For intermediate and advanced skiers interested in racing. Strengthen existing skiing skills and learn the beginning steps of racing techniques. For ages 6 to 10 $490 (lift ticket not included) Program runs Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 1pm starting December 8, 2007.
BM Race Team
For advanced skiers interested in entering sanctioned races. Learn advanced techniques and participate in U.S.S.A. races in PA. For ages up to 18 $490 (lift ticket not included) Program runs Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 12 noon starting December 8, 2007.
Adult Racing
This program is designed for men and women who are intermediate to advanced skiers and want to improve their skiing. The emphasis of this program will be the introduction of new techniques that will help you develop your carving skills and enable you to ski gates. Ages 18 and up 6 Tuesdays at 7pm to 9:30 pm Starting Jan. 8, 2008 Or 6 Wednesdays at 9:30am to 12:00pm Starting January 9, 2008 $155 (lift ticket not included Morning Racing This program is designed for men and women who are intermediate to advanced skiers and want to improve their skiing. The emphasis of this program will be the introduction of new techniques that will help you develop your carving skills and enable you to ski gates. Age: 18 and up Six consecutive weeks. Starting January 9, 2008. Cost: $155.00 (lift ticket not included) Call: 610-826-7700 ext. 236
Feb 2, 2008 Sponsored by Frantz's Trophies of Northampton This race will take place on Razor's Edge and will feature the top junior racers (13 & 14 years of age) from Northeastern Pa. competing in a GS format for a chance to qualify for the state championships. Only members of USSA may compete in this event. All USSA and PARA rules apply. Registration for this event will be held at Blue Mountains Summit Lodge in the upstairs cafeteria. More information can be found on the Blue Mountain Race Team (www.bluemtraceteam.org ) or on the PARA (www.paracing.org) websites.
February 10, 2008
This race will take place on Razor's Edge and will feature the top junior racers (12 years old and under) from Northeastern Pa. competing in a GS format for a chance to qualify for the state championships. Only members of USSA may compete in this event. All USSA and PARA rules apply. Registration for this event will be held at Blue Mountains Summit Lodge in the upstairs cafeteria. More information can be found on the Blue Mountain Race Team (www.bluemtraceteam.org) or on the PARA (www.paracing.org) websites.
PARA J4 State Championship
March 1 and 2,2008
Once again Blue Mountain has been selected to host the Pennsylvania J4 State Championship Race. This two day event will feature racers (12 years old and under) from the state of Pennsylvania who have qualified through regional events. Only members of USSA and PARA may compete and all USSA and PARA rules apply to this event. The top male and female skiers from this event will be chosen for the PA State Team and qualify for post season championship races in New England. Registration for this event will be held at Blue Mountains Summit Lodge in the upstairs cafeteria. More information can be found on the Blue Mountain Race Team (www.bluemtraceteam.org) or on the PARA (www.paracing.org) websites.
Super Sunday Boarder-X & Skier-X
January 27, 2008 Sponsored by WAEB and Nestor's Warming Hut Blue Mountain's annual Super Sunday is open to all boarders and skiers who are looking for the challenge of head to head competition on a race course especially designed for this event. Racers will compete in elimination heats until only the best boarder or skier in each category remains undefeated. This year the top two women skiers and boarders and the top two skiers and boarders in our men's 18 and older division will qualify to go on to a regional terrain park event with the chance to qualify for an opportunity to compete in a national championship event. Helmets are required for all racers. Racers 17 years and younger must have a parent's signature on the Race Release Form.
Helmets are required.
Rosado Brodheadsville Chevy Cup
February 6, 2008 Sponsored by Rosado Brodheadsville Chevrolet
For ski racers ages 7-17. This event is run on Raceway and each racer will run against the clock to see who is the fastest in their age division. First, second, and third place medals will be awarded to the individual racers in each category and trophies will be presented to the fastest male and the fastest female racer. Registration and bib pick-up will be from 5:30 – 6:30 PM in the Summit Lodge Cafeteria. The race will start promptly at 6:30 PM with the awards ceremony and party immediately following the conclusion of the race. Join us for an evening of friendly competition against ski racers from the local area. Parents are required to sign the Race Release Form that is on the back of the registration form and helmets are required.
February 9, 2008 Sponsored by Mack Ski Club
This annual event is for racers young and old. The dual slalom format allows for head to head competition between boarders or skiers. Prizes are determined by the fastest time in each category. For more information contact a member of the Mack Ski Club or check out their web-site, www.mackskiclub.homestead.com.
Eastern PA Ski Council Race
February 24, 2008
The annual Eastern PA Ski Council Championship Race will once again be held at Blue Mountain on our dual slalom course set up on Raceway. Racers from Eastern PA Ski Clubs, belonging to the Council, are eligible to compete in this downhill race. For more information contact your local club on how to be apart of this annual competition or go to the council’s web-site at www.easternpaskicouncil.org.
Cardboard Box Float Derby
March 9, 2008 Sponsored by Gus Youwakim Construction
Participants will be encouraged to build their fastest and most innovative cardboard box to slide down Vista. Entry and release forms with full details of this event will be available on line or in the office at Blue Mountain after February 1, 2008.
Third Annual Blue Mountain Pond Skimming Contest
March 16, 2008 Sponsored by Shea's Hardware
Our traditional pond skimming competition will mark the completion of another successful season at Blue Mountain. Will Bat Man or the unidentified skier in the grass skirt once again show up at Blue Mountain? Make sure you attend this Sunday afternoon and participate in the fun. Entry and release forms will be available on line or in the office at Blue Mountain after March 1, 2008.
