MOUNT SOUTHINGTON RACE TEAM PACKET

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1 MOUNT SOUTHINGTON RACE TEAM PACKET Alpine Racing Free Ride Skiing Freestyle Snowboarding Race Information Hotline ext. 243 Race Director ~ Rick Hanbury xxx-xxx-xxxx

2 Mount Southington Race Team At the Jerry Donovan Alpine Training Center (JDATC) Jerry Donovan started the Mount Southington Race program over 40 years ago to give local CT racers the opportunities that Vermont kids have enjoyed for years ~ a local race hill with a comprehensive training program. The Jerry Donovan Alpine Training Center (JDATC) gives a young skier the opportunity to enter the world of competitive Alpine skiing. Top level coaching combined with Mount Southington s training hill provides one of the finest programs in the East. The program is designed to be fun and to help young people develop physically, psychologically, and socially. Today, the JDATC provides the backdrop for the Mount Southington Race Team, staff, and coaches to provide coaching and training for racers from age 6-20 who are serious about developing their skiing skills. The program s goals are layered to provide the maximum benefits to each age group and ability level. The emphasis is on building a solid base of skiing skills in a fun and competitive atmosphere that are developed by the coaches and skiers working closely together throughout the season. Race results are secondary to skier development. The rewards of the program come not only from the races, but also from the goals achieved by the individual skier. We are looking forward to another exciting training season! Think SNOW! Coaches are USSA and PSIA certified, many with years of racing experience and others with an extensive background in snow sports instruction. This mix of racing and ski instruction forms the basis of the Mount Southington skier development program. As always, Safety, FUN, and Learning are the three pillars of our program. Skiers wishing to join the alpine race program will be assigned to one of seven classes according to age. The class age cut-off is determined by the skier s age as of December 31, Each class has a male and female division. Athletes in our Free Ride & Freestyle programs must be between the ages of 7-18.

3 Important Dates (Mark your calendars) November 17, 2018, Saturday - Training begins! Dry land training 10am-12pm at Mount Southington. December 1, 2018, Saturday Second training weekend. If we have snow and are open, we will train from 8:30am 1:30pm, otherwise we will hold dry land training 10am - 12pm. December 1, 2018, Saturday Mount Southington s First Annual Winter Wonderland! Come join us in the Mountain Room for some winter fun. Santa will be here too! 4pm-7pm. December 8, 2018, Saturday Season officially starts with on snow training from 8:30am 1:30pm provided we are open. Backup plan will be another dry land training. March 10, Last day of training. Summer 2019 Race Training Camp at MTSO Stay tuned for details! December school vacation - Special practices are held. Dates & times to be announced. Reminder ~ Once Mount Southington is open practice times are as follows: Thursday evenings - 6:30pm to 9:00pm Saturdays - 8:30am to 1:30pm Sundays - 8:30am to 1:30pm for ALL Race Team Members, unless you are racing or competing at another mountain. Racers are responsible for their own transportation to and from practices & races. For directions to the various ski areas go to CYSL.org or tristateskiracing.org. Note: Special camps will be available to racers at various times throughout the season. These camps will be announced as they become available. Information is also available at the websites of the various ski areas where the camps are offered. Race Information Hotline (860) , ext This number is updated weekly with the most current race team information, for your convenience.

