Welcome Peace Officers! Celebrating its 50th year, it's time to get together with fellow alpine loving officers from around the state to race down Vail Mountain.
The hotel is within walking distance and also on the free bus route from the Vail Village Parking Structure. Ski gear and boots are not allowed into the hotel, so leave your gear at your vehicle and get on the In-Town bus at the base of the south stairs of the Vail Village Parking Structure and take the bus westbound toward Lionshead. Get off at the Vail Road and East Meadow bus stop near La Bottega/The Sonnenalp Resort. Walk west to the intersection with Vail Rd. and turn right, north. The entrance to The Sebastian is on your right 50 yards ahead at 16 Vail Road.
There is currently no lodging sponsor for the race. While hotels in Vail will be the most convenient, you are likely to find more affordable rates in Avon or Edwards. Many hotels offer shuttle service to Vail.
Ski or Snowboard for three divisions: Beginners – Intermediate – Advanced
Please try not to take yourself too seriously out there, have fun!
Be honest with your ability level. This is to insure you race against the same ability.
All participants must sign, individually, the (2) "Liability Release" prior to racing. Participants that have not signed the waiver will not be allowed to race. There are two waivers that need to be signed by each participant. You will only need to send in each signed waiver and do not need to return entire registration packet.
The individual scoring system will be as follows:
Awards will be awarded to the top five racers in the Men’s and Women’s Ski and Snowboard Divisions and the top 3 Masters divisions racers 50+ in each discipline
The Master’s category, consisting of male and female racers over 50. If a masters participant places in top 3 in the advanced category they will be scored there.
The scoring system will apply equally to men and women's divisions. The best time of two runs will be used for individual and team placing.
Each racer must compete one run on each of the two courses.
Skier/rider ability is based on basic ski/ ride ability, not race ability or experience. If you can ski black diamond runs comfortably you are an expert, if you can ski blue runs comfortably you are intermediate, if green runs are your bread and butter you are a beginner.
Skier/rider ability is based on basic ski/ ride ability, not race ability or experience. If you can ski black diamond runs comfortably you are an expert, if you can ski blue runs comfortably you are intermediate, if green runs are your bread and butter you are a beginner.
Individual categories:
Men’s Ski: Top 5
Men’s Snowboard: Top 5
Men’s Masters Ski 50+: Top 3
Men’s Masters Snowboard 50+: Top 3
Women’s Ski: Top 5
Women’s Snowboard: Top 5
Women’s Masters Snowboard 50+: Top 3
Women’s Masters Ski 50+: Top 3
The teamscoring system will be as follows:
Awards will be awarded to the top five racers in the Men’s and Women’s Ski and Snowboard Divisions and the top 3 Masters divisions racers 50+ in each discipline.
The Master’s category, consisting of male and female racers over 50. If a masters participant places in top 3 in the advanced category they will be scored there.
The scoring system will apply equally to men and women's divisions. The best time of two runs will be used for individual and team placing.
Each racer must compete one run on each of the two courses.
Skier/rider ability is based on basic ski/ ride ability, not race ability or experience. If you can ski black diamond runs comfortably you are an expert, if you can ski blue runs comfortably you are intermediate, if green runs are your bread and butter you are a beginner.
Competitive team categories:
Men’s Ski: Top 5
Men’s Snowboard: Top 5
Women’s Ski: Top 5
Women’s Snowboard: Top 5
Open Discipline: Top 5
Each team will be made up of three racers. Racers can register without a team and race for individual rewards.
All team members must work for the same agency.
All racers must be full time or retired peace officers, dispatchers, code enforcement officers, or police personnel. Proof may be required at the sign-up post.
All racers must sign in between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. at Colorado Ski Museum. The sign-up post will close promptly at 9:00 a.m. Those not signing in by 9:00 a.m. will be disqualified.
NO FORERUNNING OF THE RACE COURSE. VIOLATORS MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.
NO SKIING ACROSS THE RACE COURSE OR THROUGH THE FINISH LINE DURING THE RACE.
Racers must complete one run on each of the two race courses.
Racers must be at the starting gate when their number is called. Those failing to do this will start FOLLOWING ALL RACERS. (WILL BE ENFORCED).
Any fouls must be reported to the timekeeper immediately following the run. Any re-runs will be at the discretion of the head official.
Teams with members who ski or snowboard under assumed names will be disqualified.
Individual racers are welcomed and encouraged. You will not, however, be eligible for team scoring.
Individual Master’s entries will not disqualify you from team events. Master racers who place in the "Advanced" category will be awarded "Advanced" medals but will not be eligible for Masters medals.
