NEW HAMPSHIRE ALPINE RACING ASSOCIATION 2016 - 2017 www.nhalpine.org

Summer just doesn’t want to let go as the calendar reminds us that we’re headed into fall but the temperatures still feel more like mid-summer. Speaking of summer, I hope that everyone enjoyed the magnificent weather we all were treated over the last few months and took the opportunity to get outside and have some fun. As you’re going through your pre season checklist, please take a moment to check out the ski matrix on the NHARA website. There are a couple of changes that were made to it this spring. Perhaps the most significant is the mandate for 2016-2017 requiring 30 meter radius GS skis for men racing in USSA events. Men racing FIS GS will still need to be on 35 meter radius skis for one more year after which they will move to 30 meter radius skis for the 2017-2018 ski season. Never a dull moment when it comes to ski regulations. Our ski areas have been busy prepping for the coming season. Waterville Valley has begun work on ten new trails and a new lift as part of their Green Peaks expansion. The hope is to have this terrain available for this season. Great news for skiers! Work continued this summer on the Taft slalom hill at Mittersill. The installation of snow making and a brand new T-bar were installed there this summer along with two sections of A net on Baron’s Run, the SG/GS trail there. Mittersill, a US Ski Team training site, will now become the primary training facility for the Franconia Ski Club and Holderness School. This winter, UNH will host a carnival at Mittersill and will play host to the NCAA National Championships there in mid-March. Women’s Audi FIS World Cup ski racing returns to the east this winter after a decades long absence. Killington will play host to the best women ski races in the world November 26-27. The Slalom and Giant Slalom events will be contested on White Heat, a world class venue sure to provide challenge and excitement. You can check out the web site at www.killington.com/worldcup and mark it on your calendars. This is a must see event! I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the support we get for ski racing in New Hampshire from our area operators. They were there for us providing valuable hill space space for training and racing especially last season when ski area operators struggled most of the winter to keep snow on the trails. Thank you for all your support. To our NHARA clubs, coaches and athletes, I want to wish you all the best of luck this coming season. To the parents, thank you for your on hill efforts supporting the many race events hosted around the state this winter. We couldn’t do it without you! Think Snow!

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“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” — Michael Jordan

Born: May 26, 1990 Address: Starksboro, VT Club: Mt. Mansfield Ski Club/Cochran’s Ski Club Disciplines: SL/GS and Level: WC/EC/NAC Website: robbykelley.com Facebook: facebook.com/RobbyKelleySki Robby and Blizzard Tecnica share NHARA’s passion for skiing and their vision to create and support opportunities for all level athletes in their pursuits to reach their highest potential within the sport of alpine skiing. Good luck to all NHARA athletes in the 2016-17 season.

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NHARA ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING RACES IN MEMORY OF THESE BENEFACTORS AND RACERS

Dan Bean Peter Bensley Toni Buttinger Dan Cardillo Mike Cote John DiCarlo Joe Dodge Grant Dowse John Eneguess Chip Gilroy Richard Hanson Pat Harty Peter Kenney M. J. LaFoley Paul Ladouceur Bud Lauridsen John Minahan Fred Moore Cliff Nyquist Mark Pendoley Paul Pfosi Gus Pitou Josh Russell John Sanderson J. Leland Sosman Tina Sutton Robert B. Widener Jason Wilkie Werner Zwahlen

Waterville Valley Ragged Mountain Gunstock Waterville Valley Ragged Mountain Attitash Wildcat Cannon Crotched Mt. Mount Sunapee Pats Peak Waterville Valley Cannon Waterville Valley Gunstock Proctor Academy Bretton Woods Attitash Gunstock Cannon Waterville Valley Gunstock Pats Peak Pats Peak Waterville Valley Loon Waterville Valley Pats Peak Loon

NHARA EVENT SPONSORS

NHARA SPONSORS

Artech Glen Builders Piche’s Stan & Dan’s Sports Bob Skinner’s Ski and Sport

Tecnica USA The Macomber Family The LaFoley Family World Cup Supply

NHARA WHOLEHEARTEDLY SUPPORTS AND WISHES TO THANK THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO SKIING New England Ski Museum Ski New Hampshire

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New Hampshire Alpine Racing Association Vision and Mission Statement Vision NHARA’s vision is to create and support opportunities for all level athletes in their pursuits to reach their highest potential within the sport of alpine skiing. Mission NHARA supports its vision through programs, which facilitate an environment of education, athleticism, good sportsmanship, fun and a passion for the sport of skiing. Goals NHARA will support its mission by: Having athletes, coaches, and officials demonstrate the highest level of good sportsmanship at all times Encouraging a positive learning environment to build self-confidence and independence Providing the opportunity to compete at all levels of ski racing from entry level to World cup Providing and supporting educational opportunities to promote professional coaches at all levels

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TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s Letter.........................................................................1 Benefactors, Sponsors & Supporters, Donors.............................3, 6 Vision and Misson Statement......................................................4 Organization & General Information...........................................7 Board of Trustees & Committees................................................8 Alpine Officials, Race Jury ........................................................10-11 Coaches’ Counci NHARA Programs..........................................12-13 Alpine Racing in New Hampshire Age Categories & Opportunities............................................14 Membership Requirements...................................................15 Race Entry Procedures.........................................................16 Addresses to enter races......................................................17-18 Directions to Races...............................................................19-20 Code of Conduct & NHARA Review and Appeals................21 Racer Responsibility Code....................................................22 Scored Competition: U16, U19, U21, Senior Selection Procedures for Seeded Racers...................... 23-24 NHARA Races/Series for Seeded Racers......................25-26 NHARA Method Points Scale.........................................27 NHARA Race Scheduling/Point Correction....................27 U16s & Racers New to NHARA......................................28 U19 , U21, SR Competition Progression........................28-29 NHARA State Teams - Selection Procedures.................30-31

Eastern Region Racing - NHARA Quota Selection.........31-32 Colleges & Prep Schools with Alpine Race Teams..........33 U16 Program ..................................................................34-36

Unscored Competition................................................................37-39 U14 & U12 Program.........................................................38-41 U10 & U8 Program...........................................................42 High School Racing.....................................................................43 Masters Racing...........................................................................44 Financial Support...................................................................... 45-47 Directory.................................................................................... 48-53 NHARA Club Officials ................................................................54 NHARA Websites........................................................................55 Alpine Entry Form....................................................................... 56.

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DONORS TO NHARA 2015-2016 Armins Rusis

Valerie H. Gilman

Joa Segal

David Lavallee

Peter Holland

Carl G. White

Meredith Olenec

Rob Macleod

Steven Segal

Ted Suttonl

Nick Grammas

Hayden Bergeron

Laura Rombaldi

Jay Dunne

Lisa Bourque

Lucas & Ava Pelletier

The Soper Family

Ted Newman

Christina Valar Breen

Jamie Mallinger

Thank you! We appreciate your support!

NHARA

GOVERNANCE NHARA is governed by an up to 26 member Board of Trustees, with an Executive Committee of 9. Trustees are elected annually. The Board appoints several committee heads to represent the various state interests in alpine ski racing. The Board meets regularly. Meetings are open to all members. The NHARA Annual Meeting will be held the first Monday in June unless otherwise noted on the NHARA website. NHARA membership is open to anyone with a bona-fide interest in alpine ski racing in New Hampshire upon payment of annual dues. Members of the Board of Trustees must also be members of USSA. 6

NHARA

GENERAL INFORMATION The New Hampshire Alpine Racing Association is a voluntary NH corporation whose purposes are: 1. To promote alpine racing programs in the interests of New Hampshire competitors. 2. To coordinate NH alpine programs with those of the USSA/Eastern Region and the Federation Internationale de Ski (FIS). 3. To assist New Hampshire competitors; and encourage others to make available facilities, financial aid and other support, thus enabling racers to achieve their full potential including the opportunity to participate and succeed in State, National and International competition. 4. To cooperate closely with vital elements of the alpine ski industry in New Hampshire for the promotion of the sport and for the benefit of New Hampshire competitors. 5. To cooperate with N.H. Ski Areas.

NHARA is franchised by USSA to administer its programs within New Hampshire, to wit: 1. To arrange and confirm a suitable race schedule for all levels of competition. 2. To determine and administer procedures for the selection of racers to fill New Hampshire quotas at major Eastern invitational events. 3. To encourage the growth and development of strong, productive local training programs, which are the foundation of ski racing. 4. To coordinate Eastern and USSA programs with the local training programs of ski clubs, academies, schools and colleges. 5. To participate in the governance of USSA in administration and policy making

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NHARA BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2016-2017 Executive Committee: President:

Dan Marshall

[email protected]

Vice President: Jason Guilbert

[email protected]

Secretary:

Bev Oliver

[email protected]

Treasurer:

Jeff Brimblecom

[email protected]

Exec.Secretary: Laurie Stevens CC Chairman: Eric Price

[email protected] [email protected]

ACC Chairman: Andrew Gannon

[email protected]

AO Chairman: Ted Newman

[email protected]

CRC Chairman: Gerd Riess

[email protected]

Members At Large:

Tim Maguire Jill Firstbrook, Peter Holland, Ted Sutton, Bill McQuade, Ivar Dahl, Mike Cosman

Representatives from:

Children’s Racing Committee Ski New Hampshire

Harry Maybee & Mike Workman Kris Blomback

Committee Chairpersons:

State Chair Alpine Officials Masters

Bev Oliver Ted Newman, Jr. Greg Gill

Additional Members:

High School Representative Prep School Representative College Representative Adaptive: Industry Representative

Executive Secretary:

Aaron Loukes Dave Salathè Jake Fisher TBD Ben Drummond Laurie Stevens

Race Administrators: Laurie Stevens Handbook: Bev Oliver Web Site: Jack Iacopino

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NHARA COMMITTEES 2016-2017 Finance Committee: Jeff Brimblecom, Chairman

Dan Marshall, Jason Guilbert, Eric Price, Matt Purcell, Peter Holland, Mike Workman.

Nominating Committee: Jason Guilbert, Matt Purcell Alpine Competition Committee (ACC): Andrew Gannon, Chairman Bev Oliver, Secretary.

One delegate from each NHARA Program with racers in events scored to the USSA Seed List.

U16 Working Group: Eric Price, Chairman Tom Barbeau, Jason Nelson, Jill Firstbrook, Bob Robiscek Speed Committee: Chairman: TBD Gus DeMaggio, Doug Clark, Andrew Gannon (ACC Chair) Alpine Officials (AO): Ted Newman, Jr., Chairman

Bob Nevins, Ted Sutton, Jim McCarthy, Peter Holland, Jill Firstbrook, Mike Cosman, Laurie Stevens, Bill McQuade, Carl Anderson, Matt Howard, Tim Maguire

Review/Appeal Committee: Ted Sutton, Chairman

Georg Capaul, Kim Bownes, Gerd Riess, Peter Holland, Bob Underhill, Jr.