4 Training Goals Training and competition intensify on the Race Team as the skier gets older, but all alpine racers are working toward refining the same basic skills necessary to ski fast and in control through a race course. The free ride skiers and snowboarders are looking to improve their form and style while increasing their performance. U10 skiers are taught to master basic skiing skills and will are introduced to racing techniques and tactics. Skiers in U12 and U14 are refining their skiing technique, with a greater emphasis placed on racing tactics. Approximately 60% to 70% of the U10, U12, and U14 race training is allocated to technique and skill development. This aspect of training consists of free-skiing and drills that work towards the establishment of good body position, balance and edging skills. Establishment of these skills into the racer s everyday skiing is necessary before he/she can expect to utilize them in a race situation. The remaining 30% to 40% of training is used to expose the racer to racing tactics (i.e. long turns, short turns, rise line, transition gates, etc.). Gate drills and training films are used to accomplish this task. U10, U12, and U14 racers get a taste of competition by competing against skiers from other areas within the Connecticut Youth Ski League ( On the U16, U18, and U19+ level, training and competition reaches the highest level of intensity. Specific skiing skills are emphasized and racing tactics are refined. The competition broadens and good racers can find themselves competing against skiers ranked nationally in the Tri-State Alpine Racing Association ( under the Eastern Division of the United States Ski Association. These inter-ski area races provide each skier an avenue for reaching the highest level of competition. Our Free Ride Ski Team was founded in 2015 and our Freestyle Snowboard Team in These teams are goal oriented, progressive learning programs, with emphasis on safety and freestyle fundamentals. The teams begin each training session running drills with the alpine race team and then branch off to concentrate on their own form and style throughout the Mountains and Terrain Park. Both teams compete in various competitions throughout the season.

5 Race & Competition Schedules Season Note: Dates may change. For the most up to date schedule throughout the season visit & CYSL.org RACE SCHEDULE - U19+ DATE PLACE RACE SCHEDULE - U16 DATE PLACE 12/30/18 Berkshire East GS 12/31/18 Berkshire East SL 1/06/19 Bousquet SL 1/13/19 Berkshire East GS 1/21/19 Blandford Parallel SL 1/27/19 Wachusett GS 2/02/19 Jiminy Peak SL 2/03/19 Jiminy Peak GS 2/10/19 Sundown SL 2/24/19 Bousquet SL U19+ USSA Eastern Finals 3/21 3/24 Gore Mountain RACE SCHEDULE (CYSL) U10, U12, U14 1/05/19 Berkshire East GS 1/12/19 Mohawk SL 1/21/19 Blandford Parallel SL 1/27/19 Wachusett GS 2/09/19 Bousquet SL U16 CHAMPIONSHIP RACES 2/23 Jiminy Peak SL, 2/24 Jiminy Peak GS U16 Eastern Championships 3/8 3/13 Sugarloaf U16 Eastern Finals 3/15 3/18 Gore Mountain DATE PLACE 1/06/19 Mohawk U10, U12, U14 GS 1/13/19 Mount Southington U12, U14 CYSL Parallel 1/27/19 Thunder Ridge U10 Stubbies SL 8am 1/27/19 Thunder Ridge U12, U14 SL 10am 2/03/19 Mount Southington U10, U12, U14 SL 2/09/19 Ski Sundown CYSL Finals U10, U12, U14 GS U12 & U14 CHAMPIONSHIP RACES 2/23/19 Mount Southington U12 SL 2/24/19 Sundown U12 GS 3/02/19 Berkshire East U14 SL 3/03/19 Berkshire East U14 GS 03/15 03/18 Piche Invitational Gunstock U12, U14 U10 POST-SEASON FESTIVAL 3/09/19 Mohawk U10 Festival GS/SQ COMPETITION SCHEDULE for Free Ride Ski & Freestyle Snowboard Teams NOTE: Future dates for competitions at local & Southern New England mountains will be announced at a later date. 1/27/19 Mount Southington Terrain Park Slopestyle/Rail jam USASA 10:30am 1:30pm 2/24/19 Mount Southington Thunderbolt Banked Slalom USASA 10:00am 12:00pm

