Wednesday May 16, 2012

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Appalachian Freeski and Snowboard Series

Looking for some Summer snow right around the corner? Check out the Tom Wallisch Memorial Day Rail Jam at Wisp!! Saturday May 26th. Check our Facebook link for details, or go to www.wispresort.com and click events. Fun to ride, fun to watch!
 
Thank you to all the Appalachian athletes who represented our series at the 2012 National Championships at Copper!
We had an awesome season thanks to our resorts, parents, volunteers, sponsors, snowboarders and skiers!!
 
 
Latest info, dates, pics, and Q & A on the Appalachian Series Facebook page.
 
 
 Be sure to check out our local sponsors!

Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre: www.liberty.edu/snowflex

PITCREW snow and skateboard shop: www.pitcrewskateboards.com

ShredSoles: www.shredsoles.com 
 
Race Wax: www.racewax.com
 
Registration Information
  •  You must be a member of USASA to compete in any event. Memberships are available online (recommended) or at the event. $85 for the season for a full membership, $25 for a one day membership (no points awarded) or one day free trial for those who have never competed with USASA.
  • Registration/Competitor Check-in times vary by resort and will be posted the week of the event as details become available
  • All competitors, including pre-registered athletes, MUST check-in during registration times
  • Event fee is $20 - $30 depending on resort fees - no refunds
  • Various waivers need to be signed annually for USASA and each resort
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Competition Information

  • Course inspection and practice followed by a mandatory rider's meeting prior to each event
  • Bibs must be worn during practice and competition
  • A snowsports rated helmet MUST be worn at all times and is required to compete. No helmet, you can't compete, no exceptions.
  • Competitors must have a lift ticket-discounted group rates are available and prices vary per mountain 
Competition Format
  • Alpine events (Slalom & Giant Slalom) - 2 runs combined time
  • Halfpipe events - Best of 2 judged runs
  • Slopestyle events - Best of 2 judged runs
  • Boardercross/Skiercross events - Head to Head with various advancement based on field size

How do I qualify for the Nationals?

  • Regional Winner per discipline and age group
  • National Ranking system-best 3 scores from any event in any series, including out-of-series
  • Prior year National Champion

Please refer to the USASA Rulebook for detailed information.

 
 

Appalachian Regional Winner Determination

 

We will determine our series winner (Regional invite for Nationals) for a discipline based on highest overall average finish (placement) in our series events in that discipline. You must compete in both series events to qualify as the Appalachian Regional Winner for that discipline. 

 

 

 

Tie Breakers:

 

Freestyle (HP/SS/RJ): Winner is the highest single score in a Series event for the discipline. Tie in Tie Breaker - coin flip.

 

Alpine (GS/SL): Winner is lowest combined total time for the two events. Tie in Tie Breaker - coin flip.

 

 BX/SX: Winner is determined by a coin flip.

 
The 2011/2012 Appalachian Series Schedule
 
Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre (Liberty Univertsity, Lynchburg, VA)
November 12 - Rail Jam #1 - 7 pm event start (boarders and skiers)
November 13 - Rail Jam #2 - 1 pm event start (boarders and skiers)
Appalachian Series Rail Jam Regional Winner List: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=298476856844250

Wintergreen Resort, Nellysford, VA
January 7 - Slalom #1 / Giant Slalom #1 (boarders only) Postponed -see new date and location below
January 8 - Slalom #2 / Giant Slalom #2 (boarders only) Postponed -see new date and location below
 
Whitetail Mountain,  Mercersburg, PA
January 21 - Boarder/skier cross #1
January 22 - Boarder/skier cross #2
 
Seven Springs Resort, Seven Springs, PA
February 11 - Halfpipe #1, Slopestyle #1 (boarders and skiers)
February 12 - Halfpipe #2, Slopestyle #2 (boarders and skiers)
 
Bryce Resort,  Basye, VA
March 3 - Slalom #1, Giant Slalom #1 (boarders only)  late afternoon event
March 4 - Slalom #2, Giant Slalom #2 (boarders only) AM event
Snowboarders & Skiers of all ages, family and friends...come join us for fun and friendly competition! 
 
Contact Donna MacFadyen with any questions at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Series Directors, Donna & Don MacFadyen
Technical Supervisors-Mark Mostoller, Allen Roberts, Don MacFadyen
Starter-Jeff Branthoover
Tabulator-Keith Sullivan
....and a multitude of other volunteers to which we are very greatful! 
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