This is the latest on the 2008 USSA major event schedule, new FIS equipment rules and the summer Masters races at Hood. Sorry for the delay in finalizing the schedule.

2008 Skier's Edge Masters National Championships
Mar. 17-22 Mammoth Mountain, CA
DH Mar. 17-19
SG-GS-SL Mar. 20-21-22

Special lodging rates at the Mammoth Mountain Inn for all 2008 Masters National race participants. Stay slope slide and receive standard hotel rooms as low as $65 per person based on double occupancy. Rates valid Sunday thru Friday March 16-21, 2007. Limited time only offer, must reserve your room by Feb. 1, 2008. Other restrictions may apply
Call 1.800.MAMMOTH or reserve your room online at
http://www.mammothmountain.com/plan/lodging/

2008 Skier's Edge Masters Regional Championships
Western
Feb. 7-10 trSG/SG/GS/SL
Winter Park, CO

Eastern
Mar.6-9 trSG/SG/GS/SL
Whiteface Mountain,  NY

Check the USSA Masters web site for Major Event Schedules 2008 for more details. www.ussaorg

FIS Masters equipment rule changes:
After a lot of lobbying by USSA, FIS Masters has changed its equipment rules to the following.
1. The present specifications for the length and radius of skis are changed to be recommendations (Exception: The ski length in super G may not be less than 185 cm (men) and 180 cm (ladies).
2. Rules concerning the maximum height of ski/plates are recommended. The heights are reduced as follows: The key word is recommended.
maximum distance from bottom to bootsole: 50mm
maximum from boot sole to base of foot: 45mm.

Mt. Hood July 20-22 Summer Fun Nationals
Mt Hood is in its prime this summer:  Lots of snow and sun.  Government Camp is hopping with ski and equipment companies offering their latest.  The 19th annual Rooly Summer Fun Nationals is looking to be a fantastic event July 20-22!  Join the fun. It is time to send in your entry. www.SummerFunNationals.com

Special Offer! At Mt. Hood all racers with current 2008 masters membership will receive a Masters Ski Racing ball cap. Any that join for season at event will also get the 2008 master hat. Please renew your membership now!

Hope you all are having a great summer. I look forward to seeing you at Mt. Hood or in the starting gate this coming winter.