Past Event
U16 Far West Open and FIS Far West Open
Kate Abraham
Kate Abraham
Jan
19
Fri
U16 Far West Open and FIS Far West Open
Join us for a thrill-filled ski race event at the U16 Far West Open Wild West Qualifier #1 at Palisades Tahoe from January 19-21, 2024. Witness young talents showcase their skills in U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned Giant Slalom races, competing for 1st-3rd place and the coveted "hard charger" awards. Additionally, the FIS Far West Open Wild West Qualifier #1 presents U18 athletes with a Grand Prix series, offering scholarships based on World Cup Points earned during a series of races.
Join us for a thrill-filled ski race event at the U16 Far West Open Wild West Qualifier #1 at Palisades Tahoe from January 19-21, 2024. Witness young talents showcase their skills in U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned Giant Slalom races, competing for 1st-3rd place and the coveted "hard charger" awards. Additionally, the FIS Far West Open Wild West Qualifier #1 presents U18 athletes with a Grand Prix series, offering scholarships based on World Cup Points earned during a series of races.
Jan
19
Fri
Past Event
U16 Far West Open and FIS Far West Open
Kate Abraham
Kate Abraham
U16 Far West Open and FIS Far West Open
Join us for a thrill-filled ski race event at the U16 Far West Open Wild West Qualifier #1 at Palisades Tahoe from January 19-21, 2024. Witness young talents showcase their skills in U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned Giant Slalom races, competing for 1st-3rd place and the coveted "hard charger" awards. Additionally, the FIS Far West Open Wild West Qualifier #1 presents U18 athletes with a Grand Prix series, offering scholarships based on World Cup Points earned during a series of races.
Join us for a thrill-filled ski race event at the U16 Far West Open Wild West Qualifier #1 at Palisades Tahoe from January 19-21, 2024. Witness young talents showcase their skills in U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned Giant Slalom races, competing for 1st-3rd place and the coveted "hard charger" awards. Additionally, the FIS Far West Open Wild West Qualifier #1 presents U18 athletes with a Grand Prix series, offering scholarships based on World Cup Points earned during a series of races.
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U16 Far West Open Wild West Qualifier #1
Join us as we dive into the world of U16 ski racing, where raw talent meets years of dedication and training, and where the future of skiing takes its first bold steps towards greatness. Get ready for heart-pounding action, fierce competition, and a celebration of the remarkable talent within this age group, as they chase their dreams down the mountain slopes.
U16+ Races are run as U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned, scored events. U16 Qualifying Series for U16 Regional Championships is known as the 'Wild West Series.' All athletes must hold a valid U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Far West competitors license. All races are U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Far West, non-scored, sanctioned events. Athletes can only be entered via their team administrator, no individual registration. Additional rules and regulations listed on event website.
Event Details:
Name: U16 Far West Open Wild West Qualifier #1
Dates: January 19 - 21, 2024
Location: Palisades Tahoe
What: 3 Days of Giant Slalom, Men and Women
Awards:
Wild West Races - 1st - 3rd place, and one hard charger per gender.
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FIS Far West Open Wild West Qualifier #1
The Grand Prix series is scored for U18’s as a series to qualify for scholarships to be used for the following season. The places are determined by adding up the total World Cup Points earned during ALL the races listed in the Grand Prix series for that season. Each race is scored by separating only the U18 class. Foreign, out of division, current USST and U16 participants in each race are removed and results are sorted by class prior to assigning WCP’s for each race.
U16+ Races are run as U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned, scored events. All athletes must hold a valid U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Far West competitors license. U16+ Races are run as U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned, scored events.
Event Details:
Name:FIS Far West Open Wild West Qualifier #1
Dates: January 19 - 21, 2024
Location: Palisades Tahoe
What: 3 Days of Giant Slalom, Men and Women
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