It is with great pleasure that the Board of Directors, Staff, and Volunteers of the California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF) welcome you; our friends and colleagues throughout the world to the 2nd Annual World Police and Fire Winter Games Previously known as The California Fire/Police Winter Olympics (CFPWO), it was restricted to Firefighters and Police Officers who worked or retired from an agency in the state of California only. In 2008 the games expanded to allow athletes from around the country to compete. In addition to the exciting and friendly international competition, there will be many other activities to enhance your Winter Games experience. We are grateful for the outpouring of support from the business community to the volunteers dedicating their time to make this event a reality. Included in this book you will find information about the 2017 World Police and Fire Winter Games and the Mammoth Area, which will assist you as you compete, explore, and visit the breathtaking region. We wish each of you the best as you hit the slopes for 4 days of enthusiastic athletic competition, camaraderie and enduring memories.

Mike Graham President, Board of Directors California Police Athletic Federation United States Police and Fire Championships World Police and Fire Games World Police and Fire Winter Games

Mammoth Lakes is home to the worldclass Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. Mammoth describes the size of this mountain resort but also the length of the snow season! With over 3,500 acres (1,416 ha), 28 lifts, 150 trails and snow that doesn't stop until the average of 400 inches (1,016 cm) falls - lifts are usually transporting very happy visitors well into June. Here, sun-splashed days of blue skies and vibrant white snow-covered terrain welcome you - whether you ski, snowboard or telemark, Mammoth Mountain is your winter nirvana. If you dream of picking a line down a chute, through the trees or carving big turns on groomers, Mammoth Mountain delivers. For More information on Mammoth Attractions, Click Here.

Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) is only a 10-minute drive from Mammoth Lakes. Fly year-round, non-stop to Mammoth Lakes from Los Angeles on Alaska Airlines. Alaska Airlines is pleased to provide discounted travel to Mammoth Lakes, California.

Free Public Transportation Welcome aboard! The public transportation system is complementary, so park the car and leave the driving to us! The main transportation hub is on Canyon Boulevard at The Village at Mammoth. Complementary service runs throughout town and to the ski area.

Other Local Transportation There is a variety of taxi services and car rentals to meet all of your transportation needs, whether you need a pick up from the airport, and drop off into the back-country or guided tour into Yosemite National Park.

Driving Directions From Los Angeles Driving from Southern California will take approximately 5 hours. Take the 405 freeway north to the 5 freeway north to Highway 14 north to Highway 395 north. Exit on Highway 203 to Mammoth Lakes. From San Diego / Orange County Driving from the San Diego area will take approximately 7 hours and from the Orange County area will take approximately 6 hours. Take the 15 freeway north to Highway 395 north. Exit on Highway 203 to Mammoth Lakes. From Reno / Lake Tahoe Driving from the Reno/Tahoe area will take approximately 3 hours. Take Highway 395 south. Exit on Highway 203 to Mammoth Lakes. From Northern California / Bay Area Driving from the San Francisco / Sacramento areas will take approximately 5-7 hours. Depending on the season and road conditions, various routes may be taken. Please consult Caltrans at 800-427-7623, the California Highway Patrol or your local Triple A (AAA) office for the best route from your area.

GOVERNING BODY World Police & Fire Winter Games Federation 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., #107 San Diego, CA 92111 USA Tele. [+1] 858.571.9919 FAX. [+1] 858.571.1641 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cpaf.org PRIORITY OF RULES World Police & Fire Winter Games Federation (WPFWGF) Rules shall supersede all other rules. IF ANY CONFLICT OF RULES OCCURS, WPFWGF RULES SHALL BE USED. The WPFWG is an international competition for full time active or retired peace officers and firefighters. There will be separate categories provided for friends and family who wish to compete. Eligibility is detailed under “ENTRANT ELIGIBLILITY”. PROCEDURES FOR COMPETITOR ENTRY PLEASE NOTE: EARLY ENTRY IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Entries are accepted on a “first come, first served” basis. Sports Entry Application: Each individual must complete, on line, a Sports Entry application, a signed Release of Liability and Acknowledgement of Rules & Regulations Form, and pay the Entry Fees. ENTERING THE WINTER GAMES ON-LINE: Eligible applicants, using a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card, are encouraged to use the WPFWG Federation’s On-Line Entry system (OLE). Access to OnLine Entry is available through the WPFWGF website at www.cpaf.org. Participants entering on-line will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt of entry via e-mail. This electronic confirmation relates ONLY to the receipt of your entry. SPORTS ENTRY FEES: There is a Registration Fee of $60.00 (USD) which all competitors must pay, only once, no matter how many events are entered. Each event has an associated cost in (USD), the Sport Fee. Add the Sport Fees and Registration Fee together to determine the Total Entry Fees to be paid. GENERAL REFUND POLICY: All requests for refunds must be submitted by the individual in writing to the 2017 World Police & Fire Winter Games Federation. (Either by USPS Mail or by email)

