Riders Meeting 12/16/23
Alpine Racing (Slalom & Giant Slalom)
• Check-in & Bib Pick-up from 8a-8:45a Base of Highlands (Deck of Alehouse.)

Format – Slalom (first) & Giant Slalom (second.)
• Course location roughly halfway down Exhibition Trail, visible from Exhibition Lift.
• Inspection begins at 9:15a.*
• Heats begin at 9:45a.*
• Two Runs per Race.
• Combined Time used for Results.
• Start Cadence is as follows
o Racer Ready
o Attention
o Go
• Racer can start 5 seconds before or 5 seconds after ‘Go.’
• Start Cadence will be given by USASA Representative (Technical Supervisor, Series Director, or Starter.)
• Run Two commences immediately after last racer of Run One.
• Giant Slalom commences after course reset immediately following last racer of Race One. Allow roughly 45 minutes for reset and officials to return to top of course.
• Inspection will last 30 minutes.
• Racing format for GS will be the same as SL.
• Start Lists will be available on TeamApp (USASA Aspen Snowmass Series)

*Times subject to change based on lift access and speed of course reset. Might be later/longer, but will not be earlier/shorter.

Disqualification for following…
• The competitor does not stop when the starter gives the signal for a
false start.
• The competitor does not pass a gate correctly.
• If athlete’s helmet comes off on course.
• Inappropriate/rude behavior/language.
• Using fluorinated wax.

Additional Points
• Both feet must be strapped in when passing a gate and the finish line.
• You can unstrap one foot to hike back up if you have missed a gate.
• The TS, SD, Starter, or Gate Official will inform you if you properly passed a gate by pointing down the mountain.
• The TS, SD, Starter, or Gate Official will inform you if you need to properly pass a gate by pointing up the mountain.
• If you experience legitimate interference sit down on course and cross your arms above your head. You will be tended to by (either) TS/SD/Starter/Gate Official
• Awards @ roughly 45 minutes after end of second race (Highlands Alehouse Deck.)
• Athlete Pass = $70, Spectator Pass = $85, Coach Pass = free.
• Link to USASA Rulebook
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14_Vy7_iZeH_eMlXEOp2fZbuP3y2PZNH4/view

Location

133 Prospector Rd # 4109A, Aspen, CO 81611, USA