SYNC VT Cup GS - Sugarbush

SYNC VT Cup GS 

Sugarbush - Mt. Ellen, Fayston VT

Saturday, January 10th, 2026

Official Race Announcement

Events

USS&S Scored Giant Slalom - M/W U16+

Entry

Registration: Online only: AdminSkiRacing.com

Entry Fee does NOT include lift access.  Non-IKON passholders must purchase a ticket online:  https://shop.sugarbush.com/s/gmvs/

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

Team Captain’s Meeting

Friday, January 9th at 5:00 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 VARA U16’s 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

Point Order w/ Top 15 computer draw.  2nd Run - Flip 30

Bibs

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

Officials

Technical Delegate - TBA

Chief of Race - Mike Day

Race Administrator - Kirsten Savage (email)

Tentative Schedule

0700  -  Ticket Kiosks open / Bib Pick-Up - 2nd Floor GMVS Clubhouse

0900 -   Inspection

1000 -    Run 1

1215 -   Inspection

1300 -   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 3 athletes M/F.

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, please store bags either outside or in your vehicle.

Food

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

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. Sexual misconduct allegations must be reported to the Center. Other reports of misconduct including allegations of physical and emotional misconduct and MAAPP violations may be reported to 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.  For reporting requirements and links to reporting, please use the QR Code below: