New England Masters Sise Cup Ski Racing - Slalom, Giant Slalom, Downhill

Ski racing at its best is all about the love of the sport, and Masters is ski racing at its best. No racing career to worry about, no parents' or coaches' expectations to live up to; just the racing. And there's always another race.

Join fun-loving racers of all age classes and abilities at a different ski area every winter weekend, in the New England Masters Sise Cup races. Whether you're 18 years old, or 80+, never raced, or a World Cup winner, your speed is relative, but your ski racing enjoyment is absolute!

Mission Statement

Ben Green, 2009 Sise Cup Winner at Sugarbush Slalom

(photo courtesy of Smith & Weston photos)

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News & Announcements - E-mail bob at stonepondtech.com to request results & announcements by E-mail.

2009 Sise Cup Schedule 2009 Sise Cup Standings - FINAL New England Masters Newsletter

USSA Major Event Results and Major Event Updates USSA Masters Updates

World Cup Dreams at Mt. Hood July 18 & 19, 2009 (Funds will go directly to a number of USST Racers whom the US Ski team does not fully fund)

21st annual Rooly Masters Summer Fun Nationals, July 24-26, 2009

Dick Comey passes away - Memorial services to be held Saturday May 23

Welcome to Jim McKeon, new Executive Director of New England Masters!

2009 Masters National photos - Men's A/B slalom (photos by Smith/Weston/Densmore)

Tour de Bondville - July 25, 2009

Sugarbush Finals (SL and GS) and Pico slalom photos (by Smith & Weston) now posted on the website

Jessie McAleer and Ben Green are the 2009 Sise Cup Champions!

Sugarbush Photos by Sandy Macys Links to Photo Gallery: SL GS

Boston Globe article on Carolyn Beckedorff - Masters racer extraordinaire

Hochebirge Photos by Chris Goodhue

Rooly Special Promotion - 2009 - enter MASTERS2009 as promotion code (all caps) - offer good through 2009

Thank you from Susan Dorn

2009 Annual NEMS Newsletter by Steve Foley Team Racing 2009 Press Release

Ultimate Ski Test by Steve Foley

MASTERS CLASS 1 AGE LOWERED TO 18 (18-29)

Live World Cup Video at www.wcsn.com

Artech is now offering a special 10% discount to New England Masters on all orders! www.artechski.com

Masters Racer Authors Tuning Book

Swix Tuning Techniques Video
The Art of Sideslipping by Sean Florian - a MUST READ for all Master's Racers!

New England Master's Archives Miss the latest updates?? Check here for older news!

Photo Below Left: Carolyn Beckedorff - Sugarbush Slalom 2008 (photo by Stacey Weston)

Photo Below: Right: Class 8 Men - Sunday River Nationals 2006

New England Masters Racing is fun, challenging, as competitive as you want to make it, certainly addictive, elite but not elitist. Come on out and ski as fast as you want, dare, or can on a closed course that's all yours! Watch some folks ski amazingly well, then emulate them. Find someone of your own ability and bet them a beer on your run. Discover the true capabilities of your hot new equipment.

Skiers 18 and older race slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G on World Cup style courses at ski areas throughout northern New England. Springtime offers National and International Championships at venues across North America. (Sunday River in '09, Mammoth in '08, Big Sky in '07, Sunday River in '06, Big Sky in '05, Aspen in '04, Park City in '03, Winter Park in '02, Sun Valley in '01, Sugarloaf in '00, Mammoth, Copper, Aspen, Breckenridge, Sunday River, Jackson Hole, Vail/Beaver Creek, Bachelor, Big Sky, etc.)

Ski with a fun, friendly bunch of extraordinary (and ordinary) people from all walks of life. Two or even three generations of some families often compete in the same event. Prizes are by age group and overall, for each race and for the season. Informal rivalries cross all lines of age and gender. We're Masters racers; the older we get, the faster we were!

Race entry fees are $50.00 - $55.00, due one week in advance, and include a lift ticket.

Masters General Racer Eligibility - To participate in USSA masters events, athletes must be:

1. Masters races are open to athletes 18 years of age or older with appropriate eligibility, according to USSA rules.

2. A USSA Alpine Masters Membership is required over the age of 24.

3. Athletes who are 18 to 24 and who hold a USSA Competitor or Student Membership may race in masters races except for the Regional and National Championships.

4. Racers between the ages of 18 and 20, not holding a USSA Competitor membership or a USSA Student membership, may purchase a temporary USSA membership which is good for one event (generally one weekend of racing) This membership option can be purchased for a maximum of two events. (your age is computed as of Dec. 31 of the current winter season).

Step 1: Join US Ski and Snowboard Association with a Masters, Student, or Temporary Membership:

USSA Membership Forms
USSA Membership Web Page
Membership Hotline: (435) 647-2666. Fax (435) 649-3616.
Membership e-mail: membership-at-ussa.org

Step 2: Enroll in New England Masters Skiing - NEMS Sign-Up Form
(Not required if racing only one weekend with a temporary USSA membership.) Send a $35 check ($25 before October 15) and the NEMS form with your name, age, birth date, address, and USSA number, to: New England Masters Skiing, Jim McKeon, 1378 Colonial Drive Rutland, VT 05701 802 – 775 – 7056

Gay Folland - Ragged Mt Slalom 08 (photo by Stacey Weston)

Step 3: Enter a Race one week in advance - Send a completed NE Masters entry form to the contact person listed on the schedule.

Please Note: Entries will be made on separate USSA/NEMS (New England Masters) entry forms for each race, and mailed with individual race fees (a separate check for each event entered) to be received at the race site on or prior to the Wednesday preceding the race. Late entries are subject to an additional surtax of at least $10 at the discretion of the organizing area. Areas will return entry fees or tear up check, if notice that the racer is unable to attend is received by the area organizer prior to 4PM on the day preceding the race. Should entries exceed organizer's quota, New England Masters will determine eligibility. Any athlete holding a valid appropriate USSA license may also register online as indicated on the Schedule Page.
NOTE: Temporary memberships and race entries will be accepted on race day, only by prior arrangement with Jim McKeon, director-at-nemasters.org

For more information:
Jim McKeon, Executive Director, New England Masters Skiing, director-at-nemasters.org
Bill Skinner, US Masters Coordinator, bskinner-at-ussa.org, (435) 647-2633 membership-at-ussa.org.

Comments on this web site? Please e-mail sprocket-at-nemasters.org.

Updated continuously during the winter, infrequently year-round.
Many thanks to Faith Middleton for software to publish results and standings.
New England Masters Skiing, Inc. welcomes sponsorship inquiries.