BSA Firpark Race December 19th 19th to 19th December 2020

BSA Christmas Race!!!!

Saturday 19th December at Firpark. You can find all details of the new race format below:

You will be given a time slot for your race. The time slots are, 0930-1100 (U10/12), 1130-1300 (U10/12), 1330-1500 (U14/16), 1530-1700 (U14/16).

In the hour and a half time slot, you will have 30-40 minutes to warm and train with guidance and coaching of BSA coaches. You will then have 15-20 minutes to inspect the course before the race runs begin. There is a half an hour time slot between each session so we can wipe down the pomas and gates before the arrival of the new session. We ask that you do not turn up more than 15 minutes before your allocated time slot.

-The U10/12s will have three timed runs down the same stubbies course with the fasted 2 times being taken into account for the results. The U14/16 athletes will have 2 timed runs, one on the first course, and one on the second course that will be different.

Due to Covid-19 there will be no bibs used for the event. The start list will be randomised within age categories. For example, the U10s will be randomised before the U12 (Randomised) will start their timed runs. In a new format of racing, the boys and girls will be mixed together in the randomisation process.

There will be a maximum of 20 athletes at each time slot. There will also be 3/4 BSA coaches on the hill and a further 2 off the hill. Those off the hill will be policing the rules set out by Snowsport Scotland and Firpark Ski Centre. There is to be no spectators whatsoever, the ski centre have said they will be extremely tight on this as will BSA. We will have a member of staff in the carpark to ensure the safe arrival of athletes and to make sure the day runs to time and we are punctual on our delivery of the race. We are in a position whereby if the rules are not adhered too, those involved will be given one warning and if they continue to break to rules their child(ren) will be disqualified from the race and asked to leave the ski centre. However, we are extremely hopeful this will not be the case as we have had over 100hrs of training at Firpark and not one issue.

Upon completion of the session please leave the area of the ski centre and head home immediately so we can prepare for the next session.

We are in the process of setting up a video link to the race so it can be watched throughout the day. This will likely come through the format of a facebook live on the BSA account.

First Aid will be administered by Firpark Ski Centre. MASKS MUST BE WORN WHEN ENTERING THE FACILITY FOR ANY REASON.

There will be no official prize giving however those that win each gender of each age category will receive a voucher for £50 of BSA credit that can be used towards future camps or kit

If BSA cancels the race for any reason what so ever, a full refund will be issued with 7 days of the event date. If you are to cancel or cannot make the race due to covid restrictions that are not in place at the time of booking, the race entry fee will be carried over at credit for future BSA events.

We understandably have been advised to published the race on social media but feel free to let others know. If you are members of others clubs let them know, although there will be no coaches from other clubs, athletes are most welcome.

Bookings will close on MIDDAY THURSDAY 17TH and time slots and a start list will be circulated later that evening. Please note the U10/12s will be racing in the first two slots and the U14/16s in the second two slots.