Snowboard/Freeski Bulletin
Groms Competition This Weekend!
Your first Groms event of the season is this Sunday. Good luck to all competitors!
Sunday, January 12:
SB @ Beaver Valley; Event Details Here.
Ski @ Craigleith; Event Details Here.
Alpine Programs Fundraiser
This year, join us in supporting Alpine’s on-hill programs further with fundraising initiatives happening all season long! The main event is Saturday, February 8, with our annual live and silent auctions but there are plenty more ways to get involved and make a difference throughout the season. Every contribution helps us elevate our programs and create unforgettable experiences on the slopes.
Let’s go #ALLIN for Alpine Programs!
Night Rail Jam & Pipe Jam
Sign up early for these exciting events to ensure you don’t miss out on the fun!
Learn more and get tickets at the links below:
Adult Racing
Fun & Glory Training:
Join us for training ahead of your first race this Sunday! We will be training Sunday 9:30-11:30am on Parade with coaches Derek and Sarah.
Next Race:
Fun & Glory: Sunday, January 12 GS on Kent
Inspection: 12:30-12:45pm, start time 1:00pm – Snowboarders run first, then skiers.
Fun & Glory Schedule
Jan. 12: Ski / SB GS on Kent, 1:00pm
Jan. 26: Ski / SB GS on Kent, 1:00pm
Feb. 9: Ski SL on Kent / SB GS on Kent, 1:00pm
Feb. 16: Ski GS on Challenge / SB on Kent, 1:00pm
Feb. 22: 4:30pm start, Dual after Dark, Lower Alpine (optional)
Fun & Glory Calcutta Auction
How Does the F&G Calcutta Work?
The Calcutta auction is live! This is your chance to engage in some fun online bidding for your F&G team! All in support of our Alpine programs.
Round two is now in session – the auction is live up until January 11 at midnight.
How Does the F&G Calcutta Work?
Betting is open to all members who wish to participate (whether you are racing in Fun & Glory or not). You can purchase a team as an individual, a group or get together with your new team mates and submit your bid. Teams will be available for purchase starting January 4.
The amounts paid for the teams by the winning bidders will be put into a pool. Winnings will be awarded based on team results at the end of the season. Prize money will be awarded as follows; 10% will be paid to the ski programs fundraiser, 50% will be paid to the purchaser of the winning team, 25% will be paid to the purchaser of the second place team and 15% will be paid to the purchaser of the third place team.
This year the Calcutta Auction will be conducted entirely online via email submission. There will be two competitive rounds:
- Round 1: Opens January 4 and closes January 7 at midnight.
- Round 2: Opens January 8 and closes January 11 at midnight (the day before the first race).
Bids can be submitted to Erin at ehindle@alpineskiclub.com starting January 4, 2025.
Fantasy Fun & Glory
Returning this year is the Fantasy Fun & Glory league where you can build your dream racing team, compete against other members, and maybe even take home the cash prize. Learn more at the link below.
Open until January 11 at midnight, you have the chance to draft the ultimate team. Use the Google form to submit your fantasy picks and create your dream roster.
Results
Stay tuned for results from this season’s competitions…
Please share photos of your athlete’s podium by email.
