Southern Alpine Master Program 2025, Eastern Division of the USSA
Hello Alpine ski racing enthusiasts! Most of us have enjoyed some Slalom and GS competition as a junior, in college or has acquired racing skills from their council events or NASTAR. This feeling of competition is still embedded in us and thanks to master’s racing, we get the taste of being young again. At many USSA events, racing is a family affair, where two or three generations compete in their own age groups. We focus on the love of the sport. Just you, the gates, and an occasional friendly rivalry among your age class! Join fun-loving competition racing of all ages and abilities at different ski areas and resorts in the South and Mid-Atlantic.
All rules, regulations and skier code of conduct as outlined in the USSA Masters Competition Guide apply to all Southern Masters events.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard short-term membership may be purchased to participate in a regular Master SARA Race. But for the SARA Championship the master racer must have a full membership. More information is available on the USSS website https://www.usskiandsnowboard.org/masters.
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2024-25 Alpine Master Age Classifications
Alpine Master Age Birth Year
Master 1 18 - 29 1995 - 2006
Master 2 30 - 34 1990 - 1994
Master 3 35 - 39 1985 - 1989
Master 4 40 - 44 1980 - 1984
Master 5 45 - 49 1975 - 1979
Master 6 50 - 54 1970 - 1974
Master 7 55 - 59 1965 - 1969
Master 8 60 - 64 1960 - 1964
Master 9 65 - 69 1955 - 1959
Master 10 70 - 74 1950 - 1954
Master 11 75 - 79 1945 - 1949
Master 12 80 - 84 1940 - 1944
Master 13 85 - 89 1935 - 1939
Master 14 90 & over 1934 and under
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Master Racing Awards
Since the number of racers is still low in this geographical region, the race awards may be applied as follows, but will depend on the competition field:
Class 1 - 5 (18-49 years)
Class 6 - 9 (50 & 69 years)
Class 10 & up (70 and older)
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SARA Master Races and race registration
In addition, a master residing in NC, WV and VA, needs to be a member of SARA.
The SARA racing season begins in January and ends with the SARA Championships in February.
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Southern Master Race Schedule 2025
Jan 4-5 Bryce SL/GS
Jan 25-26 Sugar SL/GS
Feb 1-2 Snowshoe GS/SL
Feb 8 Wintergreen SL
Feb 9 Massanutten GS
Feb 22-23 Snowshoe GS/SL Championships
SARA Master Chair: - Horst Locher: [email protected]
Co-Chair: - David Lippucci: [email protected]