COACHES INFORMATION
ALL RACERS AND COACHES
PLEASE READ
The OFSAA Playing Regulations will be followed at all times
ALL RACERS AND COACHES MUST STAY AT BLUE MOUNTAIN.
ACCOMMODATION RESERVATION SHOULD BE MADE ON LINE.
ACCOMMODATION IN PRIVATE CHALETS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN
Lodging for all athletes and coaches will be verified by the organizing committee. Any violation will result in disqualification
* Your Bib and Lift Ticket must be worn during the race ( including course inspection ). Access to restricted areas of the race course will be denied unless BOTH pieces of ID are displayed.
* Coaches displaying their ID may accompany their athletes during inspection but will not be permitted access to the restricted course area during the race.
* Coaches must return BIBS to the race secretary at the end of the 2nd run of the second day.
* The Official Notice Board where DQ’s will be posted will be the bottom of the race course or a designated area established at the coaches meeting.
* If a protest involves a coach who is also a member of the Jury of Appeal or the Competition Committee, that person shall disqualify themselves from participating in the protest hearing and shall be replaced by the race co-chair or another designate. A race co-chair shall be a non-voting member of each Jury.
* All area and Ontario Ski Council rules regarding safe skiing at all times will be in effect. Ski Patrol have the right to clip a racer’s lift ticket. The penalty will be the removal of the racer from the start order of subsequent races and a DQ for all runs completed. The coach may appeal this decision to the Competition Committee.
* The C.S.P.A. shall have patrollers on hill each day, who will be in contact with race organizers at all times.
* Disrespect to any official or employee of Blue Mountain or Blue Mountain Inn at any time will result in sanctions as per the” OFSAA Rules of Behaviour”
* All racers are asked to assist in the clean up after meals and to maintain their accommodation in a reasonable state of neatness
* All racers, coaches , and officials will receive a three day lift ticket at registration, As well, each person will be issued a wrist bracelet for meals.
* Commencing in 2008, dinner will not be served on Sunday evening
* Rooms at Blue Mountain may not be available until 4:00 pm on Sunday. It is necessary for everyone to arrive in ski wear if they wish to ski before their rooms become available
LEVELS , ENTRIES, AWARDS, EQUIPMENT
A .LEVELS
Level 1 Racer :Participants are school-trained athletes only. They have no ski
league affiliation, past or present , beyond Nancy Green or equivalent.
Level II Racer :All skiers are eligible for LEVEL II unless the skier is a member of the
current year’s provincial team ( A, B, C ) or higher. If the racer is a
member of one of these programs, he/she is ineligible for OFSAA
B .ENTRIES
* Each association may enter one ( 1 ) team in each level. A team consists of five ( 5 ) members ,
five ( 5 ) to race, three ( 3 ) to count.
* Each association may enter an additional one ( 1 ) individual in each level.
The individual must attend a different school than the team entry
* All racers must complete the racers profile form which must be submitted at registration.
* At registration each school must submit the following forms for their athletes:
( a ) OFSAA Eligibility List; ( b ) OFSAA Supervision Form; ( c ) OFSAA Release of Liability;
( d ) Blue Mountain Release of Liability; ( e ) OFSAA Rules of Behaviour;
( f ) OFSAA Participant’s Declaration Form; ( g ) OFSAA Practice Form;
( h ) OFSAA Fee Summary Form
* Additional Entry – an addition team entry will be awarded each year to the association whose
schools finish first at the previous years championship. For 2008 , CISAA has been awarded an
additional team entry in Level 1 & Level 2 Boys. GBSAA has been awarded an additional team
entry in Level 1 & Level 2 Girls
C .REGISTERING ATHLETES FROM YOUR ASSOCIATION
The registering of athletes for the OFSAA Alpine Ski Championships will be coordinated
by Ernie Philp , entry chairperson.
Ernie will be coordinating the process of registering athletes directly with the Association
convenor and the association entry coordinator.
There are no OFSAA entry forms on the OFSAA Alpine Skiing Web Site
D . AWARDS
* Individuals placing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, in each race receive medals
* Individuals placing 4th – 8th , in each race will receive ribbons.
* Teams place 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each race will receive medals ( 5 per team)
* Awards will be presented in both Level I and Level II slalom and giant slalom , boys and girls
* Winning teams will receive an OFSAAChampionship Banner
E .EQUIPMENT
All skiers must have ski brakes. In giant slalom and slalom competitions, a protective giant slalom
helmet designed for skiing or snowboarding must be worn by each racer.
Please note: There may be a change in this regulation . You will be notified ahead of time.
All racers are expected to dress in clothing that is safe , neat, clean, and which maintains the integrity
of the school’s/ association name, colours, and logos.
G .ATHLETES AND COACHES WHO HAVE A BLUE MOUNTAIN PASS
In order to keep our records correct, you must complete the “Blue Mountain Pass – Waiver Form” and
submit the form along with the valid card when you register. Lift ticket charges will be waived . OFSAA will recover the cost from Blue Mountain.
H .TRANSFERS
Please make sure that all athletes who have transferred to your school within the past twelve months have been approved by your association or OFSAA. You can obtain the Federation’s Transfer Appeal
Form from your athletic director or your association representative.
I .MEALS & LIFT TICKETS
PLEASE NOTE: Only coaches and athletes who qualified for the OFSAA Alpine Ski Championship
can register. Any other students that accompany the team or any other parents cannot register with the team. They must take care of their own meals and lift tickets. We have made special arrangements with
Blue Mountain for reduced daily lift tickets.