Big Mountain Race Announcement

2003/2004 Nor Am Cup – Race Announcement

Schedule of Events

Women:
Women’s SG Training Feb 19th @ 2-3 pm
Race SG Feb 20th
Race SG Feb 21st
DH Train Feb 22nd
DH Train Feb 23rd
DH Train Feb 24th
DH Race Feb 25th
DH Race Feb 26th
Depart

Schedule of Events Men:
Arrive Feb 21st
DH Train Feb 22nd
DH Train Feb 23rd
DH Train Feb 24th
DH Race Feb 25th
DH Race Feb 26th
SG Race Feb 28th
SG Race Feb 27th
Depart

Registration:
Kandahar Lodge on the Mtn.
Women's registration 4 pm, 7pm Feb 19th.
Men's registration 4pm, 7pm Feb 21st.

Team Captain’s Meeting:
All meetings will be held @ Kandahar Lodge. Women's first meeting Feb 19th 7pm.
Men's first meeting Feb 21st 7pm. Note: All other meetings Women @ 5pm, Men @ 6pm.

Wax Facilities: Available at the respective lodging facilities.

Lodging & Meals: See below

Housing & meals provided for athletes and officials ranked in the top 75 in FIS standings through the per Continental Cup rule 7.1.1. Speed Events are exempt. See Continental Cup Rule 7.3.

Entry Contact: Jeff Weinman - USSA
435.647.2030 – phone
435.647.2605 - fax
jweinman@ussa.org

Entry Deadline: According to Continental Cup rule 2.6.1 – Official entries must arrive 7 days prior to the respective race day. All athletes, coaches, service techs, PT’s, Doctors need to be on the official entry by the 1st Team Captains Meeting. No Training charges. Complimentary entry fee: Collection of fees from all competitors except: Up to top 15 M & 15 W from USA / Canadian National Teams.

Entry Fee: $35.00USD per start, payable at registration
Lift Fee: Racer discount price $26.00, payable at registration. Complimentary lift ticket: USA & Canadian Nat'l Team Members ( A,B,C,D ) not exceeding 15 per gender per Nation will have lift tickets waived. Complimentary Athlete tickets are only awarded on Official Race and Training day's.
Race Chairman: Jeff Pickering P 406-862-2912 E-mail raceteam@bigmtn.com
Chief of Course: Andy Fuery
Technical Delegate: TBD
Race Secretariat: Thelma Hoessler RA E-mail thoessler@cs.com
Syd Ryerson : Director Big Mtn. Events Dept. P 406-862-2911 E-mail syd@bigmtn.com
Chief of Timing: Alan Church

Awards: Prize giving ceremony to be held 30 minutes following completion of race for the top 3 overall and top junior.

For up to date results, standings, schedules and information go to http:// www.ussa.org

Lodging & Meals:

ON MOUNTAIN
Glacier Village Property Management: A variety of Condos located at Big Mountain Resort choose from many ski-in/ski-out with full kitchens and comfortable living rooms, many with decks and heated garages for waxing. Resort and Whitefish shuttle service available. For 19 or fewer people call Big Mountain Central Reservations @ 800 858-4152. For 20 or more call the Sales Dept. @ 800 234-3249 or e-mail sales@bigmtn.com *

Kandahar Lodge: at Big Mountain Resort will be race headquarters. Meeting rooms available, heated wax rooms, fitness center and spa. Breakfast & lunch will be provided in the package price. Confirmation deadline is October 15th 2003 for package deal. Rooms are figured on 1 person per bed. Contact: Jennifer Fisher Director of Sales: P 800-862-6094, Jennifer@kandarharlodge.com

Hibernation House: Ski-in location next to Race Headquarters. Heated ski room for waxing. Resort and Whitefish shuttle service available. For 19 or fewer people call Big Mountain Central Reservations @ 800 858-4152. For 20 or more call the Sales Dept. @ 800 234-3249 or e-mail sales@bigmtn.com *

* Hibernation House and Glacier Village Property Management rooms will provide the meal option through the Resort’s food services group. Breakfast and lunch or dinner will be included in the price. You can add a 3rd daily meal for $10.

BASE OF MOUNTAIN
Hidden Moose Lodge: Located at the base of Big Mtn. (15-min drive). Meeting rooms available and heated wax rooms on site. Rooms are figured on 1 person per bed. Contact: Kent Taylor, Owner: P 888-733-6667, seemoose@digisys.net

IN-TOWN LODGING (15-20-min drive) Call Reservations to learn the options. Please note that there is NO MEAL OPTION AVAILABLE IN TOWN however, you can make arrangements with Resort food services provider to eat your meals on Big Mountain. Contact Resort Central Reservations for 19 or fewer people @ 800 858-4152. For 20 or more call the Sales Dept. @ 800 234-3249 or e-mail sales@bigmtn.com.

Note to all Respective Teams:
All lodging representatives are aware of the Continental Cup rule with boarding and meals of $75.00 USD per athlete with meals. Please note that only 2 meals are included. Team Captains or who ever is responsible for making team lodging arrangements should negotiate details prior to your arrival. Wax space will be tight but available.