How This USASA Thing Works:

Each year, the USASA (United States of America Snowboard Association) holds regional competition around the country. Regional competitors compete for POINTS in 5 disciplines. At the end of the season, the points are added up and each region crowns their REGIONAL CHAMPION. (there is one Regional Champion for each discipline and in each individual bracket.) Bracket’s are by age and gender.

Each Regional Champion earns a spot to compete at the USASA National Championships which is hosted this year at Copper Mountain Colorado. This is were they compete against the best of the best in the country and are watched the the best snowboard company scouts in the country! The USASA National Championships is where you will compete against the next up and coming talent......

Da Rules:

1. Helmets are mandatory. (no exceptions) they must remain on your noggin during practice, inspection, and competition. Any helmet that is not properly affixed your your head and falls off will be cause for disqualification.

2. You MUST be a current member of the USASA to compete. (you can register for your membership ONLINE at www.usasa.org) Check the USASA web site for more information.

3.All USASA rules apply.

4. Just incase we were unclear, HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS [no helmet-no practice-no competition]NEW RULE: ALL HELMETS MUST BE CERTIFIED FOR SNOW SPORTS SAFETY

5. All competitors under 18 must have a parent/guardian signature on the liability waiver [no signature-no practice-no competition].

6. A VALID Lift ticket must be purchased at the resort (unless you are a pass holder) for all competitions.

7. Age groups for men and woman from under 7 to over 60.

8. Event fee is $20.00 per discipline (online registration only) - $25 per discipline day of competition.

9. Raffle & Awards will follow immediately after the competition results are tabulated. Great NEW sponsor swag this year!

10. TO QUALIFY FOR THE USASA 2012 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AT Copper, YOU MUST:

• a. Be a defending Gold medalist from the 2011 National Championships or the defending National Overall Champion.
• b. Be the 2012 Midwest Best Regional Champion (one per discipline /age bracket) - The Regional Champion is determined to TOP REGIONAL POINTS IN YOUR HOME SERIES. Points are calculated as follows:
• · Giant Slalom - Best 3 out of 4 finishes 
• · Slalom - Best 3 out of 4 finishes          
• · Boardercross/Skiercross - Best 3 out of 4 finishes
• · Halfpipe - Best 3 out of 3 finishes        
• · Slopestyle - Best 3 out of 4 finishes     
• * Rail Jam - Best 3 our of 4 finishes      
• · TIES - all ties will be broken - TIE RULE: If there is a tie for Regional Champion, the tie will be broken based on the last competitions scores
• · In the event that the Regional Champion is unable to attend the National Championships, the 2nd place finisher will be granted that Regional Champion’s spot.
• c. National Ranking System Qualification - Top point earners in the country can also qualify for national championship spots that available AFTER the Regional Champion spots are filled. Your top 3 scores will count toward your national rankings score. Please check the rule book for further explanation and details.

11. VIDEO TAPE FOOTAGE BY COMPETITORS, COACHES, ETC. ARE NOT PERMISSIBLE REGARDING RESULTS AT ANY OF THE EVENTS. ALL PROTESTS MUST GO THROUGH THE SERIES DIRECTOR or event TS.

12. NO SHADOWING on the courses.

13. Only RIDERS and Certified USASA coacheswill be allowed in the starting/competition area.

14. Unsportsmen like conduct can/will result in a disqualification. (see the series code of conduct)

PLEASE READ ALL THE USASA RULES HERE -

It is YOUR responsibility to know the rules of the game!

 

 

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