:

          Karen Sanderson

          2-7 Crescent Drive

          Thiells, NY 10984


          Telephone: 845.735.8300 (work), 914.319.1794 (cell)

          FAX: 845.735.7466

          E-mail: (H) skimoomoo@worldnet.attnet or

          (W) karen.wright@hdrinc.com.

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