All refunds are subject to a $25.00 service fee. All requests for refunds must be submitted on or before 5:00 PM (EST) March 17, 2017 to be considered. In the event the WPFWG is canceled in its entirety due to weather or Force majeure, 80% of fees paid will be refunded. No refund will be given to any participant who is suspended or expelled from competition. Submit all requests for refunds in writing to: [email protected] and type “refund” in the subject line.

REFUND OF SPORT FEES POLICY: After January 13, 2017, approval of a request for refund for withdrawal is at the discretion of the WPFWG. All race fees are non-refundable after February 13, 2017. Forward requests for refunds to: World Police & Fire Winter Games Federation 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., #107 San Diego, CA 92111 USA Tele. [+1] 858.571.9919 FAX. [+1] 858.571.1641 E-mail: [email protected]

CONFIRMATION LETTERS The official Confirmation Letters will confirm the event(s) entered and advise of specific information on rules, venues, orientation and mandatory meetings (if any), as well as provide other general information on the Winter Games. Competitors will be advised, in this letter, of where and when to contact the WPFWG for specific times and dates of their first competition. Competitors who provide a valid and legible e-mail address will receive their letters electronically.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE All competitors must present themselves in person at the Winter Games Registration Area (Mammoth Mountain Conference Center) before the beginning of their competition. NO EXCEPTIONS. Entrants will be required to show current agency identification. If your agency identification does not contain a photograph, you will also be required to present a photo ID, such as a passport or driver's license before the Registration process can be completed. All competitors from countries which require a Passport for entry into the USA shall present their passports and agency ID at the Mammoth Mountain Conference Center when registering.

Check-In/Credential pick-up: Mammoth Mountain Conference Center at Main Lodge Sunday – 2 PM-6:30 PM Monday – 8 AM-10 AM (Late Check-in)

After all requirements have been satisfied, competitors will be officially registered into the Winter Games and will receive their Athlete Accreditation. This accreditation should be carried at all times and must be presented during check-in with the starter at the sport's venues. Credentials must also be worn at all activities and socials. Athletes must also wear race bibs during all races. RESULTS Daily results from each event will be posted at the venues and at the Mammoth Mountain Conference Center. All official results will be posted at the WPFWGF website after they are verified. ENTRANT ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible to compete in the World Police & Fire Winter Games, a person: Must be at least 18 years old and be publicly employed as a full time Law Enforcement Officer or Firefighter; Must have formal Firefighter or Law Enforcement Officer training; Their primary occupation must be that of a Law Enforcement Officer or Firefighter; Must be a member of an eligible agency; or, a retired Law Enforcement Officer or Firefighter from an eligible agency. Must have been sworn or appointed, as a Law Enforcement Officer or Firefighter “by an eligible agency”. Training/Academy Time: If an eligible agency requires successful completion of an academy curriculum prior to swearing in, the applicant must complete this training before being eligible to enter the WPFWG.

INELIGIBLE ENTRY For Unqualified Persons: If a person knowingly attempts to enter or enters the Winter Games when they do not qualify for entry, that person shall be disqualified from the Winter Games for life. RETIREMENT STATUS DEFINED Any person that enters the Winter Games as a retired Law Enforcement Officer or Firefighter must provide identification, in the form of an identification card or letter of identification from their agency, at the Accreditation Center. The three primary eligible retirement status definitions are as follows: Normal Retirement: The person has served an eligible agency for a time long enough to qualify for service retirement and has reached the age established by their retirement system for such retirement. Deferred Retirement: The person resigns from his/her service following the completion of the number of years of good conduct service required to qualify the person for a retirement income upon arrival at a specific age. [NOTE: A termination

