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ALPINE LEAGUE’S
   STATE SKI
CHAMPIONSHIPS

    EVENT GUIDE
          presented by

   http://alpinestaterace.org

     March 4-6, 2020
   Mt. Ashland, Oregon
    Hosted by the SOLAR
ALPINE LEAGUE'S STATE SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS - EVENT GUIDE March 4-6, 2020 - 2020 OISRA Alpine ...
2020 Alpine League’s State Ski Championships
Mt. Ashland, Oregon
March 4-6, 2020
Welcome to the 2020 Alpine Ski Racing High School
Championships. The Southern Oregon League of Alpine
Racing (SOLAR) is honored to be your host for this event. We
congratulate you for qualifying for this event and anticipate
that these three days will inspire, challenge, and ultimately
reward you with many fond memories.
Thank you to all the volunteers, parents, sponsors, and coaches who
contribute their time, money, and talent to high school alpine racing
throughout the season(s). None of this would be possible without
you! We hope that you leave this season-ending event with new
friends and an unforgettable experience.
Use this Event Guide as your key to the event. It should answer most of
your questions, whether you are a race participant or event volunteer. If not, please do not
hesitate to phone or email us before the event, or visit us Tuesday at Race Head Quarters
at the Bellview (Ashland) Grange or Wednesday at the Mt. Ashland Lodge Race HQ in
the Meese Room next to the ticket counter.
         Janelle Dunlevy                                          Nora Semonsen
         State Race Chair                                         State Registration Chair
         (541) 890-3107                                           (503) 807-3526
         janelle@msefskier.com                                    nsemonsen@hailmail.net

Let’s all work together to make this a great event!

2020 State Championship Race Committee (SCRC)
Todd McNabb – Alpine Commissioner - OISRA
Gary King – Alpine Committee Director & Southern League President
Ryan Rooper – Alpine Committee Assistant Director
Mike McManus – OISRA Board & Alpine Committee Treasurer
Janelle Dunlevy – SOLAR – State Chair

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
General Information ......................................................................... 3
Registration Information................................................................... 5
Athlete Information........................................................................... 7
Coaches Information........................................................................ 8
Officials & Volunteer Information ................................................... 10
Souvenir Information...................................................................... 11
Mountain Information ..................................................................... 13
Schedule of Events & Race Schedule .................................. 14 & 15
Official Sponsors............................................................................ 16

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Host League Website
The Southern Oregon League of Alpine Racing (SOLAR) offers a dedicated State Race
website at www.alpinestaterace.org where you will find event details, information about
accommodations, registration, lift tickets, etc.

Event Location
Mt. Ashland – Ashland, Oregon
www.mtashland.com

Event Venues, Locations & Addresses
Training Day:                                   Race HQ in Ashland:
    Mt. Ashland, see website for               Bellview (Ashland) Grange
       assignments on mountain                  1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland 97520
GS Race: Upper & Lower Tempest Runs             Race HQ at Mt. Ashland:
    Aerial Chairlift                           Meese Room, 2nd Floor near Ticket Counter
Slalom Race: Lower Winter Run                   Racer Social:
    Windsor Chairlift                          Historic Ashland Armory
                                                208 Oak Street, Ashland 97520
Officials & Coaches Meetings:
Ashland Hills Hotel, Galaxy Room                Tuning Center:
2525 Ashland St., Ashland 97520                 Bellview (Ashland) Grange
                                                1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland 97520
Gate Keepers Meeting:
Ashland Hills Hotel, Galaxy Room                Pre-Award Dinner & Closing Ceremony
                                                Historic Ashland Armory
                                                208 Oak Street, Ashland 97520

Lift Passes
Lift passes for the General Public will be available on the Mt. Ashland website or Lifttopia,
www.liftopia.com/mt-ashland. For more information on Athlete, Coaches and Volunteer
passes, please see the appropriate sections. General Public lift passes are also available
at the local Central Point Costco, three passes for $109.

Lodging and Transportation
Race participants must arrange their own lodging and transportation to the venues.
(Racers are not allowed to drive themselves, NO EXCEPTIONS).
We are providing 3 prime locations for lodging; each should provide an OISRA discount.

