Fresh off the USASA ADK website! We are very excited to be apart of USASA this season! Check out all the info from USASA ADK website here on the blog.
-Mark
Welcome to our 5th season in the A-D-K!!
2010-11 Event Schedule
Okay so until the schedule is up on the event page here it is:
January 2, 2011 - GS & SL @ Mt Pisgah ----- January 9, 2011 - GS & SL @ Mt Pisgah ----- January 17, 2011 - SX/BX @ North Creek Ski Bowl (Gore) ---- January 30, 2011 - Slopestyle @ Whiteface Mt ----- February 6, 2011 - SX/BX @ North Creek Ski Bowl* (Gore) ----- February 13, 2011 - Slopestyle @ West Mt ----- February 25 & 26, 2011 - Empire State Games SX/BX @ Whiteface Mt (qualifiers only - no points event) ----- February 27, 2011 - Double HP @ Whiteface Mt----- March 6, 2010 - SS Finals @ Whiteface Mt ----- March 13, 2011 - SX/BX @ North Creek Ski Bowl (Gore)
* = ESG Qualifier for more info on ESG please contact me - mikek@nysef.org
Look out for Railjams to be added soon! GS & SL are snowboard only events!!
Series Background
The Adirondack Series was resanctioned beginning with the 2006-2007 season thanks to the cooperation of our partners:
NYSEF(New York Ski Education Foundation), National Sports Academy, ORDA(Olympic Regional Development Authority), Whiteface and Titus Mountains, and North Country Community College.
Competitor Information
Please read your rulebook (available online at www.usasa.org), especially the disqualification and protest rules before you compete. Helmets are required at all times as are properly worn bibs for both training and competition.
See below for resort/event specific rules.
How do I Qualify for the Nationals?
Winners of each age division(season-long) are automatically qualified for nationals. If you are not first but have accumulated enough Nationals points based on your best three finishes in the respective discipline compared to the rest of the country you may receive an invite as well. For more details please feel free to contact me.
Membership
All competitors must be members. Here are the three types of membership available.
Free one-day trial - This is for the first-timer - never, ever tried a USASA competition. Points do not accrue towards Regional or National ranking unless upgraded to a full membership within two weeks of event. (Upgrade - $75)
$25 One-day - This is for the athlete who has tried USASA before and wants to compete for the day but does not want to be a part of the series or accrue points. NOT UPGRADABLE
$75 Full - Full membership for the current season. Points are accrued and athlete is in the running for the Regional Championship as well as a possible invite to National Competition held this year at Copper Mountain, CO from April 1-8, 2011.
Registration Information
Registration locations (unless otherwise specified): North Creek Ski Bowl - Yurt @ bottom of hill, Mt. Pisgah - Base Lodge, West Mt. - Base Lodge, Whiteface Mt - NYSEF Training Center (log Bldg. above base lodge)
Series Sponsors and Advertising
Do you own a business you would like to promote through the Adirondack Series? We are always looking for sponsors to help our non-profit series along and this is a great way to reach active families and athletes. There are many ways we can advertise and promote your business. Please contact me for more information.
Wanted
VOLUNTEERS--- we always need volunteers -- usually on skis or boards to help with gatekeeping, running lists, scoring, and registration. Get in touch with me ahead of time or check in at registration day of event.