without benefit of future recognition as a retired person does not qualify under this section.] Length of Service Retirement: The person has completed no less than 20 years of good conduct service, and resigns from his/her service, with or without a retirement benefit. Other criteria may apply, including “Deferred Retirement”, “Lump Sum Retirement”, “Contract Retirement” and “Disability Retirement”. Contact the Federation Headquarters office in San Diego if you are unsure as to your status. Upon request from the WPFWGF, any medically-retired entrant must provide a sport-specific medical release indicating fitness to compete in the sport. Any person terminated from an eligible agency for less than honorable reasons shall not be considered eligible to compete, regardless of length of service or retirement status. AGENCY ELIGIBILITY All eligible agencies must be specifically approved by the WPFWGF (see listing). The WPFWGF may approve additional agencies, job descriptions and individuals if, after examination, it finds they qualify under the WPFWG eligibility rules. If a full-time Law Enforcement Officer or Firefighter is employed by one of the following agencies or their equivalent, he/she is eligible to compete in the WPFWG. “Equivalent” means: a duly-organized governmental sub-division such as municipal, provincial/state, national, etc. Retired members of eligible agencies are also eligible. Municipal, State and National Police Departments/Services Municipal, County, State and National Fire Departments/Services County Sheriff's Departments County Corrections Officers (with “Peace Officer” status) County and State Probation Officers National and County Marshal's Offices District Attorney's Investigators Airport and Harbor/Port Police and Fire Departments Highway Patrols National Border Patrols National Bureaus of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms National/State Bureaus of Investigation National Customs and Excise Services National Department of Commerce: Special Agents National Dept. of Treasury Criminal Investigators National Immigration & Naturalization Services National and State Parole Agents National Postal Inspectors National Secret Service Agents National and State Alcoholic Beverage Control Officers National and State Criminal Investigators National and State Bureaus of Narcotics National and State Corrections Officers National and State Departments of Fish and Game

National and State Departments of Forestry State Lifeguards (with “Peace Officer” status) Accredited University & College Police Any agency or representative from an agency not mentioned above, meeting the requirements of a Police or Fire Agency as defined, may petition the WPFWGF Eligibility Committee for inclusion in the WPFWG. Agencies and Classifications Specifically Excluded: Military Police and Fire Departments Volunteer Fire Departments District Attorneys and Deputy District Attorneys Private Business Fire Departments (Except as specifically approved) Police and Sheriff's Reserves Police Cadets, Interns, or Community Service Officers Private Security Services Private Paramedic Services Paramedics (without Firefighter status) Auxiliary Police Pre-employment Police Science Students Seasonal Firefighters or Smokejumpers Municipal Corrections Officers (Except as specifically approved) * Note to applicants outside North America: The definition of the term “volunteer” varies from country to country. Direct inquiries to the WPFWGF office in San Diego for specific guidelines. AGE RULES Age is determined as of the first day of the Winter Games (February 27th, 2017). DUPLICATE EVENT ENTRIES A competitor may enter only one age in any one event. UNIFORMS/RACE ATTIRE The following markings are permitted on attire worn during competition: 1. Agency, association, team identification; 2. Brand name manufactured onto uniform; 3. Competitors name; 4. Tasteful advertising in a rectangular area. Other attire worn by competitors (warm-ups, jackets, hats, etc.) may display additional advertising and logos. Any uniform or other attire worn or displayed by any participant must be in good taste and in keeping with the good name of the WPFWG and Law Enforcement and Firefighting services. Violations may result in expulsion from the WPFWG venues and/or disciplinary action. Contact the Federation Headquarters in San Diego if you are unsure about the type of advertising allowed.

MEDALS Medals will be awarded for 1st through 3rd place in all events, and shall be presented as soon as possible after the conclusion of each event.

