Northwest Funds Coupe Nor-Am Cup
March 15-20, 2011 Finals - Whistler, BC
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Event Background
The North American Cup is the highest-level ski racing series in North America. The Nor-Am Cup was created to compare with the European cup which hosts racers at the level preceding World Cup.
The event enjoys the participation of international competitors in SG, GS, SC and slalom.
The NA Cup provides the opportunity for Canadian racers to prepare for international levels of competition.
The overall top 2 competitors for each individual event are awarded the right to compete at the next season’s World Cup circuit, for the entire season, in that specific event.
Objectives
To provide aspiring international caliber ski racers a vital series of race opportunities in North America in order to further their skills and experience through increased technical and competitive challenges and move them to World Cup and Europa Cup.
Rules
Nor Am races are FIS sanctioned events and therefore FIS rules apply.
Eligibility
•All participants must be active members of Alpine Canada Alpin and hold a current, valid, national competitor card (Canadian Card) and FIS card or be a valid member of his National ski Association.
•First year J1 (15 years old) Canadian athlete will not be eligible unless the following process if followed:
- If a 15 year old obtains a top 3 result in a FIS technical race, (excluding ENL) prior to a NorAm event, the athlete will be eligible to enter a NorAm event in a technical series.
- If a 15 year old obtains a top 3 result in a FIS speed race, (excluding ENL) prior to a NorAm event, the athlete will be eligible to enter a NorAm event in a speed series.
- Continual entrance to NorAm events for these 15 year olds will require the process to continually be followed prior to each event.
•NorAm Finals: For J1 (15 or 16) male athletes to qualify they must score one 60 or under race point result in any Nor Am event. For J1 (15 or 16) female athletes to qualify they must score one 50 or under race point result in any Nor Am event.
Quotas
ACA has the following policy for Nor Am quota priorities:
•CAST athletes including prospect team athletes are protected
•Calculated Quota spots are utilized for named Provincial Team athletes
•All other remaining FIS athletes ranked by FIS points
Nor-Am USA/CAN Calendar 2010-2011(PDF)
Nor-Am Quota Chart (PDF)
Course Setter and Referee
ACA / USSA appoints the course setter and recommends the referee for NorAms
Contact:
Philippe Bernier
E-mail: pbernier@canski.org
Phone: 403-777-3653
Job Title: Director - National Programs and Race Events
Entreprise/Association: Alpine Canada Alpin
