The USASA Southern Vermont Snowboard and Freeski Series returns to Stratton for 5 events – three rail jams and two skier/boardercross competitions. 

The second rail jam heats up the features in Tyro on January 6, and is open to both skiers and riders of all ages and abilities. 

Competition Format
8:30-9:30 am: Registration and bib pick-up, Base Lodge
9-10 am: Competitor warm-up
10:05 am: Mandatory riders meeting 
10:10 am: Age group jams start. Participants compete against skiers/riders of the same age.
2 pm: Awards and raffle in contest arena

Registration
Day-of: 8:30 – 9:30 am, West Wing of the Base Lodge
Pre-register: download registration form here, and submit at least seven days in advance. Pre-registered skiers and riders must check-in by 8:30 am on the day of the jam in the West Wing of the Base Lodge.
Fee: $55, includes lift ticket
USASA membership required to register. Join here. New members are eligible for a one-day trial membership. 

Other USASA events at Stratton for 2012-13:
Rail Jams:
Saturday, December 29
Saturday, February 16 (championships)

Skier/boardercross:
January 26 & 27 

The January 6 Rail Jam is one of two X-Games rail jam qualifiers. The top male and female snowboarder and skier from both Stratton rail jams will be awarded spots to compete in Aspen at the X Games rail jam venue. Overall winners will be selected during the Finals jam at each event (lowest two place points win, ties will be broken by judges).

About the United States of America Snowboard Association (USASA): USASA is the premier grassroots competitive snowboarding organization in the country with over 3,000 members. These events are centered on FUN and skill-development in a relaxed competitive environment. We offer a true grassroots competition experience with safe, fun, and fair events which allow aspiring competitors of all ages to get together and have some fun. Events are open to all ages, all ability levels, adaptive action sports and wounded warriors. www.usasa.org