Ludlow
posted
Jan 31, 2013
NASTAR, the largest public grassroots ski race program
in the world, will debut the inaugural Nature Valley NASTAR
Eastern Championships Feb. 1-3 at Okemo Mountain Resort. This
prestigious race series will provide recreational racers an
opportunity to compete against their peers in a modified GS
race, as well as with their family and friends in a team
competition.
In addition to the NASTAR races, the Eastern Championships will
feature race clinics with NASTAR's National Pacesetter AJ
Kitt, an interactive sponsor village, live music, a free
screening of Warren Miller's Flow State, autograph sessions with
World Cup racers, great prizes and more.
"We are excited to bring the NASTAR Eastern Championships to
Okemo," said Johnny Alamo, Director of Strategic Partnerships
at NASTAR. "This event serves as a qualifying platform for the
National Championships, with event festivities mirroring
the experience offered out west. The Eastern Championships
allows racers to complete on an elite level and race head-to-head
against their top regional competition."
Participants will compete within their age and ability group on
Saturday, and the top three racers in each division will
automatically qualify for the Nature Valley NASTAR National
Championships to be held at Aspen/Snowmass, CO March 20-24.
Additionally, each first-place racer will be invited to compete in
the Race of Champions on Sunday. The Race of Champions is
handicapped, giving racers of all ages an opportunity to
win the Overall NASTAR Eastern Championship title based on
their discounted time. The male and female racers that post the
fastest raw times and overall times during the Race of
Champions will be awarded complimentary registration and lift
tickets for the National Championships at Aspen/Snowmass.
Participants will have a chance to compete in teams of 3 or more
on Sunday afternoon during the event's Team Races. Team
members will score points based on the handicap they earn in
their age and gender groups. NASTAR Team Points are designed to
level the playing field so that young and old racers have an
equal opportunity to contribute to their teams' success.
Nature Valley NASTAR Eastern Championships Schedule of
Events:
Friday, Feb. 1: Race clinics & onsite registration
Saturday, Feb. 2: All division racing
9 a.m.-3
p.m. Racing & Sponsor Village open
4 - 6 p.m. Awards & Racer Reception (Warren
Miller's Flow State Screening, prize raffle, live music)
Sunday, Feb. 3: Race of Champions & Team
Racing
9:30 a.m. Race of
Champions
12:30 p.m. Team Race (Family &
Friends Teams)
For additional details and to register for the NASTAR Eastern
Championships, visit: http://bit.ly/UyXoEq. For complete
information visit: www.NASTAR.com. Contact Okemo Mountain Resort at
802-228-4041.
