SALOMON BRITISH INDOOR RACE SERIES 2008
Sponsored by Salomon  /  CTEC  /  Snozone
Castleford * Milton Keynes * Glasgow * Manchester

RACE BULLETIN

 

ACCEPTANCE
This race series is open to individuals who are registered to race with Snowsport England / Scotland / Wales / Ireland and hold a current race licence.
Entries up to 180 competitors will be accepted on a first come basis for each race. An independent seeding system for indoor snow centres will be applied to these races.

AWARDS will be made in the following categories at each race (male and female)

MINIs  - 1st / 2nd / 3rd
Children I 1st / 2nd / 3rd
Children 2 1st / 2nd / 3rd
Junior I 1st / 2nd / 3rd
Junior 2 1st / 2nd / 3rd
Senior 1st / 2nd / 3rd
Masters 1st  / 2nd / 3rd

All competitors are expected to show due courtesy to the organisers and prizewinners by being present at prize giving. Those prizewinners who do not attend without good reason lose their claim to the award.

COMPILATION OF THE SERIES RESULTS
The Xscape race Series final results shall be compiled from the aggregate of the points gained from each of the five races. After each event in the series, points will be awarded to appropriate competitors as follows:-

Overall male competition – Xscape series points will be awarded to the first ten male competitors who successfully finish the race as follows:

15 points (1st place), 13, 11, 9, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (10th place)

Overall female competition - Xscape series points will be awarded to the first ten female competitors who successfully finish the race as follows:

15 points (1st place), 13, 11, 9, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (10th place)

Age Group Competitions (Five groups of males and five of females) Xscape series points will be awarded to the first five males or females in each group as follows:

7 (1st place), 5, 3, 2, 1 (5th place)

ORGANISATION
These events are being organised by Lions Ski Club (an affiliated member of Snowsport England)

All race bulletins, start lists, results will be published on www.lions-skiclub.co.uk

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
08.00 am Race office opens & bib issue
08.00 – 09.00 Practise session
08.30 am Race Officials Meeting
9.10 – 9.30 am Course inspection (Course 1)
9.45 am First run
12.00 – 12.30 pm Course inspection (Course 2)
12.45pm Second run

Every attempt will be made to keep to the stated times. However, organisers reserve the right to change the programme or race format, as necessary.

Officials have been instructed to apply the unsportsmanlike behaviour rule to any racer using bad language. This will result in sanctions, ultimately leading to bans for repeated offences. All competitors must wear a properly fitting FIS approved safety helmet during training and competitions. Gloves and long sleeves must be worn at all times whilst on the slope including during open practice, course inspection and the race itself. Racers inspecting the course must wear skis and carry/wear bibs with number clearly visible. No one is allowed to ski the course during inspection. Coaches may accompany their racers on skis, as long as they carry the relevant accreditation.

PROTOCOL PROTESTS

Disqualification will be shown by gatekeepers raising their flag. Any protest must be made immediately to the Chief of Race / Referee.

FIRST AID

Snowzone Ski Centre will provide FIRST AID medical facilities on race day.

CHILD WELFARE OFFICER
Mariana Pexton,
marianapexton@hotmail.com

RACE BIBS
Race bibs must be returned to the Finish Marshall on completion of the second run. Failure to do so will result in a charge of £25 for each missing bib.

ENTRY FEES
Entry fee is £18 per skier per race. Cheques payable to “NorSki UK” and sent to the Race Secretary at the address shown below with a completed entry form (attached). The orgraniser reserves the right to limit entries. (NorSki UK is a subsidiary committee of Lions Ski Club, however, the race is self funding and is not funded from Lions Ski Club accounts.)

CLOSING DATES FOR ENTRIES - 7 days before the event.

NB. Earlier closing date will apply if maximum capacity is reached (i.e. 180 entries).

All entries will be on first come basis received by post with entry fees and attached entry form enclosed with disclaimer signed.

Email entries will only be deemed valid once cheque & entry form has been received.

RACE SECRETARY / CHIEF OF RACE

Cathy Beck / Graham Beck

2 New Brighton

Gargrave

Skipton

North Yorkshire

BD23 3NS

grahambeckski@aol.com