Racer Support Committee: Jason Guilbert, Chairman Gerd Riess, Jeff Brimblecom, Bev Oliver Children’s Racing Committee: Matt Purcell, Chairman

Division Chairmen: East- Donald Musial Central: Heidi Hadfield West: Matt Purcell

North: Mike Cosman

Coaches' Council: Eric Price, Chairman

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ALPINE OFFICIALS NHARA administers this USSA program in New Hampshire. A USSA sanctioned race must be properly supervised to gain recognition and have the results recorded. It is NHARA’s responsibility to send a Technical Delegate (TD) to supervise each USSA sanctioned race. The TD and other officials are impartial “umpires”. Contact Ted Newman ([email protected]) for information. The NHARA Alpine Officials Committee sponsors several clinics open to anyone interested in learning more about organizing or officiating at ski races. It should be considered a requirement for all race organizers and crews to attend at least one officials’ clinic each year. We encourage Officials to join USSA - Official’s Membership/License is $60.00

Benefits:



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Official’s License, Manual and other materials The USSA Competition Guide (USSA version of FIS ICR) Ski Racing Digital Publication Inclusion in USSA Liability Insurance policy Secondary Medical Insurance during participation in USSA events Participation in clinics and certification programs.

Jury members, Chief of Course, and Course setters MUST be current members of USSA or the event liability insurance is in jeopardy. Sign up early! Background screening, a recent requirement of the liability insurance carrier, must be complete and not “pending”. This screening addresses felony convictions, drug & alcohol offenses and offenses involving improper actions towards children. Personal primary health insurance is required. It may take as long as two weeks to become a valid USSA member eligible to be on the Jury, Chief of Course or a Course Setter. Therefore, you will not be able to join USSA at Race Registration. Coaches/officials should submit a record of their own activity to Ted Newman immediately following the end of the season to receive credit for upgrading.

VOLUNTEERS Most NHARA races require between 35-40 volunteer workers to be run safely and efficiently. Speed events require more. Our member clubs welcome parents and friends who are traveling from other mountains to volunteer to work at NHARA races. Volunteers who work a race at another mountain receive a voucher for a day of free skiing based on the policy of the mountain for race workers. Sign up on line by visiting www.nhalpine.org/volunteer 10

RACE JURY The Race Jury is charged with making sure that the race is safe, fair and legal. Service on the Jury is an opportunity to influence the conduct of the race positively. All members of the Jury must be members of USSA. RACE JURY: Technical Delegate (TD) Chairman, Referee, Chief of Race. Assistant Referee is added for Speed Events only. The TECHNICAL DELEGATE is a trained volunteer, assigned by the NHARA Chairman of Alpine Officials. Final responsibility for all aspects of the race rests with this person. The other members of the Jury must abide by his/her decision in matters of safety. All other rulings are by a majority of the Jury; in case of a tie, the TD’s vote prevails. The REFEREE’s special responsibilities include:

1. Meet with the Jury before the race. 2. Inspect the course. He has the right to change the course if he judges it to be unsafe or illegal by taking out or adding gates. If he/ she alone inspected the course, his/her decision is final, although the course setter must be informed of any changes. 3. Supervise training. 4. Receive the report of the forerunners and declare that the race may start or not. 5. Observe the race and be ready to interrupt if necessary. 6. Authorize re-runs. 7. Receive reports of the Start Referee, Finish Referee & Chief Gatekeeper. 8. Check for disqualifications and post on the Official Score Board with the time and his signature. 9. Meet with the Jury to consider protests.

The Referee presents any concerns with the course or other areas to the Jury. The Race Jury and Team Captains will meet in the Finish area 30 min before the Start of ALL NHARA races This is a USSA mandate because of insurance. All members of the Jury must respect the decisions of the Technical Delegate, especially in matters concerning safety. A dissenting report may be made to the NHARA Review Committee by any member of NHARA. All coaches not already certified as a Referee need to attend Referee Training. The USSA AO Exam for Referees is given each Fall. In addition, all certified referees must attend an update clinic every other year in order to retain current certification. The USSA Competition Guide containing the USSA Rules (similar to the FIS ICR), is available on the USSA Web Site. A RACE MAY NOT BE SCORED IF ANY MEMBER OF THE JURY IS NOT A MEMBER OF USSA. This means that the race might not count. 11

COACHES COUNCIL The NHARA Coaches’ Council is dedicated to improving all facets of ski racing in New Hampshire. Open meetings are held regularly in the fall and spring and are open to all active New Hampshire coaches. We encourage all to attend. The goals of the Coaches’ Council are: 1. To provide an opportunity for all coaches to further their education through NHARA Programs or through programs available at a national level through USSA or other professional organizations. 2. To share experiences and ideas with other coaches for the benefit of all. 3. To create a positive environment for our athletes to grow and achieve their goals. To achieve these goals NHARA provides coaches with a forum for education and communication and offers financial aid for qualified continuing education programs. All coaches must be USSA members as a Professional Coach. There are other requirements also; see the ussa website for details. All NHARA coaches must submit a copy of their current USSA Membership Card to their respective Program Director or Head Coach, who in turn must submit a list of coaches to the NHARA Executive Secretary, Laurie Stevens. Only those listed coaches will receive NHARA Coaches Membership Cards giving them access to race courses. The Coaches Council meets regularly at the New Hampton School with all NHARA coaches welcome. The NHARA On Snow Coaches Clinic is calendared for Bretton Woods in early December 2016. See the NHARA website for further information. A schedule of programs responsible for providing a certified referee at Seeded Races will be found on the NHARA website Coaches Council email address: [email protected] The Coaches Council wishes all racers, coaches, officials, and parents a fun, healthy and successful 2016-2017 Ski Season.

Think Snow!

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NHARA PROGRAMS 2016-17 Head Coach/Program Director

ABN Abenaki Jay Pollini, Head Coach ATT Attitash (AAEF) Matt Dawson, Head Coach BA Brewster Academy Matt Found BBTS Waterville Valley BBTS Peter Stokloza; Jason Guilbert BLMT Black Mt. Alpine Ski Team Glenn Zeiders BWCC Bretton Woods Comp. Center Gus DeMaggio, Head Coach CMCC Crotched Mt. Comp. Center Bill Whitcher, Head Coach Reed MacNeilage, Head Coach Developmental Skiing CMS Cardigan Mt. School Travis Nevins CRAN Cranmore Skip Bartlett, Program Director CSC Colby-Sawyer Jake Fisher DOC Dartmouth College Peter Dodge & John Dwyer DUBL Dublin School Sandy Eneguess, Program Director FS Ford Sayre Gerd Riess FSA Ford Sayre Academy Korry Vargo FSC Franconia Ski Club Rich Smith, Program Director GG Granite Gorge Bob Dumond, Program Director GSC Gunstock Ski Club Josh Bedard, Program Director HOLD Holderness Ivar Dahl, Snow Sports Director Craig Antonides, Program Director KP King Pine Jake Stephan KUA Kimball Union Academy Christine Booker, Head Coach LRT Loon Ski Club Trevor Hamilton, Program Director MCI McIntyre Steve Dyers, Head Coach MWV Mt. Washington Valley Mike LeBlanc PATS Pats Peak Andrew Locke, Program Director NEC New England College Alex Norden, Head Coach PROC Proctor Academy David Salathè PSU Plymouth State University Andrew Gannon RMS Ragged Mountain Greg Mountford, Program Director SUN Mount Sunapee Jill Firstbrook, Program Director UNH University of New Hampshire Brian Blank WILD Wildcat Mtn. A. E.F. Maggie Flynn, Program Director Please use the above abbreviations when entering races. The Race Secretaries will thank you! Email addresses & phone numbers for these Head Coaches & Program Directors are listed in the Directory at the end of the NHARA Handbook. 13

WELCOME TO ALPINE RACING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE! The New Hampshire Alpine Racing Association (NHARA) is responsible for scheduling, coordinating and monitoring all the races you will enter in New Hampshire. This booklet contains a lot of important information. Read it carefully. Competition Categories Non-scored (do not earn points on the Seed List) Youth Competitor: Ages 13 & Under (born in 2003 or later) Scored (earn points if born in 2002 and earlier) Competitor : Ages 14 & older (born in 2002 and earlier) FIS Competitor: Ages 16 & older (born in1998 and earlier) Masters: Ages 18 and older (born in 1998 or earlier) All Classes by December 31, 2016 U 8: Ages 6 & 7 (born in 2010, 2009) U10: Ages 8 & 9 (born in 2008, 2007) U12: Ages 10 & 11 (born in 2006, 2005) U14: Ages 12 & 13 (born in 2004, 2003) U16: Ages 14 & 15 (born in 2002, 2001) U19: Ages 16,17, 18 (born in 2000, 1999, 1998) U21: Ages 19 & 20 (born in 1997,1996) Seniors: Ages 21 and older (born in 1995 & earlier Masters: Ages 18 & older (born in 1998 or earlier) ALPINE COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES Scored (seeded) Competition: A current NHARA membership is required to be scored in any NHARA Series.

Non-Scored Competition: A current NHARA membership is required for all but Open races.

Sr, U21, U19, U16 NHARA SGs U16 Tecnica Cup Series U16 State Finals Macomber Cup Series LaFoley Spring Series USSA Open races

U16: USSA Open races Invitational Events

Invitational Events U16 & U19 NPS Eastern FIS Events Eastern USSA Finals U.S. Alpine Championships US Jr Championships Nor-Ams 14

U10: USSA Open Races Divisional Skills Events



U12/U14: Division Racing U12/U14 Finals U12/U14 Championships USSA Open Races Invitational Events

U8:

Divisional Skills Events

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Eastern Region USSA Membership Requirements USSA Competitor, $150 Required for all U16 (YOB 2012 & older) and above who wish to have USSA points. Renewing members add a late fee of $25 after Oct.15th. A USSA competitor membership and membership in one state racing organization are required for all levels of scored racing in the Eastern Region. USSA Youth Memberships - see USSA website for details. For all U14 and younger (YOB 2004 and later). As the Eastern Region will not have any scored events for U14s, there is no need for any U14 or younger athlete to join USSA with a $150 Competitor license. Participation in qualifying events leading to regional championships events requires a valid USSA “Competitor” or “Youth Competitor” membership depending upon the age group. NHARA Membership Requirements A current NHARA membership is required for any scored or unscored qualifying or selection process and scored Open races . A NHARA membership is not required for entry into Open non-scored USSA races in NH. U8 (YOB 2010 & 2009) - A membership in USSA is required if your homeclub is a USSA club. A NHARA membership is not required except for sanctioned skills events. U10 (YOB 2008 & 2007) - A USSA Youth Competitor membership is required. A NHARA membership is required to enter in NHARA sanctioned events. U10s are not eligible to participate in divisional U12 /U14 qualifiers. Renewing U16, U19, U21 & Sr members add the late fee of $25 after October 15th. Renewing Youth members add the late fee of $25 after November 30th. Application forms for USSA and for NHARA memberships are available on the USSA (www.ussa.org) and the NHARA website (www.nhalpine.org) through Active or a downloadable form. In applying to USSA be sure that the Waiver and Release of Liability form is properly signed. NHARA requires a signed Code of Conduct consent. You will not receive your membership card(s) without this, and, therefore, will not be allowed to race. If you are under 18, your parent must also sign. 15