COMPETITOR CONDUCT REQUIREMENTS: Intimidation: Competitors shall not intimidate or attempt to influence a Sport Coordinator or Sport Officials regarding rule changes. Taking a vote of competitors or otherwise obtaining a consensus of competitors’ wishes to make rule changes is not allowed. Late Competitors & Scheduling: Competition will adhere to scheduling as published, or referred to, in the Confirmation Letter. Events will not be delayed to accommodate late competitors. Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be condoned during, before or after competition. Any behavior that brings discredit upon the WPFWG, or Law Enforcement and Firefighting services in general will not be tolerated. Any physical or verbal assaults on officials, competitors, spectators, coordinators or ex-officios will meet with immediate and the severest of penalty. Unsportsmanlike conduct of non-competitor Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters or other supporters may reflect on their competitor associates and the continued participation of that individual or team. Alcohol & Drugs: Competitors are prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages during competition and alcoholic beverages are prohibited from the field or area of competition. Controlled substances are prohibited from being used unlawfully by any person associated with the WPFWG. No participant may compete in any WPFWG sport/event “under the influence” of alcohol or a controlled substance. If such a condition is suspected, the participant shall be removed from competition and an immediate inquiry shall be conducted by the Federation. Unlawful Activity: All persons who are associated with the WPFWG shall abide by all Local, State and National laws that apply to those in attendance at the WPFWG. Unlawful activity during this time will result in disqualification from competition and/or in the reporting of the activity. This and any other unlawful activity may result in exclusion from all future WPFWGF events. Gambling: No gambling of any kind will be permitted during the WPFWG. Cheating and Sandbagging: Cheating and Sandbagging is prohibited. “Sandbagging” is the term used to define the intentional efforts of a competitor in a sport divided into skill levels to gain an advantage by competing in a lower skill level than in which he/she belongs. PROTESTS AND APPEALS PROTESTS: All protests must be lodged with the Sport Coordinators or his/her designee immediately after the violation. If the protest cannot be resolved by the Coordinator, the competition will be allowed to proceed under protest. The protest shall then be submitted in writing to the WPFWG Federation within 8 hours of the initial protest. If the presentation of awards is affected by the possible results of the protest, the awards shall be withheld pending the WPFWGF decision. All decisions by the WPFWG Federation are final, unless appealed as outlined below. APPEALS: When any action is taken against a competitor in the Winter Games that is of such a nature that the need for such action is not immediate, the recipient is entitled to a hearing before the WPFWG Federation prior to action being taken. Competitors in such a situation will be given written instructions on how to appeal.

ADMISSION CHARGES There will be no charge to any spectator for any World Police & Fire Winter Games sporting event. If a guest is racing in a Guest Race, there will be a fee.

Sunday, February 26 2:00 – 6:30 pm 6:30 – 9 pm

Check-In/Accreditation Welcome Party

Mountainside Conference Center Mammoth Brewing Company

Monday, February 27 8 – 10 am Late Check-In Mountainside Conference Center 9 – 10:30 am Practice Course Ralphie’s 9:45 – 10:15 am Course Inspection Fascination 10:30 am Seed Race Fascination – Dual Start 1:30 pm Dual Slalom Fascination – Dual Start Top 16 Skiers and top 4 Snowboarders from the Seed Race 4 – 6:30 pm Awards Party and Raffle & Mountainside Conference Center Course Assignments 7 – 10 pm Pizza Party Mammoth Rock n Bowl Sponsored by LA Police Gear Tuesday, February 28 9:15 – 9:45 am Slalom Inspection – All Courses 10 am Slalom Course #1 10 am Slalom Course Snowboard 11:15 am Slalom Course #2 1:30 pm 8 K Skate / 4 K Classic 5 – 8 pm Awards Party and Raffle

Andy’s Double Gold – Top Start Left Fascination – Dual Start Andy’s Double Gold – 3/4 Start Right Tamarack Cross County Center Mountainside Conference Center

Wednesday, March 1 9:15 – 9:45 am Course #1 Inspection 10 am GS Course #1 10:15 – 10:45 am Course #2 Inspection 11 am GS Course #2 12:15 – 12:45 pm Snowboard Inspection 1 pm GS Snowboard 4:30 pm Fat Tire Bike Race Check-In 5 pm Fat Tire Race 6:30 – 8:30 pm Awards Party

Andy’s Double Gold Andy’s Double Gold – High Start Fascination Fascination – Top Start Fascination Fascination – Top Start Mammoth Race Department Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge Mountainside Conference Center

Thursday, March 2 9 – 9:45 am 10 am 10:40 am 11:20 am 1:00 – 3 pm

World Cup / Terry’s World Cup / Terry’s World Cup / Terry’s World Cup / Terry’s Mountainside Conference Center

Super-G Inspection Super-G Course #1 Super-G Course #2 Super-G Snowboard Lunch / Super-G Awards Party /

Closing Remarks Race Schedule subject to change For updates contact Mammoth Mountain Race Department (760) 934-0642

