2008 Eastern J4 Future Stars Festival
Okemo Mountain Resort and Okemo Mountain School
March 15-17

To all, I would like you to know what an incredible past 3 weeks the
eastern development program has had.  It started off with an incredible
J3 Finals event at Okemo Mt., from there Waterville Valley and WBBTS
hosted the eastern J3 Junior Olympics and wrapped up this past weekend
back at Okemo Mt. for the J4 Whistler Cup Shootout and Future Stars
festival.  As you know each of these events spreads out over a 5 day
period.  Both hosts Okemo and OMS and Waterville (WBBTS) did an amazing
job of organizing on and off hill events for the athletes.  Both hosts
were completely prepared for their events and ran them extremely well.
I had many parents and coaches come to me and say those were the best
Finals, JO's and Future Stars events they had ever been to.  It is
incredibly difficult to run an event, nevermind an event spanning over 4
or 5 days.  A ton of hard work went in to all of these events and kudos
to both hosts on jobs extremely well done.  Thank you for all of your
hard work and please look for my reports on these events in the next day
or two.

Best,

Alex Krebs
Eastern Development and Competitions Manager
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association

On behalf of Okemo Mountain Resort I would like to congratulate you on being selected to compete at the 2008 Eastern JIV Future Stars Festival. Okemo Mountain, Okemo Mountain School and our supporting club “OMARA” are happy to host this prestigious event.  
    In this packet are all the materials, literature and event schedules that you will need. Whether you plan on spending all of your time on the mountain or visiting the stores in the downtown ski village of Ludlow, we hope you have a great time.
    Congratulations on your accomplishment, you should be proud to be a top alpine ski racer representing your state in this exciting event.  We look forward to seeing you and your family members on the slopes!

Good Luck
Peter Cornish
Competition Director
Okemo Mountain Resort

ATHLETE INFORMATION

Future Stars is the premier event for the J4 age group.  Our objective is to provide three days of organized team events culminating with a day of competition.

Bring: GS Skis, Boots, Poles, Gloves, Goggles, Rain Gear, and Speed Suit. Helmets Required.

Cost:    $125 for 3 days.
Payable to:  Okemo Mountain, Includes All Mountain Lifts, Training, Coaching, All Event Venues

Send Entry to: Race Chairman
            77 Okemo Ridge Road
            Ludlow, VT  05149
       
Other: Parent/Family Member Lift Tickets will be offered daily for $39.00.

Info Desk:    Competition Center    7:30am – 4pm    802.228.1480 or 1483
Lodging:    See attached sheet
Hosts:        Okemo Mountain Resort and Okemo Mountain School Ludlow/Vermont

USSA Eastern JIV FUTURE STARS
Okemo Mountain Resort
Ludlow, Vermont

ATHLETE REGISTRATION
Print clearly

Last Name:  _____________________________     First:  __________________________

Sex:  ____    Age:  ____    Date of Birth: _____________    USSA #: _______________

Mailing Address:  _________________________________________________________

City:  _______________________________    State:  __________    Zip:  _______________

Home Phone:  ____________________________________________

Email:  ____________________________________________

Your State Ski Association:    ______________________________

Your Ski Area:            ______________________________

Your Training Club/Team:    ______________________________
(No initials please)

    ____    I have enclosed a $125.00 check  (Payable to: Okemo Mountain Resort)

   

 
2008 Future Stars Festival Schedule
GS/SL SKIS ONLY!!!

Saturday March 15
Whistler Cup Shootout
6:00 PM  Mandatory coaches meeting for all Future Stars Coaches in the Clocktower Meeting Room at Okemo.

Day 1: Sunday March 16
•    9:30-11:00  Registration for athletes … mezzanine of the base lodge
•    11:30 Mandatory athlete/coaches’ Meeting
•    First team event
4:30 Coaches Meeting in the Clock tower meeting room
6:00 Banquet in the Round house at Jackson Gore

Day 2: Monday March 17

    8:00 Groups Meet in base lodge
    8:30 Board lifts with groups
    Group activities that will be announced at the meeting
    12:00 Break for lunch
    1:00 Regroup and work in groups
    4:30 coaches meeting in the clock tower meeting room
   
Day 3: Tuesday, March 18
8:00 Groups meet in lodge
•    Dual GS race (coaches to stay with their original groups)
•    Team scoring with individual run-off, top 8 boys, top 8 girls
•    Athletes depart

USSA JIV Eastern Future Stars 2008

ATHLETE MEDICAL DISCLOSURE

ATHLETE NAME:  _______________________________________ DOB: ______________________
Medical Problems/History :    _____________________________________________________
                _____________________________________________________
Allergies             _____________________________________________________
Current Medications         _____________________________________________________
Medical Insurance Company     ______________________________Phone:  _____________________

AGREEMENT TO RELEASE LIABILITY
In consideration of my child being allowed to participate in the USSA Eastern Future Stars program, on behalf of myself and my child I agree to release Okemo Mountain Resort, their owners, affiliates, employees, agents, directors, officers and volunteers from any liability for damage, injury or death to my child, myself or to any person sustained as a result of participation in said program, whatever the cause, including but not limited to the fault or alleged negligence of any of the Releases, or any risk of the sport, known or unknown, accepting full legal responsibility on behalf of myself and my child not to sue the Releases and to hold harmless and indemnify the from any damage, award, legal expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees or settlement arising out of my child's participation in said program. 
Consent:  I, parent/guardian of participant, hereby grant permission, in case of injury, to have a physician or other medical personn
el, provide medical assistance and/or treatment to said athlete.

Parent/Guardian Signature¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬________________________________________

Athlete Signature_______________________________________________

Date__________________________________________________________

Okemo Mountain Resort General Information

Information Center:  The Competition building will serve as the information center. The building is located to the right of the clock tower.

For general information about Okemo Mountain visit our website at www.okemo.com. There you will find the many services we have to offer on the mountain and in the area.

Race Worker Opportunities: There are work opportunities available throughout the duration of this event.  You will receive a free lift pass for the day you work plus and additional pass to ski at Okemo valid through the 2008 season. Please call 802-228-1480 or 1484 to sign up.

Banquet will be held at the round house which is located in Jackson Gore. Tickets are available for purchase through the information center or at registration.
        Competitors:  Free    Children under 10   $15
        Coaches:    $13.00    Parents and Guests   $35

Mountain Etiquette and Athlete Code of Conduct:  As noted in your USSA Comp guide, while on the hill or in the lodge, all athletes must maintain high standards of moral and ethical conduct, which includes self-control, responsible behavior, consideration for, the physical and emotional well being of others and courtesy and good manners. Please observe your “Responsibility Code”…..thank you.

Coaches Information: Consistent with USSA Policy, the rule for complimentary coach tickets is as follows:  All athletes are entitled to representation by a coach from their home program.  If a program would like to have two coaches they must have more than 4 athletes, more than 8 athletes for 3, more that 12 for 4, etc. Okemo will offer coaches tickets at a reduced rate, but need the names in advance.  Coaches must carry a professional coaching license.

Whistler Cup Shootout: Athletes who have qualified for the Whistler Cup Shootout on Saturday, March 15th, will be notified by USSA.  Registration will be in the mezzanine of the base lodge from 7:00 to 7:30 on Saturday.  The race will consist of 3 runs of GS followed by 3 runs of SL on the Wardance race trail.

Parent Tickets:  Tickets for parents and siblings will be available at the administration building.
Tickets will be priced at $39 for one day, $110 for three days and $145 for all four days.

Banquet Ticket Order Form

Competitor Name:____________________________________________

Parent or guardian name:_______________________________________

Address:_____________________________Phone:__________________

_____________________________________Email__________________

______________________________________

Where will you be staying_______________________________________

Number of tickets_____________________@ $35.00 per ticket =Total_______

Number of tickets_____________________@ $15.00 per ticket=Total________
                                   
                            Grand Total=____________

Credit Card Number_____________________________________

Expiration Date_________________________________________

Name on Card__________________________________________

Signature______________________________________________

COMPETITOR BIOGRAPHY

Name_____________________________________________________

School or team_________________________________

Home town mountain____________________________

Home town newspaper____________________________Phone___________________

Skiing Accomplishments___________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

What is your favorite music____________________________________________

Hobbies____________________________________________________________

Who is your favorite athlete______________________________________________

Skis___________________________Boots_______________________

What gives you the most inspiration when you are competing _____________________

________________________________________________________________________

Favorite word that motives you_____________________________________________

Basic Rules and Procedures
Eastern J4 Whistler Shootout

Seeding/Format:
•    SL will be first, GS will be second and there will be three consecutive runs of each discipline.