ENTERING RACES On line registration may be available for some races. Check the calendar on the NHARA website for availability. For races where on line registration is not available an entry form (voucher) for each race you plan to attend at least 10 days before the race. Refer to pages 17 & 18 for addresses. Copy the voucher from the last page. Please do not enlarge or reduce the form. Complete it LEGIBLY using the same name that is on your USSA card. A SEPARATE CHECK MUST BE SENT FOR EACH RACER FOR EACH RACE. THE ENTRY FEE MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR ENTRY OR IT MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED AND A $10 SURCHARGE ADDED AT REGISTRATION. Entry by phone, fax, e-mail or at registration may also incur this charge. U12/U14 Divisional Qualifiers and U16 SL & GS Qualifiers do not require vouchers. LIMITING Entries: Most races will be limited to 200 starters with some organizers accepting even fewer. All racers, especially those new to NHARA, should discuss their plans with their coach before entering any races. USSA & NHARA Membership Cards must be available at every NHARA scored race. Out-of-state entries must have current USSA membership & proof of current state affiliation. NHARA cards are not required at non-scored USSA Open races. CANCELLATION If you wish to cancel your entry you must call by 9:00 am 3 days before the race or YOUR ENTRY FEE WILL BE KEPT. See page 17 & 18 or the NHARA Website “to Cancel Race Entry” for telephone numbers to call. No club will refund the fee if notice is given later.

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ADDRESSES to ENTER RACES 2016-2017 ATTITASH - All classes Kathy Badger, Race Secretary Make check to Race Secretary 38 East Shore Drive Tel: (603) 367-8278 Silver Lake, NH 03875 email: [email protected] BLACK MT. - Children’s (U14, U12, U10) Kathy Badger, Race Secretary Make check to Black Mountain 38 East Shore Drive Tel: (603) 367-8278 Silver Lake, NH 03875 email: [email protected] BRETTON WOODS COMPETITION CENTER- Children (U14, U12, U10) Carl Anderson, Race Secretary Make check to BWCC 485 North Shore Road Tel: (603) 236-2546 Hebron, NH 03241 email: [email protected] CANNON/FRANCONIA - All classes Race Secretary, FSC PO Box 462 Franconia, NH 03580

Make check to FSC Race Secretary Tel: (603) 823-7106 email: [email protected]

CRANMORE - All classes Kathy Badger, Race Secretary Make check to Cranmore Mt. Resort 38 East Shore Drive Tel: (603) 367-8278 Silver Lake, NH 03875 email: [email protected] CROTCHED MT. COMPETITION CENTER - All classes Laura Kimball Race Secretary Make check to Crotched Mt. Ski & Ride 4 Tanglewood Way Tel:781-710-8153 Amherst, NH 03031-0403 email: [email protected] DARTMOUTH SKIWAY (All classes)) Nicole Chu Make check to Ford Sayre 96 Willey Hill Road Tel: 802-359-7546 Norwich, VT 05055 email: [email protected] GUNSTOCK - All classes Beth Hamblet, RA 11 Ambrose Road Meredith, NH 03253

Make check to Gunstock Ski Club Tel: email: [email protected]

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ADDRESSES to ENTER RACES 2016-2017 KING PINE - All classes Kathy Badger, Race Secretary 38 East Shore Drive Silver Lake, NH 03875

Make check to Race Secretary Tel: (603) 367-8278 email: [email protected]

LOON - All classes Mike Cosman, Race Secretary Make check to Race Secretary PO Box 1195 Tel: (603) 991-2573 Campton, NH 03223 email: [email protected] MOUNT. SUNAPEE - All classes Kate McCloy, Race Secretary Make check to Mount Sunapee P.O. Box 585 Tel: (603) 504-2410 Newbury, NH, 03255 email: [email protected] PATS PEAK - All classes Carol Fahey, Race Secretary 159 Pulpit Road Bedford, NH 03110

Make check to Race Secretary Tel: (603) 472-9874 email: [email protected]

PROCTOR - All classes Morgan Salathè, Race Secretary Make check to Proctor Academy PO Box 137 Tel: (603) 735-6281 Andover, NH 03216 email: [email protected] RAGGED MT. - All classes Carl Anderson,, Jr, Race Secretary 30 Pine Stump Road Sanbornton, NH 03269

Make check to Race Secretary Tel: (603) 728-8382 email: [email protected]

WATERVILLE - All classes Carl Anderson, Race Secretary 485 North Shore Road Hebron, NH 03241

Make check to WVBBTS Tel: (603) 236-2546 email: [email protected]

WILDCAT - All classes Kathy Badger, Race Secretary 38 East Shore Drive Silver Lake, NH 03875

Make check to WMAEF Tel: (603) 367-8278 email: [email protected]

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DIRECTIONS TO NH RACES AND REGISTRATION ATTITASH: Bartlett, NH Ski Area: On South side of US 302 between Glen and Bartlett. Parking: East of Lodge, South side, Wt of Lodge, N side of Rt. 302. Registration: In the East end of the Main Base Lodge. BLACK MT: Rte. 16B in Jackson, NH From Rte. 16 N/S turn toward Jackson Village (either R through the Covered Bridge or L on the Jackson Village Loop. The Village Loop is well marked as Rte. 16B. BRETTON WOODS: Bretton Woods, NH Ski Area: S side of Rt 302, 6 m E of Twin Mt, 23 mi W of Bartlett Parking: anywhere. Registration: Follow the signs. CANNON: Franconia Notch, NH Ski Area: Rte I-93 to Exit 23C, past Peabody parking to Mittersill Entrance Rd. Registration Bldg. is to left of base of chair & T-Bar. Racers should use Peabody Lodge. CRANMORE: North Conway, NH Ski Area: NH 16 and US 302 in the middle of town (Northeast Quadrant) At the traffic light turn East and Follow signs. Use the main entrance. Parking: Any of the designated park areas to the left of the entry road. Registration: 3rd floor of Skimobile Station (Main Base Lodge). Please store all belongings in free bag check or cubbies. CROTCHED MT.: 615 Francestown Road, Bennington, NH Ski Area: See www.crotchedmountain.com for directions. Parking: Ample parking infront of main lodge. Registration: Upstairs in main lodge. DARTMOUTH SKIWAY/FORD SAYRE: Lyme, NH Ski Area: Rte 10 between Hanover and Orford. In Lyme go E to R of church following signs to Lyme Ctr. Continue E 1 1/2 miles. Parking: in main lot. Registration: Upstairs in the Main Lodge. GUNSTOCK: Gilford, NH Ski Area: Take NH 11A East from Laconia. Follow signs to Gunstock Recreation Area. Parking: As close to Base Lodge as possible. Registration: In Clubhouse (gray building farthest right from parking). Walk across the flat area to bottom of race hill. KING PINE: East Madison, NH Ski Area: Rte. 16 N to Center Ossipee; Rte. 25 East (6 miles) to Rte. 153 (5 miles) LOON: Lincoln, NH Ski Area: I-93 to Exit 32, E on Kancamagus Hwy thru Lincoln and on. 19

Entrance on S side of highway. Or Kancamagus Hwy from NH Rt. 16 just S of Conway. Entrance just after end of the WMNF. Parking: Turn R immediately over bridge. Park in any lot past Governor’s Lodge. Registration: In Gravink Competition Center. MOUNT SUNAPEE: Newbury, NH Ski Area:From South: North on I-89 to Exit 9, West on 103 to Mt Sunapee State Park (17 mi) From North: S on I-89 to Exit 11, W on NH 11 to NH 103. S on NH 103 to Mt Sunapee State Park. Parking: As close to Main Lodge as possible. Registration: Downstairs in Race Building to left of North Peak Lift. PATS PEAK: Henniker, NH Ski Area: I-89 to NH 9 & US 202. S on 114 in Henniker. Entrance on S side of road about 1 mile from Henniker. Parking: Any of 3 lots behind Base Lodge. Registration: In Alpine Training Center, an A-Frame 100 yards up the hill. PROCTOR SKI AREA: Andover, NH Ski Area: Proctor Academy is on NH 4 & 11 in the center of Andover. Opposite the school is a store and PO. Take Lawrence Street past these buildings and follow signs. Parking: Plenty at Area. Registration: In red building. RAGGED MTN: Danbury, NH Ski Area: Take Exit 23 from I-93. Go W on 104 through Bristol. Find Ragged Mtn Road on left about 9 miles from Bristol. Follow road to end (about 2 miles). Parking: Anywhere. Registration: On 2nd Floor of Meetinghouse Lodge to right of main walkway. WATERVILLE VALLEY (Mt Tecumseh): WV, NH Ski Area: I-93 to Exit 28; NH 49 to WV. 10 miles from traffic signal take first left (Tripoli Rd). Up hill about 1 1/2 miles. Parking: As far up as possible. Registration: at Comp Center to L of Valley Run Quad. WHALEBACK: Enfield, NH Ski Area: I-93 to Rte. 89; take Exit 16. Registration: upstairs in the lodge.

Parking: anywhere.

