On race day, your child’s coaches will communicate the designated meet-up time and location at the host mountain. Please note that transportation is not provided by the team—families are responsible for getting their racers to and from the event.

Arrival & Registration

Upon arrival, athletes should meet in the lodge and proceed to registration to pick up their race bib (number). Bibs must be worn on the outside of all clothing and clearly visible. While older racers often wear race suits, younger athletes (U10/U12) may prefer to race in their ski jackets and pants for added comfort and warmth.

Lift Tickets

Racers and any parents who plan to ski will need to purchase a separate lift ticket. These are typically available at a discounted rate at the race registration table on the day of the event. Make sure to read all the event programing.

Course Inspection

Coaches will inform racers of the inspection time. Only athletes—no parents—are permitted on the hill during course inspection. From this point forward, racers are under the supervision and direction of their coaches.

Parent Volunteers

Races rely on volunteers. Parents are often invited to serve as gatekeepers during the event. Volunteers typically receive a complimentary lift ticket from the host mountain. If you do not volunteer, there are designated areas along the course where you can watch the race. Non-skiing parents may also hike up (if allowed) to viewing areas. Tip: Snowshoes and/or ski poles can make the hike easier, but they’re not required.

Race Format & Start Order

  • For U10, U12, U14 events:

    • First run: Start order is determined by a random draw.

    • Second run: The top 30 racers start in reverse order (slowest to fastest based on first-run results), followed by the rest of the field in order of first-run finish times.

  • For U16 and up

    • First run: Seeded Start (Top 15): The top 15 racers with the lowest points (i.e., best ranking) are randomly drawn to start in positions 1–15, Remaining Racers: After the top 15, all other athletes start in ascending order of their points—lowest to highest (i.e., better-ranked racers go earlier). No Points or High Points: Racers with no points or very high points typically start toward the back of the field.

    • Second run: The top 30 racers start in reverse order (slowest to fastest based on first-run results), followed by the rest of the field in order of first-run finish times.