Far West Skier's Guide - 2012-2013 - (Page 23)
Racing is Fun & Helps Improve Technique!
by Bob Ellis
President - FWRA
2013 FWRA Championships to be held at Alpine Meadows April 5 - 7
The 2013 FWRA Championships will be held at Alpine Meadows Resort April 5-7. Racers from Open League (BAC); Singles League (BAC); Sierra League (Sierra Council); PACRAT League (Northwest Council); Schusski League (Orange Council); ROKKA & ULLR Leagues (LAC) and San Diego League (San Diego Council) will participate in this end of season race event. Individual awards will be awarded to top finishers in each age group. Special recognition awards will be presented at the FWSA Convention in Reno to the race league with the most points, the league with the most points per racer, and the league with the most points in the Junior Racer Division.
Another opportunity to race will be at the FWSA Ski Week in Aspen.
Jackson Hole racer photo by Ken Calkins
Every so often when you are at ski areas, you will see skiers or boarders on race courses. There is an avenue for you to try racing, through ski clubs that participate in League ski races in Oregon, Northern California, Southern California and Nevada. Anybody with any skiing or boarding ability, can participate in these races. We separate racers by their age, ability and gender, so everybody has an opportunity to be competitive in their own little group of peers. Juniors and seniors can all have fun on a controlled, well groomed race course and a safe environment. We stress safety at our events and also try to move people through the courses quickly, so there is plenty of time to free ski or ride on the hill and very little time waiting to run on the race course. There is no special equipment needed to participate, only a helmet, however, you will perform better with all-mountain or race skis or a race snowboard. Our program is very economical as most season racing fees are under $120 per year, or you can drop in for only $20 to try it out. Some clubs have first time racer programs so you may be able to try it at no cost, your first time around. As a club member, you may also receive lift ticket discounts on race days at most ski areas where we race. At most events, you can sign up in the morning before the race and normally there will be a sign-up location somewhere visible in the ski lodge of the ski area. Be sure to ask any of the organizers of the event, and they will gladly help you out and get you signed up for some real fun. When you sign up, you will probably receive a race bib, which you will wear on the race course, so we know who is on the course. Let the organizers know that you are new to this, and they can set you up with an experienced racer that can help you out with some tips throughout the day. Racing itself is a lot of fun, and it will help you improve your technique, plus, it is a great way to meet new friends that you can ski and board with later. We are always looking for new racers that want to learn or have fun, so come join us and have a great time with our racing L group! L
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Far West Skier's Guide - 2012-2013
Far West Skier's Guide - 2012-2013
Contents
Board of Directors, Trustees
President’s Message: FWSA Offers A Variety of Activities & Trips
FWSA Committee Chairmen and Other Representatives
National Ski Council Federation Serves Councils & Clubs Nationwide
Springtacular . . . What?
Council Information
Councils Come Together: Identify Common Strengths & Problems, Assist to Provide Solutions
The New Ski Season is Here
Direct Membership is Available in FWSA
FWSAIndividual Membership Form
FWSA Revamps Website
It’s Been 25 Years
FWSA Travel Program
FWRA Silent Auction Donors
FWRA: Racing is Fun & Helps Improve Technique!
2013 FWRA Championships Alpine Meadows, California
FWRA Board of Directors
FWRA League Race Chairs
FWRARace Schedule
FWSA Athletic Scholarship Program
Far West Ski Foundation Expands Program
FWSA Ski Clubs Continue Generous Donations in Time & Fundraising
FWSA 2012 Convention
Greg Thompsom Shows Way to Preservation of Ski History
FWSA 2012 Convention Sponsors
Convention Door Prize Donors
FWSA Industry Award Recipients
Travel Expo/Silent Auction Milestones
2012 Councils’ Man & Woman of the Year
Silent Auction & Travel Expo Participants - 2012
FWSA Safety Person of the Year
FWSA Western Ski Heritage Award
FWSA 2012 Service Award Recipients
FWSA Snowsports Builder Awards
Harry Leonard Inducted into U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame
2013 FWSA Convention - Reno, Nevada
Reno/Lake Tahoe: Come Early - Stay Longer
Lodging Options
2014 FWSA Convention - Bend, Oregon
Public Affairs - 2012 Update
Chuck Morse Honored - “Veteran of the Year”
FWSA Historic Ski Clubs
Skiing on Grass
Innsbruck . . . The Epicenter of Austrian Sports
Sensory Overload: Helicopter Skiing in the Chugach Mountains, Alaska
Order Form / Far West Skier’s Guide
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FWSA Council & Club Information
Regional Ski Shows
Far West Skier's Guide - 2012-2013
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