WILDCAT: Pinkham’s Grant, NH Ski Area: On NH 16 between Glen and Pinkham Notch. From South: NH 16 to Jackson, then N into White Mt National Forest about 10 miles to ski area. From North: US 2 to Gorham, NH, then S on NH 16. Parking: Enter main parking lot, turn immediately to the right and proceed to the end of main lot. Cross over a small bridge into a lower lot and park there. Registration: In the Bobcat Lodge. 20

CODE OF CONDUCT NHARA supports the Competition Regulations of USSA which provide a framework in which the various ski programs are developed and operated at all levels. It particularly endorses the policy for sportsmanlike conduct which states that competitors, coaches, officials or other personnel may be reprimanded, disqualified or suspended for conduct at USSA events that is prejudicial to the sport, as recommended by member organizations and so determined by a Division’s Board of Directors. GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP includes, but is not limited to: A. Respect for all race officials and ski area employees. B. Suitable dress and grooming, courtesy and good manners in public places, at races and while traveling. C. Self-control, responsible behavior, consideration for other’s physical and emotional well-being. No profane or abusive language. D. Respect for private and public property. E. Abstinence from the illegal use of alcohol and drugs as befitting an athlete, coach or official representing a club, school or ski area. F. Respect for lift facilities, lift privileges, and closed areas. G. Honest conduct. No theft or misrepresentation whatsoever. H. Attendance at awards ceremonies and receptions. I. Respect of USSA and FIS rules regarding commercial display at awards ceremonies A summary of the Regulations may be found in the USSA Competition Guide. Copies of the complete By-laws and Competition Regulations are available at the USSA Office. A RACE JURY, OR THE NHARA REVIEW COMMITTEE, MAY PREVENT A RACER, DISQUALIFIED FOR MISCONDUCT, FROM COMPETING IN ONE OR MORE FUTURE RACES. NHARA REVIEW AND APPEALS COMMITTEE This committee shall review reported incidents of misconduct on the part of any NHARA racer, coach, or official, and shall recommend sanctions, as appropriate, to the Board of Trustees. The committee shall review reports of mismanagement and rules infractions at NHARA-sponsored races, and shall provide recommendations to race organizations and juries to improve the quality of NHARA-sponsored races. This Committee also reviews disciplinary actions taken by Race Juries and any complaints concerning Athlete Selections, Sanctions and Reprimands. Appeals should be forwarded to the Chairman as soon as possible, accompanied by a fee which will be returned if the appeal is upheld. Action by the Committee will be taken as soon as possible. 21

RACER RESPONSIBILITY CODE 1. Bindings must be in good condition and properly adjusted for the conditions. Unbreakable sunglasses and goggles are essential. 2. Warm up for training and racing sessions. Stretch for at least five minutes before skiing. Warm up gradually on snow, skiing various radius turns, before skiing at racing speed. 3. Always carefully inspect a course before running it. Follow the inspection rules for the training session or race. Do not cross or go onto closed courses at competitions, and always be certain that practice courses are clear before proceeding. 4. If you fall and are unhurt, immediately signal that you are OK and quickly move a safe distance away from the course. Collect your gear and reorganize away from the active course. 5. While attending a race event, stand far enough from the course to allow a racer on course full visibility, room to recover and room to come to a stop without hitting you. 6. Always remain still while there is a racer on course, and never free-ski on or near a closed race course except as allowed by the established inspection procedures. 7. If a gate pole is knocked out or broken and presents a danger, place it outside the course, preferably totally to the side of the slope or as directed by the coaches, course officials or workers. 8. Be sure to communicate with your coach when tired, ill, uncertain or afraid, if the course is too difficult or rough, or if visibility is poor. 9. Always stop below your coach or training group. Never attempt to stop above any skier or group. Always leave room to take “evasive action” should your coach or others in your training group move unexpectedly. 10. When your run is complete, move immediately out of the finish area or away from the course. Make sure that you have an adequate finish area and safe room outside all courses. 11. Never jump or ski fast into an uncontrolled “blind spot”. 12. When free-skiing outside race and training areas you must be aware of others and ski in full control at all times. Respect other skiers’ rights to a safe and pleasant skiing experience.

APPROVED HELMETS MANUFACTURED FOR SKI RACING ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL training and race events sl, gs, sg and dh 22

SCORED COMPETITION Racers born in 2002 and earlier SELECTION PROCEDURES NHARA POLICIES The NHARA schedule and selection procedures have been developed over the past several years to present New Hampshire alpine racers with the best possible opportunities for advancement, development and enjoyment of the sport. They are designed to mesh with the USSA-Eastern, USSA and FIS schedules. In studying the selection procedures on the following pages, please remember that they are intended to be as straight forward as possible, and to encourage rapid mobility. No valid procedure can be instantly responsive, however, so that some racers may need to wait until the next series of events, or for the next Seed List, in order to see their progress reflected in movement up through the “pipeline”. When possible, the qualifying procedures are also by age group, which allows younger racers to compare themselves to their peers, making it easier to evaluate their progress. As the season progresses, new information will become available and must be considered in racer selections. Qualifying procedures will always make use of the most up-to-date information. In addition, as a series of events is held, the results of those events may be reflected in future selections to races and state quotas. QUOTAS AND SELECTION PROCEDURES FOR EACH RACE/ SERIES APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES. To be eligible for a NHARA event or for selection to a state quota a racer must be a current member of NHARA, with current dues paid at least 10 days prior to the event or the selection date ($25 late fee for all renewals for scored racers after October 15th). To be eligible for selection to a NHARA state team a racer must be a current member of NHARA, with current dues paid by October 15, 2016. No awarding of place points, or selection to quotas will be refigured subsequently to include racers who join NHARA late, whether the late joining was to take advantage of an unexpected result or because of an earlier oversight. All racers must be USSA Licensed Competitors ($150). USSA Competition rules state that a racer may represent only one state at any given time. Full-time students who are training in NH programs will represent NH. Membership in more than one state organization at a time is not allowed (see Eastern Region Handbook). For more information or questions about these policies, quotas or selection procedures as they appear on this and the following pages, contact your coach or the Competition Committee (ACC) Secretary. 23

U16 (2001 & 2002) U16 (14 and 15 year olds) competition is a transitional step between children’s racing and seeded competition. Eastern U16s compete at the state level in a scored qualifying series for selection to regional events. See page 36-39 for more information. U16s may compete in USSA scored competitions at the discretion of the coach in order to begin developing a point profile. Any USSA points earned at these events will be valid as soon as they appear on the USSA points list but may not be used for qualifying or seeding in qualifying events. A current USSA Competitor License is required for access to seeding and points. The Eastern U16 Championships and Eastern U16 Finals are major season long goals. A scored U 16 Qualifier series in January and February is used for selection of atletes to the Ronnie Berlack U16 Eastern Championship Grand Prix sponsored by Nordica at Stowe, VT in mid-March. This event is used for qualifying to the U16 Nationals in early April at Sugarloaf, Maine as well as for the Eastern U16 Am-Can event where selected racers will compete against athletes from Alpine Quebec and Alpine Ontario. A scored U16 State Championship will be held in mid-March from which 3M/3W will qualify for the Eastern U16 Finals at Okemo in mid-March..

U19 (1998, 1999 & 2000) U21 (1996 & 1997) & SR (1995 & earlier) Various series of races form a pipeline from local to state to regional to national and to international events. The age groupings of seeded competitions allow for a designed progression of athlete development from state and regional teams to becoming nominated for the U.S. Ski Team. Advancement to these top levels of competition is based on performance. Athletes involved in seeded competitions in the USSA Eastern region must hold a USSA competitor membership and be a member of one state racing organization (where attending school or where the most training takes place). Racers 18 years and older may race in Masters Alpine races (excluding Championships). An International Ski Federation (FIS) License is required for any FIS racing and inclusion on the FIS points list. Contact the Eastern Region website for more information. 24

NHARA RACES for SR, U21, U18 and U16 Racers ENTRY REQUIREMENTS U16 and older competitors are required to hold a USSA Competitor License. A current membership in a state racing association is required for all age groups of USSA registered athletes as well as USSA registered foreign athletes who wish to be eligible to qualify for state quota spot selection to Championship events). Competitors must have their membership card(s) available at every race. Valid and sufficient medical/accident insurance is mandatory. Proof of insurance must be carried with the racer and available at each race as well. A racer must race for the state and region in which he/she resides or in which they are attending school and/or training on a long-term basis. The decision, which must be made at the start of the season, must be based on where the racer spends the greatest part of his/her ski training. It must be abided by for the entire season, unless there are extraordinary circumstances. Competitors must join their state associations prior to or at the same time as joining USSA. OPEN RACES: NHARA’s Scored Race Calendar is composed primarily of Open Races. An exception is the NHARA Tecnica U16 Qualifier Series which is limited to current NHARA U16 members. Any current USSA Licensed Competitor with a current state affiliation, NHARA member or not, may enter NHARA races (except for the NHARA U16 Qualifier Series) subject to the race organizer’s field size limits and the series specified requirements. The Open Races designated as Macomber Cup and LaFoley Spring Series races are subject to the series specified requirements. SCORING: Only current NHARA members training and racing full time for a NHARA club in the current season and meeting the Macomber Cup and LaFoley Spring Series eligibility requirements will be scored toward the Series awards. Independent (IND) racers may participate in any NHARA Open race BUT will not score series points in any of them and will not be eligible for the NHARA Development or State teams. An Independent (IND) is a person who holds a current USSA and NHARA license and who may or may not be a member of a club. 25

NHARA SG RACES: Jan. 23 & Jan. 24. Field size may be limited with preference for entry given to NHARA members until 72 hours before the race. After that the field may be filled by non-NHARA members in order of receipt of entry. There are 2 races each day. The first race on 1/23 & 1/24 will be scored for the Macomber Cup Series. TECNICA CUP U16 QUALIFIER SERIES: 1/25, 2/4, 2/5, 2/18 and 2/19 Any current NHARA U16 on the day of the race may enter any of the Tecnica Cup races. Current NHARA U16 racers will be scored for Tecnica Cup U16 Qualifier Series.. MACOMBER CUP SERIES: Jan 8, Jan.22, Jan. 29, 2/5 (host TBD), 2/12, plus SGs 1/23 & 1/24 Open races but only current NHARA members are scored for the Macomber Cup. All Macomber Cup races and the first SG races on 1/23 & 1/24 are scored for the Macomber Cup. All entries will be accepted as follows:

• Athletes must be U16 or older.



• Normal cut off times apply (no earlier than 72 hours prior to the event).



• A full field shall be 180 athletes.



• Macomber Cup qualified athletes are not to be displaced assuming timely entry fees.

Note: In the event that a racer scores in the top 5 in both Macomber Cup and Tecnica Cup series, the Macomber Cup results will take precedence. LAFOLEY SPRING SERIES: Feb 26, Mar. 4, 5, 12, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, and 26 Open Races, but only current NHARA members score points toward the series standings- all LSS aces count. Out-of-state entries will be accepted in order of receipt until the race is full.NHARA athletes are not to be displaced assuming timely entry fees.

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NHARA RACE SCHEDULING NHARA Scored Race and Unscored Race/Event Scheduling meetings are held each spring for the purpose of establishing a calendar that not only works for athletically but which also distributes race/events fairly to all NHARA clubs desiring to host events. The currently used race bid protocol which was established many years ago results in a rational calendar and addresses the impact of hosting more than one event on the same day. The protocol for procedure when a race/event is postponed or cancelled has not changed perceptively over the past 16 years. The procedure is 1) to inform the State Chair (formerly the Seed Review Chair) of the change, who will then request that the change be made to the calendar that is posted on the website and 2) if the event is to be re-scheduled, choose an open date on the calendar or one that is noted as TBD and discuss feasibility with the State Chair. If an appropriate date can be resolved, the State Chair will send notification of the change to the NHARA website. Please note that LaFoley series races may not be named as Memorial races. NHARA Method Points Scale Place points for scoring Tecnica Cup, Macomber Cup & the LaFoley Spring Series.

