VARA U14 Tri-Council GS

VARA U14 Tri-Council Giant Slalom 

Sugarbush - Mt. Ellen, Fayston VT

Thursday, February 13th, 2025

Official Race Announcement

Events

Men’s Giant Slalom

Entry

Registration: Online only. Entry does not include lift access.

Non-IKON pass holders must purchase a $27 lift ticket online at: GMVS Race Tickets

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

Team Captain’s Meeting

Wednesday, February 12th at 7:00 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 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

Random Draw - 2nd Run Reversed

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   -   Bob Bacon

Chief of Race    -   Megan Mikell

Race Administrator   -   Kirsten Savage (email)

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 10 Overall athletes

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.

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!).

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.