SUNDAY SERIES

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2023 Sunday Race Series
Sunday mornings at Mt. Holly, Pine Knob, and Alpine Valley

This is our popular race series where athletes can race in their own age group for single races as well as collect season long “World Cup” points. Weekly prizes and medals are awarded to athletes of all ages. The Sunday Race Series runs for seven weeks alternating at Mt. Holly, Pine Knob, and Alpine Valley for seven total races. This year we will be adding easy slalom races and a combi if conditions permit.

Note: The Sunday Race series are included when students sign up for the Six Week Thunderbolt Junior Development Program.

2023 Sunday Series Race Schedule

Race #1 ... 1-8-2023 ... Mt. Holly - GS: CANCELLED
Race #2 ... 1-15-2023 ... Pine Knob – Paneled Slalom
Race #3 ... 1-22-2023 ... Alpine Valley - GS
Race #4 ... 1-29-2023 ... Mt. Holly - Paneled Slalom
Race #5 ... 2-5-2023 ... Pine Knob - GS
Race #6 ... 2-12-2023 ... Alpine Valley – Paneled Slalom
Race #7 ... 2-19-2023 ... Season Championships - TBD

Registration

2022-2023 THUNDERBOLT RACING BROCHURE

RACE DAY DETAILS FOR JANUARY 15, 2023

This weekend is our first Sunday Series Race of the season hosted at Pine Knob. Sunday Series races at Pine Knob are ran in two phases. Please review the below reporting instructions and race procedures for Sunday Series races at Pine Knob, to include this weekend's race. Races hosted by Mt. Holly and Alpine Valley DO NOT follow the same procedure.

Phase 1 will be ran in the morning for the U6, U8 and U10 athletes

Phase 1 racers will report to the venue at 9:30am for course inspection and racer meeting
Phase 1 Race will commence from 10:00am to 11:00am
The timer will print results for Phase 1 groups upon completion of the U8 Group and provide a printout to the coaches announcing the standings
The announcements will be held on the hill on the Pinnacle Road while the race crew is preparing for Phase 2
Phase 1 racers and families can then leave, if needed, the venue after announcements and door prizes
Phase 2 will be ran for the U12 and older athletes
- Phase 2 racers will report to the venue at 11:00am for course inspection and slipping until 11:15am
- Phase 2 will commence from 11:15am to 12:15am
- The timer will print results for Phase 2 groups and provide a printout to the coaches announcing the standings
- The announcements will be held on the hill on the Pinnacle Road
- Phase 2 racers and families can then leave the venue after announcements and door prizes

If your athlete is apprehensive with skiing on the race hill and is not ready to participate in this weekend's SSR, I would highly recommend you and you athlete(s) still attend the race to observe. This will give you a good idea of what to expect when your athlete(s) are ready to participate.

Additionally we have the Donut Trailer for Pine Knob Sunday Series races. The Donut Trailer accepts cash and credit cards, so please bring your appetite if you are interested in purchasing donuts, coffee or hot chocolate.

Directions for reaching the Pine Knob race hill.

This series is open to all racers from 5-18 years old
Racers can compete in one event or all seven
Medals for top 3 places, both girls and boys, and raffle prizes
Points are earned each week with awards given to the "Season Champs" at the final race
Included with all Race Programs or $20.00/race (Discounted Lift Tickets Available)
Registration takes place at 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. (at the Ski School Desk)
Racing starts at 10:00 a.m.

ALL RACERS - PLEASE NOTE:
Helmet and goggles are mandatory.
Racers clearing gates must have a chin guard.
Hand, shin, forearm, and spine guards recommended.