1st - 50

9th - 32

17th - 24

25th - 16

33rd - 8

2nd - 45

10th - 31

18th - 23

26th - 15

34th - 7

3rd - 40

11th - 30

19th - 22

27th - 14

35th - 6

4th - 37

12th - 29

20th - 21

28th - 13

36th - 5

5th - 36

13th - 28

21st - 20

29th - 12

37th - 4

6th - 35

14th - 27

22nd -19

30th - 11

38th - 3

7 - 34

15 - 26

23 - 18

31 - 10

39th - 2

8th - 33

16th - 25

24th - 17

32nd - 9

40th - 1

th

th

rd

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POINTS NEED CORRECTION ? New Hampshire racers who believe that their seed points are incorrect should contact the NHARA Seed Review Chairman by mail or email. Do NOT contact Eastern or USSA directly. Please give name, address, USSA number, copy of Racer History sent you last summer if you raced in seeded competition last winter, and a copy of the race results in question. A list of the races which you have successfully finished should be included if you think you have not received proper credit. Your impression of what is wrong may be helpful. A check of the USSA Web site may help. Please notify the NHARA State Chairman as soon as possible. It may be helpful to others as well! 27

U16s and RACERS NEW TO NHARA This information may be particularly helpful to first year U16s and/or anyone who is new to our program in NHARA (New Hampshire Alpine Racing Association). RACING CATEGORY 1) Getting Started: The heart of the U16 competition calendar is the refinement of alpine racing skills and the 6 race qualifying series leading to the Ronnie Berlack U16 Eastern Championship sponsored by Nordica, the Eastern U16 Finals and the Eastern U16 Am-Can events. The remainder of the schedule is filled with open scored and unscored races. See page 34-35 for more detailed information. The focus for U16s is improvement of developmental skills and establishing a USSA point profile. See below for more information. Seeding: your start order is determined by your points on the current USSA Point List. In your first scored race you are listed at 990. You hope to lower your points by finishing 2 runs of each race. Points: Refer to the USSA Competition Guide for an explanation of the calculations. 2) Established : This group (U19s) usually has already established a point profile and understands which events are important in their racer management. Their focus is qualifying for the Championship events in March and trying to make criteria for FIS starts. Gaining entry to the FIS races allows them to establish their FIS point profile and to continue improving their USSA point profile and establish eligibility for selection to regional, tri-regional and national events in the pipeline. 3) Advanced: This group (U21, SR) is usually composed of the top tier skiers. The focus of this group is usually centered around FIS racing. These athletes are already qualified for all the NH races and may not attend a large number of these events due to conflicts with the FIS schedule and training time. Both the athletes and parents of this group understand the system. NHARA RACE SERIES 1) Tecnica Cup U16 Qualifiers: This series is restricted to current NHARA U16 members. See page 26 for more info. This series qualifies NHARA 16s to the Ronnie Berlack U16 Eastern Championship Grand Prix sponsored by Nordica. Scores within the season series are kept using the NHARA point scale with top finishers winning some booty from the series sponsor, Tecnica. 28

2) Macomber Cups: These are now essentially Open races. The Macomber Cup is an important series for the established and the advanced skier. This series no longer has a specific point level of qualification. Scoring in this series is usually a goal for the “getting started” group. See page 26 for more info. 3) NHARA SGs: These are the in-state speed opportunities and are open races. Historically these events are held at Attitash and are great entry level speed events. 4) LaFoley Spring Series: These are open races with no qualifying pressures. The LSS is a race series hosted by the LaFoley Family with some nice trophies for the series winners. Scoring is by current NHARA members only. See page 26 for more info. EASTERN REGION EVENTS FIS RACING: See the Eastern website for information relating to selection method and age group quotas. A. ECS Series: Selection to these events is regionally based (by USSA points). There is not a state quota for this series. It is high level competition and the field is full of the best college skiers and occasionally National Team members. See te Eastern Handbook for details. B. Open FIS racing, FIS Development series, Nor-Am Series: See the Eastern Handbook for more inrormation. C. Eastern USSA Finals, Eastern Development Championships, National Jr Championships, US Alpine Championships: See the Eastern Handbook for more inrormation. D. FIS University races (FIS-U): These are college carnival races which are FIS events. Refer to the Eastern Handbook for more information. E. U19 NPS: See the Eastern Handbook for more information. It is really important for the racer to plan his/her season and to balance training with race starts. Your coach can help you set up a racer management plan that is appropriate for you. An optimal number of race starts allows for adequate training and rest. Constant monitoring of racer management is necessary to be successful and there is no true formula. 29

NHARA STATE & DEVELOPMENTTEAMS A State Team has been named each year since 1973 to provide recognition for the outstanding racers in New Hampshire and to support ski racing in the state by encouraging the team’s participation in NHARA races. The privileges extended include free entry to all NHARA races and, with the compliments of Ski New Hampshire and its members, free skiing at most New Hampshire ski areas. A State Development Team has been named for several years to provide recognition for the top junior racers in New Hampshire. These racers pay only the “head taxes” to enter NHARA races. SGs are an exception. All team members must pay full fare for SGs. All those named to State Teams shall have been licensed USSA Alpine Competitors and NHARA members the previous season. All those named to State Teams shall hold a current USSA Competitor license and a current NHARA membership, training and racing full time for a NHARA club in the current season, by the October 15th, 2016 deadline. There will be no exceptions. You will not be considered for a state team if your memberships are paid after 10/15/2016. All State Team members must have started at least 3 NHARA races during the previous season, be current members of a NHARA Club training and racing for that club in the 2016-2017 season, and be prepared to participate in at least 3 NHARA races during the upcoming season. (MJ’s race, the Clay Soper SL & GS, and the UNH Fund Raiser do not count.) All Development Team members must have started at least 4 NHARA races during the previous season, be current members of a NHARA Club training and racing for that club in the 2016-2017 season, abe be prepared to race in at least 4 NHARA races during the upcoming season. (MJ’s race, the Clay Soper SL & GS, and the UNH Fund Raiser race do not count.) Athletes claiming IND status are not eligible for selection to any of the NHARA State Teams. STATE TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA: SR, U21 & U19 racers - 12 men and 12 women • NTSM from the USSA Seed List 5 of all eligible Senior, U21 & U19 racers, SL & GS only. 30

• Ties are broken by the best rank in the other discipline.

DEVELOPMENT TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA:

U16 s - 10 men and 10 women



• Selection from the USSA Seed List 5 of all eligible U16 racers, SL & GS only.



• Ties are broken by the best rank in the other discipline.

NOTE: Teams will be announced by November 15th. NHARA State Team Selection Criteria is evaluated yearly by a committee appointed by the NHARA president.

EASTERN REGION RACING NHARA racers may be invited to Eastern Region events as members of a New Hampshire state quota. NHARA will make the selections to these quotas according to the procedures outlined below. Coaches must confirm or deny participation within 48 hours. Empty spots will be filled immediately from the Alternate List. The ACC Secretary will make the entries to the Eastern Office. Some regional events require payment of the entry fee online through Adminskiracing for Open FIS and Eastern Cups.. See the Eastern Region Handbook for more info. All racers training in New Hampshire must be members of NHARA to participate in these races. EASTERN REGION USSA FINALS (SR, U21, U19) Gore, NY: March 17-20, 2017 SG Tr, SG, GS, SL NH Quota: 45 (27 M/18 W) This 3 event series is filled through state quotas. See Eastern handbook for further details. Method of selection: 1. Coaches need to submit a list of athletes who wish to be considered for selection to the NHARA quota for the USSA Finals to Bev Oliver by 3/1/17. 2. Selection will be made from an NTSM SL/GS ranking of requested athletes from List 11 valid 3/2/17. 3. Unfilled spots will be filled by going down the NTSM list as well as fill unused spots with the other gender if needs be. 4. Final selection will be sent to coaches of selected athletes. 31

The NHARA ALPINE COMPETITION COMMITTEE (ACC) has the right and obligation to review, at any time, any and all selection criteria established by NHARA, and, in the event of unusual and unexpected circumstances, to revise, modify or waive application of any such criteria as they relate to the selection of individual racers. In the event that the ACC exercises its authority hereunder, its decision shall be subject to approval and review by the NHARA Executive committee.

NHARA SPEED COMMITTEE Mission Statement To develop gliding, high-speed turning, aero-dynamic and jumping skills in New Hampshire junior athletes through safely conducted and ageappropriate speed camps, in-season speed events and coaches education.

FIS & USSA EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS Per FIS and USSA rules, it is the athlete’s responsibility to ski, train and race on appropriate equipment. These equipment regulations are posted on the NHARA website, on the USSA website under Alpine Rules, and on the Eastern website.. Approved helmets manufactured for ski racing are mandatory for all training and race events - SL, GS, SG & DH.

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NHARA Colleges and Prep Schools with Alpine Racing Teams School

Head Coach

Email

Brewster Academy

Matt Found

[email protected]

Cardigan Mt. School

Travis Nevins

Colby-Sawyer College

Jake Fisher

[email protected]

Dartmouth College

Peter Dodge

[email protected]



John Dwyer

[email protected]

Dublin School

Sandy Eneguess

[email protected]

Holderness School

Craig Antonides

[email protected]

Kimball Union Academy

Christine Booker

New England College

Alex Norden

[email protected]

Plymouth State University Andrew Gannon

[email protected]

Proctor Academy

David Salathè

University of NH

Brian Blank

[email protected]



[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Thanks NEW HAMPSHIRE SKI AREA OPERATORS for your continued support of alpine racing!

