Event overview
Club primary contact
Dates and registration
Registration closed
- Event date
- Monday, 01/19/2026 - 10:00 am EST Login to view the event in your timezone
- Registration opens
- Saturday, 12/20/2025 - 10:00 am EST
- Late registration begins
- Saturday, 01/17/2026 - 10:00 am EST
- Registration deadline
- Saturday, 01/17/2026 - 10:00 am EST
Race information and documents
MLK Day U16+ Open SG
Sugarbush - Mt. Ellen, Fayston VT
Monday, January 19th, 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
Sunday, January 18th 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.
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:
