When

Saturday January 21, 2017 from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM EST
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Where

Suicide Six Ski Area 
247 Stage Road
South Pomfret, VT 05067
 

 
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Contact

Garrett Long  - USTSA President
US Telemark Ski Association 
203-536-0509 
Garrett@ustsa.org 
 

Global Rescue Sprint Classic at Suicide Six

January 21, 2017

USTSA and Suicide Six will host the Global Rescue Telemark Sprint Classic, part of the Minus33 Eastern Telemark Series on Saturday January 21st, 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:

  • 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 $45 for a lift ticket and entry fee and $30 for Pass holders!

Online registration will be open until midnight on Thursday, January 19th. Registration the day of the event will also take place at the mountain.  Registration and check in will be in the base lodge from 7:30 am until 8:30 am. Inspection will run from 8:30-9:15 for a 9:30 start. The event will conclude with awards and a raffle at the conclusion of the second run.

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 and one ticket for the raffle.

ALL COMPETITORS MUST SIGN A USTSA WAIVER FORM WHEN THEY CHECK IN AT RACE HEADQUARTERS. You may print the wiaver here and complete it before checking in Saturday morning.  Competitors under the age of 18 and traveling with someone other than a parent must download the waiver and have it signed prior to arrival.