Ashland Hills Inn & Suites has ample parking and easy access to Interstate 5.
Address:      2525 Ashland St.
             Ashland, Oregon 97520
             Easy on and off I-5 at Exit 14
Phone:        (541) 482-8310 - Front Desk
              (855) 482-8310 - Reservations
              www.ashlandhillshotel.com
Discounts are available Tuesday-Thursday nights for OISRA members. Early reservations
are strongly recommended. Friday night March 6th the Oregon Chocolate Festival begins
and is hosted at the Ashland Hills Hotel. There are Chocolate Festival packages available,

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www.oregonchocolatefestival.com. To ensure a room for Friday evening we strongly
recommend making reservations early.

The Bard’s Inn located within walking distance of the Ashland Plaza (downtown).
Address:    132 North Main Street
            Ashland, Oregon 97530
            I-5 Exit 19 from I-5 SB.
            Access from Exit 11 or 14 NB
Phone:      (541) 482-004 - Front Desk
            www.bardsinn.com

The Hilton Garden Inn located in south Medford has easy access to I-5, and is10 minutes
north of Ashland. CODE – Alpine, $94 for king or double queen rooms.
Address:      1000 Welcome Way
              Medford, Oregon 97504
              Easy on and off at I-5 Exit 27
Phone:        (541) 200-6900 - Front Desk
              www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mfrhegi-hilton-garden-inn-medford/

Wednesday Night Athlete Social
This year’s racer social, sponsored by TC Chevy, will be held at the Historic Ashland
Armory, 208 Oak Street, Ashland. Parking is limited, please plan to carpool. All
athletes are invited and encouraged to attend. The event will be held in the great hall
from 6 – 8 pm.
2020 Social’s theme is 80’s Throwback. Come prepared to dance, mingle, and make
new friends. We will also have raffle prizes so be sure to sign in and get your ticket.
You must be present to win. Food will be provided, and doors open at 5:30pm.
This opening event is certain to be a great time!
    Once racers enter the social, they are asked to not leave and return.
    You must be present to win any raffle prizes.
    Participating teams must provide an adult chaperone on the premises at all
      times. One chaperone per school.
    Zero drug and alcohol tolerance policy. Any infractions of OISRA rules regarding
      drugs or alcohol will result in disqualification. Do not put your team or yourself at
      risk.

Ski Waxing & Tuning Center
Racers may use the waxing and tuning center at Bellview Ashland Grange, 1050 Tolman
Creek Road, Ashland to wax their skis Wednesday and Thursday afternoon/evening from
3 – 8 pm. Bring your own tuning gear, table, and iron. Racers must be accompanied by
coaches. Please respect others and leave your work area clean.

Live Race Results
Live race results may not be available due to data coverage. We will place updated
information on the website and at the Mt. Ashland Lodge. If live race results are available,
they will be broadcast on www.LiveTiming.com.

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Friday Night Pre-Awards Dinner
A BBQ Buffet dinner prepared by Mary’s BBQ will be held at the Historic Ashland Armory,
208 Oak St., Ashland. This will be a buffet style dinner with BBQ chicken, pulled pork,
coleslaw, baked beans, and garlic bread. The cost is $15 per person and is available for
purchase during online registration.
A ticket is required to be admitted to the Friday night dinner. Dinner will be served from
5:30–7pm. Entry to the Armory prior to 7:30pm will not be allowed without a dinner ticket.
No exceptions.

