North Zone NGSL Race Series #3: Sunridge Ski Cross

North Zone NGSL Race Series

Race #3: Sunridge Ski Cross

Sunday, February 5, 2023


About Ski Cross

Ski cross is an event where four athletes race on one course simultaneously. Ski cross courses have natural and artificial features consisting of high-speed jumps, rollers, and bank turns.

This event is only suited to intermediate/advanced athletes comfortable with medium jumps, little drops, and skiing in a high-intensity environment.

U12 athletes can only participate in ONE event. They must choose between the AASA U12 Provincial SX or the NGSL North Zone SX. Athletes are not permitted to attend both events.

Date:

Sunday, February 5 th , 2023

Cost:

Estimate $95

Lifts:

Athlete lift tickets are included

Where:

Sunridge Ski Area (in Strathcona Science Provincial Park)

10980 17 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6S 1E4

Race Schedule:

A schedule will be emailed to registrants a couple of days before the race.

Event Layout:

AM: SX Inspection & Training

PM: SX Race (Team Event)

Team Event:

2 x pre-set heats for each athlete (each athlete races two times in a predetermined group)

Heats of 4 racers (each heat/group has four athletes that race at the same time)

Clubs will be organized into equal-sized teams; athletes earn points for their team when they race

Athletes earn points depending on where they place at the end of each race: 1 st = 4 points

2 nd = 3 points

3 rd = 2 points

4 th = 1 point


Awards:

The ceremony takes place 30 minutes after the final heat.

Team Event Awards: Ribbons awarded to teams based on top overall points per athlete.

Eligibility:

All U8, U10, and U12 athletes registered with Snow Valley Racing and in good standing with Alberta Alpine.

U12 athletes cannot participate in this race if they are registered for the AASA U12 Provincial Ski Cross event on February 3-4, 2023.

U6 athletes are not eligible for this race.

Equipment:

Race skis, race gear, and a hard-ear helmet .

Chin guards and cross blockers must be removed.

Volunteers:

Please contact Sunridge.Volly@gmail.com to volunteer.

Deadline:

The sign-up deadline is Friday, January 27 th , 2023 @ 11:59 pm

AASA Notice: https://alpinecalendar.ca/eventFiles/raceNotices/4428.pdf

Coach:

Britt Ferguson – Britt.Ferguson.SVR@gmail.com - 780.940.5533

(Please refer to the parent handbook document first before reaching out with questions)

Registration open until Jan 27, 2023
Registration is Closed

Registration Fees

Option Price
Race and Coaching Fees