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Monday Night Racing

Registration closes at 7:30 pm

To confirm that the mountain is open and the race program will begin,
call Mt. Southington after 2.00 pm that day at
860-628-0954 - ext. 243
Mt. Southington's Website

Click on "Racing" in the small "Snow & News" menu box for the lastest racing conditions.

The race captains decided NOT to mandate helmets for Monday Night racing
(although they highly recommend it - especially when they are available to all
CSC members for $15) and note that the state competitions (Downhill and GS) will however require them.

Race fees have been reduced, because the council will forego its $1 surcharge
so that racers may be charged $25 per night instead of the usual $26.

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Rules of Monday Night Racing

Rules of Monday Night Racing: Eight races and three (3) make updates complete the series

Rules of Monday Night Racing: Eight races and three (3) make updates complete the series. Red and blue courses will be set as a single gate course (similar to NASTAR) on alternate sides of the hill each week so that racers may compete on both sides of the hill during the season. If a race is cancelled, the course schedule remains in effect.

Results for each race will be posted in the lounge after the event. Final results will be posted in the Ready Room and mailed to team captains the day after the race. All revisions and corrections must be done in writing at a meeting of the team captains. Protests must be made to the Council Race Chair the night of the event. A captains meeting will immediately be called to review any incidents.

Points are awarded to the top 12 finishers in each of 22 age classes.

1st = 25 points;

2nd = 22 points;

3rd = 20 points;

4th = 18 points;

5th = 16 points;

6th = 14 points;

7th = 12 points;

8th = 10 points;

9th =   8 points;

                                  10th =   6 points;

                                  11th =   4 points;

                                  12th =   2 points.

Age Classes:

Men: MA 18-26; MB 27-30; MC 31-37; MD 38 - 41; ME 42-43; MF 44-45; MG 46; MH 47-48; MI 49; MJ 50-51; MK 52-53; ML 54-55; MM 56-59; MN 60-63; MO 64-68; MP 69-75; MQ (69+) & over.

Women: WA 18-29; WB 30-36; WC 37 - 42; WD 43-47; WE 48-51; WF 52-57; WG 58-64; WH 65-68; WI (69+) & over

Ages: are as of January 1, 2008. Classes are subject to change each year but, will not change during the year.

Red Course: WA, WB, WC, WD, WE, WF, WG, WH, WI, MK, ML, MM, MN, MO. MP, MQ

Blue Course: MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF, MG, MH, MI, MJ,

Club's council dues and racing dues must be paid before any member will be allowed to register. Dues may be paid before any member will be allowed to register. Dues may be paid at mountain prior to first race only to: Rob Dexter (race chairperson) or Kim Roberti (CSC Treasurer)

Monday nights series fees: lift ticket:$18.00; racing or lesson fee $7.00; Total $25.00.
Registration: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.; race starts at 7:45.
Group lessons start at 7:00 p.m. (1.5 hours).

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SIGNING UP

YOU MUST HAVE YOUR SKI CLUB MEMBERSHIP CARD
WITH THE WHITE CSC 2008-2009 STICKER ON IT
TO REGISTER THE FIRST TIME
YOU SIGN UP TO RACE!

NO EXCEPTIONS.......

Registration: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.; race starts at 7:45 p.m.
Group lessons start at 7:00 p.m. (1.5 hours).

The ski area will make the determination as to whether the race hill has safe conditions by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the race. Skiers should call Mt. Southington (1-800-982-6828 or 860-621-8851) for race status. Neither Mt. Southington nor the CSC or its member clubs assume responsibility for judging the safety of the driving conditions for each race. Each individual must make his/her own determination as to the safety of the road conditions and assumes all responsibility for his/her own safety. FIS racing rules apply to the CSC Monday Night Races with the exception of a racer who loses a ski before the first gate. He/She is entitled to a restart. Series is the best 6 of 8, or 5 of 7, or 4 of 6, or 4 of 5, or best of 4.

Eligibility: Any ski club member (18 yrs & older) in good standing can participate in the Monday night league. The ski club must be a member of the CSC and have paid their entry fee to the Council Treasurer. Racer results will not count until such fees are paid. Individuals may only race for one club during the season.

There is an age limit of 18 to participate

Lottery Running Order: Sign-up will close at 7:30 p.m. A number will be drawn for each starting course. That number will be the first racer down the course. Questions concerning the Monday Night Race Series should be directed to the Racing Chairman, Rob Dexter (860-232-7862), skicouncil@msn.com.

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Attention!

Member Parents of the Junior Racing Team!

During the past few years, NAVA has made donations to families whose child participated on the race team to assist with expenses. If you are a member of any 2008 - 2009, Jr. Race Team, you are eligible to receive a donation from the NAVA Ski Club. Submit a letter stating why you feel you are a good candidate to receive a donation.

Request must be received by March 15, 2008 for consideration by the board.

Send to:

NAVA Ski Club
Junior Racing Program
P.O. Box 1567
Waterbury, Ct. 06721-1567