2016 Phillips 66 FIS Masters Cup

The FIS International Masters circuit returns to the US again! The 2016 Phillips 66 FIS Masters Cup were hosted by Rocky Mountain Division at Aspen/Buttermilk on Feb. 4-7, 2016. The 2016 FIS Masters Cup will include a SL, two GS races, and a SG. The SG also counts in the 2016 National Speed Series standings.

The 2016 FIS Masters Cup will also be the 2016 Western Championships. Competitors 18-29 are not eligible for FIS Masters results/awards but are eligible for all USSA Western Championship awards. The overall regional class champion awards will be awarded based on results in all 4 races of the event.

 complete event results below

Entries and Qualification

FIS international masters competitions are open to racers 30 years or older by Dec. 31, 2015. US competitors 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.

•  Membership Applications - USSA and FIS membership applications
•  FIS Masters license form  (print and mail to USSA)
•  fis-ski.com - Masters Biographies - online FIS masters license lookup

You must have your FIS license prior to the entry deadline on Jan. 31, 2016. 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:

•  US Alpine Masters Rules and Regulations - USSA and FIS masters rules

Travel and Lodging

Travel and lodging information is available as part of the event package (see event announcement below)

News and Event Schedule

The detailed event schedule is posted on the masters section of ussa.org:

•  FIS Masters Cup event information on ussa.org  (see "FIS Masters Cup" event information)
•  FIS Masters/Western Regionals announcement - schedule and information  
•  FIS Masters/Western Regionals Schedule - schedule and information  **updated 2/2 **
  **Venue update: the opening SL and GS races originally scheduled to be held at Aspen Highlands on Thursday and Friday have been moved to Racer's Edge at Buttermilk/Tiehack.

Additional information on the FIS Masters Cup:

•  FIS Masters Calendar  (masters events listing on fis-ski.com)
•  FIS masters race calendar  (printable FIS masters event calendar)

Event Results

Note: FIS Masters Cup competitions are organized with competitors split into several groups by age and gender. The groupings are A (men 30-54, classes 1-5), B (men 55+, classes 6-12), and C (all women).

Race Results	By Class	By Group	By Gender	Overall
Feb. 4, 2016 - Highlands Buttermilk FMC SL	A,  B,  C			A,  B,  C
Feb. 5, 2016 - Highlands Buttermilk FMC GS #1
Feb. 6, 2016 - Buttermilk FMC GS #2
Feb. 7, 2016 - Aspen FMC SG