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U16 PROGRAM At the center of this year’s U16 schedule is a 6 race series used to select athletes to the Ronnie Berlack U16 Eastern Championship Grand Prix sponsored by Nordica and the U16 Eastern Finals. All races in this series will be run as scored races to the USSA points list. The U16 calendar was put together to give the athletes the opportunity to set up the race schedule to meet their personal needs and to give programs a chance to provide larger training blocks. In addition to the qualifying series, U16s may enter other U S S A scored races at their discretion. Refer to pages 26-29 for information regarding Macomber Cup, Tecnica Cup, and LaFoley Spring Series. Tecnica Cup U16 Qualifying Series: Jan. 25- 2 SG (M/W) Attitash Entry:$95 ( Athletes must send in vouchers or register on line by 1/23/17) Jan. 26 - SG (M/W Attitash ( Reserved in case 2 SGs cannot be run on Jan. 25th) Feb. 0 4 - Women’s GS Sunapee E n t r y : $ 58 Feb. 04 - Men’s GS Skiway En t r y : $ 58 Feb. 0 5 - Women’s GS Attitash E n t r y : $ 65 Feb. 0 5 - Men’s GS Cannon E n t r y : $ 55 Feb. 18 - Women’s SL Waterville E n t r y : $ 65 Proctor E n t r y : $ 58 Feb. 18 - Men’s SL Feb. 19 - Women’s SL Proctor E n t r y : $ 58 Feb. 19 - Men’s SL Ragged E n t r y : $ 59 Qualifier Entering: Except for the SGs in the series, each athlete’s entry will be submitted by his/her home coach. Entries will be submitted by team, in team rank order determined by your home coach. Race vouchers and pre-registration (except for SGs) will not be necessary for the U16 Qualifying Series. Payment of entry fees for each race will be the responsibility of each athlete, to be paid online through RunSignUp on the NHARA website or no later than at race registration, the morning of the event. Qualifier Seeding: Team running orders will be submitted by the coaches to the event organizer by Tuesday prior to each race. There will be no changes to the running orders the night before the race. Each club’s submitted roster will then be divided into 5 seeds. 1st run start order - by seed; random within seed. 2nd run order - flip 30 BIBBO. SG - by seed; random within seed. 34

Qualifier Rankings: Each race will have the race results ranked using New World Cup points (100-1st, 80-2nd, 60-3rd... 1-30th).. Each athlete’s best 2 result rankings from within the qualifying series will be used for the selections (a maximum of one SG result may be used). Not scoring in the top 30, DNF, DSQ, DNS will be scored as 0. New World Cup Points: Refer to the USSA Competition Guide for an explanation of New World Cup Points. Tie Breaks: New World Cup Method for Place Points. In the event of a tie in the final scoring, the breaks will go to the next best result for Qualifier rankings. Eastern Automatics will not count in scoring for the NHARA Quota to the Eastern Championships. They will be counted towards NHARA team scoring. Selections: The entire NHARA quota (M TBD /W TBD) to the R o n n i e B e r l a c k U16 Eastern Championship Grand Prix sponsored by Nordica will be selected from the series rankings. 75% of the U16 Eastern Finals quota (M TBD /W TBD) will also be selected from this series. The remainder of the Eastern U 1 6 Finals quota (3M/3W) will be filled using rankings from the NHARA U16 State Finals. Athletes qualifying to the NHARA State Team to the Ronnie Berlack U16 Eastern Championship Grand Prix sponsored by Nordica and the Eastern U16 Finals will be seeded by points for championship competition. See the Eastern Handbook pages 24-25 for Championship seed (new 16-17 season). Athletes qualifying/named to the NHARA Team to the Ronnie Berlack U16 Eastern Championship Grand Prix sponsored by Nordica or the Eastern U16 Finals will need to confirm participation within 24 hours so that Alternates can be notified in a timely manner. Alternates will be named from the Qualifier rankings. Athletes must confirm within 24 hours after the official team is named. If not confirmed they will be dropped from the list and the next qualified athlete will be invited from the Qualifier rankings. NHARA State Team jackets/fleece will be issued at the team captains meeting of the event. NHARA U16 State Finals Feb. 25-26 Sunapee - SL/GS U16s who have already qualified for the R o n n i e B e r l a c k U16 Eastern Championship Grand Prix sponsored by Nordica are not eligible for this event. 35

Seeding: All U16s who did not qualify to the R o n n i e B e r l a c k U16 Eastern Championship Grand Prix sponsored by Nordica or the Eastern U 1 6 Finals from the qualifying series are eligible to enter this event. A t h l e t e s w h o w i s h t o p a r t i c i p a t e i n t h e N H A R A S t a t e F i n a l s m u s t s e n d i n a n e n t r y v o u c h e r. T h e S t a t e F i n a l s seeding is based on that series ranking. The 1st seed will be based on Qualifier raning points, the rest of the seeded racers will be based on USSA points. Rankings: Race results from the GS and SL are ranked using New World Cup points. Each athlete's 2 best rankings are added together to determine the top 3 M/3W to fill out the NHARAm Eastern U16 quota. Tie break: New World Cup Method for Place Points in USSA Comp Guide. In the event of a tie in te final standings towards the Eastern U16 Finals, the use of a combined SL and GS times from scored USSA race will be used. Example: GS

SL

total

02:17.3 01:35.7 03:53.0 02:18.1 01:35.4 03:53.5

win

GS Pts SL Pts

X

2.15 8.08

11.7 8.94

total

win

13.85 17.02

X

Post Season Championship Calendar: Mar. 10-13 - Eastern U16 Finals - Okemo Mar. 9-14 - Ronnie Berlack U16 Eastern Championship Grand Prix sponsored by Nordica - Stowe Mar. 21-23 - U16 Am-Can - Attitash Mar. 31-Apr. 4 - U16 Nationals - Sugarloaf AWARDS NHARA U16 Club Championship trophy: awarded to the top team in the 6 race qualifying series. The top 4 results (male or female) will be used for each run of the series. NHARA U16 State Finals trophy: awarded to the top team in the NHARA U16 State Finals. The top 4 results (male or female) will be used to score this event using the 2 U16 State Finals races using New World Cup points. Tecnica Cup U16 Qualifier Series awards: awarded to the top 5 boys/top 5 girls in the 6-race qualifier series using the NHARA method point scale. Note: In the event that a racer scores in the top 5 in both Macomber Cup and Tecnica Cup series, the Macomber Cup results will take precedence. 36

UNSCORED COMPETITION Children's Racing NHARA Children’s Racing programs provide an opportunity for boys and girls 15 and under to develop their skills and experience the benefit of competitive alpine ski racing. The Children’s Racing ladder is designed for easy entry to the sport of ski racing and strives to provide appropriate levels of the development and racing experience for each age group. As skills develop, the more experienced racers can advance to regional events and beyond. An important organizational element in the U10, U12 and U14 programs is the grouping of racers and events by Divisions. Divisions are configured with sensitivity to geographical compatibility and manageable field sizes. These Divisions are listed on the following pages. In addition to Divisional events, there are extensive opportunities to race in USSA Open Races. The local Open Races are of a type and schedule to have the added benefit of serving as preparation for the Divisional events. All participating athletes must have the appropriate USSA Membership as well as NHARA Membership. A NHARA membership is not required to enter USSA Open Unscored races. Both memberships are required for NHARA U10-U16 sanctioned events. Additional USSA and NHARA membership information can be found on page 15. U16s must have a Competition License ($150) to compete in races. Refer to pages 34-36 for description of the NHARA U16 program.

CLUBS

Participants in the U16 Program and the U12-U14 Program in New Hampshire must be members of a NHARA Club. U12-U14 races are entered as TEAMS by coaches. Do NOT send vouchers or money. Racers must have current NHARA and USSA cards available at NHARA events. Team lists must include year of birth, USSA and NHARA numbers. Independent racers may enter NHARA Open Races provided that they are current USSA members. NHARA cards are not required at USSA Open Unscored events.

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DIVISIONS Eastern: Attitash, Bretton Woods, Cranmore, King Pine, Wildcat, Black Mt., Abenaki Central: Crotched Mt., Gunstock, McIntyre, Pats Peak, Ragged, Granite Gorge Northern:

Franconia, Loon, WVBBTS

Western:

Cardigan, Ford Sayre, Mount Sunapee, Whaleback U14 Competition (YOB 2003 & 2004)

U14 non-scored competition (12 and 13 year-olds) is organized at close to home areas for most of the season. The U14 program consists of non-scored Open races (GS, SL & SG) throughout the season and division qualifiers i for selection to the NHARA U14 Finals and NHARA U14 Championships in early March. Athletes may qualify from the NH U14 Champs to the Eastern Region U14 Championships in mid-March. In late March, the USSA Eastern Region and Alpine Quebec and Alpine Ontario will compete at the non-scored U14 Can-Am Races. Selection is from the race portion of the Eastern U14 Championships. Information on access and format will be available from your club and the NHARA website. Competitors must hold a valid USSA youth competitor membership and a valid NHARA membership for all programs. U12 Competition (YOB 2005 & 2006) U12 non-scored competition (10 and 11 year-olds) is organized at close to home areas for most of the season. The U12 program consists of non-scored Open GS & SL races throughout the season and with division qualifiers for selection to the NHARA U12 Finals and NHARA U12 Championships in March. Competitors must hold a valid USSA youth competitor membership and current NHARA membership for all programs.

3 Ely Road Suite 1, Fairlee VT 05045

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800-555-0593 or 802-333-3711 www.worldcupsupply.com

Note: No voucher is required for Division Qualifiers. Entry fees are payable the



day of the race. Check with your coach for Start times. U12/U14 DIVISION QUALIFIERS

East:

1/22/17 2/5/17 2/26/17

Wildcat Cranmore Attitash

GS GS SL

Qualifier Qualifier Qualifier

$48 $45 $48

Central: 1/22/17 2/5/17 2/19/17

Crotched Pats Peak Gunstock

GS SL GS

Qualifier Qualifier Qualifier

$48 $48 $45

North: 1/29/17 2/12/17 2/19/17

Loon Cannon Waterville

GS SL GS

Qualifier Qualifier Qualifier

$55 $45 $55

West:

Whaleback Sunapee Skiway

SL GS GS

Qualifier Qualifier Qualifier

$45 $45 $45

2/5/17 2/12/17 2/21/16



All U12s (10 & 11 year olds) and U14s (12 & 13 year olds) who did not qualify for the U12/U14 Championships may compete at the U12/U14 State Finals. The quotas for these two events will be calculated so there will be two equal sized fields. Those competing at the State Finals can qualify for the Championships by finishing in the top 5 in the overall final standings. Scoring is based on the best 2 out of 6 runs (SL: Run1, Run 2, and Combined.; GS: Run 1, Run 2, and Combined), by place points. If an event is lost, scoring is based on 1 less than half the number of runs. U12/U14 Quotas to championship events The State quota is based on the Jan/Feb divisional qualifying series. Divisional quotas are determined annually on a proportional basis, reflecting individual division size as of February 1st. Divisional quotas are ratable by age and gender. Quotas will be rounded up where needed. These quotas will be posted on the NHARA website by February 3rd. The divisional qualifying portion of the U12/U14 schedule is a 3 race series (SL, GS) within each of the four divisions. Divisions qualify athletes to the Finals and Championships on a simple place point results, (ties broken externally), from the Qualifying SeriesSeries. Scoring is the best 2 0f 6 runs by place points. If an event is lost, scoring is based on 1 less than half the number of runs. Results will be used to select those qualifying for the U12/U14 Championships. 39

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS AND EASTERN REGION INVITATIONAL EVENTS NHARA U12 & U14 FINALS: Friday, March 3: Saturday, March 4: Sunday, March 5:

Cranmore ($95 2-day event) Training Day - $25 payable at Registration SL for U14 and GS for U12 GS for U14 and SL for U12

Scoring: Score 2 out of 6 results – 4 individual runs and race results for SL and GS events. 5 per gender in each age group qualify to the State Champs NHARA U12 Championships:

Skiway ($95 2-day event)

Friday, March 10: Training Day - Fee $40 Saturday, March 11: GS Sunday, March 12: SL NHARA U14 Championships:

Mt. Sunapee ($95 2-day event)

Friday, March 10: Training Day - Fee $40 Saturday, March 11 GS Sunday, March 12: SL

Entry fee payable at Registration on the first day includes a tee shirt for each competitor. Competitors must have their USSA and NHARA Membership cards in hand to register. Start Time: 9:30 AM each day. SEEDING U12 AND U14 CHAMPIONSHIPS Division chairs will submit to the respective U12/U14 Finals and Championship event race secretaries, immediately ater their division's final qualifier, a seeded run order based on result order. U12 From the divisional submitted qualifying orders the start list will be divided into seeds of 16. These seeds will be randomly mixed to develop te order of each seed. The second run start order will be the same as the first run. Bibs will be returned at end of 1st day and a new start order will be generated for the 2nd day of the Championship event. The second run start order will be the same as the first run. U14 From the divisional submitted qualifying orders the start list will be divided into seeds of 16. These seeds will be randomly mixed to develop the order of eah seed. The second run start order will be the same as the first run. Bibs 40

will be returned at end of 1st day and a new start order will be generated for the 2nd day of the Championship event. The second run start order will be flip 30 and then by order of finish.

