USSA Membership Renewal Information

 

It's time to renew your USSA membership for the 2009-2010 Season.

To avoid a late fee, existing members must renew before October 15th.

The late fee does not apply to new (first time) USSA members.

Remember to indicate your state (PA) and club (Ski Roundtop Racing Club) affiliation as well as your USSA geographical division (Eastern).

This year, your PARA membership will be automatically renewed when you complete your USSA membership application and the $35 PARA dues must be added to your total amount due to USSA and paid at the same time.

If you are a Coach or Official, the PARA dues is only $5.

PARA membership is not applicable for Snowboard Team members.

J-1 and J-2 competitor, who are interested in participating is Eastern Regional FIS Events, should also register with FIS at this time.

You may register and pay On-Line or download a copy of the appropriate application below and drop it in the mail along with your payment.

download USSA Alpine Membership Application here

download USSA Snowboard Membership Application here

download FIS Alpine Registration Application here

download FIS Snowboard Registration Application here

 

Check the SRRC Information Phone Line at 717-796-6606 for announcements and updates to the practice schedule.

 2010 GMVS - PARA J4-5 Derby Sponsor

Hosted by SRRC @ Ski Roundtop

Up-Coming Events:

SRRC Board of Directors Meeting - July 14th at 6:30 pm

Other News:

Preliminary 2010 Race Schedule:

• Frank Sheibley Race for Excellence - Sunday Jan. 3, 2010 @ Ski Roundtop

• Central J3-4-5 Qualifiers:

  (3 GS runs) - Sunday Jan. 10, 2010 @ Ski Liberty

  (2 SL races - 4 runs) - Sat. & Sun. Jan. 16-17, 2010 @ Tussey Mtn.

  (3 GS runs) - Saturday Jan. 30, 2010 @ Whitetail

  Richard Whitney Memorial SL - Sunday Jan. 31, 2010 @ Ski Roundtop

• PA Cup Series (J1-2):

  (2 SL Races) - Sat. & Sun. Jan. 23-24, 2010 @ Seven Springs

  (2 GS Races) - Fri. & Sat. Feb. 5-6, 2010 @ Blue Mountain

  (SL Race) - Sunday Feb. 7, 2010 @ Sno Mountain

  (GS-SL-GS) - Fri.- Sat.- Sun. Feb. 19-21, 2010 @ Elk Mountain 

• J3 Derby - Feb. 12-14, 2010 @ Seven Springs

• J4-5 Derby - Feb. 27-28 @ Ski Roundtop

• USCSA - Allegheny Collegiate Ski Conference Races:

  (SL-GS) - Jan. 9-10, 2010 @ WISP

  (2 SL Races) - Jan. 16-17, 2010 @ Ski Denton

  (2 GS Races) - Jan. 23-24, 2010 @ Elk Mountain

  (SL-GS) - Jan. 30-31, 2010 @ Timberline

  (Conference Finals) - Feb. 6-7, 2010 @ TBA

  (Regional Championships) - Feb. 19-20, 2010 @ TBA

SRRC selected to host the PARA J4-5 Derby through the 2012 Season

 

At the PARA spring meeting on May 2nd, the PARA Board of Directors accepted SRRC's bid to host the J4-5 Derby in 2011 and 2012. Two years ago, SRRC was selected to host the Derby in 2009 and 2010, therefore SRRC will be host of the J4-5 State Championship Derby at Ski Roundtop for the next three years.

 

SRRC Membership Elects Officers and Directors for 2009-2010 Season

 

At the SRRC Awards Banquet held on April 18th, the general membership approved the following slate of Officers and Directors to guide the club next season and beyond. Fred Craft - President, Dave Gibb - Vice President, Joe Bender - Treasure, Mimi Legro - Secretary, Directors - Chris Braun, Ray George, Jack Kennedy, Dave Long, Ed Meyer, Denny Penny, Paul Palanzo, Jay Stefanic, Jeff Wakeen, Dave Whitney and Fred Yost.

 

New members to the board are: Ray George, Jack Kennedy, Dave Long and Paul Palanzo. According to the newly adopted by-laws, these new Directors were elected to serve a three year term beginning July 1, 2009.

 

Dana Tulis was appointed by the board on June 9th to fill Ed Myer's seat on the board for the 2009-2010 season.

 

The following Directors are stepping down on June 30, 2009 after serving on the board for several years: Bill Filling, Jim Hutchison, Bill Reiner, Keith Rodgers.

 

Special recognition goes to Bill Reiner who is retiring. Bill served on the board for over 10 years and held the office of Treasurer during most of that time. Thanks to Bill for being the financial steward of the club and for his contribution of time, insight and wisdom.

 

Saturday Morning Race Bib Return: If you forgot to turn in your race bib after the last Saturday Morning Race or at the Awards Banquet, please drop it in the mail to Fred Craft at 2840 York Haven Road, Manchester, PA 17345. The race bibs are not a keepsake or souvenir for you to place in your scrap book or display as wall art. There will be a $25 charge for all un-returned bibs.

2009 Season Highlights:

USASA Nationals - SRRC Podium Results

 

The SRRC Snowboard Team traveled to Copper Mountain last week to compete against racers from across the country in the USASA Nationals. The came away with a four of top 5 finishes, including two Gold Medal performances.

Nina Argento     5th place Slalom
Tara Brady         5th place Giant Slalom
Ezio Argento     GOLD MEDAL GIANT SLALOM & 5th Place Slalom
Neil Sunday       GOLD MEDAL SLALOM
 

Congratulations to GS Champion Ezio Argento, SL Champion Neil Sunday and the rest of the SRRC Snowboard Team !!!!

 

SRRC Alpine Ski Team members earn PARA State Team honors Congrats to the following SRRC Alpine Ski Team athletes who earned State Team honors at last months PARA State Championship events. These members qualified to attend Eastern USSA Championship events which were held during the month of March.

 

J4-5:  Neza Stefanic - Kyle Penny - Gianni Palanzo - Christian Kennedy

 

J-3: Relly King - Liza Legro - Daniel Klein - Owen Braun - Dakota Detwiler

 

J1-2: Ellen Legro - Luke Wiles - Tyler Filling

 

SRRC athlete wins Allegheny Collegiate Ski Conference Championship Congrats to SRRC athlete and coach Robert Craft who finished first place overall in the men's A Team division of the Unites States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) Allegheny Conference (ACSC). Robert, a sophomore at Penn State - York Campus, finished in first place overall in the USCSA-ACSC  race series. The Penn State University women's and men's A Teams both qualified for USCSA Nationals, which were held at Winter Park, CO in March, with Collin Andrews on board. Other former SRRC athletes who also raced in the Allegheny Conference this season were Morgan Filling and Vanessa Shalkey racing for Penn State, and Matt Bulger and Dave Bensel racing for West Chester University.

J4-5 Derby Retro Race Team Photo

USSA Rules & Regulations:

USSA Alpine Gate Judge Video

2007/2008 USSA Alpine Officials Manual - Chapter 8 - Gate Judge

2007/2008 USSA Competition Guide - Chapter 8 - Competition Regulations

(download)> Race Worker Job Descriptions and Responsibilities

Industry Links for Ski Equipment, Wax and Accessories:

                     
ALPINE RACING TECHNOLOGY

           

If you find any errors or have any questions regarding the website content, PLEASE, contact the webmaster.