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The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Masters had quite the week at the 2019 National Championships in Mammoth Mountain, CA. Masters racers participated in all 4 events, DH, SG, GS, and SL through all types of winter weather. Racers ranged in age from to 20 to 90 and came from all across North America. The weather, which was sunny and clear to start the week, later brought challenges via avalanche closures, wind, snow, and low visibility forcing scheduled adjustments and the cancellation of 2 of the 7 races. Not to be dismayed, racers made the most of the experience getting out for powder turns and spending the extra time catching up with friends over coffees and beers.
On the final night we surprised Bill Skinner with a retirement gift from contributions from Masters racers across the county. Thank you for all the enthusiasm and effort you brought to masters racing and for keeping us all racing for the last 20 years! We look forward to many more years racing with you!
Race photos by Susan Morning can be viewed and purchased - all photo purchases support the Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation and local youth athletes.
DH C/D SL (run 1) A/B GS (run 1) A/B GS (run 2) A/B SL (run 1)
Congratulations to all the winners! Links to results and photos:
usalpinemasters.org/nationals
usalpinemasters.org/2019/nss
It was an action packed 5 days of racing at Aspen Highlands, CO! With races in all 4 disciplines over the weekend, there were ample opportunities to challenge and hang out with your fellow competitors! We had 10 different countries represented: United States, Canada, Chile, Australia, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Germany, France, and Japan!
On Saturday, February 9th we had an extra special celebration for Gaetano Demattei's 90th birthday! 7 of his 8 kids were present -- we shared stories from the past as well as heard about Gate's big plans for the next year - ski racing of course! Gate's infectious love for ski racing and life was felt by all - we thank you for sharing your 90th with us!
EASTERN REGION CHAMPIONS
The 2019 Eastern Region Championships in Stratton, VT saw some tough weather and the cancellation of the SG. Not to be deterred, the Eastern Region Masters racers along with several visiting from the Canada Masters were able to throw down some great competition in the GS and SL to crown the 2019 Eastern Region Champions!
| CLASS | MEN | WOMEN |
| 13 (85-89) | George MacNeil | |
| 12 (80-84) | Doug Wisse | |
| 11 (75-79) | Paul Rogers | |
| 10 (70-74) | Pepi Neubauer | |
| 09 (65-69) | Eric Cutting | |
| 08 (60-64) | Mark George | Nadine Price |
| 07 (55-59) | Greg Sarkis | Sharon Way |
| 06 (50-54) | James Spillane | Pollyanna Schmid |
| 05 (45-49) | Kevin Wickless | Deborah Adams |
| 04 (40-44) | Susan Bradshaw | |
| 03 (35-39) | Andrea Occhi | Martine Allaire (CAN) |
| 02 (30-34) | Daniel Scuderi | Kristen Bonkowski |
| 01 (18-29) | Matthew Dodge | Alexandra Mitchell |
WESTERN REGION CHAMPIONS
The 2019 Western Region Championships were part of the FIS Masters Cup event in Aspen Highlands. Racers were scored on results from 4 events: SL, GS, and 2SG. The race days had typical CO bluebird weather and many had to take off for long flights and drives home before the final results were ready.
| CLASS | MEN | WOMEN |
| 13 (85-89) | Gaetano Demattei | |
| 12 (80-84) | Charlie Hauser | Marietta Frinell |
| 11 (75-79) | Knut Olberg | Lilla Gidlow |
| 10 (70-74) | Pepi Neubauer | Lydia Young |
| 09 (65-69) | Mike Robbins (CAN) | |
| 08 (60-64) | Stein Halsnes | Jeanette Saylor |
| 07 (55-59) | Michael Braun | Lisa Ballard |
| 06 (50-54) | Scott Strickland | Ingrid Braun |
| 05 (45-49) | Kevin Hendrickson | Tanya Muller |
| 04 (40-44) | John Beckos | Asia Jenkins |
| 03 (35-39) | Phillips Armstrong | Kelli Keith |
| 02 (30-34) | Leonard Kwan | Lauren Beckos |
| 01 (18-29) | Stephen Barton |
The 2018-2019 Season Masters Newsletter has gone out for print. It'll be coming to you mailbox sometime in the next month. In the meantime, you can read a digital copy here:
You can always find links to copies of the email updates and print newsletters on this page!
Posted December 9, 2018
The season starts this weekend in Solden!
When/where to watch NBC Sports via cable:
Where to Watch on U.S. Ski & Snowboard Website
NBC Sports Coverage for Cable Channels and Subscription Gold Snow Pass
See details of the Gold Pass which will have events live and on demand:
Details on Coverage, Cost, and How to Purchase Snow Pass (no cable subscription required)
Other online services offer access packages to many of the NBC Sports channels:
(see websites for specific details)
Hulu, DirectTV Now, SlingTV, YouTube TV
See full schedule and there's a link you can use to add the events to your digital calendar:
FIS Website Calendar
Printable PDF calendars of schedules: (for the tuning room, fridge, cube wall, bathroom mirror, etc)
Official FIS PDF Schedule
PDF Schedule Also Listing Times of Events
Posted: October 25, 2018
The Masters posters are printed and will be distributed to your division leadership over the next month. Be sure to pick up your copy at the next division event! This year there are two different sizes available!
Posted: October 8, 2018
Browse around and let us know what content would be more or less helpful to find here!
Send comments and suggestions to lauren.beckos@usskiandsnowboard.org
This year with a color cover featuring Nancy Auseklis (W13) from the Intermountain Division!
Pre-season is a great time to refresh your memory on the rules so you are ready to go at the first race!
View the electronic version by clicking on the cover below or pick upi your copy at your next division event.
Posted: October 8, 2018
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2018 November Update (sent Nov. 16)
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