In the 2017 World Police and Fire Winter Games, you will have plenty of opportunities to include your friends and family. Whether they want to hit the slopes themselves against other atheltes’ guests or just join you for the parties and activities, we offer ways to include them. ALPINE GUEST RACER PACKAGE Price: $50 (Plus $60 registration fee) Skier/Snowboarder guest races includes Guest Slalom and Guest Giant Slalom races and admission to all weekly parties and activities.The groups will be divided up dependent on the number of entries by age and gender at time of check-in. Medals will be awarded to the guests from the Mammoth Mountain Race Department. NORDIC GUEST RACER Price: $30 (Plus $60 registration fee) Guest entry into one Nordic Guest Race (Guests will race after the athletes have finished) and admission to all weekly parties and activities. NON-RACING GUEST $50 – Guest entry - adult (Includes admission to all weekly parties and activities) $20 – Guest entry - child (Includes same, except no admission to Sunday at Mammoth Brewery) DAILY LIFT TICKET PRICING Available for purchase at Check-in/Credential pick-up on Sunday and available on a daily basis at Race Department counter with credentials. Prices are for one-day daily lift tickets. A competitor will need a lift ticket for every day that they compete. It's a full day lift ticket. $48 – Youth Racer (18-22 yrs.) $59 – Adult racer (23-64 yrs.) $48 – Senior racer (65-79 yrs.) $65 – $79 – $65 – $32 –

Senior Family/Guest (65-79 yrs.) Adult Family/Guest (23-64 yrs.) Youth Family/Guest (13-22 yrs.) Child Family/Guest (5-12 yrs.)

GUIDING BODIES World Police and Fire Winter Games Federation (WPFWGF) 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., # 107, San Diego, CA 92111 USA Tele. (858) 571-9919; FAX: (858) 571-1641; E-MAIL: [email protected] International Ski Federation Federation Internationale De Ski Internationaler Ski Verband Blochstrasse 2; CH- 3653 Oberhofen / Thunersee; Switzerland Telephone: +41 (33) 244 61 61; Fax: +41 (33) 244 61 71 Website: www.fisski.com WINTER EVENTS – ALPINE SKI and SNOWBOARD RACING, NORDIC RACING and FAT TIRE RACING Event Coordinator: Mike Braun Email: [email protected] Mammoth Lakes, Ca. USA– Mammoth Mountain Ski Area/Tamarack Cross Country Center Sunday, February 23 through Thursday, March 2, 2017 Check-In/Credential pick-up; Mammoth Mountain Conference Center at Main Lodge Sunday – 2pm - 8 pm Monday – 8 am - 10 am Tuesday – 4 pm - 6 pm Wednesday – 4 pm - 6 pm RACER CLASSIFICATIONS A. Racers will compete in classes divided by age and ability level. Age classes are divided into 10 year increments: a. 18-39 b.40-49 c. 50-59 d.60-69 e. 70+ B. Ability classes will be divided into Open, A, B, C, as needed. Each ability level will have their own specific course. C. For the Fat Tire Cycling event, age categories will be 18+, 40+ and 60+ D. Age will be determined by a competitor’s age on the first scheduled day of competition. NOTE: A competitor in any age division may elect to compete in a younger division as long as this is selected during on-line entry. A competitor may enter only one age division in an event.

EXAMPLE: A competitor who qualifies as a 40+ may compete in 40+ or 30+ but may not compete in both 40+ and 30+ in an event.

RACER ELIGIBILITY No National or International Alpine, Snowboard or Nordic license is required to compete.

SEEDING A. Every racer who enters the slalom, GS or Super-G race must participate in the seed race prior to those events. That racer will then be placed in an appropriate group, based on their ability level from the seed race. B. The seed race only applies to those skiers and snowboarders competing in the slalom, GS and Super-G races. C. Competitors in the Fat Tire event, Nordic events do not need to seed. D. The order that a racer will run the seed race will be determined by the date they register for the World Police and Fire Winter Games. The first competitor to register will be issued a sticker with the #1 on it and so on. These numbers will be used for the seed race only and bibs will be awarded to each racer based on their best time in the seed race. E. Race bibs will be issued to each competitor according to the number they finish in the seed race. ie: the fastest racer in the seed race will be issued bib #1, the second #2 and so on. The top 10 fastest snowboarders from the seed race will also be issued bibs in the same manner, snowboard bibs 1-10. F. Racers will be seeded into a division within their age group and ability level, determined by taking the fastest run of two runs in the seed race. A racer will be allowed to take one run on the “red” course and one run on the “blue” course. Race organizers will then select the fastest time from either course to seed the racer in the proper group. If a racer chooses to only complete one run, then that run will be used for seeding and is perfectly allowed. If a racer fails to complete either of their two runs, a third run may be granted by the race committee or “Chief of Race” in order to seed the racer for the remaining races. If this is the case, the third run will not count towards the fastest seed time in age class (see Section G). G. Age classes will be divided by ability level after the seed race. The fastest seed time in each of the listed age classes for skiers and snowboarders will be given a seed race award. H. Once ability classes are established, racers will be assigned to a specicific course where they will compete agaist others of the same age and like ability. The course will be of equal challenge for their ability, and each separate ability will have their own course. I. The fastest 16 racers from the seed race will qualify for a dual GS elimination race later that day, and a perpetual “Dual Slalom Champion” trophy will be awarded to the winner.