Closing Ceremony, Slide Show & Awards
The closing ceremony, slide show and awards sponsored by TC Chevy will be held at the
Historic Ashland Armory and will begin at 7:30pm. No ticket required – but no early entry
prior to 7:15pm unless you have a dinner ticket. The event will include a speaker, and a
spectacular slide show by Mike Juliana highlighting the two days of racing and other
activities.
This year we have an opportunity to include your race photos in the slideshow. Please see
Mike Juliana’s Photography site in the Souvenir Information Section for more information on
how to include your event photos.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Academic Eligibility for Participation – Academic eligibility signed by the school needs to
be in with the OISRA by Friday, February 14, 2020 for all athletes. Participation is
determined in accordance with the OISRA rule book and individual league SOP’s.
Online Registration
      Team Online Registration (Head Coach or Parent Representative)
       Teams will register online with the same site that they used to register for the regular
       season. Registration will open Saturday, February 22nd at 9 am.
          o Link & Checklist for Team Registration: www.alpinestaterace.org/registration
                  Provide contact information for Head Coaches and Parent
                  Representative.
                   Please provide the coach names during the on-line registration. See
                      the Coaches section for more information on numbers of coach lift
                      passes you can receive per team.
                  Provide name and contact information for Gate Judge (one per race, per
                  sex). Note: please make sure the name provided is aware that you have
                  submitted their name and that they have had prior gate judge experience!
                     If you only have individuals (teams of one or two athletes) racing, you
                      do not need to supply a gate judge.
                  Provide name and cell for Racer Social Chaperone(s)
                  Option to order souvenirs (sweatshirts, t-shirt, hats)
                  Option to order Pre-Closing Ceremony Dinner Tickets are $15/person.
                  Please purchase as many as needed for your family/team
                  (more information in the General section of this event guide)

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   Racer Online Registration
       Racers will register online with the same site that they used to register for the regular
       season. Registration will open Saturday, February 22nd at 9 am.
          o Link & Checklist for Racer Registration: www.alpinestaterace.org/registration
                 Athlete registration fees are $80
                 Option to order Pre-Closing Ceremony Dinner Tickets are $15/person.
                 Please purchase as many as needed for your family/team
                   (more information in the General section of this event guide)
                   Option to order souvenirs (sweatshirts, t-shirt, hat, photos)
                   Payment needs to be made online at the conclusion of the registration
                   process
      Online Registration DEADLINE is Monday, Feb. 24th at 10 pm, NO EXCEPTIONS
       For any questions regarding the electronic registration process, please send an email to:
       adminservices@oisra.org

On-Site Registration Check-In
      Check-in for teams and individuals must be completed by Weds. night 8 pm.
       If an emergency occurs and you will not be able to register by 8pm please contact Nora or Janelle to
       make arrangements to check in by 9pm Weds. night.

      Registration Locations:
         o Tuesday, March 3rd at the Bellview (Ashland) Grange, 4 – 8 pm
         o Weds., March 4th at Mt. Ashland Lodge, Meese Room, 8:30 am - 3 pm.
         o Wednesday, March 4th at the Bellview (Ashland) Grange, 5 – 8 pm
      Registration Checklist:
              Turn in Mt. Ashland “Liability” forms for each Coach and Athlete
              Turn in Mt. Ashland “Liability” forms for each Gate Judge
              Submit your Gate Judge deposit. (Note: Gate Judge Deposits must be
             secured with a check only made payable to SOLAR.)
              Pick up purchased athlete lift passes. Bring proof of purchase.
              Turn in League or Team Proof of Insurance, if not provided to Mt. Ashland
             prior to check-in
             Pick up a copy of the start orders
             Pickup your complimentary racer(s) swag bag
             Pick up all pre-ordered souvenirs
             Purchase optional souvenirs (limited supply on site)

Liability Waiver
All athletes, coaches and volunteers must turn in a signed Mt. Ashland “Liability Release,”
form. Release forms are to be submitted at registration check-in. A parent/guardian must
sign the athlete’s release form, NO EXCEPTIONS. Forms will be available for download at
the State Race website.

League or Team Proof of Insurance (Certificate of Liability)
All participating teams or leagues have to provide a Certificate of Liability for their
commercial liability insurance policy, naming Mt. Ashland (11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road,
Ashland, OR 97520) as an additional insured. Minimum insurance limits must be $1M each
occurrence, $5M general aggregate.

