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Alpine RaceSaturday · 2027

February 13

Chewy Slalom

Abenaki Ski Area

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An Abenaki racer in a team jacket carving through slalom gates, with the base lodge behind
Date
Saturday, February 13, 2027
Time
Not posted yet
Venue
Abenaki Ski Area, 390 Pine Hill Rd, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Ages
U10 and U12
Entry
Open race

Overview

Everyone's favorite. An annual favorite for U10 and U12 racers, held in memory of Peter “Chewy” Holland. Hot dog and a t-shirt included.

Registration

How to register has not been posted yet.

Families register their own racer. Coaches do not enter anyone.

Spectators

Where to watch

Stand along the fence on the lodge side of the finish. You will see the last four or five gates and the finish from there.

Stay off the course and out of the rope tow line while racers are running. A course worker will wave you across between runs.

Parking

Parking is on the town side of the hill, in the Pine Hill Road lot. It fills by 8:30 on a race morning; carpool if you can.

Lodge

The lodge is open all day for warming up, restrooms and the snack bar. Racers stage inside, so keep the doorways clear.

Weather

Races are seldom canceled for weather. Dress for cold, wind and sleet, and bring something to stand on.

Volunteering

Sign up for a shift

How credits work

Instruction for your job is given on the morning of the event. Be prepared for cold, wind, sleet and rain.

On the hill, on skis

  • Gate Judge1 of 1 openSign up

    Monitor skier passage through assigned gates.

  • Course Worker1 of 1 openSign up

    Gate setup and removal, B-netting, equipment maintenance. Physical; intermediate to advanced skiing required.

  • Starter1 of 1 openSign up

    Releases racers from the start gate; works with timing and the Start Referee.

  • Start Roundup1 of 1 openSign up

    Calls racers to the start gate in bib order; must project clearly.

  • Start Hand Timer1 of 1 openSign up

    Uses a stopwatch to time racers at the start.

  • Head Gate Judge1 of 1 openSign up

    Supervises all gate judges; supports gate assignments and course integrity.

At the lodge and the finish, no skiing

  • Finish Hand Timer1 of 1 openSign up

    Uses a stopwatch to time racers at the finish.

  • Backup Timer1 of 1 openSign up

    Operates the backup timing computer; computer proficiency required.

  • Announcer1 of 1 openSign up

    Announces real-time results over the PA from the timing booth.

  • Workers Lunch Coordinator1 of 1 openSign up

    Purchases and serves lunch for volunteers; expenses reimbursed.

  • Race Registration1 of 1 openSign up

    Verifies payments and hands out bibs.

  • Lodge Cleanup / Bib Collection1 of 1 openSign up

    Keeps the lodge tidy; collects bibs and equipment after races.

Certified officials

These jobs run the race, and each needs a current US Ski & Snowboard Alpine Official card. The club pays for the clinic.

  • Chief of Race1 of 1 openSign up

    Oversees and runs the race; controls all race officials; member of the Race Jury.

  • Chief of Course1 of 1 openSign up

    Responsible for course setup and maintenance; coordinates course workers.

  • Chief of Timing1 of 1 openSign up

    Manages timing and calculations; publishes official results.

  • Start Referee1 of 1 openSign up

    Enforces start-gate rules and reports violations to the Referee.

  • Finish Referee1 of 1 openSign up

    Monitors the finish area and finish-line rule compliance.