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While each race organizer sets the schedule for their particular event, this page outlines what you can expect on a typical GS or Slalom race day.
The final race schedule is generally not available until the evening before the race day and will be shared by coaches as soon as it's available.
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High-level timeline
Typical race day schedule
What to bring on race day
High-level timeline
~ One to three months before event: Register
Register for races on AdminSkiRacing.com as they become available.
~ One month before event: General info
Race announcement will be posted on the Northern Division website which includes registration info, schedule of events, ticket and volunteer info. Coaches will share with the team as soon as announcement is available.
Night before: Detailed schedule and bib order
Coaches attend a coaches meeting and receive the race day program which includes the detailed daily schedule, info on the race venue and athlete's race/bib order. Coaches will share info with parents and athletes as soon as it is available. Coaches will often have a virtual meeting to go over race schedule and set expectation.
Day/week after travel races (ie. non-Bridger and Big Sky races)
Log into SkiClubPro and pay coaches fees.
Typical race day schedule
While each race organizer sets the schedule for their particular event, this schedule outlines what you can expect on a typical GS or Slalom race day.
The final race schedule is generally not available until the evening before the race day and will be shared as soon as it's available.
8:00 AM
Arrive at venue and get race-day bib from coaches. Sometimes athletes meet coaches in lodge, other times, they meet at the top of the race hill once lifts open.
9:00
Load lifts right when they open and go straight to the race start arena
9:10-9:45
First run inspection: Athletes join their regular groups and coaches to inspect their first run course
10:00
Women's first run starts. Athletes race in bib order. Racers start in 30 to 40 second intervals.
10:45
Men's first run starts. Athletes race in bib order. Racers start in 30 to 40 second intervals.
11:30-12:00
Lunch, rest or free-ski while race organizers set new courses for the second run
12:15-12:45
Second run inspection: Athletes join their regular groups and coaches to inspect their second run course
1:00
Women's second run starts. Athletes race in reverse order based on their first run time (not bib order). Racers start in 30 to 40 second intervals.
1:45
Men's second run starts. Athletes race in reverse order based on their first run time (not bib order). Racers start in 30 to 40 second intervals.
All athletes need to return their bib at the finish line after their second race run
3:00
Awards (generally 30-60 mins after last athlete races)
What to bring on race day
In addition to typical race gear, here are some additional things to consider:
Snacks!
Race skis, tuned and waxed
Lunch that kids can access and eat independently since they may be going in to eat at a non-typical lunch time and/or parents may be on the hill volunteering.
Layers and hand warmers. There is often a lot of waiting around outside at the start and it's important that the kids stay warm before getting in the start gate. For extra cold days, consider bringing an extra jacket for your kiddo at the start or to put on at the finish in case their layers don't get carried down.
Free skis! Race days can sometimes end early or there can be windows of time between race runs where kids can get in some extra runs.
Training and Racing journal (U14s and up)
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