UPGRADING A. Any racer may request upgrading to a higher ability class that will be granted or denied by the Race Committee. B. If a seeded racer beats the gold medalist in the Slalom, GS or Super-G of the next highest ability level, then he/she may be bumped up to that class without a medal.

DOWNGRADING Any racer may request a downgrade to a lower ability level in their age group. The Race Committee will evaluate each request based on their results.

RACING RULES A. Racers will be given two runs on both the slalom and GS courses without a course reset. The best time of the two runs will be counted for scoring. A racer only needs to complete one run for scoring or medal contention. The race order for the second run in the Slalom and GS will be the same order as the first run. Unlike the seed race, there will be no provision for a third run unless there is an interference as described below in section C. The Super-G race will be a “one run” event only. Re-runs will be permitted as described in section C or if you are “flagged” off of the course by a race official for safety reasons. B. Late arrivals to the start of the race course will run at the end of their class. If the next class has started, a racer may run after that class. C. If during the course of a run, a racer believes he/she was interfered with (ski or person in the way, gate down, etc.), the racer must discontinue the run and notify officials immediately. If the racer continues his/her run, he/she will not be granted a re-run and his/her time will count. It is the racer’s option whether to stop and request a rerun or continue the run and let the time count. If the racer chooses to continue the run, he/she must still make a legal pass through all of the gates. If a re-run is granted, the racer must immediately proceed to the top of the race course and notify the starter that a re-run has been granted. The starter will then let the racer granted the re-run to enter the start wand area and go at the next available interval, regardless of what class is running. A legal pass through a gate consists of a racer’s ski tips and boots crossing an imaginary line between the two poles that make up the gate. You must get both skis and both boots around the base of the gates. D. If a racer comes to a gate that is down, the racer may stop and request a re-run, or the racer may continue their run by making a legal pass across the imaginary line where the gate was. The racer MUST cross this line or be disqualified. E. If a racer misses a gate, he/she may hike back and make a legal pass through the gate as long as he/she DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THE NEXT RACER. If hiking back will interfere with the next racer coming down the course, YOU MUST GIVE WAY TO THAT RACER OR YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. This is only allowed in the slalom race and PROHIBITED in the GS and Super-G race. If you miss a gate in the GS or Super-G, you must immediately ski out of the course and do not cross the finish line. THERE IS NO HIKING IN THE GS OR SUPER-G RACE. Any competitor who misses or straddles a gate MAY NOT CONTINUE THE RUN. We do not have Gate Keepers at every gate like a FIS Race; sometimes we have to rely on the integrity of our competitors to disqualify themselves if they know that they have straddled a gate. F. Results are official as given to the Race Committee by the Race Department. G. Competitors may inspect the course by side slipping or snowplowing SLOWLY through the course. Any racer who skis any portion of the race course before their race run will be disqualified. H. Any racer who “shadows” any portion of the race course will be disqualified. I. Competitors may be disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct / profanity. J. All equipment must meet USSA Masters specifications and no ski length requirements will be enforced. K. Helmets are MANDATORY for all alpine and snowboard events. L. NORDIC RACERS will be classified by age only and no ability level.

M. International FIS-ICR Nordic rules will apply to all Nordic races. N. Nordic bib numbers will be issued to each racer based on date of registration. FAT TIRE RACING RULES A. All riders must attend the pre-race briefing (rider's meeting) normally held at the staging area prior to competition. B. Racers shall complete the entire event on the same bicycle. All repairs during an event shall be performed by the individual racer. No outside support will be allowed. C. All spare parts and tools shall be carried by the individual racer (cannibalizing other bikes is not permitted). Cannibalizing: any part or component taken from one bicycle to repair or improve the performance of another. D. Racers riding bicycles have the right of way over racers pushing bicycles. When practical, racers pushing should stay on the least rideable portion of the path when being passed. A racer pushing or carrying his bicycle can overtake a racer riding his bicycle provided he does not interfere with the rider's progress. E. Lapped riders must yield to leaders. Leaders should verbalize the command "Track" when overtaking another. It is the responsibility of the challenging rider to overtake safely. You must yield to the passing rider on the first command. F. In the event 2 riders are vying for position, the leading rider does not necessarily have to yield his/her position to the challenging rider. However, a rider may not bodily interfere with the intent to impede another rider's progress. Traditional rules of racing apply: the leading rider owns the track. G. Short cutting and/or cutting trail switchbacks shall result in disqualification. H. Foul riding, unsportsmanlike behavior or the use of profane or abusive language are grounds for punitive action. I. Laws and ordinances of appropriate jurisdictions shall be observed during participation in any event. J. Only riders officially entered in the event may practice or compete on the designated race course.

FACILITY All of the Alpine, snowboard & Ski, events will take place at the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. Events will take place on a variety of runs and locations to be determined based on snow conditions and possibly weather at the time of the event. All Nordic events will take place at the Tamarack Nordic Center located in the Mammoth Lakes Basin area. FAT TIRE CROSS COUNTRY EVENT COURSE DESCRIPTION: Cross Country is an individual or mass start competition which is held on a circuit course comprised of groomed and partially groomed snow packed trails. The course will consist of multiple laps, with a duration of between 45 and 75 minutes.

EQUIPMENT Competitors must supply all their own equipment. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS COMPETING IN ALL ALPINE EVENTS.

EQUIPMENT SPECIFIC TO THE FAT TIRE CYCLING EVENT: Every rider warming up or racing shall wear a protective, securely fastened helmet that satisfies the bicycle helmet standards ICU or the state affiliate. It is the rider's responsibility to select and wear such a helmet which offers sufficient protection against head injury and does not restrict the rider's vision. Failure to wear such a helmet, or removing it during a race, will result in disqualification. Helmets shall also be mandatory during training rides on competition courses. Footgear shall be the fully enclosed type. Off road mountain bike with fat tires. Tires must be at least 4.0" in diameter. A bike with a tire width any less than this will not be permitted in this event. Bicycle shall have at least 2 brakes which are in good working condition. Handlebar ends should be plugged and shall have no sharp or jagged ends. Individual event number shall be displayed as required by the Sport Coordinator. No rider shall cut, fold or mutilate the race number, neither shall they sell, trade or give the issued number to another individual. A competitor must wear appropriate riding attire, including a shirt. recommended.

Eye protection is strongly

The race will be held at dusk and riders are required to have either a light mounted on the bike and/or a headlamp that is capable of illuminating the trail in front of the rider.

SEEDING and BRACKETING Every racer who enters the Slalom, GS or Super-G race must participate and pay for the seed race prior to those events. After completing the seed race, that racer will then be placed in an appropriate group, based on their ability level and finish time from the seed race. Each racer will take two runs and the best time of the two runs will be counted. The seed race only applies to those skiers and snowboarders competing in the slalom, GS and Super-G races. In order to compete in these three alpine events, all skiers MUST also pay for and participate in the Seed Race. Competitors in the Fat Tire event and Nordic events ONLY, do not need to seed. Cyclists will race against each other, Skiers will race against each other and Snowboarders will race against each other in separate heats.

ENTRY FEES AND PRICES Competitors must pay the $60 Registration Fee to enter into any competition. There will also be a sports fee for each event. AGE CATEGORIES AND MEDALS: All Events are Male and Female. Ages: 18-39; 4049; 50-59; 60-69 and 70+. Medals through 3rd place. Guests who compete in the two Alpine Guest races and Nordic Guest category, will be awarded with special medals issued by the Mammoth Mountain Race Department. EVENTS; MALE AND FEMALE:

ALPINE EVENTS Price: $130 (Includes Seed Race, Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super-G)

