Each year SARS hosts several different races.  These races not only provide home field advantage for our athletes, but serve as a integral part of the fundraisers that support the SARS program.  SARS would not be able to offer the quality program you have come to love without these races.  This is the primary reason SARS  operates with a volunteer Policy.  We are proud of the product we are able to offer your athletes and we could not to do so without your help!  Below is a breakdown of the policy:

 TO SIGN UP CONTACT Melisa Bowerman at: melisabowerman@comcast.net

STARS/ Non– racing J6 Athletes:  No requirement

• * non-racing J6 do not travel to any race, but do compete in Home Series

• J6 Athletes that attend league races/J5’s and J4

• Families with one athlete:  2 DAYS  Families with 2 or more athletes: 3 DAYS

How do you count  the days? Isn’t this going to take up my whole ski season?

No.  Here is how; If a mom and dad both work the same day, that would count towards two of the required volunteer days.  Essentially, one family could fulfill their requirement in one race weekend for the season. Relatives and friends can also help fulfill your days.

What if we just don’t have any time?

We do offer a buy out option.

                    Bill Brooks                                         Dennis Hanson                            Todd & Maryann Prescott

Race Organization Information

The following is a list of suggested race personnel:

• CHIEF OF RACE:

• Race committee chairman for the event. Assumes overall control and responsibility.

• RACE SECRETARY

• Prepares forms, records, final results, etc. Runs race registration and distribution of bibs. Handles correspondence as required. Can be a time-recorder, if necessary.

• CHIEF OF COURSE

• Supervises on-the-hill arrangements. Makes sure that the course setter has sufficient assistance, that the courses are properly set and adequately maintained.

• COURSE MAINTENANCE CREW

• Keeps course in good condition for all the competitors by side slipping throughout the race and taking care of trouble spots as they develop.

• CHIEF GATEKEEPER

• Organizes and instructs the gatekeepers. Delivers notice of disqualification to the Referee and Secretary.

• GATEKEEPERS

• Officiate to determine that all racers pass through each gate. Assist in keeping gates in place. Report disqualifications at the end of the event.

• STARTER AND ASSISTANT STARTER

• Gets racers to the start on time. Gives preparatory signals and the countdown for the start of each racer.

• CHIEF TIMER

• Supervises timing, communication, and calculations. Oversees timers, calculators, recorders. Plans and sets up timing and communication systems.

• TIMER

• Handle electric timers or watches and give times to recorders.

• RECORDERS

• Keep final time records. Determine individual and team scores for the event. Can double as secretary.

• FORERUNNERS

• (1 – 4) Never use racers competing in the day’s events; otherwise the course setter or coaches are acceptable.

• OTHER PERSONNEL

• Scoreboard Recorder

• Announcer

• Assistant to the race secretary – to assist with registration and with results.

• RACE COORDINATOR

•  Contacts personnel prior to event to have people necessary to hold a race.