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Mandatory Race Workers (Gate Judges)
Each team racing at the State Championships is required to provide one experienced gate
judge for each event that the team has entered (see OISRA Alpine Policies, Section II,
paragraph I. “Volunteer Race Workers”). These worker names are to be submitted by the
team’s coach/parent advisor during online registration.
At Registration check-in, teams are responsible for submitting a gate judge deposit of $150
per race ($600 if registering Boys & Girls teams for both GS and SL). If your team provides
the required experience race workers, the deposit check will be shredded after the final
race on Friday. Checks may be written to SOLAR.
Gate Judges must attend a mandatory information meeting on Wednesday evening at 7pm
at the Ashland Hills Hotel (see Race Schedule).
All Gate Judges are required to:
       Have prior experience as a Gate Judge
       MUST be skiers, due to the location of the races
       Complete the Mt. Ashland Liability Release Form
       Attend the mandatory gate judge meeting Wednesday evening
       Check-In at the Race HQ on Thursday and/or Friday mornings at the lodge during
       the mandatory check-in time (see event schedule)
       Meet the Chief of Gates at the Mt. Ashland 3rd Floor Bar after check-in (be prepared
       to go directly to the lift from this meeting)

ATHLETE INFORMATION
Racer Online Registration
Racers will register online with the same site that they used to register for the regular
season. Registration will open Saturday, February 22nd at 9 am. See Registration section for
information.
The final registration deadline is Monday, February 24th at 10 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS!
During the registration process you will also have the opportunity to order some optional
items: Pre-Closing Ceremony Dinner Tickets, Souvenirs (sweatshirts, t-shirts and hats),
and a Photograph Package.
You will need to purchase your lift ticket through Mt. Ashland. One, two, or three day
passes are available at a special rate of $30 per day.

Athlete Lift Passes
Athlete lift passes are required for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and will be available
online at www.liftopia.com/mt-ashland. Purchased lift passes will be available for pick up
during Registration Check-In by the Coach or Team Parent. Please be sure to bring a copy
of your lift ticket receipt. We recommend Coaches or Team Parents purchase their team’s
athlete lift passes in one lump purchase. See Registration section for more information.
Racer Lift passes will be available for $30/day and can be purchased as one, two or 3-day
options. Eligibility for athlete lift ticket transactions will be monitored. Your name must
appear on the start order for you to receive your “racer only” lift tickets.
ADVANCE PURCHASE OF RACER LIFT TICKETS IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.

Schedule of Events
Please familiarize yourself with the Schedule of Events located in this Event Guide.

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Racer Notes
Please be courteous and respectful to other athletes, volunteers, coaches, the public, and
Mt. Ashland employees. Show your appreciation for all their hard work.
Familiarize yourself with the Mt Ashland terrain map (www.mtashland.com/trail-map/)
prior to skiing. Remember that all athletes must adhere to the Skier’s Responsibility
Code - Are You Aware.
        Do not leave skis in non-designated areas outside of lodge. Mt. Ashland and
        OISRA are not responsible for theft or vandalism of your equipment.
        Lift tickets or passes are required for all lifts at all times (training and racing).
        Helmets meeting FIS Specifications (see Alpine Race Rules, Section 2,
        Paragraph A., 5., f.) are required for all training and racing.
        NO FAST SKIING IN SLOW AREAS! This will result in loss of lift privileges.
        Bags and equipment must be kept out of walkway and off tables.
        Race Bibs will be distributed to the team coach (or individual racers) at the coaches
        meeting on Wednesday & Thursday nights.
              Bibs must be turned in after 2nd run on Thursday. Athletes may keep their
                 bib after Friday races. Athletes racing on Thursday but not Friday will
                 receive a souvenir bib, please see Race HQ at Mt. Ashland.

Racer Transportation
Racers are not allowed to drive themselves to the mountain for training day or either race
day. NO EXCEPTIONS. If they do this, they will be disqualified.

Wednesday Night Athletes Social
See General Information Section for more information. The event will be held at the
Historic Ashland Armory in the great hall from 6 - 8 pm. Check in begins at 5:30pm,
food and raffle tickets will be given to each athlete. This year’s theme is White Out.

COACHES INFORMATION
Note for Coaches
The State Championship Race will be run using the OISRA Alpine Policies and Race Rules
as governance. Coaches and their athletes need to be familiar with those rules before
competition begins.
Team Online Registration (Head Coach or Parent Representative)
Teams will register online with the same site that they used to register for the regular
season. Registration will open Saturday, February 22nd at 9 am. See Registration section for
information.
The final registration deadline is Monday, February 24th at 10 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS!
During the registration process you will also have the opportunity to order Coach Lift Passes
and some optional items: Pre-Closing Ceremony Dinner Tickets, and Souvenirs
(sweatshirts, t-shirts and hats).

