The Over the Hill Gang races (SL/GS/Dual) have been moved to March 27-29, 2009, at Bridger Bowl Montana. See the Northern Division website for more information. The current competition schedule for YSL and Juniors can be found on the BSSEF calendar.
Parents: if you haven't already done so, please enroll in the USSA Alpine competition officials' clinic to be held at Big Sky Resort on December 13-14. Click here to learn more.
Jeremy Ueland is sketching out training alternatives in case Big Sky Resort doesn't open as planned on Thanksgiving weekend. One possibility is to train at Brighton Resort outside of Salt Lake City. Brighton is already open for the season, and it honors Big Sky Resort season passes. Stay tuned for more information.
The training schedules through 12/31/08 for the Junior Development, Buddy Werner, and (long) Youth Ski League programs are available online on the calendar page. Click on a calendar item to view details. Note that training programs are subject to change, so check the calendar on a regular basis.
To be eligible for the early season discount on the Buddy Werner and Junior Development Alpine racing programs, you must submit your application and full payment by this Saturday, 11/15/08. See the Program Menu for details.
The 2008/2009 Program Menu and Handbook contains program descriptions, dates and prices; contact information; and important policies. Every participant in BSSEF's Alpine, Nordic, and Freeride programs must submit a Membership Application along with full payment. Both can be viewed at, and printed from, the Program Menu page.
Tina Coyle has made block reservations under the "Big Sky Ski Team" at hotels near the sites of all three "away" Youth Ski League (Alpine) races this season. To hold a room, you'll need to call each hotel at least one week before the relevant race and provide your name and personal credit card.
For older athletes and adults, the Big Sky Ski Team offers this technical jacket by Spyder. The all-black team jacket features ThermaWeb insulation, waterproof fabrics, pit zips, a snow cuff, and a detachable hood. It is perfect for keeping warm in the starting area in January!
The team jacket also features the logos of principal sponsors, whose support is critical to all of the foundation's programs.
As of 10/19/08, our size selection was limited to the following (Men's sizes only): Small (1), Large (1), and X-Large (1). This jacket is a $200 retail value, and it is offered to you for just $100 (plus shipping, if applicable).
To order, send us an e-mail. Be sure to tell us what size you want. We'll send you an e-mail invoice, which will enable you to pay using Google Checkout.
Show that you are a part of the Big Sky Ski Team! There is one (1) remaining Karbon team jacket remaining. It is a junior size 8 and is available for $100.00 (plus shipping, if applicable).
If you would like to buy the jacket, click here to send us an e-mail. We'll send you an invoice via e-mail, which will allow you to pay using Google Checkout.
These high quality jackets (click to view large images) are made by Karbon and incorporate a host of useful features including Thermolite insulation, detachable hood and sleeves, waterproof fabric, and an internal snow cuff.
All proceeds from the sale of these jackets benefit the BSSEF. The jackets feature the logos of sponsors who have made significant contributions to support all the foundation's programs.
The Northern Division has authorized host clubs of Youth Ski League (J4 and younger) Alpine races to experiment with a new format this season. Under the optional race format, morning and afternoon runs would be treated as separate races for J5 and younger racers. The times for the two runs would still be combined for the J4 racers.
The logic for the experimental format for the youngest racers is twofold:
Apparently, the one run format for J5 and younger racers for GS and SL races is increasingly common across the U.S. The Northern Division clubs are uncertain about the merits of the approach, which is why the 2008/2009 season will be a year of experimentation on a race by race basis. For more information, see the Northern Division race calendar.
