Al Hobart Holiday Open

Hobart Memorial Open

Sugarbush - Mt. Ellen, Fayston VT

20 December 2025

Official Race Announcement

Events:

U12 + U14 Dual Panel SL (M/W) 

Entry:

Entry via USS Rules. Registration on AdminSkiracing.com 

Race Fee does not include lift access. Non-IKON pass holders must purchase a U14 lift ticket online at: GMVS Race Tickets

***Please note that there are no U12/T-Bar-only tickets available for this event.  All competitors must purchase a U14-U19 ticket. 

Coaches MUST register online 24-hours prior to the first TCM to receive lift access.

Team Captain’s Meeting:

Friday, December 19th at 5:30 PM  (virtual Zoom meeting will open 10 min prior to start time). Click to Join GMVS Race Meetings

Communications:

Race communications will be posted to WhatsApp group chat and delivered to Team Captains via email. Times will be announced live and displayed digitally onsite and at livetiming and GMVS Race Stream (TV overlay).

Start Order:

Computerized Random Draw

Bibs:

Bibs may be picked up by Coaches on the 2nd floor of the GMVS Training Center beginning at 7:00 AM (bundled by team). Return bibs in the basket at the exit of the finish area.  A $100 lost bib fee will be strictly enforced.

Officials:

Technical Delegate:  Jere Brophy

Chief of Race:   Megan Mikell

Race Administrator:  Kirsten Savage (email)

Schedule:

07:00

08:00

09:00

10:00

11:15

12:00  

Ticket Kiosks open / Bib Pick-Up - 2nd Floor GMVS Training Center

Athlete Lifts and Warm Up (no freeskiing in the race venue)

Inspection

Run 1

Inspection

Run 2

Times are subject to change once the registration period ends. 

See the program published at the completion of the Team Captain’s Meeting for additional details.

Awards:

Awards are presented in the finish area 15-30 minutes after the last racer finishes to the top-10 athletes in each category (Male & Female, U12 & U14 - combined time).

Lodging:

https://www.madriverlodges.com/       https://madriverbarn.com/

Ski Lodge:

The Mt. Ellen Lodge is open to visitors. Athletes can boot up in the lodge, but due to limited space, we ask that bags be stored outside (bottom of T-Bar) or in your vehicle.

Spectating:

Spectators must stay below the finish corral. No dogs per Resort policy. 

Food:

Food and Beverage services available at Mt. Ellen Lodge include the Cafeteria, Green Mountain Lounge, Walt’s (at mid-station), and Miso Toh Kome (Onigiri Food Cart!).

Aprés Ski:

Enjoy opening weekend at Mt. Ellen by skiing the whole resort following awards and/or an aprés drink at Mt. Ellen’s Season Opener Champagne Cowbell Party.

Athlete Safety:

All GMVS events take place within the Kelly Brush Race Arena, where safety is paramount.

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 Athlete Safety policies, the SafeSport Code, and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies.

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 or U.S. Ski & Snowboard. 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.