Far West Open Series U16+ - giant-slalom - (1/11)

Far West Open Series

Giant Slalom January 10,11 - U16+ Competitors

LOCATION: Winters Creek Lodge (Slide side) of Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. https://skirose.com/

Directions can be found at: https://skirose.com/getting-here/

REGISTRATION:  All entries must be done online. To register visit the link: https://adminskiracing.com

Registration is currently open.     All entries will close on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 09:00 PM.  No late entries will be accepted after that time.   All coaches must register for the event via online registration no later than Monday January 5, by 11:59PM. A late fee of $40.00 per race will apply after Monday January 5, 2026 at 11:59 P.M.  Any pulls prior to the entry deadline must go through the race organizer (Mt. Rose); [email protected].  Pulls after the Team captain’s meeting will not be refunded.

ENTRY FEE: $55 per race.  Race Tickets Are Sold Separately.

ELIGIBILITY: All athletes must be a member of US Ski & Snowboard. Non Far West entries must go through their Divisional Office.  To renew, or update your Far West, US Ski & Snowboard membership, visit [email protected]. or call Member Services at 1-435-647-2666, or email at [email protected].

LIFT TICKETS:                             

•             $65 Athlete Ticket 

•             $119 Family Adult (16+)

•             $65 Family Child (6-15) 

Tickets can be purchased online at https://secure.skirose.com/store/CalendarView.aspx?node_id=1816466&d=01/10/2026 and collected on the day at Winters Creek ticket Office.

LIABILITY RELEASE:  All Athletes and Volunteers must sign the Mt. Rose liability Waiver at: 

https://tinyurl.com/u16gs2026

 SCHEDULE: Saturday January 10, Sunday January 11, U16+ – Men’s & Women’s Giant Slalom

Start times and the Schedule will be determined at the Team Captain’s Meeting. The race Program, Start Lists, and Results will be available on https://www.live-timing.com/

TEAM CAPTAIN’S MEETING:  Friday January 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM using Teams  virtual platform, a link to the meeting will be provided for registered coaches. Coaches MUST register for this event by the entry deadline – January 7, 2026.

AWARDS: Award ceremony will follow the end of the second run once results are final.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• All coaches are required to wear helmets when on skis
• All US Ski and Snowboard rules apply

RACE COMMUNICATIONS:  The Race Program, start lists and results will be available via https://www.live-timing.com/.   We will be setting up a WhatsApp for all coaches. This link will be emailed to the coaches only. Please do not share with athletes or parents.

ATHLETE SAFETY: U.S. Ski & Snowboard works to provide a safe environment in which athletes can train and compete, free from abuse and inappropriate behavior. Please review U.S. Ski & Snowboard's Athlete Safety policies, the SafeSport Code, and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP). If you are an athlete who has experienced inappropriate behavior or know of an athlete who has experienced inappropriate behavior, please report to the U.S. Center of SafeSport Report a Concern | U.S. Center for SafeSport or U.S. Ski & Snowboard Reporting of Inappropriate Behavior. All adult participants are mandatory reporters. Reporting violations may be made anonymously and there are no fees for reporting. We all are part of promoting a culture of safety through education, listening, and speaking up. For reporting requirements and links to reporting, please use the QR Code below: