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

The great ski philosopher, Bode Miller, once said "Days like this make you wonder why everyone doesn't want to be a ski racer." If you're a ski racer you know what he meant.

You stand in the starting gate at the top of a snowy mountain. It's a bluebird day, and you gaze at the view; mountains all around, woods and fields below. Then, you focus on the course in front of you, the finish line thousands of feet below….. Take a deep breath…… Ready, GO!

Ten seconds later you're flying, full tilt boogie! Skis way up on edge, arcing across the ice. Your hip almost skims the snow in each turn, gates thwap against your shoulders! Again and again you roll 'em over, way out to the side. You trust your skis to hold, and incredibly, they keep carving. Every turn a risk and a reward, as you accelerate into and out of the fall line.

Now your legs and lungs are burning, but the course straightens and you grab a tuck, roll into a couple more turns, then keep your hands up, skis flat, head down, until the finish line flashes under your skis. WHOOOEEE! That was FUN! Yeah!

At the scoreboard, big grins all around. Your time? It doesn't matter. The race is its own reward, and everyone here understands that. And, there's another run after lunch!

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 21 years old, or 80+, never raced, or a World Cup winner, your speed is relative, but your ski racing enjoyment is absolute!

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Jessie McAleer and David Wolff move to Sise Cup Lead With Wins At Middlebury; SL SL M/F

Kerry Brennan and Bryan Reimer are First Time Winners at Suicide Six: SL SL M/F

Master's Speed Camp - Sugarbush Feb 6-8, 2006

Red Fox Dinner, Friday January 27 - click for details

FIS Masters Cup - Stoneham Quebec Mar 16-19, 2006 Click for Steve Foley's 2001 letter!

Carolyn Beckedorff and Jessie McAleer Share Honors at Ragged, Matthew Bemis Wins Two and Takes Sise Cup Lead - Ragged Mt Sise Cup Results SL SL M/F GS GS M/F Team Results

Aspen Speed Events/Town Race Series

Stowe Super G, Friday January 20

"An Insider's View of the World Cup Tour" - Gunstock Ski Club - Wednesday, Dec 28th!

Roger Buchika receives Ski Industry Honor

Selection Procedures for Sunday River USSA National Masters Championships (Masters Competition Guide p59)

Snowtime.com - More live world cup videos!

MediaZone Live World Cup Video (for a fee)
Sport1 World Cup Video from Austria
Awesome World Cup Photos!
Swix Tuning Techniques Video

Racer Stats from 2005 season - may assist in Team selection for the 2006 season!

Team Racing Comes to New England Masters! Team Racing Rules Team Racing Entry Form Team FAQ's

Special Race Stock Ski Sale at Buchika's

NE Masters Pro-Form prices at Buchika's! ID yourself as a New England Master Racer and show your USSA Masters Competition License. Ask for George Durocher.

Fall Training updated! - see Training page

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

Sunday River Will Host The USSA 2006 National Masters Championships March 18-25, 2006; DH, SG, GS, SL Schedule of Events will we posted As Soon As Available.

New England Masters on Vermont Public Radio - excellent listening!

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 21 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. (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 $35.00 - $45.00, due one week in advance, and include a lift ticket. (May be the best deal in skiing.)

Masters General Racer Eligibility - To participate in USSA masters events, athletes must be:
· at least 21 years old and hold a USSA Masters membership, or,
· be between the ages of 21 and 24 and hold a USSA Student membership, or,
· be at least 21 years old and 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 before a full membership must be purchased, or,
· be between the ages of 18 and 20, not hold a USSA Competitor membership or a USSA Student membership, and 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.
(Why do they make this stuff so complicated?)

Step 1: Join US Ski and Snowboard Association with a Masters, Student, or Temporary Membership: The New Short SL's; photo by Chuck Phillips
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 $25.00 check and the NEMS form with your name, age, birth date, address, and USSA number, to: New England Masters Skiing, Gary Colwell, 186 Haverhill Rd,
Topsfield, MA 01983, (978) 887-5623, OR (802) 496-2754

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 Monday preceding the race. Late entries are subject to an additional surtax of at least $10 at the discretion of the organizing area. Areas should return entry fees or tear up check, if given 24 hours advance notice by a racer unable to attend. Should entries exceed organizer's quota, New England Masters will determine eligibility.

Temporary Membership - Try Masters Racing for a weekend. A $25.00 temporary membership lets you enter one weekend of races per season. Download the form, or contact the Eastern office of US Ski Assn. at (802) 747-3344. Send the completed form along with your paid race entries to the race organizers listed on the schedule, and include a separate check to USSA.
NOTE: Temporary memberships and race entries will be accepted on race day, only by prior arrangement with Gary Colwell, "zepco-at-msn.com, (978) 887-5623.

Andy Lussier, Burke '03 GS For more information:
Gary Colwell, NE Masters Coordinator, zepco-at-msn.com, (802)496-2754 or (978)887-5623
Bill Skinner, US Masters Coordinator, bskinner-at-ussa.org, (435)647-2633
membership-at-ussa.org.

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

Updated continuously during the winter, infrequently year-round.
Many thanks to Faith Middleton for software to publish results and standings.
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