6 Race Team Membership Rates Season ALPINE RACE TEAM (U10 - U19+ alpine Racers) FREE RIDE SKI TEAM & FREESTYLE SNOWBOARD TEAM Training Days & Times: Thursday 6:30pm 9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 8:30am 1:30pm Membership Enrollment Period Rates Sept 1-14, 2018 After Sept. 14, 2018 Free Ride & Freestyle Teams $1, $1, Alpine Race Team $1, $1, *All Rates include a 10% admissions tax on the season pass portion of the membership rate ***ALL RACERS MUST BE ABLE TO LOAD, RIDE & UNLOAD THE LIFT INDEPENDENTLY*** Choose How You Wish to Enroll Fax ( ) or andrea@mountsouthington.com all forms & call with credit card payment ( x216) Mail your forms with the appropriate payment to: o Mount Southington Ski Area, PO Box 347, Southington, CT Stop by Guest Services with your paperwork Monday - Friday 9am - 5:00pm, Saturday 10am-3pm and Sunday 10am-2pm. Enroll in our E-Store, then mail or your paperwork! The most convenient way! Mount Southington Season Pass additional benefits: * Discounts at Killington Resort * Discounts at Suburban Sports and Bob's Sports Chalet * Discounts for tuning and waxing at Mount Southington * For each season pass valued at $350 or more receive an 8 Hour Flex Lift Ticket voucher to treat a friend to a fun day on the slopes * AND MORE!!! PLUS: For 3 or more family members living at the same address, a 10% family discount will be applied to the season pass portion of the membership fee provided all passes are purchased at the same time. Non-Race Team season passes are valid for reaching the criteria for this discount. Season Passes must be paid in full to be eligible for discounts Season passes are non-transferable Lost season passes will be replaced at a cost of $25.00 Fraudulent use of season passes will result in suspension

7 Steps to Joining the Mount Southington Race Team ALL RACERS ~ Turn the following items in to Mount Southington Ski Area (All forms can be found online at mountsouthington.com under the Race tab) Completed Season Pass Application & Waiver JDATC Parent s Association Form Emergency Medical Treatment Release Form one per family Membership payment - Cash, Check, Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express U16 thru U19+ RACERS, Free Ride Team & Freestyle Team~ Register Online: USSA Eastern Division: o U16-U19+ - Purchase a Competitor License & sign up for Tri-State o Free Ride Team Skiers sign up as freestyle skier o Freestyle Team - Snowboarders sign up as Snowboard General Member U10, U12, & U14 RACERS ~ Register Online: USSA Eastern Division: Purchase a Competitor General License and sign up for Tri-State. CYSL - Connecticut Youth Ski League: o Register for CYSL (fee includes a race bib) o Registration entitles the participant to enter any of the races in the CYSL race series. You may choose to register and participate in any or all of the races in the series. Register for races online at You can choose to enter and pay for all races at once or pay as you go. You must register and pay for the races no later than the day before the race. Any race day registration will be subject to a late fee. *Additional Information* *Each racer receives a race bib to be used all season. Start numbers in each age group are rotated for each race. Bibs are the racers responsibility. Any lost bib is subject to a $25 replacement fee. *Race start time is 8:30am unless otherwise noted. *Racers must be on the hill at 7:30am. *Race fees per race for CYSL races are $55 per race. ~~NOTE: Late fees may apply so pay attention to all due dates~~

