rev. 11/28/2007

J1, J2, and SR Racing

VARA Open Races, VT Cup Series & George Tormey Series

Racers with a point profile of 50 points or less are awarded free entry into the VARA Series and VT Cup series and the Vermont Open Races. All Vermont Racers regardless of point profile are encouraged to race.

VARA Open Races, VT Cup Series & George Tormey Series

Racers with a point profile of 50 points or less are awarded free entry into the VARA Series and VT Cup series and the Vermont Open Races. All Vermont Racers regardless of point profile are encouraged to race.

VARA Open Races

1. The VARA Open Series consists of races scheduled throughout the state, throughout the season.
2. Out of state entry procedures and rulings can be referred to under the entry procedure section.
3. This is not a scored series and is not used for Eastern Cup qualifications.

Vermont Cup Series

1. The VT Cup Series begins in late Dec. and continues throughout the season.
2. 2. The VT Cup Series is scored using the Old World Cup point scoring system for the top 15 men/women for each race. Out of state competitors, non VARA members will receive a trophy for earned results, if applicable. The out of state competitor and the non VARA member will be taken out of the Old World Cup point scoring system, allowing only VARA members to receive overall points, including foreign athletes that are VARA members, however foreign athletes will not be included in EC quota selections.
3. 3. This series will be used exclusively for selection for the Vermont Quota to the February and March Eastern Cups. (All VT Cup races held, up to 10 days before the start of the Eastern Cup which the quota will be used will count toward the quota selection, If possible races within 10 days of the USSA EC quota deadline will count in the quota scoring)
4. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the overall season winners, 1st through 3rd places, Men/Women.
5. Overall season winners will be named to the VARA Team.
6. The out of state criteria applies to this series.

The George Tormey Series

1. 1. The George Tormey Series begins in late Dec. and ends in late Jan. or early Feb.
2. 2. The George Tormey Series is a short intense set of races designed to bring together the top racers in Vermont and field size permitting, out of state racers with low point profiles. All Vermont club, academy and college racers are encouraged to compete to make this a premier series.
3. The George Tormey Series will consist of 2 slaloms and 2 giant slaloms for men & women
4. Scoring for the George Tormey Series will be done using the Old World Cup Point System. Out of state competitors and non VARA members will receive a trophy for earned results, if applicable. The out of state competitor and the non VARA member will be taken out of the Old World Cup point scoring system, allowing only VARA members to receive overall points. Foreign Athletes that are VARA members will be included in the WC Scoring method for the overall.
5. Top 3 overall winners of the series will receive prizes and recognition as GTS Winners.
6. Overall 1st Place winners will be named to the VARA Team

Competition Committee

1. The Competition Committee is made up of one representative from each VARA member program in the state. Programs MUST be VARA members in good standing to receive representation and a vote at the Competition Committee Meetings. The club representative must also be a current VARA member.
2. Each VARA member program will receive one vote.
3. Proxies must be made in writing and brought to the Competition Committee Meeting and presented to the CC Chair. Proxies must be VARA members.

The Competition Committee makes recommendations to the VARA BOD on issues such as but not limited to, scheduling, quota/selections, VT race series and state participation in regional events. Recommendations made by the Competition Committee must receive Board approval in most cases unless the VARA Board gives pre-approval to the Competition Committee.

Committee of 5 - Sr J1& J2's

1. A committee of 5, consisting of the Executive Director, Julie Woodworth, Competition Committee Chair, Darrell Gray and three other appointed representatives has been established (Roy Loman, Parker Gray, Lori McClallen). Within this structure there is to be representation from academy and club programs.
2. The Committee of 5 will oversee any issues concerning rulings for Senior, J1 & J2's.
3. The VARA office is to be contacted in the event there is a question regarding any issues regarding this age group.

Vermont States J1& J2

1. To qualify for the Eastern Regional Championships, the J2 Eastern Regional Championships and Finals, all J1's/SR's & J2's are required to compete in at least 2 VT Cup races or George Tormey Series races or 1 of each, prior to the start of the technical events at the Vermont State Championships, UNLESS they are automatics to the January Eastern Cup FIS Series and/or on the USSA development quota.
2. For GS/SL events J1/SR men and J1/SR women will compete together and J2 men and women will compete together but at separate race sites .
3. Up to 5 "rabbits" of an older age group may enter each race providing they have points lower than the lowest point holder in the designated age group.
4. Race organizers MUST notify "rabbits" two days prior to race day if they are not qualified to enter.
5. Race organizers MUST notify the VARA office of "rabbit" entries.
6. Scoring for the Vermont State Championships will be by best single RACE result. Scoring for the State Team to go to the Regional Championships will not include automatics, non VARA members or foreign athletes. Ties will be broken by taking the next best result. (Automatics, out of state racers and foreign athletes will not receive place points in the scoring for the Regional Championships and Finals.)
7. If two SG/DH's are run, only the FIRST run will count for Vermont State Team selection.
8. The overall champion will be determined by scoring the top 15 using the old World Cup scoring system for all races contested for J2's. J1/sr's together will be scored together. Automatics and Foreign athletes that are VARA members will be included in the scoring for the Overall.
9. Awards will be given by the host Site for 1-5 places and the top 3 J2's.
10. Entry Fee cap for the J1-2-Sr states is $40 per tech event, DH $40 per day, and 2SG's $55

Vermont State Downhill Championships

1. The Vermont State Downhill is scheduled separately from the SG/GS/SL for both J1's/SR's and J2's. are encouraged to compete. The Sugarloaf Schuss in Maine will be designated as the VT state DH Championship event.
2. There will be two separate scored DH races, field size and weather permitting. The first DH will count for qualification to the Eastern Regional Championships and the J1&J2 Finals.