SCORING U12 AND U14 NHARA CHAMPIONSHIPS U12 Individual scoring - best 2 of 6 results (SL: Run1, Run 2, and Combined; GS: Run1, Run2, and Combined), by place points. If an event is lost, scoring is based on 1 less than half the available results. Top 10 named to State team (receive hats) 10th place ties included. Top 10 qualify for Piche Invitational. 10th place ties need to be broken - go to 3rd best finish; 4th best if necessary. U14 Individual scoring - best 3 of 7 (SG, 1st run SL, 2nd run SL, race result SL, 1st run GS, 2nd run GS, race result GS. All ties broken externally. Top 10 girls/10 boys named to State team and qualify for U14 Eastern Championship (receive hoodies). An additional 8 girls and 9 boys will qualify for the U14 Eastern Championship (receive hoodies) Next 8 girls/boys qualify for the Piche Invitational Championship. AWARDS 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies for girls/boys, SL and GS. Team trophies - 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies for girls/boys Overall. Team points calculation - best 4 results per team using simple place points (1st - 30; 2nd - 29; . . . 30th - 1). The 4 runs for U12s and 5 for U14s are scored - combined race results are not used for team scoring. All schedules, quotas, scoring procedures will be posted on the NHARA web site.

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FRANCIS PICHÈ INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Gunstock - March 15-19, 2017 Hosted by the Gunstock Ski Club,this event provides an opportunity for U12 and U14 athletes from the eastern region to come together for a weekend of training and racing. Mrch 15 & 16 are optional training days. Qualifying: U14s: From the U14 State Championship results, after the quota to the Eastern U14 Championships, the next six places in each gender are named as the U14 NH StateTeam to the Francis Piche Championships. U12s: As above, the first 10 places of each gender are named as the U12 NH State Team to the Francis Piche Champs. U10 Competition (YOB 2007 & 2008) U10 non-scored competition (8 and 9 year-olds) is organized at close to home areas for most of the season. The U10 program consists of non-scored Open GS & SL races and divisional Skills events throughout the season. U10s are not eligible for qualifying to the U12 Championship events or to participate in divisional qualifiers. Competitors must hold a valid USSA youth membership and NHARA membership for all sanctioned NHARA programs. NHARA U10 Division Skills Events Vouchers are not required . Entry is by coaches’ list within division. Eastern Division

1/29/17 Skills Day 2/05/17 Skills Day



Bretton Woods Cranmore

9:30 am 9:30 am

Waterville Cannon Loon

9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am

Ragged Mt.

9:30 am

TBD TBD TBD

9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am

Northern Division

1/22 Skills Day/SL 2/4 Skills Day/GS 3/5 Skills Day/Dual



Central Division

3/5/17 Skills Day

Western Division TBD Skills Day/short /turns TBD Skills Day/medium turns TBD Skills Day/long turns



An updated calendar of divisional Skills events will be posted on the NHARA website. 42

U8 Competition (YOB 2009 & 2010) U8 non-scored competition (6 and 7 year-olds) is organized at your home area or close to home area for the season. Club and divisional events will be calendared that focus on measurable skills in a fun and positive environment emphasizing the development of the fundamental skiing skills of balance, agility, basic carving and coordination. U8s in NH are not eligible to participate in Open races or qualifying events. A membership in USSA is required if your home club is a USSA club. A NHARA membership is not required.

HIGH SCHOOL RACING Many NHARA athletes train and compete during the week with high school teams providing these athletes with valuable midweek training. Several NHARA programs link with the high school programs with cross over coaching and by helping the high schools host races. During President’s week the top 10 male and female skiers from the four high school divisions ski in the NH Qualifier for the Eastern High School Championships. This event is a best two out of four run shootout to pick the 20 male and female athletes who will ski for NH at the Eastern High School Championships. The Championships have been hotly contested for over twenty years. The site rotates between ski areas in New Hampshire and Vermont. Held in mid March, the Championships are a USSA scored event with teams from as far away as New Jersey and Wisconsin. Last season the VT teams have dominated the Championships with their strong skiing and their team spirit. This success reflects the strength and cooperation of the high schools and the supporting NHARA programs. Aaron Loukes is the NH Coordinator and Dan Marshall is the Chairman of Eastern High School Racing. This season's USSA Eastern High School Regional Championships will be held March 10-12, 2017 at Attitash.

New England Masters Ski Racing Foundation Scholarships Scholarships will be awarded this year to four athletes who are 18 years and younger in the following locations - NH, VT, ME and Tri-State. Refer to the NHARA website for further information and an application form or find the application with FAQs and deadlines at www.neskiracing.com 43



USSA MASTERS ALPINE RACING www.nemasters.org

Racers 18 years of age and older are eligible to participate in all sanctioned USSA National and Divisional races for Masters (age as of Dec. 31, 2016). Racers must have a current USSA license (Masters, Student or Competitor if 18 to 24 years of age, Coaches if under 40 years of age or Temporary see website for more specific info). Competition is divided into classes or five-year increments, determined by age. Entry Fees, Procedures and Deadlines: Entries must reach race organizers by the Wednesday before the race to assure entry into the race and avoid late fees. A separate entry form and check should be submitted for each race entered. On line registration will be available for most or all races this season. See the Masters website for details. NEW ENGLAND MASTERS ALPINE RACING New England Masters Skiing, Inc. is a non-profit corporation which administers the Sise Cup Series.This series offers a season-long schedule of races. There are prizes for individual races and several two or three race events as well as overall and individual discipline season awards to the best male and female racer, and age class champions. Scoring is a modified world cup point system. Race rules are those of the FIS except as modified by USSA, the USSA Alpine Masters National Working Group and New England Masters Skiing, Inc. Awards and social gatherings are held after each race. See page 43 for info on New England Masters Ski Racing Foundation Scholarships. NEW ENGLAND MASTERS SKIING INC. Nadine Price, President, 272 Lookout Rd., Pittsfield, VT 05762 (802)746-8850; [email protected] Lucy Blake, Race Administrator; [email protected] 44

“M.J.’S” RACE March 17, 2017 Thank you racers, families, coaches and corporations for supporting the “M.J.” Foundation and enabling us to promote competitive skiing and athletic support of our NHARA youth. We look forward to the 2016-2017 season and encourage those racers and youth needing financial aid to apply in writing to the:

Martin-John LaFoley Foundation c/o Beverly L. LaFoley PO Box 1763 Meredith, NH 03253

www.mjfoundation.org email:[email protected] Good luck in 2016-2017! The LaFoley Family

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In remembrance of Emily Townsend Crane Emily Crane made a huge impact on ski racing in New Hampshire, the sport she and her family loved so much. Her passing on July 4th, 2013 has left a significant void in the New Hampshire ski racing community. She was amazing at tallying the results, scoring and standings. She was a treasure and will be missed. Donations may be made to the NHARA/ Emily Crane Scholarship Fund and sent to:

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New Hampshire Alpine Racing Association P.O. Box 1344 Campton, NH 03223

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR NHARA RACERS EASEF - support is used to directly reduce the cost of all athletes who participate in certain high level events such as Nor Am, US Nationals, US Jr Nationals and various USSA camps. See the Eastern website (www. ussaeast.com) for further information and forms. Out-Of-Division Events NHARA racers participating in the Nor-Ams, US Alpine Championships, U19 Nationals, U16 Nationals & U14 International Events may receive support from NHARA: To be eligible for this support the racer must belong to NHARA and have started at least 4 NHARA races in the current season. (MJ’s race and UNH Fund Raiser do not count) Checks will be issued in May with amounts to be determined by the Racer Support Committee after considering the funds available and costs to racers. Camps NHARA racers invited to National Camps should apply to the Racer Support Committee for support. This application must include a budget. To be eligible, the racer should have started at least 4 NHARA races in the most recent season, and must be a current NHARA member. Support for up to one third of the cost to the racer could be granted. Application forms are available from Dan Marshall. Elite athletes should be aware of the funds available from Friends of New Hampshire Skiing for participation in US Ski Team Development Programs. For further information: contact Karl Stone, Ski New Hampshire, PO Box 528, North Woodstock NH 03262. NHARA Heritage Fund This fund has been established to provide support for former NHARA athletes in their quest to make the U.S. Ski Team. NHARA racers in need of general financial aid should be aware of the following sources. Douglas Alafat Memorial Ski Foundation,

PO Box 367, Lebanon, NH 03766

Josh Russell Ski Racing Scholarship Fund, contact Peter Russell at [email protected]; www.jrskiracing.org. “M.J.” LaFoley Foundation, c/o Beverly LaFoley, P.O. Box 1763, Meredith, NH 03253; email:[email protected]; www.mjfoundation.org Fast Skier Scholarship, c/o Brad Williams, World Cup Supply, Ely Road , Suite 1, Fairlee VT 05045; 800-555-0593 or 802-333-3711 ; www.worldcupsupply.com

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NHARA DIRECTORY 2016 - 2017 ANTONIDES, Craig; 92 Judges Rd. Thornton, NH 03285; 603-726-2022; [email protected] BARTLETT, Skip: PO Box 107, Silver Lake, NH 03875; H 603-387-5564; O 603-356-5544 ext 240; [email protected]; [email protected] BEDARD, Josh: [email protected] BLANK, Brian: 145 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824 O: 603.862.3893 Fax: 603.862.0594; Cell: 603-964-4424; [email protected] BLOMBACK, Kris: Pats Peak, P.O. Box 2448, Henniker, NH 03242; 603-428-3245 ext 107; [email protected] BOOKER, Christine: [email protected]; 970-623-1581 BOWNES, Kim: 51 Mad River Rd., Campton, NH 03223; O 603-535-2771; Cell:603-630-2565; [email protected]; [email protected] BRIMBLECOM, Jeff: 120 Ward St, Manchester, NH 03104; H-603-625-4141; [email protected] COSMAN, Mike: 319 Mansfield St., Sharon, MA 02067; H 617-828-9497; C 603-991-2573; [email protected] DAHL, Ivar: 47 Pleasant St., Plymouth, NH 03264; Cell 603-630-5462; [email protected] DAWSON, Matt: 978-337-1195; [email protected] DEMAGGIO, Gus: 286 Toad Hill Rd.,Franconia, NH 03580; 603-276-9075; [email protected] DODGE, Peter: DOC Men's Team, Box 9, Hanover, NH 03755; O 603-646-3980; [email protected] DRUMMOND, Ben: Team and Promotions Manager, Head Wintersports USA, P.O. Box 451, Wilmot, NH 03287; 603-369-7739; [email protected] 48

DRUMMOND, Drew: PO Box 586, South Sutton, NH 03273; [email protected] DUMOND, Bob: Granite Gorge Ski Area;PO Box 545, Keene/Roxbury NH 03431; 603 358 5000; [email protected] DWYER, John: DOC Women'sTeam; 802-825-1484; [email protected] ENEGUESS, Sandy: Dublin School Alpine Skiing Director, 18 Lehman Way, Dublin, NH 03444; O 603-563-8584; Cell 603-491-4954; sandy [email protected] FISHER, Jake: 541 Main Street, New London, NH 03257; O 603-526-3608; F: 603-526-3435; [email protected] FIRSTBROOK, Jill: 15 Richards Rd, Newbury, NH 03255; Mt. Sunapee, PO Box 2021, Newbury, NH 03255 H 603-938-6128; O 603-763-3500 Ext. 3548; H [email protected]; O [email protected] FLYNN, Maggie: Program Director, [email protected] FOUND, Matt: [email protected]

GANNON, Andrew: O 603-535-2773; Cell 603-387-6870; [email protected] GILL, Greg: 59 Main St, Sutton,NH 03221; H 603-927-4947; C 603-748-4933; [email protected] GUILBERT, Jason: 490 Bog Rd, Campton, NH 03223; H 603-536-3889; Cell: 603-455-6890; [email protected] HADFIELD, Heidi: [email protected] HAMILTON, Trevor: P.O. Box 103, Franconia, NH 03580; 603- 991-9592; [email protected] HOLLAND, Peter: 99 Clinton St., E7, Concord, NH 03301; O 800-967-8436 x256;; Fax 603-888-8466; Cell 603-490-5541; [email protected] 49

IACOPINO, Jack and Jen: 55 Morse Hill Rd, Newbury, NH 03255 603-938-6065; Jack: [email protected]; Jen: [email protected] LAFOLEY, Bev: Martin-John LaFoley Foundation; PO Box 1763, Meredith, NH 03253; H 603-253-6263; 603-253-3811; [email protected] LOCKE, Andrew: 641 Rollins Rd, Hopkinton, NH 03229; H 603-369-4688; [email protected] LOUKES, Aaron: 138 Pollard Road, Lincoln, NH 03251; Cell 603-348-6181; [email protected] MacMAHON, Jim: 593 Lear Rd., Unity, NH 03773; 603-863-4784; [email protected] MacNEILAGE, Reed: Crotched Mt. (603)897-9773; [email protected] MAGUIRE, Tim: 18 Bullard Road, Jaffrey, NH 03452; 603-933-3820; [email protected] MARA: Laurel Lashar; Competition and Events,Sugarloaf; O 207-237-6896; F 207-237-3026; [email protected] MARSHALL, Dan: 47 Kidder St., Manchester, NH 03101; H 603-669-9697; Cell: 603-320-0500; [email protected] McKAY, Stu: 169 Humphrey St., Marblehead, MA 01945; (617) 838-3236.; [email protected] McQUADE, Bill: PO Box 1409, Dover, NH 03821; Cell 207-837-0127; [email protected] MUSIAL, Don: 508-561-1581; [email protected] NEVINS, Bob: 673 River Road, Henniker NH 03242; Office & Cell: 603-568-8106 cell/office; H 603-428-3889; [email protected] NEVINS, Travis: 62 Alumni Dr., Canaan NH 03741; 603-568-4442; [email protected] NEW ENGLAND MASTERS SKIING: PO Box 147, Warren, VT, 05674; 802-496-2754; www.nemasters.org 50

NEWMAN, Ted: 4 Bishops Gate Road, Wolfeboro, NH 03894; Office & Cell: 603-569-5690; [email protected] NHARA Office; PO Box 1344, Campton, NH 03223; O & F 603-726-3307; [email protected]; www.nhalpine.org NORDEN, Alex: 98 Bridge Street, Henniker, NH 03242; Cell: 303-885-2910' [email protected] OLIVER, Bev: 31 Mohawk Rd, Andover, MA 01810; H 978-475-0722; Cell: 978-886-4983; [email protected]; [email protected] POLLINI, Jay: PO Bo 481,Wolfeboro, NH 03894; 603-387-4399; [email protected] PRICE, Eric: [email protected] PRICE, Nadine: 272Lookout Rd., Pittsfield, VT 05762; 803-746-8810; [email protected] PURCELL, MATT: 60 Thompson Rd, Hanover, NH 03755; H 603-643-5716; [email protected] RIESS, Gerd; P.O. Box 164, E. Thetford, VT 05043; H 802-333-9157; [email protected] SALATHÈ, David & Morgan: Proctor Academy, PO Box 500, Andover, NH 03216; 603-735-5971; O 603-735-6835; [email protected]; [email protected] SMITH, Rich: Program Director Franconia Ski Club; O 603-823-7106; C 603-498-3854; [email protected] STEPHAN, Jake: 40 Round Pond Rd , Freedom, NH 03836 C: 603- 986- 4467; [email protected] STEVENS, Laurie; PO Box 1402, Campton, NH 03223; 603 540-9831; [email protected]

SUTTON, Ted; PO Box 730, Lincoln, NH 03251; H 603-745-6318; O Ted: 603-348-7912; [email protected] 51

TURTON, Fred: PO Box 1561, Campton, NH 03223; Tel: 207-671-9084; [email protected] USSA National Office: PO Box 100, Park City, UT 84060; 435-649-9090; Member Services: 435-647-2666; www.ussa.org USSA EASTERN ALPINE OFFICE:

110 Mountain Road, Westford, VT 05494

USSA - Eastern Region Alpine Development Director - Martin Guyer

(802) 279-5849 [email protected]

Eastern Region Alpine Program Manager - Patti Nichols

(802) 343-1395; (435) 645-0110 [email protected]

Eastern Region Coach - Kyle Darling







Eastern Region Children’s Development Manager - Tom Ashworth

(603)-726-6571

(435) 602-9725; Fax 435-645-0105 [email protected]

Eastern Region Alpine Administrator: Janet Larson

(802) 468-2408; Fax (435) 645-0107 [email protected]

Eastern Website: www.ussaeast.com

http://ussa.org/alpine-programs/regions/eastern-region VARA Office: Julie Woodworth; PO Box 82, Cavendish, VT 05142; 802-226-8188; F 802-226-7117; [email protected]; www.vara.org VARGO, Korry: 217 Woodhaven Dr., Unit 5A, White River Jct., VT 05001; Cell: 603-715-7348; [email protected] WHITCHER, Billy: 143 Heather Hill Lane, Goffstown, NH 03045; 603-856-6174; [email protected] 52

WORKMAN, Mike:12 Shellcamp Rd., Gilmanton, NH 03237; H 603-267-1758; [email protected] ZEIDERS, Glenn: SWOSCOLCOM N76 ; C 401-841-6048: [email protected]

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NHARA CLUBS PRESIDENT, CHAIRMAN of the BOARD or PROGRAM DIRECTOR

ABENAKI

Aynne de Beer

ATTITASH

Don Musial

BLACK MTN

Glenn Zeiders

BRETTON WOODS

Stu McKay

CRANMORE

Skip Bartlett

CROTCHED MTN

Brian Allison

DUBLIN SCHOOL

Sandy Eneguess

[email protected]

FORD SAYRE (FSA)

Bob Couture

[email protected]

FRANCONIA

David Fitzgerald

GRANITE GORGE

Robert Dumond

GUNSTOCK

Scott Wilkinson

[email protected]

HOLDERNESS

Craig Antonides

[email protected]

KING PINE

Jake Stephan

LOON

P.J. Browne

MCINTYRE

Ross Boivert

[email protected]

MT SUNAPEE

Jill Firstbrook

[email protected]

MWV

Hugh Merryweather [email protected]

PATS PEAK

Andy Locke

PROCTOR

Dave Salathè

RAGGED MTN

Tom Hammill

WILDCAT

Matt Tracy

WVBBTS

Brad Benson

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[email protected] [email protected]

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

[email protected] [email protected]

[email protected] [email protected]

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

NHARA Club Websites ATT



Attitash

ww.attitashraceteam.com

BBTS

Waterville Valley BBTS

www.wvbbts.org

BLMT

Black Mountain

www.blackmt.com

BW

Bretton Woods

www.bwskiteam.org/

CMCC

Crotched Mt.

www.crotchedmountainracing.org

CMS

Cardigan Mt. School

www.cardigan.org

CRAN

Cranmore

www.cranmore.com

CSC

Colby-Sawyer College

www.colby-sawyer.edu

DOC

Dartmouth College

www.dartmouth.edu/~dartski

FS

Ford Sayre

www.fordsayre.org/

FSA

Ford Sayre Academy

www.fordsayre.org/academy.htm

FSC

Franconia Ski Club

www.franconiaskiclub.com

GSC

Gunstock

www.gunstockskiclub.org

HOLD

Holderness

www.holderness.org

KP

King Pine

www.kingpine.com/skiing.php

KUA

Kimball Union Academy

www.kua.org

LRT Loon www.loonracing.com/ MCI McIntyre www.mcintyreskiarea.com/ MWV

Mt. Washington Valley,

www.mwvskiteam.com

PATS

Pats Peak

www.patspeakracing.org/

PROC

Proctor Academy

www.proctoracademy.org

PSU

Plymouth State University www.plymouth.edu

RMS

Ragged Mt.

www.raggedskiteam.com/

SUN

Mount Sunapee

www.mountsunapee.com

UNH

University of NH

www.unhwildcats.com

WILD

Wildcat Mt. A.E.F.

www.wildcatskiteam.com

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ALPINE RACE ENTRY FORM (VOUCHER) Please make copies of this voucher, cut the copy out on the dotted lines, completely fill out the requested information and send to the Race Administrator with payment. Please note:

 Vouchers are required for all open races.  A voucher must be accompanied by a check for each racer wanting

to enter an event. (e.g. 4 entries require 4 vouchers & 4 checks)  Please do not change the size of the form.

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