8 Information Guide for All Racers & Parents 1) All racers need to join USSA & Tri State. U10, U12, and U14 racers also need to register for CYSL (see below). Please check the websites and take note of the deadlines. The racer should have his/her USSA/Youth Ski League card available on race days. 2) To confirm that practice is being held on a particular day, please call the Racing Hotline at Mount Southington ~ , Ext ) To confirm a race, call the mountain at which the race is being held. For phone numbers & driving directions go to or 4) The JDATC Parents Association supports the racers. Parents are expected to participate in activities including the Bake Sale & Raffle on the days Mount Southington hosts the races. 5) On race days, all team members should be on the hill for the race no later than 7:30am. 6) The coaches will review the race course with the racers before the race starts so they feel comfortable with the course. 7) All races have 2 runs. The first starts at 8:30 am (unless otherwise noted) and the second at 12:00pm. 8) Awards are given to the first five place winners following the last run of the last racer. CYSL Information Guide for U10, U12, U14 Racers & Parents CYSL Membership Registration and Race Registration are done entirely online through the AlpineReg.com website. You may pay for all the races at once or you may pay as you go. Be careful to only register for races that your racer is eligible for. Look at the description of each race to see which age classes may enter the race. You must be a member of USSA and Tristate Alpine Ski Racing Association in order to join and race in CYSL. Any CYSL Memberships completed late will be subject to a late fee and must be done by the Wednesday prior to race day in order to be eligible to race in that week s CYSL race. After registering and paying the CYSL Registration Fee, you may register for as many CYSL races as you are eligible for. In all cases, you must register and pay for any race you wish to participate in, no later than the day before the race. Any race day registrations will be subject to a late fee, in addition to the race fee, to be paid at the race site.

9 *** Race Day Check List *** At Home Ensure that all equipment is tuned and ready to race. Check ski pants for full side zippers. Label all clothing, skis AND helmets with the racers name. Pack USSA card, Racing Bib, and all racing equipment. Remember it is usually colder at the ski area-bring extra clothing, just in case. Get a good night s sleep. Leave in plenty of time to get to the ski area. At the Race Plan to arrive 90 minutes before the first run. Bring any necessary waivers for registration. Check in at the registration desk in the main lodge. Attach lift ticket to boots or goggles (not pants). Be considerate of other ski area patrons - don t monopolize the day lodge. Store bags in designated areas. Meet coaches on snow at 7:30am for course inspection. The first run starts at 8:30am. Don t be late for your start number. Racers should report to the top of the race course at least 20 bib numbers before your start number keep an eye on the course. Gather racers clothing and equipment at finish area. Eat lunch in the lodge, if time permits. Skiers meet at the top of the race course 15 minutes after completion of the first run for second run inspection (U14 s eat lunch AFTER second run inspection). The second run starts approximately 30 minutes after completion of the first run. Ski Fast!!!! Awards are presented after completion of the second run.

10 Mount Southington Race Team JDATC Parents Association Information Form Season Father Address Home Phone Cell Phone Address Town State Zip Mother Address Home Phone Cell Phone Address same as above (complete below if different) Address Town State Zip I would like my contact information to be included in a race team directory to be shared with other race team families. (Check box). AGE CLASS Sizes As of NEW (FR, FS, TEAM Tee Sweat Sweat RACER S NAME 12/31/17 RACER U10-U19+) (Circle one) Shirt Shirt Pants Jacket Alpine Race/ Y / N Free Ride / Freestyle Alpine Race/ Y / N Free Ride / Freestyle Alpine Race/ Y / N Free Ride / Freestyle

11 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT RELEASE Mount Southington Race Team Season I, the parent/guardian of the following competitors listed below, give permission for emergency medical treatment of our child/children for illness or accident if we cannot first be contacted. Competitor Name (Please Print) Age Known Allergies / other Medical Conditions (use back if needed) Competitor Name (Please Print) Age Known Allergies / other Medical Conditions (use back if needed) Competitor Name (Please Print) Age Known Allergies / other Medical Conditions (use back if needed) Parent or Guardian Name (Print) Parent or Guardian Signature Date Parent home phone number: Parent cell phone numbers:

12 Hours of Operation Weekends and Holidays 9am-10pm Weekdays 10am 10pm RACE TEAM FULL PROGRAM **U10-U19+, Free Ride & Freestyle** SEASON PASS APPLICATION All passes are subject to the 10% CT Admissions Tax. NOTE: EMPLOYEES Please Use Employee Season Pass Application DATE: PLEASE PRINT 1ST Pass Holder s Name: Pass # Address: City Zip Telephone: ( ) - Age: Date of Birth: / / Racer? Y N - Alpine / FR / FS Terrain Park use? Y / N Terrain Park # 2ND Pass Holder s Name: Pass # Address: City Zip Telephone: ( ) - Age: Date of Birth: / / Racer? Y N - Alpine / FR / FS Terrain Park use? Y / N Terrain Park # 3RD Pass Holder s Name: Pass # Address: City Zip Telephone: ( ) - Age: Date of Birth: / / Racer? Y N - Alpine / FR / FS Terrain Park use? Y / N Terrain Park # 4TH Pass Holder s Name: Pass # Address: City Zip Telephone: ( ) - Age: Date of Birth: / / Racer? Y N - Alpine / FR / FS Terrain Park use? Y / N Terrain Park # Emergency Phone Numbers Name: Number: ( ) - Name: Number: ( ) - (Please Circle One) H W C H W C Fam. Disc: Y N Office Use Only Total Race Season Passes Total Regular Season Passes Pass Amount w/tax: $ Coach Fee Amount: $ Total Due: $ Paid: Y N Date: Processed By: Entered into Computer: Y N Date: Cash Check Credit GC Web Date Season Passes Received: Notes: Voucher#(s) :

13 MOUNT SOUTHINGTON SEASON PASS RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Your Pass must be worn on the upper body; visible to lift operators or ticket checkers each and every time you ride the lift. 2. Mount Southington s Season pass is non-transferable. Use of a Pass by any other person other than the designated pass holder will result in prosecution and revocation of the Pass without refund. 3. A complimentary daily lift ticket will be issued on the first instance only of a forgotten Pass. Thereafter, the full session rate must be paid for lift privileges. 4. Signature indicates that I have read and understand the concepts of being aware and skiing with care, and I agree that failure to comply with the Skier s Responsibility Code and the Mount Southington Ski Area Courteous Skier Policy could result in removal of ski privileges for the year with no refund. If a minor, the parents/guardian will be notified. 5. If you lose your Season Pass please notify our Customer Service Desk immediately. A replacement/temporary season pass will be issued at the cost of $25. If anyone is caught using a lost Season Pass they will be charged with Theft of Services. 6. Refunds are given for medical reasons only. A lapsed time pro-ration fee, minus a $25 handling fee will be refunded. The CT State Admissions tax is not refunded after 90 days from the date of purchase. A physician's letter must accompany the request. Before December 15 th - 100% refund Before January 1st - 75% refund Before January 15th - 60% refund Before February 1st - 40% refund Before February 15th - 25% refund Before March 1st - 15% refund After March 1st - NO REFUND 7. If you have an accident or fall, it is your responsibility to wait until the Ski Patrol gets to the scene to assist you. Please make sure you give them your name and phone number. It is your responsibility to notify Ski Patrol of any injuries before you leave Mount Southington Ski Area. 8. Mount Southington makes every effort to provide great skiing and snowboarding conditions by investing in the latest snowmaking technology, but even the best technology needs sustained temperatures in the 20 s to make snow. Therefore, the number of days of operation will vary from season to season. Hours of operation for our spring schedule also vary due to minimal skier traffic and snow conditions. Note: Skis and/or Board theft is a problem at all Ski Areas. Your equipment is your responsibility. Please bring your own cable lock or purchase one in our Ski Shop. MY SIGNATURE INDICATES THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE. x 1st PASS HOLDER S SIGNATURE x 2nd PASS HOLDER S SIGNATURE x 3rd PASS HOLDER S SIGNATURE x 4th PASS HOLDER S SIGNATURE DATE DATE DATE DATE x **PARENT OR GUARDIAN S SIGNATURE (if any passholder is under age 18) DATE

