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The Championships

The Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships and Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships combine to create The Championships presented by Nature Valley at Winter Park Resort, March 23-April 1.
 

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and NASTAR have joined forces to bring recreational racers and U.S. Ski Team members together for a ski racing festival that will celebrate the sport of alpine racing. The ten day celebration will include the Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships, the Return of the Champions Family Challenge team race and U.S. Ski Team reunion, the U.S. Ski Team Pro-Am and the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships.
 

March 23-25: The Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships

March 26: Return of the Champions Family Challenge and U.S. Ski Team reunion

March 27: U.S. Ski Team Pro-Am Team Race

March 28-April 1: Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships
 

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The Championships are designed to rally American alpine racers and the industry around one event. Recreational racers and fans of the sport will have the opportunity to meet, race and compete with current and former U.S. Ski Team athletes. There will be live music, Warren Miller film screenings, parties, sponsor demos, race video and more.

The Return of the Champions Family Challenge and U.S. Ski Team reunion is a team race where family members can compete as a team against other family teams. In addition, the event is designed as a U.S. Ski Team reunion so that alumni can bring their kids and their parents to the event and compete with their families. Teams must have a minimum of three family members and each team member will score points for their team within their age and gender group. Family Teams do not need to qualify for the race but pre-register is required as space is limited.

The U.S. Ski Team Pro-Am is a team event where race league teams and teams of friends from across the country can compete for a National Championship team title. To add to the excitement, each team will add a U.S. Ski Team athlete to their roster. Team captains will select their U.S. Ski Team athlete the night before the race at a welcome reception. Each team member will score points for their team based on the best handicap they earn in their age group. Each team must have a minimum of six team members.

The Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships will include Men’s & Women’s slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G. Don’t miss the action!

 

 

Event Schedule

Friday, March 23 - 25
Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships
Post-race ceremony
Live music, introduction of U.S. Ski Team stars, competitor raffle to win great gear
          
Sunday, March 25
The Championship Kick-off party and Alumni Receptions - Docs

Monday, March 26
Return of the Champions” Family Race
West Portal Station, Post-Race Ceremony, including:
World Cup Style bib draw for U.S. Ski Team Pro-Am
Meet and Greet with U.S. Ski Team athletes and Alumni - West Portla Station
Warren Miller movie screening.  Film TBA

Tuesday, March 27
U.S. Alpine Championships registration open
Pro Am Team Race 
Post-race ceremony including live music, team race footage on the big screen, team awards and raffle. Warren Miller movie screening, TBA

Opening Team Captains meeting

Wednesday, March 28                   
Women's U.S. Alpine Championships - Slalom
Presentation of winners in The Village at Winter Park
Men's Team Captains meeting

Thursday, March 29                       
Men's U.S. Alpine Championships - Slalom
Men's and Women's Team Captains meeting

Friday, March 30
Men's and Women's U.S. Alpine Championships - Super G
Presentation of winners in finish arena
Opening Ceremonies
Athlete/parent banquet

Saturday, March 31                        
Women's U.S. Alpine Championships - Giant Slalom
Presentation of Winners in The Village at Winter Park
Men's Team Captains meeting

Sunday, April 1                               
Men's U.S. Alpine Championship - Giant Slalom
Presentation of winners in The Village at Winter Park

Detailed Schedule, including start times: http://media.ussa.org.

 

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