The Southern Alpine Racing Association (SARA) will commence the 2009-2010 racing season on December 26th with slalom at Sugar Mountain in North Carolina. The masters have the opportunity to cut down on their traveling schedule by racing just in North Carolina, Virginia or West Virginia. The racers from the different regions may finally meet at the 2009/2010 SARA Championships at Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia. The Slalom and Giant Slalom will be held on February 20th and 21st. Details about the Championship will be posted during the winter.

SARA Master Chairman: Horst Locher skischool@bryceresort.com

MASTER RACING AWARDS
Since the number of racers is still fairly low in this geographical region, the race awards will be applied as follows:

Class 1 & 2 (21-34 years)
Class 3 & 4 (35-44 years)
Class 5 & 6 (45-54 years)
Class 7 & above (55 years and older)

USSA MASTER RACING
Masters are unique among the participants in the most popular snow sport: alpine skiing. Not content to rest upon past successes, master racers seek to reach their best beyond the public perception of “prime years.” Masters racing is designed for every level of skier ability. Masters racing provides the next step for up and coming accomplished skiers who are late bloomers, NASTAR and college racers, ski instructors and other professionals.

Race Entry Procedure
General Racer Eligibility
In order to participate in any USSA sanctioned competitions, a racer must be a member of USSA. To participate in USSA masters events, athletes must:
• be at least 21 years old and hold a USSA Masters membership, or
• be 18 to 24 and holds a USSA Student or Competitor membership, or,
• be 39 and under and hold a USSA Coaches membership, or,
• be at least 18 years old and purchase a temporary USSA membership which is good for one event (generally one weekend of racing). This membership option can be purchased only one time per season for $ 25.00

For more master information, please see www.ussa.org