14 MOUNT SOUTHINGTON SKI AREA RACER WAIVER, SEASON PASS HOLDER WAIVER, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE & ARBITRATION AGREEMENT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, YOU WILL WAIVE THE RIGHT TO CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE. PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION: FAMILY LAST NAME(S): PHONE: STREET: TOWN: STATE: ZIP: In consideration for being allowed to participate in the Connecticut Interscholastic Ski League ( Racing ) and/or The Mount Southington Race Team ( Racing ) and/or as a Season Pass Holder at Mount Southington Ski Area (the "Facility"), the Participant, and the Participant s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) if the Participant is a minor, do hereby agree, to the fullest extent permitted by law, as follows: 1) TO WAIVE ALL CLAIMS that they have or may have against the Facility, Mount Southington Limited Partnership (the Partnership ), and/or Mount Southington Restaurant and Lounge, Inc. (the Lounge ) arising out of the inherent risks of participating in the Sport of Skiing/Boarding as a Participant of Racing and/or a Season Pass Holder; 2) TO ASSUME ALL RISKS INHERENT IN PARTICIPATING IN RACING AND/OR AS A SEASON PASS HOLDER; and 3) TO RELEASE the Facility, the Partnership, the Lounge, their owners, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and shareholders, from all liability for any loss, damage, injury, or expense that the Participant (or his/her next of kin) may suffer, arising out of the inherent risks of participation in Racing and/or as a Season Pass Holder, which include, but are not limited to, the instruction received while participating in Racing. Arbitration The Participant acknowledges and agrees that the inherent risks of participating in Racing and/or as a Season Pass Holder are in addition to those referenced in Connecticut General Statutes The participant acknowledges and agrees that it is their responsibility to close the restraining device on the chair lift, as referenced in Connecticut General Statutes The Participant also acknowledges that this agreement does not, in any way, change the rights or obligations of the Facility, the Partnership, the Lounge, or the Participant, as set forth in Connecticut General Statutes , et. seq., other than as set forth in this agreement. The Participant hereby agrees to submit any dispute arising from participation in Racing and/or as a Season Pass Holder, to arbitration, for the sole purpose of determining whether the alleged injury arises from a risk inherent in the activities engaged in by the Participant while participating in Racing and/or as a Season Pass Holder. For such disputes, there shall be a three-member arbitration panel, consisting of two party-appointed arbitrators (one arbitrator to be appointed by each party) and one neutral arbitrator (collectively, the Panel ), to be chosen by the party-appointed arbitrators. In the event that the two party-appointed arbitrators are not able to agree on a third, neutral arbitrator, the neutral arbitrator shall be appointed by the United States District Court, for the District of Connecticut. Each party shall pay its own costs, including the costs associated with the party-appointed arbitrators, and the parties shall share equally the costs associated with the neutral arbitrator. The arbitration proceeding shall proceed in Hartford, Connecticut and shall be governed by the Federal Rules of Evidence. The Panel shall establish a reasonable and appropriate discovery schedule to expeditiously resolve this matter. In the event that the Panel determines the alleged injury arises from a risk inherent in the Participant s participation in Racing and/or as a Season Pass Holder, the claim shall be deemed barred, as a matter of law, and the Participant shall be barred from recovering any compensation from the Facility, the Partnership, and/or the Lounge. In the event that the Panel determines the alleged injury did not arise from a risk inherent in the activities engaged in while Racing and/or as a Season Pass Holder, the Participant shall proceed to the Superior Court of Connecticut, or if appropriate, the United States District Court, for the District of Connecticut, for a trial de novo. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I MAY BE WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE. Acknowledgement: I grant permission to Mount Southington Ski Area to use my photograph, videotape, motion picture recording, or any other record of my use of its facilities for purposes such as our Facebook page, website, brochure, or other legitimate advertising. Pass Holder (Please Print): Pass Holder Signature: Date: Pass Holder (Please Print): Pass Holder Signature: Date: Pass Holder (Please Print): Pass Holder Signature: Date: Pass Holder (Please Print): Pass Holder Signature: Date: PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURE REQUIRED if any Passholder is UNDER 18. Parent/Guardian Name (Please Print): Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: