Following up on the extremely successful 2012 FIS Masters World Critierum, held in March 2012 at Mammoth Mountain CA, the International Masters Cup circuit returns to the US and Mammoth Mountain with a 4-race event on February 28 - March 3. SG training will be available for all competitors on Thursday Feb. 28 Wednesday Feb. 27. Friday Thursday and Friday features two SG races for all groups, followed by a weekend of 2 SL races for each group A/B/C.
NOTE REVISED SCHEDULE: the original event schedule published in the fall in the 2013 Masters Competition Guide planned for SG training on Thursday and two SG races for all groups on Friday, followed by SL races on the weekend. A revised schedule has been announced which moves the SG training up a day to Wednesday and schedules the two SG races for Thursday and Friday.
FIS international masters competitions are open to racers 30 years or older by Dec. 31, 2012. You must have a current USSA Masters competition license as well as a FIS Masters license. The FIS license can be purchased from USSA for $30; print out the application form using the link below and mail to the USSA office in Park City.
You must have your FIS license prior to the entry deadline on Feb. 23. Contact Bill Skinner at bskinner@ussa.org for additional information or assistance.
Equipment regulations and FIS masters rules are posted on the Master's section Rules and Regulations on ussa.org:
The Mammoth Mountain Inn is the host hotel and located slope side within walking distance to lifts, race trails and finish area. Mammoth is offering discounted rooms are available by calling 1-800-Mammorth, (1-800-626-6684) and mention “FIS Masters Cup 2013” when making your reservation.
Additional lodging in Mammoth Lakes can be found at www.visitmammoth.com, along with additional visitor information.
Registration for the FIS Masters Cup races will be available online through SkiRaceReg.com.
Competitors with a Mammoth season pass or age 80 and older who receive complimentary lift passes from Mammoth Mountain should submit a separate entry form directly to the Mammoth Race Department for entry fees that do not include lift ticket.
Entries are due by Saturday February 23, 2013 with a confirmation on a FIS entry form from each participating Ski Federation. Fees for race entries, lift tickets, and banquet are listed in the event announcement (see below).
The organizer's race announcement from Mammoth Mountain provides details on entries, event schedule, and travel and lodging.
Race Announcement | FIS Masters Cup Information (English) | entries, schedule, travel and lodging information |
Event Schedule | Event Schedule (English) | detailed event schedule |
Additional information on the FIS Masters Cup:
For additional information or questions, contact the Mammoth Mountain Race Department by phone (760) 934-0642, fax (760) 934-0613, or email racedepartment@mammoth-mtn.com.
Race Results | By Class | By Group | By Gender | Overall |
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SG #1 - Thu. Feb. 28, 2013 | ||||
SG #2 - Fri. Mar. 1, 2013 | ||||
SL #1 - Sat. Mar. 2, 2013 | Group A , B , C | Group B/C | Group B/C | Group A , B/C |
SL #2 - Sun. Mar. 3, 2013 |