- Date
- Sunday, February 28, 2027
- Time
- Not posted yet
- Venue
- Abenaki Ski Area, 390 Pine Hill Rd, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
- Ages
- U10
- Entry
- NHARA sanctioned
New event for 2026-27.
Overview
New this season: a NHARA-sanctioned U10 Combi at our home hill. Seth promises it will be wicked fun.
A combi is two runs on the same day: one down a giant slalom course, where the gates are set far apart and the turns are long, and one down a slalom course, where they are close together and the turns are quick.
The two times are added together, and the total is the result. U10s race both on the multi-event skis they train on, so there is no second pair to bring.
Registration
How to register has not been posted yet.
Families register their own racer. Coaches do not enter anyone. Sanctioned, so a racer needs current US Ski & Snowboard and NHARA memberships.
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
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.