Gordon Skiers Open 2016

RACE DATE: Sat 23rd and Sun 24th January 2016

RACE SLOPE- BASS- Buzzard or Harrier (weather dependent) . Bairns- Eagle Race Raceway.

RACE FORMAT: BASS – U14 2 x 1 run Slalom Races both days. U16+ combined run races each day. Bairns – 2 or 3 runs (best 1 or 2 combined) each day. GS on Saturday and either GS or Combi on Sunday. (Combination of GS and Slalom Turns all on stubbies)

OPEN TIMETABLE:

Saturday

• Bib Collection 8.30-9 am
• Course Inspection 9.10-9.40 am
• Start 1st Run 10 am
• 2nd Course Inspection for BASS ~ 12.30pm
• Start 2nd Run ~ 1 pm
• Prize giving 4.00pm (approx.)

Sunday

• Bib Collection- 8.30-9am
• Course Inspection 9.10-9.40am
• Start 1st Run 10am
• 2nd Course Inspection for BASS ~ 12.30pm
• Start 2nd Run ~ 1pm
• Prize Giving 4pm @ Top Café in main building.

BIB COLLECTION :Bib collection will take place in the main café. Please don’t harass the helpers- we will get bibs out as quick as we can.

RACE OFFICE: The race office is located in the Gordon Skiers Hut.-the blue building on the right (as you come from the south) in the main car park. We would ask that you stay out of the building unless you need to speak to the Race Organisers.

OFFICIALS: Race meeting to be held at 8.45am in the main café. Officials lift passes will be provided along with hot drinks and packed lunches. Please dress in appropriate clothing as although it is due to be warm the winds could be cold.

START LISTS: Will be posted in the main cafe. Coaches will be able to collect start lists at bib collection.

COURSE INSPECTION: The method of course inspection will be from the top down. Bibs must be worn with the numbers clearly displayed. Competitors must not ski down the prepared course or ski through the gates.

GATES: Due to time constraints and resources all U14 + athletes will race on full sized gates.

UPLIFT: The cost of uplift is not included in the race entry fee. Competitors using the uplift facilities must clearly display their race numbers when doing so. Anyone seen to be misusing the lifts will have their bib and lift ticket removed.

FIRST AID: Provided by The Lecht Ski Patrol.

EQUIPMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY: Racers’ skis must be fitted with operational ski brakes

HELMETS: Helmets must not have any non-factory fitted customisation- such as mounts. Any racer wearing a helmet with a mount or other protruding feature will not be permitted to start.

UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOUR: In the event of unsportsmanlike behaviour following gate faults, including carrying on to cross the Finish Line, swearing and pole abuse, all TD’s and Race Organisers have been reminded that sanctions are to be applied if behaviour contravenes competition rules. Please be aware that this could ultimately lead to the sanction of ‘Suspension from events’ (ICR 223.3.2).

DISQUALIFICATIONS AND PROTESTS: Disqualifications will be posted on the official notice board in the Gordon Skiers Hut after each run of the Slalom. Racers will have 15 minutes from the time of posting to protest against disqualification. Each protest (which should be made to the Referee) must be in writing and be accompanied by a deposit of £25 which will be forfeited in the event of such Protest not being upheld by the Jury.

MEDALS: Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd male and female competitors in each category and race respectively U18/21/Sen and Masters will be treated as 1 category. Trophies will be awarded on a championship basis- for combined times on the Saturday. All prize-winners are expected to show courtesy to the organisers by attending the prize giving. Those who do not attend without good reason lose their claim to an award.

CATERING: Hot drinks and food will be available for purchase in the Café in the main building.  For more details please contact Gordon Skiers Race Organiser- racing@gordonskiers.com