Coach Lift Passes
Coaches will need to pre-register online for complimentary lift passes.
Coach complimentary lift passes are issued on a “per school” basis allocated according to
the gender and size of the team. A school that only qualifies one racer is still entitled to

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assign a coach to follow that individual racer. That coach will be issued a comp pass. A
school with one girl racer and one boy racer is entitled to assign a separate coach to follow
each racer and each of these coaches will be issued a comp pass.
    Each school with 3 or more racers = 2 comp coach passes.
    Each school with a girl’s team, and a boy’s team of 3 or more racers of each
      gender = 4 comp coach passes.
    Each school with 1 or 2 girl racers = 1 comp coach pass
    Each school with 1 or 2 boy racers = 1 comp coach pass
Additional coach passes will be available for purchase at the Mt. Ashland Race HQ at a rate
of $30/day.

Schedule of Events
Please familiarize yourself with the Schedule of Events located in this Event Guide.

Onsite Team Registration Check-in
All teams (and individual qualifiers) must check-in upon arrival. You may check-in at either
of these three times and locations:
     Tuesday, March 4th at the Bellview (Ashland) Grange, 4 – 9 pm
     Wednesday, March 5th at the Mt. Ashland Lodge, Meese Room, 8:30 am - 3 pm.
     Wednesday, March 5th at the Bellview (Ashland) Grange, 5 – 8 pm
Check-in for teams and individuals must be completed by Wednesday 8 pm.
Note: The Gate Judges deposit is $150 per race (SL or GS), per sex. This would be a total
of $600 for a school with both a boys and a girl’s team. This check will be destroyed at the
conclusion of the Championships Race if duty is fulfilled (unless specified otherwise).

Team Start Orders
Your submission worksheet will be available for download at the state race website and is
due by Tuesday, February 25th at Noon. NO EXCEPTIONS.
    Link for Start Order Worksheet: www.alpinestaterace.org/registration
      o Worksheets will also be mailed to each coach by the race administrator.
      o Upon completion, email the official State Start Order Excel form with your
         team or individual athlete’s order of start and leagues qualifying position.
      o Please return this via e-mail to: archerhit@frontier.com
      o Deadline is Tuesday, February 25th at Noon, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Mandatory Coaches’ Meetings
All meetings will be held at the Ashland Hills Hotel in the Galaxy rooms.
     Wednesday; March 4th at 8 – 9 pm
     Thursday; March 5th at 8 – 9 pm

Racer Bibs – Racer bibs will be distributed at the Coaches’ meeting on both Wednesday
and Thursday nights. Any racer not running on Friday will receive a complimentary bib at
registration.
After the second run on Thursday’s race, the racer bibs will be collected from all the racers
at the finish line. The bibs will be sorted and re-distributed at the coaches meeting after the
race. Teams will be charged $20 for lost or misplaced bibs from Thursday’s race.

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At the conclusion on the second day of racing, the racer bibs will become the property of
the racer.

On-Hill Training – Wednesday, March 4th is the registered training day. Training lane
assignments will be posted at the State Race website: www.alpinestaterace.org
In addition, we plan to notify leagues directly of their course and time.
     TRAINING NOTES
       o Teams must provide their own gates.
               When transporting gates there must be a 2nd person or “Leader”.
       o A coach or parent representative must be at the top of the course at all times.
       o Courses must be pulled and slipped by the time indicated on the schedule.
       o Helmets are mandatory for GS & SL training and racing (hard cover over ears
           and FIS certification required for GS).

OFFICIALS & VOLUNTEERS INFORMATION
Mandatory Officials’ Meetings
All meetings will be held at the Ashland Hills Hotel in the Galaxy rooms.
     Wednesday; March 4th at 7 – 8 pm
     Thursday; March 7th 7 – 8 pm

Mandatory Gate Judge Meeting
All Gate Judges regardless of which day you are working are required to attend this
meeting. The meeting will be held at the Ashland Hills Hotel in the Galaxy rooms.
     Wednesday; March 5th at 7 – 8 pm
At the gate judge meeting, gate judging responsibilities will be reviewed along with specific
instructions related to this race. There will not be time to do this on the race mornings, so
attendance at this meeting is mandatory. Other race workers are expected to attend the
gate judge meeting to clarify any questions they may have.

