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

An exciting event for riders and spectators, riders and skiers race down a boardercross course four at a time, with the top two finishers advancing to the next round. Course features include banks, jumps and bumps, and will take place on the East Byrneside course with easy access to the Base Area.

Competition Format
7:30-8:30 am: Registration and bib pick-up west wing base lodge
8:40-9 am: Course inspection, (side-slipping / slow speed)  
9-9:30 am: Boarder/skiercross practice
9:35 am: Mandatory riders meeting
9:45 am: Timed runs begin, followed by time-based heats
2:30 pm: Awards

Registration
Day-of: 7:30 – 8:30 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: $60, 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 

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