It’s with great disappointment that we announce the cancellation of the Primary & Intermediate School Races due to be held tomorrow, Sunday 1 September at Mt Cheeseman.

Due to the current NW system we are in (wind and rain today) and based on the current forecasts for tomorrow, along with the unpredictability of the weather over the past few days, the mountain team have made the tough call to cancel. The weather and wet snow conditions have played a major factor in the decision, but we also must take into account the safety and enjoyment of racers, volunteer race officials and the mountain staff. Whilst we may be able to get the mountain operational tomorrow in marginal conditions, it’s just not going to be conducive to provide a good experience for the kids, which is the number one goal.

We have made this call as early as possible to allow people to replan their day and we are aware that there were some people having to travel a little distance to join us, so we want to be clear and decisive on our decision.

Our team will be in touch regarding race entry refunds over the next few days. Please bear with us on making this happen as our Club administrator is on leave so this may take a few days to process.

Once again, we are sad that we cannot run the event and with the late start to the season and rearranging of the events calendar we are unable to make a postponement date available now. We look forward to running the races in August 2025 and appreciate your understanding and support.

Regards the Cheeseman Team.

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION

Please note: Race day is Sunday 1st September and will go ahead providing we have suitable weather on the day. There will be no postponement date. Due to light snow coverage we have limited terrain available for a course, so therefore this year there will be a single course which each racer will receive one run through only.

• Registrations Open: Once the mountain opens.
• Registrations Close: 26 August 2024
• Race Day: Sunday 1st September 2024 CANCELLED
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Race order will be set on the day and posted at the registration desk.

RACE REGISTRATION DETAILS

• Entrants are restricted to 180 max.
• ENTRY FEE: $50 per racer, all age groups. Full payment is required at the time of registration which covers either: Ski Race, Snowboard Race or Both Ski and Snowboard Races.
• On completion of payment, you will be required to complete the GUEST FORM for each individual racer which includes consent from a parent/guardian.
• All race participants receive
  • one full day lift pass
  • one discount voucher for a full day lift pass for parent or supervising adult
• TEAM SUPERVISOR LIFT PASS: Each school team will receive one complimentary full day lift pass for the Race Day Team Supervisor.
• NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON RACE DAY.
• No replacements of participants permitted on race day except at the discretion of the Race Organizer.
• All substitutes must be phoned through to the race organizer on the mountain by 2pm the day prior to official race date. T: (03) 318 8794
• Late entries received after registration closes will only be accepted at the discretion of the organizer. A late entry surcharge of $20 per racer will apply.

MT CHEESEMAN SKI AREA RACE POLICY

Please read the below and ensure that you are conversant with our policy.

• It is compulsory for ALL racers to wear helmets
• Race uniforms i.e. racing suits/jackets are NOT to be worn
• All competitors compete as individuals. For the team event, a point system allocated to the top 5 (five) place getters to determine team results.
• Teams are:
  • Primary – Years 1 to 6
  • Intermediate – Years 7 & 8
• Ski teams must have a minimum of 4 members. There is no fixed format for a team entry, schools may enter any combination of age and gender.
• The ski race will be a dual slalom ski course against the clock on 2 (two) parallel courses, a red and a blue course, over a short distance marked by light flexible racing poles. Everyone has one (1) run on each course, and results are calculated from both runs.
• The snowboard race will run in the same manner as the skiers, towards the end of the race schedule. Classes of age groups will be dependent on number of entrants’
• Course inspections shall be solely at the discretion of the Chef De Course determined on the day. There will be no pre-runs except by the pre-designated forerunners. Any abuse of this rule may result in the disqualification of the offending racers.
• The overall winning ski teams (primary and intermediate) will be awarded a trophy each. Medals will be awarded to individual 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed boys and girls. The age group categories are
  • Group 1: Year 1 & 2
  • Group 2: Year 3 & 4
  • Group 3: Year 5 & 6
  • Intermediate: Year 7 & 8.
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• Race Day Supervisors: On arrival on race day, please report to REGISTRATION DESK located in the day lodge, to pick up the team envelope containing bibs, lift tickets and vouchers. Team Supervisor Information will be distributed once entries have been received.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If Mt Cheeseman Ski Club Inc (the Club) has to cancel the event and no postponement date is available, a full refund will be provided. All withdrawals from race entry must be provided in writing and the date at which they are received will apply the following:

• 7-14 days prior to event: 50% cancellation fee will apply.
• 0-7 days prior to event: 100% cancellation fee will apply.
• No Show: 100% cancellation fee will apply.