Schedule of Events & Races
Please familiarize yourself with the Schedule of Events and Race Schedules located in
this Event Guide.

Race Volunteer Race Day Check-in
Check-in for Officials, Forerunners, Gate Judges, and other Race Workers (course workers,
hand timers, etc), is at the Mt. Ashland Race HQ located in the Meese Room. Depending
on your position, you will be issued a lift pass, and appropriate equipment for your volunteer
duty. Please turn in your Mt. Ashland volunteer waiver at check-in.
Race workers will receive comp lift passes for the race venue during the day(s) worked.

Complimentary Lift Pass
At the end of each race day, race day volunteers must promptly return all items to the Race
HQ. Upon your return of all equipment you will be given a complimentary lift pass.

Hand Timers – Both GS and SL course hand timers must check in at the Timing Booth at
9 am to receive instructions and equipment. Timers will proceed directly to their course
positions; timers need to be at their positions 15 minutes before Forerunners are to start.
See the Race Schedule for times.
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Forerunners – GS forerunners please check in at 8 am, SL forerunners please check in at
8:45 am. All forerunners should check in with the Start Referee 15 minutes before the start
of the race.

SOUVENIR INFORMATION
Photographer
Mike Juliana Photography will be back in
action taking shots during all the events of
this year’s Alpine League’s State Ski
Championships. This will be Mike’s 8th
State Race. Many of you are familiar with
Mike’s work from past state races.
State Race Photo Package – Get all of your GS, SL, candid, and award shots for just $60.
Photos will be delivered digitally. You also get your own personal online gallery to share
with family and friends. Delivery will be about a week after the race.
Order your package when you register for State, or online at Mike Juliana’s website
www.mikejulianaphotography.com/OISRA-Photo-Bundle
SOMETHING NEW THIS YEAR! Award Ceremony Slideshow
This year you will be able to contribute your own photos to the slideshow along with Mike’s
action shots. To get your photos in the slideshow, simply post them to Instagram with the
hashtag #OISRA2020StateRace at any time during the race week.

Sweatshirts, T-Shirts, and Hats
All souvenir clothing is professionally screen printed and features the official 2020 State
Race logo. Sweatshirt and t-shirt sizes are available in S-M-L-XL-XXL. We will have
embroidered one size fits all baseball hats available for purchase at the Race HQ.
Souvenir clothing items can be ordered by racers when they register online or earlier at the
SOLAR online store. Coaches can also order clothing items when they (or parent reps)
register online. All online order sizes are guaranteed if ordered by online registration
deadline. Online purchase is strongly recommended.
All items are also available online outside of the OISRA registration process. Athletes,
Coaches, Family members, Volunteers, and State Race fans please visit the SOLAR
website www.msefskier.com/shop and click the shopping tab. Orders can be processed
starting February 10th through Sunday, February 23rd. All merchandise will be ready for
delivery at the state meet.
We will have a limited quantity of sweatshirts, t-shirts, and hats available for purchase onsite
at the Race HQ at Mt. Ashland Wednesday and Thursday. There is no guarantee of sizing
and styles available.

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Order via the http://alpinestaterace.org/ after registration opens or order early
(recommended) via www.msefskier.com/shop.
Orders made on the www.msefskier.com/shop site are PICK UP ONLY at the State Race
2020 Registration and Race HQ, SHIPPING IS NOT AVAILABLE.
Sales close Sunday, Feb. 23rd. A limited supply of extra stock will be available at the State
Race HQ March 4-6.

