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King & Queen of the Mountain Race

Rules of the Race

Four Disciplines
 
Alpine
Nordic/Telemark
Snowboard
Snowblades
 
Registration is in the Ski Lodge from 8:00am to 9:30am. On hill registration from 9:30 until the race starts.
 
Registration cost is $5.00 per person, per category (If you race in both the individual and team event the cost would be $10.00)
 
The gates will be set according the conditions that day.
 
Due to the limited amount of time we are alloted to use the NASTAR facilities and in order for the race to run smoothly, we request that each participants bring all the equipment needed to participate to the starting area.
 
This event is a fun event, designed to test the skills of you and your friends and to give you the chance to earn bragging rights as to who amongst you is the best overall skier. In that light we have come up with a simple set of rules for everyone to follow in order for there to be  a more level playing field and to eliminate the possibility of cheating. Therefore we ask that if you cannot abide by these rules, please do not participate. Thank you.
 
 
General Rules
 
Race Bibs must be worn and numbers clearly visible.
 
Two timed runs in each discipline - Best time in each discipline added together to determine combined time.
 
Best combined time wins.
 
ALL JUDGES DESICIONS ARE FINAL - ARGUEING OR DISRUPTING THE RACE WILL RESULT IN DQ FOR THE EVENT!
 
 
Individual Rules
 
Must compete in three of the four disciplines - your choice.
 
 
Team Rules
 
Teams must consist of 2,3, or 4 members and one member must be of the opposite sex, if at all possible.
 
Must compete in all four disciplines.
 
 
Alpine Rules
 
Standard alpine ski set-up.
 
Ski lengths dependent on skiers' height.
 
Twin tips are allowed.
 
Shaped or Conventional skis.
 
 
Nordic/Telemark Rules
 
Standard Nordic/Telemark set-up.
 
Heels must be free at all times.
 
The first and last turns are free turns. All others must be standard Telemark turns with knees bent and space easily visible below the heel.
 
Improper technique will result in DQ for that run.
 
 
Snowboard Rules
 
Slalom or Freestyle boards.
 
Traditional, Step-in, or Hard boot.
 
Leashes must be used.
 
No leash results in DQ for that Run.
 
 
Snowblade Rules
 
Snowblades, Bigfoots, or Sleddogs.
 
Leashes must be used.
 
No leash results in DQ for that Run.
 
 
Individual Categories
 
Under 21 - Male & Female
 
21 - 40 - Male & Female
 
41 & Over - Male & Female
 
 
Team Categories
 
Under 21
 
21 & Over
 
 
Prizes Awarded
 
1st, 2nd, 3rd in each category. If less than four participants in any one category then only a 1st place prize will be awarded.
 
Prizes not awarded will be included in the raffle.
 
Raffle for all participants - must have bib in order to participate.
 
Honorary Mention will be given to the following categories:
 
Fastest time in each Discipline.
 
Slowest Combined Time - Indiviual & Team.



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