Eastern Regional Championships and J2 Eastern Regional Championships Quota/Selection

1. The Vermont quota to the Eastern Regional Championships is 22. The men's and women's quota will be filled by the first 14 men and 8 women scored from the Vermont State J1/SR Championship, regardless of age category.
2. The Vermont quota to the J2 Eastern Regional Championships is 33. The quota will be filled by the first 22 men and 11 women scored from the Vermont State J2 Championship.
3. All quota spots must be qualified for via the State Championships. Only exceptions to be considered, must meet the J1&J2 Athlete Injury/Absentee Clause.
4. For Automatic's to the Eastern Regional Championships please see the USSA Alpine Competition Guide.

J1 & J2 Finals

1. The Vermont quota to the J1 & J2 Finals is 41 men and 18 women.
2. The Finals quota will be filled by taking the next 14 J1/Sr's men and 27 J2 men scored from the Vermont State Championships.
3. The women's quota will be filled by taking the next 7 J1/SR women and 11 J2 women scored from the Vermont State Championships.

VARA requires a two day minimum from the list publication for the Finals, Eastern Regional Championships, J2 Eastern Regional Championships and Eastern cups or any other athlete lists publicized either by fax or e-mail. If the VARA Office has not been notified within that time frame (two days from publication), the athlete will be considered non-eligible for that event and the next athlete will be chosen and notified. VARA WILL NOT CALL FOR CONFIRMATION IT IS THE ATHLETE'S COACHES RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT VARA.

J1 & J2 Absentee/ Injury Clause

1. J1 & J2's MUST be among the top 5 in Vermont SL, GS, SG, or DH on the latest USSA points list, in their age group, to be included on their State Team to the Eastern Championships. Or as the J1/2/Sr Committee of 5 may decide.
2. J1 & J2's ranked 6-10 in Sl, GS, SG, or DH on the latest USSA points list, in their age group, to be included on their State Team for the J1 & J2 Finals. Or as the J1/2/Sr Committee of 5 may decide.
3. The VARA Office MUST be notified in writing, of any racer's absence PRIOR to the start of the State Championship Series AND send a doctor's verification within 1 week after the completion of the series, in the case of injury or illness.

Foreign Athlete Status for J1 & J2 Age Groups

1. Any foreign athlete participating in a Vermont program MUST be a current member of VARA and MUST meet all licensing requirements for USSA.
2. Foreign athletes may qualify for the J1/SR & J2 Easterns per FIS rules concerning foreign entries. Consult the USSA Competition Guide for details.
3. Foreign athletes (x Ussa #'s)will not be included in the State quota to the J1 & J2 Finals. However, if they score at an equivalent level of the last Vermonter on the State quota, they may request a separate invitation through the VARA Office, field size permitting. They may be entered on the VT Quota as spots become available.
4. Foreign athletes will be recognized and receive any appropriate awards for their results in the State championships.

Exceptional Athlete Policy

The Eastern Regional Championship Events

Information regarding Eastern Regional Championship Series may be referred to in the USSA Alpine Competition Guide, under the Eastern Division Section.

Vermont Quota to The Eastern Cup Series - Men/Women

1. Eastern Cup selection for the Dec. and Jan. series will be done using the NTSM from the most recent USSA point list using USSA development requests for athletes not yet selected. Coaches must copy the VARA Office the development requests sent in to USSA.
2. The Vermont quota to the February and March Eastern Cup Series will be selected by using the Old World Cup Point Scoring system for the total Vermont Cup Series.
3. VARA may reserve one discretionary spot, men and/or women, to the Eastern Cup FIS Series, in the case of illness or injury of a qualified athlete.

Eastern Cup FIS Series/Eastern Regional Championships/JO’s

1. Vermont programs must confirm athletes to the VARA office for Vermont quota spots no later than 1 week prior to the start of the competition. Without confirmation, the athlete is at risk of losing their spot.
2. All Vermonters must be a member of VARA in good standing, be a member of USSA and have a valid FIS license. This includes seniors and COLLEGE ATHLETES.
3. The quotas for the Eastern Cup Series are located in the USSA Comp Guide: VT's quota is 5

Development and Entry Level FIS

SELECTION: The VT quota to the Development and ENL FIS events will be done the same as the EC FIS selection, HOWEVER, Only Juniors will be selected for the Development FIS. Only J2's and 1st yr J1 's will be selected for the ENL FIS. Athletes must be FIS members as well as VARA and USSA members to be on the VT state list and USSA Eastern Automatic List for FIS events. It is recommended that you join FIS early.

J1, J2 Rules; rev. 11/2007