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MOUNTAIN INFORMATION
Parking
Mt. Ashland is located within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Oregon Sno-Park
Parking Permits are required. Annual Sno-Park Permits are $25, 3-day (consecutive)
Permits are $9, and Daily Permits are $4 if purchased through the Oregon DMV. Permits
may be purchased at Mt. Ashland Ski Resort for $6 per day.
www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/pages/vehicle/sno_park_permits.aspx
Granite Grill
The Granit Grill will be open for morning coffee/snacks, at 7am, and lunch.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located throughout the lodge and the locker room/ski patrol building.
Medical Facility
Medical attention may be sought by Ski Patrol at the Top of the Ariel Chair or at the
Base Area in the Ski Patrol Office (Basement of the Locker Room).
Dogs/Pets
The Mt. Ashland "Base Area" is a "Doggie Free Zone". Dogs must remain in the parking lot
on a leash.
Cell Phones
Cell phone service at Mt. Ashland is marginal. There are places on the mountain that have
better service than others. Verizon, AT&T and US Cellular do have service and the Mt.
Ashland lodge has free wi-fi.

www.mtashland.com/trail-map/

                                                      GS –
                                                      Upper & Lower Tempest
                                                      Arial Chair Lift

                                       Slalom –
                                       Lower Winter Run
                                       Windsor Chair Lift

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S CHEDULE OF E VENTS
TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD
  TIME           ACTIVITY                 WHERE                    WHO               COMMENTS
                                                                                     Turn in Gate Judge deposit,
                                          Bellview (Ashland)       Coaches or
                                                                                     waivers, receive lift passes &
  4p-8p          Registration Check-In    Grange on Tolman Creek   Team Parent
                                                                                     acquire merchandise, swag &
                                          Road                     Rep.
                                                                                     info

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4TH
  TIME           ACTIVITY                 WHERE                    WHO               COMMENTS
                                                                                     Turn in Gate Judge deposit,
                                                                   Coaches or
                                          Mt. Ashland, Meese                         waivers, receive lift passes &
  8:30a-3p       Registration Check-In                             Team Parent
                                          Room, 2nd Floor                            acquire merchandise, swag &
                                                                   Rep.
                                                                                     info (see handbook for checklist)
                                                                   Athletes &        Training schedule and venues
  9a-4:30p       Training & Free Skiing   Mt. Ashland
                                                                   Coaches           TBD at check-in
                                          Bellview (Ashland)
                                                                                     Coach or responsible adult
  2p-8p          Tuning Center            Grange on Tolman Creek   All Racers
                                                                                     required
                                          Road
                                          Bellview (Ashland)       Coaches or
                                                                                     LAST CHANCE FOR TEAM TO
  5p-8p          Registration Check-In    Grange on Tolman Creek   Team Parent
                                                                                     CHECK-IN!
                                          Road)                    Rep.
                                                                   Racers &          All athletes are invited,
  6p-8p          Racer Social             Ashland Armory
                                                                   Chaperones        No Fee event
                                          Ashland Hills Hotel,
                                                                   All Race
  7p-8p          Officials Meeting        Galaxy Rooms                               Mandatory Meeting
                                                                   Officials
                                          (downstairs)
                                          Ashland Hills Hotel,
                                                                   All Gate Judges
  7p-8p          Gate Judge Meeting       Galaxy Rooms                               Mandatory Meeting
                                                                   for both days
                                          (downstairs)
                                          Ashland Hills Hotel,
  8p-9p          Coaches Meeting          Galaxy Rooms             All Coaches       Mandatory Meeting
                                          (downstairs)

THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH
  TIME           ACTIVITY                 WHERE                    WHO               COMMENTS
  10:15a         1st Run: Slalom & GS     Mt. Ashland              All Racers        Winter & Upper/Lower Tempest
  1:15p          2nd Run: Slalom & GS     Mt. Ashland              All Racers        Winter & Upper/Lower Tempest
  2p-8p          Tuning Center            Bellview (Ashland)       All racers        Coach or responsible adult
                                          Grange on Tolman Creek                     required
                                          Road
                                          Ashland Hills Hotel,     All Race
  7p-8p          Officials Meeting                                                   Mandatory Meeting
                                          Galaxy Rooms             Officials
                                          Ashland Hills Hotel,
  8p-9p          Coaches Meeting                                   All Coaches       Mandatory Meeting
                                          Galaxy Rooms

FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH
  TIME           ACTIVITY                 WHERE                    WHO               COMMENTS
  10:15a         1st Run: Slalom & GS     Mt. Ashland              All Racers        Winter & Upper/Lower Tempest
  1:15p          2nd Run: Slalom & GS     Mt. Ashland              All Racers        Winter & Upper/Lower Tempest
                                                                                     Catered by Mary’s BBQ,
                                                                   Ticket Purchase
  5:30p-7p       Pre-Awards Dinner        Ashland Armory                             purchase during registration on
                                                                   Required
                                                                                     state race website.
  7:30p          Awards Ceremony          Ashland Armory           All               Slideshow, Speaker & Awards

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R ACE S CHEDULE
THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH AND FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH, 2020
                                       RACE DAY SCHEDULE
                        Thursday Girls GS/Boys SL – Friday Girls SL/Boys GS
                   GS – Upper/Lower Tempest (Arial Lift), Slalom – Winter (Windsor Lift)
  TIME            ACTIVITY           WHERE                  WHO            COMMENTS
                                           Mt. Ashland, Race       Course Setters
  7a              Early Load Check-In                                                Check-In Early Load Only
                                           HQ, Meese Room          & Officials
                  Early Load Course                                Course Setters    Instructions at Officials & Coaches
  7:30a-8a
                  Setting                                          & Officials       Meetings Wednesday Night
                                                                                     Pick-up lift passes and
  7:30a-8a        Course Crew Check-In     Mt. A Race HQ           All Course Crew
                                                                                     maintenance equipment
                                                                                     Meet Chief of Gates at 8:45a in
  8a-8:30p        Gate Judge Check-In      Mt. A Race HQ           Gate Judges
                                                                                     lodge, load lift as a group
  8:15a           Jury Inspection          Both Courses            Jury              Jury Inspection Courses
                                                                                     Bibs must be worn and displayed in
  9a              Lifts Open                                       All Racers
                                                                                     racer fashion
                  Substitutions Due 1st                                              This includes both GS & SL
  9a-9:30a                                 Timing Hut              Coaches
                  Run                                                                1st Runs
                                                                   All Racers        Thursday: Girls GS / Boys SL
  9:15a-10a       Course Inspection        Both Courses
                                                                   Run 1             Friday: Girls SL / Boys GS
                                                                                     All Gate Judges must be in position
  9:30a           Gate Judge Placement     Both Courses            Gate Judges
                                                                                     by 10a
                                                                   All Officials /
                  Race Workers in
  10a                                      Both Courses            Timers / Gate     Mandatory
                  Position
                                                                   Judges
  10:10a          Forerunners              Both Courses            Forerunners       1st Run
                                                                                     Bibs must be worn and displayed in
  10:15a-11:45a   1st Run                  Both Courses            All Racers
                                                                                     racer fashion
                                                                   All Racers        Thursday: Girls GS / Boys SL
  12:15a-1p       Course Inspection        Both Courses
                                                                   Run 2             Friday: Girls SL / Boys GS
                  Substitutions Due 2nd                                              This includes both GS & SL 2nd
  11:45a-12:30p                            Timing Hut              Coaches
                  Run                                                                Runs
                                                                                     All Gate Judges must be in position
  12:45p          Gate Judge Placement     Both Courses            Gate Judges
                                                                                     by 1p
                  Race Workers in                                  All Officials /
  1p                                       Both Courses                              Mandatory
                  Position                                         Gate Judges
  1:10p           Forerunners              Both Courses            Forerunners       2nd Run
                                                                                     Bibs must be worn and displayed in
  1:15p-2:45p     2nd Run                  Both Courses            All Racers
                                                                                     racer fashion
                                                                                     All protests due within 15 minutes
  3p-3:15p        DQ Posting               Finish Results Boards   Coaches           of DQ posting
                                                                                     Protest Filed with the TD
                                                                   All Officials /
  3:30p           Jury Meeting if needed   Main Lodge                                Mandatory
                                                                   Gate Judges

NOTES
  Per OISRA rules, “racers are to wear their official start number (bib) visible in racing fashion
    while skiing from the time of distribution to the time of collection, except for starter area.”
    Racers may keep their bibs following the races on Friday.
  The inspection method will be determined at the coaches’ meeting or prior to course inspection.
  Alternate Substitution procedures will be addressed at the coaches’ meeting.
  DQ Posting and Protest procedures will be addressed at the coaches’ meeting.
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