EQUIPEMENT:
This is a Nordic Freestyle event where both Nordic Skate
Skis and Classic Skis are permitted.
All athletes must where required bib(s) or will be subject to
disqualification.
COMPETITION:
All USSA rules will be applied. More details.
The start and finish will be located just north of Clubhouse -
Driving Range. We will have a double pole mass start with 11
lanes. 100 meter double pole zone. The course will be largely
made up of flat, fast terrain from kilometers 6-10 there will be 3
substantial climbs with some technical descending.
There will be a jury made up of chief of course, race secretary,
and coach. All athletes must adhere to their guidelines or may be
subject to disqualification.
No tripping, shoving or horseplay will be tolerated and any
athlete participating in foul play will be pulled from the course
and disqualified. Please beware of other skiers on the hill.
Awards will take place at the Nordic Center immediately
following the race.
General Rules and Information
DIRECTIONS TO START LINE:
The Start will take place at the Vail Nordic Center a.k.a. the Vail
Golf Club Driving Range. From Vail Village exit 176, head East on
the South Frontage Rd for 1 mile. Take a right onto Sunburst Drive.
The Nordic Center will be on your left after a ¼ mile. Parking
marshals will direct you to the appropriate parking spot.
ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY:
The competition is open to all interested athletes regardless of
state and/or country of residency. Competitors who are under
the age of 18 must register with a parent or legal guardian.
Competitors must be able to attend all scheduled events.
Athletes will be required to provide all their own equipment.
Further, athletes must abide by all applicable federal, state and
local laws and regulations during their participation in the Winter
Teva Mountain Games®.
PARTICIPATION:
Athletes agree to be bound by these Official Rules and all
decisions of Organizers. Organizers reserve the right to disqualify
any persons found tampering with, or otherwise abusing, any aspect
of the competition as solely determined by Organizers.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
There will be a jury made up of chief of course, race secretary,
and coach. Disputes with Organizers and/or appointed jury will
result in disqualification.
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS:
Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any athlete for any
reason, including, without limitation, acting in an unsafe,
unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner and/or with intent to
intimidate, threaten or harass, or harm another person. All
decisions with respect to the disqualification of an athlete shall
be made by Organizers and/or appointed judges. Failure to
comply with any term or condition of these Official Rules may
result in an athlete's disqualification and the forfeiture of
his/her interest in any prize. Organizers reserve the right to
amend these Official Rules at any time in its sole discretion, and
athletes shall have no recourse for any such changes or for any
failure (whether inadvertent or otherwise) by Organizers to follow
the stated rules. In the event that the competition is
canceled prior to the completion of the final event, no prizes will
be awarded. Any refunds are at the organizer's
discretion. Athletes will not be otherwise compensated
for any costs or expenses associated with their participation in
the competition.
ORGANIZERS:
The Winter Teva Mountain Games® will be organized and produced by
staff and contractors hired from and by the Vail Valley
Foundation. The decisions of Organizers regarding the
selection and elimination of athletes, the selection of finalists
and winners, and the production and administration of Winter Teva
Mountain Games® related events, and all other aspects of the event,
shall be final and binding in all respects. Organizers will not be
responsible for typographical, printing or other inadvertent errors
in these Official Rules or in other materials relating to the
event.