About Northern Division

About the Northern Division

	Introduction
	Age Groups and Types of Racing
	Division Rules and Procedures

Introduction

Ski competition within the Northern Division is administered by the Northern Division Alpine Competition Committee (ACC), which is comprised of six representatives, 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.

Competitor Classification (2011-2012)

Junior Racing Age Classification is based on your age as of December 31, 2011.

BORN	AGE	CLASSIFICATION
Born 1991 and earlier **	20 and older	MID or SR/A
Born 1992 - 1994	17-19	J1
Born 1995 - 1996	15-16	J2
Born 1997 - 1998	13-14	J3
Born 1999 - 2000	11-12	J4
Born 2001 - 2002	9 - 10	J5
Born 2003 and later	8 and younger	J6

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:

	Youth Ski League (YSL): Entry level racing for racers ages 12 and younger. A USSA YSL membership is required to compete in these events. Non-scored.
	USSA Races: Ranges from local to statewide participation for racers aged 13 and older. Results give competitors national USSA rankings, known as USSA points. A USSA Competitor License is required to compete in these events. Scored.
	Junior Olympics: J1, J2, and J3 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 (AND a FIS license for J1's and J2's who go to WR Champs) are required to compete in these events.
	FIS Series: FIS is the international governing body of skiing. Racers 15 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. Scored.

Divisional Rules and Procedures

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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