Contact
Garrett Long - USTSA PresidentUS Telemark Ski Association
203-536-0509
Garrett@ustsa.org
New England Telemark Sprint Classic at Mt Abram
February 4, 2017
USTSA and Mt. Abram will host the New England Telemark Sprint Classic, part of the Minus33 Eastern Telemark Series on Saturday February 4th, 2017. This 2 run event will include GS Gates, a Nordic style jump, a 360-degree banked turn, before a short Nordic skate.
There will be race categories for everyone, however online registration is only for experts and Juniors, citizen registration will be in person on race day from 9:00-11:00:
- Junior - ages 17 and younger
- Citizen - ages 18 and older
- Expert - all ages
- Speedsuits and experience are not required.
- Helmets are required. Competitors in the Expert Category MUST have helmets with hard ear coverings. All other competitors are encouraged to have helmets with hard ear coverings.
- Bring your Nordic skate poles to help with the skate.
Join us for a day of skiing and fun. If you haven't tried racing before with jumps, gates and skating, come give it a try!
Registration Fee is $50 for a lift ticket and entry fee!
Online registration will be open until midnight on Thursday, February 2nd. Registration the day of the event will also take place at the mountain. Registration and check in will be Loose Boots Lounge from 7:30 am until 8:30 am for Experts and Juniors. Inspection will run from 9:00-9:45 with a 10:00 start. The Citizens registration runs from 9:00 to 11:00 with a 12:00 start. There will be an open class, including alpine at 2:00. The event will conclude with awards at the end of the day.
We are always in need of volunteers for race day, please click here to sign up for gate judging. Volunteers will receive a lift ticket!
ALL COMPETITORS MUST SIGN A USTSA WAIVER FORM AND A MT ABRAM WAIVER WHEN THEY CHECK IN AT RACE HEADQUARTERS. You may print the USTSA and Mt Abram wiavers and complete them before checking in Saturday morning. Competitors under the age of 18 and traveling with someone other than a parent must download the waivers and have it signed prior to arrival.