Seed Race Mon, Feb. 27, 2017 Mammoth Mountain Start: 10:30am Limit: 350 Competitors Every racer who enters the Slalom, Giant Slalom or Super-G race must pay for and participate in the Seed Race prior to those events. The seed race will be held on Mammoth Mountain’s famous “Fascination Race Arena.” This will be a relatively short NASTAR type GS race course on an intermediate slope. There will be side by side red and blue courses, with finish times to be expected from 20 seconds on up. Each racer will take one timed run on the red course and one timed run on the blue course. The fastest of the two runs will be counted and used to place you in the appropriate ability level within your age group. Your fastest time will also count towards your overall finish for the day. That overall finish place will determine the bib number that you will be issued later that evening. For example,

the fastest racer on the seed course will receive the #1 bib, the next fastest #2 bib and so on down to the slowest. You will need to wear your issued bib for the slalom, GS and Super-G Race. YOU MUST HAVE A BIB AND WEAR IT ON YOUR UPPER BODY TO ENTER THE RACE START. Racers will compete in that same group for all of the alpine races that you enter during the week, on one of four specified courses. There will be an Expert Course, A Course, B Course and Snowboard Course for the slalom and GS races. The order in which racers will run the Seed Race will be dependent on when they completed their online registration process for the World Police and Fire Winter Games. ie: The first person that registers for the event will be #1, and get to go first down the seed course and so on. A sticker with your corresponding number will be issued to you at the time of check in, and that will be your running order for the seed race. BONUS: Top 16 racers from seed race will compete in a head to head elimination. Seed Race • 18+ •

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Slalom Tue, Feb. 28, 2017 Mammoth Mountain Start: 10am Limit: 350 Competitors The slalom race will be a FIS-style single pole format with multiple combinations set within

the course. There will be four separate slalom courses set up for this event, two that will run simultaneously on different hills. Three of the courses will be set for skiers and one for snowboarders. All snowboarders will run on the snowboard specific courses that will have triangular snowboard gates. The other slalom courses will be set for the three different ski ability groups. Each of the slalom courses will have varying degrees of difficulty, that will be designed for the ability group competing on that course. The start order for each course will be based off of the seed race results, starting with the fastest racer running first within class. Each racer will get two runs on that same course without a “reset,” and the best time will count for your finish. The course will be open for inspection for at least a thirty minutes prior to race time for all competitors. Slalom • 18+ •

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Giant Slalom Wed, Mar. 1, 2017 Mammoth Mountain Start: 10am Limit: 350 Competitors The GS race will be run in the same fashion as the slalom race. Racers can expect a course made up of panel GS gates, and once again, the best of the two runs will count for your finish. The start order will be fastest to slowest, based off the seed race. The GS course will also be open for inspection for at least thirty minutes prior to race time for all competitors. Same start order procedure as the slalom. Giant Slalom • 18+ •

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Super-G Slalom Thur, Mar. 2 2017 Mammoth Mountain Start: 10am Limit: 350 Competitors The Super-G race will be a one run event, unlike the seed race, slalom and GS which are the best of two runs. Super-G is considered a “Speed” event with gates that are set wider apart, and speeds higher than the GS. A racer gets one run to clock the best time. There will be a mandatory course inspection period for at least forty-five minutes to an hour prior to race time. This inspection is important and racers will need to use a bit of memorization for course tactics. The running order for this race will also be the same as the slalom and GS, with the guest group running at the end. This will be the longest running course of the week and most fun! Super-G Slalom • 18+ •

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NORDIC EVENTS (No Seed Race Required \ May only compete in one Nordic race)

8K Skate Tue, Feb 28, 2017 Tamarack Mountain Start: 1:30pm Limit: 120 Competitors All of the Nordic events will take place at the breathtaking Tamarack Cross Country Center. This race will start in

one minute waves based on your age group, with youngest starting first, to oldest and followed lastly by the guest racer group. Racers should be prepared do some climbing since Tamarack has some challenging hills and a base center elevation of 8,500 feet (approximately 2,600 meters). 8K Skate - $30 • 18+ •

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4K Classic Tue, Feb 28, 2017 Tamarack Mountain Start: 1:30pm Limit: 120 Competitors The Classic race will not have as much climbing as the 8K and will most likely have a course that will travel through the “Lakes Basin” near the base center. This race will also start in one minute waves from youngest to oldest, followed by guests. 4K Classic - $30 • 18+ •

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Fat Tire Bike Race (No Seed Race Required)

Fat Tire Race Wed, March 1, 2017 Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge Start: 5pm This race is an individual or mass start competition which is held on a circuit course comprised of groomed and partially groomed snow packed trails. The course will consist of multiple laps, with a duration of between 45 and 75 minutes. Fat Tire Race - $30 • 18+ •

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