•    There will be a break between SL and GS.

•    Courses will be sprint style courses (approximately 40 seconds)

•    1 course will be set for each discipline and all three runs will be taken on that course unless jury decides otherwise.

•    Girls will always run first

•    There will be three random draws within each gender and the second run of each draw will be flipped as such:

SL run #1-Random Draw
SL run #2-Flip running order SL #1
SL run #3-Re-Randomize
GS run #1-Flip Running order SL#3
GS run #2-Re-Randomize
GS run #3-Flip Running order GS #2

•    Bibs will be distributed at registrations and will remain the same throughout the day.

•    All three randomized start lists will be provided in the morning.

Rules:
This is a time trial event.  There will be a jury on hand including a TD.  Coaches will be expected to help with all on hill needs.  The Development and Competitions Manager will run the event, oversee the timing, and do all of the scoring.   As this is a shootout event the jury and course setter have flexibility with the age respective vertical requirements, gate counts and combination counts.

Coach Lift Tickets:
The rule for complimentary coach tickets is as follows:  All athletes are entitled to representation by a coach from their home program.  Programs that might have more than 4 athletes to represent will be allowed an additional coach. If a program would like to have two coaches the event organizer should offer a reduced rate lift ticket to programs that would like to have additional coaches at the event.                 

Scoring:
Best two runs (place points) in any discipline count toward scoring.  Ties will be broken first internally, and then if necessary externally up to the sixth-best run. 

***The top two boys, and top two girls will be selected to the Whistler Cup team.***

Awards:
Formal awards will not be given to podium athletes.  Whistler cup team will be announced at the team selection ceremony.

Registration:7:00-7:45 base lodge mezzanine
Coaches meeting 7:30 mezzanine of base lodge
Jury on lift 7:30
Athletes on lift  8:3
0
GS first run 9:30, followed by two more back to back GS runs.
Reset for SL
SL first run 12:30

 

TO: Racers & Families, Coaches, officials and friends
FROM: Okemo Racing Community and Lodging staff
RE: Okemo Slopeside Lodging for JS States and J4 Shoot-out and Super Stars competitors

Congratulations to all J3, J4’s, parents and coaches.  
Slopeside Lodging Available: Fully furnished privately owned condominiums with complete kitchens and spacious living room areas.   Winterplace, Kettle Brook and the Okemo Mountain Lodge are all great locations for quick access to the race trails.   Other locations, including the Jackson Gore Village and Solitude Village are other upscale options based on space available.     

https://www.okemo.com/okemowinter/lodginganddining/slopesidelodging/stayslopeside.asp      for photos and further descriptions…..but you must call to get the racer specials !!!!

Lodging specials: Okemo will offer 10% off on any weekend night and a 25% discount for any 3 night stay or during the midweek.  

**       JS States (March 2nd – 5th) example:  A Winterplace 3br / 2 bath mountainside unit sleeping 6-8 will be $329 per night (includes all taxes and
            travel protection plan) based on a 3 night midweek stay during the week of March 2nd

**       J4 (March 14-17th) example:    Winterplace 3br unit from $379 per night based on a 3 night weekend
 
**       J4 (March 16th -19th) example:   Winterplace 3br unit from $273 per night based on a 3 day midweek

All taxes and travel protection plan are included in all samples rates  !!

Recreation Amenities Available: Winterplace has their own heated indoor pool and two 5 person Jacuzzis,   Guests staying at either Kettle Brook or Okemo Mountain Lodge get access to the Spring House Aquatic and Fitness Center w/indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and extensive exercise room.

Okemo Resort Shuttle   complimentary shuttle to enjoy the entire resort without getting back into your car.

Call 1 (800) 786-5366 and ask for the VARA08   Racers Special.

Other Lodging options available in the Village of Ludlow:    

Timber Inn Motel  (Glenn & Donna)  (802) 228-8666      https://www.timberinnmotel.com/
Best Western Colonial Motel  (Charles)    (802) 228-8188    https://www.bestwesternludlow.com/