race Information

To participate in NYSSRA races, athletes must follow the following process:

Please note that races will also be posted in TeamSnap calendars, but athletes must register in AdminSki to enter a race.

More information can be found in the Parent Guide, but a typical Race event schedule is the following.

Night before

  • Prep your skis.
  • Double check that all equipment is ready.
  • Get a good night sleep.

race day

  • 7:30 am- arrive at ski area, register (racer turns in bib deposit and gets race bib and lift ticket). Some areas require a “bib deposit” of $20 or a credit card. Parents can sometimes get discounted tickets as well.
  • 8:00 am – dressed and ready to go.
  • 8:15 am – meet with coaches and head up the hill for race course inspection.
  • 9:00 am – after race course inspection racers should take at least 2 runs to warm up.
  • 9:30 am- First run starts. It is critical that racers be at the top of the race course ready to go when it is their turn. While the race starts at 9:30, the last racer may not go until 11:30. The last racer does not have to wait 2 hours at the top of the hill but needs to keep a close eye on how the race is running so he/she is ready to go when his/her time comes.
  • 12:00-12:30 pm racers get lunch while race course is reset for second run.
  • 12:30 – 1:00 pm meet with coaches for second run course inspection.
  • 1:00 – 1:30 pm second run starts.
  • 3:30 pm – awards ceremony starts after race hill is cleaned up (the more people that help with clean up the sooner awards ceremony can begin).

helpful tips

  • Pack a nutritious lunch and water.
  • Post-season races: Bring checkbook if your racer may qualify for the next race.
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