Alpine Race Info

The 2008 Alpine Games will be held in
North Shore Tahoe/Reno area
March 2 - 7, 2008

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Sunday March 2, 2008	Registration – Best Western Hotel, Truckee Room 223, Sierra Room
	1630 – 2100

	Race Meeting – Best Western Hotel 2000 Hours

Monday, March 3, 2008	Late Registration – Bottom of Ticket Office Alpine Meadows Ski Resort
	0800-0900
	Seeding Race- Yellow Trail (Roundhouse Chair to Rock Garden run) 1000 Hours
	A “Nastar Type” course; Alpine race coaches will be on hand to provide tips and coaching, if needed.
	Family race right after the seeding race

Tuesday, March 4, 2008	Slalom- Yellow Trail (Roundhouse Chair to Rock Garden run) 1000 Hours
	Snowboard Slalom
	Dual Slalom – Yellow Trail 32 Fastest from Slalom Awards on the hill

Wednesday, March 5, 2008	Giant Slalom – Yellow Trail (Roundhouse Chair to Rock Garden run) 1000 Hours
	Snowboard GS
	Awards on the hill

Thursday, March 6, 2008	Modified Super GS Yellow Trail (Roundhouse Chair to Rock Garden run) 0930 Hours
	Snowboard Super G
	Awards on the hill
	Awards – Best Western Hotel - doors open 1830 Dinner starts at 1900 hours

Friday, March 7, 2008	Open Day – Makeup Day

	Free day / Make up races

TIMES, DATES AND EVENTS COULD CHANGE PENDING WEATHER & ACTS OF GOD

********Check for updates during event at the front lobby of the Best Western Hotel or call 1-707-799-4453.*********

Check out the Davos info in 2004:

Ability levels will be determined on Monday during the seeding race. Competition consists of the Giant Slalom, the Super G, and the Slalom and Dual Slalom. The Dual Slalom competition will include the 32 fastest racers based on the Slalom Race. Medals will be awarded to the top five racers in each age and ability level. The competition is for all levels of ability within five age groups, 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 - 70 and 70 and older. There will be separate men and women divisions. Expert racers will compete in an open class. Women however, will be included with men in the fastest 32 qualifiers that will race in the dual slalom. The dual slalom will consist of the 32 fastest results (combined times) of the Slalom Race.

SEEDING START ORDER
Numbers 1-5 will be reserved for the top five skiers based on results of the 2003 competition. All other seeding bib numbers will be determined by the order we receive your paid entry.

TEAM COMPETITION
Team competition is on going throughout the week. A team will consist of a maximum of four alpine racers, from the same department, with no limit to the number of teams from any one department. If there is a cross-country competition, a fifth cross-country competitor will be allowed to become a member of a designated four man alpine team.

FAMILY RACE
Family members, registered guests, sponsors and their families are encouraged to participate in the Family Race. Family awards will be presented on the hill after the race.

SNOWBOARD COMPETITION
Snowboard competition may be reintroduced this year. Family members will also be allowed to participate. Based on the response, snowboarding could be included in our Alpine disciplines in the future.

Competition is for all levels of ability within five age groups:

21-29 Senior
30-39 Veteran
40-49 Master
50-59 Grand Master
60-70 Golden Master
70 and older

Expert racers will compete in an open class. Ability levels are determined in a seeding race on the first day of the competition. Competition will include Slalom, Giant Slalom and a Modified Giant Slalom. A Dual Slalom competition will be held for the fastest 32 Slalom racers. Medals will be awarded to the top five racers in each age and ability level. Maximum of 340 racers compete in the Alpine Competition.

Race Rules