For more information on:
2012 NH Series Races
Race 1 - January 28
Venue - Gunstock Nordic Ctr. Gilford
Format -Classic
ClassicHosted by - Gilford HS
Entry Deadline - January 20th
Chief of Race - Kelly Renaud krenaud@sau36.org
Race 2 - February 11
Site - White Mtn Regional HS
Format - Skate
Hosted by - WMRHS
Entry Deadline - January 20th
Chief of Race - Kelly Renaud krenaud@sau36.org
Start times for both races -
NH Series Race Format, Scoring & Rules
1. Racing Categories: The NH Series race has three distinct divisions:
'A' Race:
The most competitive race of the day! Teams may enter a maximum of 10 skiers in this event. A team must have at least 4 skiers in this race to qualify for team scoring.
* Note: Only skiers in the A-race may qualify for the NH Eastern High School Team
'B' Race:
This race is for developmental skiers and coaches may enter as many skiers as they wish in this event.
Please think carefully about which race is most appropriate for your skiers; do not place them in the A-Race if they are not ready.
Middle School Race:
This event is for Middle School skiers only. You may enter as many skiers in this event as you like, however no 5th graders will be allowed to race!
No Middle School skiers may ski in either the A or B race. This is a NHIAA rule!
Middle School skiers may qualify for the NH J2 Team. (Born in 96/97 )
A. Team scores will only be done in the A race by the place point system with the lowest score
winning. The top 4 skiers score, there is no displacement.
B. Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers with ribbons awarded for 4th
through 10th place in each event.
C. The Lara Sibley Award will be given to the team, boys and girls, with the best overall score
from the first two races.
All awards will begin at the conclusion of the B-race at Whitaker Woods!
A. Bib pick-up will begin at 9am at both events. Bibs must be pinned on the front chest to ensure
visibility to race officials.
B. There shall be no skiing backwards on the courses during events!
C. There are no indoor waxing facilities at the race sites and no skis in buildings!
D. There will be no refunds for teams or skiers who fail to show up for the event.
E. Any skier whose behavior places another skier at risk may be disqualified from the event and
barred from the NH J2 and/or Eastern High School teams at the discretion of the Jury.
The incident will also be reported to the NHIAA.
F. Races will be run in accordance with NHIAA rules of skiing.Awards - 3:30 in the Gymnasium
2. Scoring and Awards:
3. Race Day Rules:
The New Hampshire J2 and the New Hampshire Eastern High School Championships teams both will be selected based upon performance in the NH Series Races and announced at the conclusion of the B-Race at WMRHS.
Eastern High School Championship -
March 17, 17, 18, Mount Top - Vermont
J2 Championship -
March 9, 10, 11, Black Mountain - Rumford Maine
High School Boys A Race - Waves of 10 beginning at 10:30AM
High School Girls A Race - Waves of 10 beginning at 11:15AM
Middle School Boys Race - Waves of 10 beginning at 12 Noon
Middle School Girls Race - Waves of 10 beginning at 12:15PM
High School Boys B Race - Waves of 10 beginning at 1:00PM
High School Girls B Race - Waves of 10 beginning at 1:45PM
* any J2 skier from the B race, that makes the top 40 J2 list, will be automatically moved to the A race for Race 2
Make sure to include birth year for all skiers
Awards will be held after B-races at WMRHS
