About the Northern Division
Ski competition within the Northern Division is administered by the Northern Division Alpine Competition Committee (ACC), which is comprised of five representatives, two from the west and two from the east and Wyoming, and a chairperson. The ACC coordinates race schedules and development programs, establishes competition guidelines, and makes team selections for regional and national events. Racing in the Northern Division is available to individuals and organized clubs.
Junior Racing Age Classification is based on your age as of December 31, 2007.
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BORN
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AGE
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CLASSIFICATION
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Born 1987 and earlier **
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20 and older
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MID
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Born 1988 - 1990
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17-19
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J1
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Born
1991 - 1991
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15-16
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J2
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Born 1993 - 1994
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13-14
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J3
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Born 1995 - 1996
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11-12
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J4
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Born 1997 and later
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10 and younger
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J5
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COMPETITION RULES
USSA Alpine and US Snowboarding competitions are run in accordance with the ICR of the FIS with certain modifications by USSA/USS regions and divisions. It is every competitor's responsibility to know and observe the current rules. Coaches are expected to support the rules by instructing competitors in proper observance and respect.
The FIS reorganizes and rewrites some of its rules as the sport evolves, placing these changes in new rule books issues after the Rules Congress. The changes made at the current Rules congress have been incorporated into the new provisions/rules of the ICR. The current edition is available through the divisional/state Officials' representative, the office serving your division or the USSA/USS. Amendments, or "precisionings", are published each November as necessary.
All competitors are required to be current members of USSA to race in the following levels of USSA sanctioned events:
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Youth
Ski League (YSL): Entry level racing
for racers J3 and younger. A USSA YSL or Student
membership is required to compete in these
events.
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USSA
Races: Ranges from local to statewide
participation for racers aged J3 and older. Results
give competitors national USSA rankings, known
as USSA points. A USSA Competitor License is required
to compete in these events.
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Junior
Olympics: J1, J2, J3 and J4 racers qualify
for these events in their age group. Qualification
is based on certain Northern Division USSA races.
These events bring together the best junior skiers
in each group in the Northern Division for a championship
event. A USSA Competitor License is required to
compete in these events.
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FIS
Series: FIS is the international governing
body of skiing. Racers J2 and older may be selected
to compete in these events in the Western Region. Results from these events give competitors
an international FIS ranking, known as FIS points.
A USSA Competitor License is required to compete
in these events. A FIS license is required to
gain a FIS ranking.
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Membership and Licensing : All competitors are required to be current members of USSA and hold a current USSA Alpine Competition License in order to compete in USSA scored races. YSL or Student membership is required for all non-scored events.
Entry Deadlines and Entry Fees: Race entries, accompanied by entry fees, must be received by the host club by the entry deadline as noted on the race announcement.
Handbook: The most recent Northern Division handbook is here.
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