RACING PROGRAMS
Perfect North Slopes offers a variety of training, practice, and racing opportunities for skiers of all abilities.
If you are interested in becoming a racer, aspire to improve your skills through the gates, or just want to participate occasionally in a NASTAR race, then we have lesson programs to fit your needs. Learn more by selecting the options below.
Season Race Programs
Perfect North Slopes offers two different race programs to help you get your start into racing, or help make you a little more competitive and faster in the gates. These programs are designed for skiers and boarders that would consider their skills set as intermediate to advanced.
Ages 7+ | Intermediate to Advanced | 5-week coaching
Improve your racing skills with gate training and professional coaching.
| Program | Day | Time | Age | Discipline | Dates | Cost |
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| Intro to Race | Sunday | 9:00-11:00am | 7+ | Ski & Snowboard | Jan 11–Feb 8 | $400 |
| Intermediate Race | Sunday | 9:00-11:00am | 7+ | Ski & Snowboard | Jan 11–Feb 8 | $400 |
| Advanced Race | Tuesday | 6:30–8:30pm | 13+ | Ski & Snowboard | Jan 13–Feb 10 | $400 |
| NASTAR | Sunday | 11:00am–1:00pm | All Ages | Ski & Snowboard | Whenever Intermission is open | Daily $10 / Season $65 |
| NASTAR | Thursday | 6:30–8:30pm | All Ages | Ski & Snowboard | Whenever Intermission is open | Daily $10 / Season $65 |
NASTAR Public Racing
NASTAR stands for NAtional STAndard Race and is the largest public grassroots ski racing program in the world.
NASTAR gives recreational racers an opportunity to compete and compare their scores to friends and family regardless of when and where they race using the NASTAR handicap system.
NASTAR runs on Intermission, off the Orange Chair.
NASTAR Racing Times:
Sundays – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursdays – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
NASTAR Day Pass
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Unlimited racing for the day purchased
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Equipment: Helmets are strongly recommended for all Race Programs
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Race Location: Intermission, off the Orange Chair
NASTAR Season Pass
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Unlimited NASTAR racing for the 25/26 Season
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Equipment: Helmets are strongly recommended for all Race Programs
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Race Location: Intermission, off the Orange Chair
Race Competitions
Throughout the ski and snowboard season at Perfect North Slopes, public races provide the opportunity to compete against other racers from regions throughout the Midwest. Winners are awarded prizes and bragging rights!
Public races are open to anyone. Prior racing experience is recommended. No teaching or coaching happens during these events. NASTAR Season Passes are not eligible for public races
Top To Bottom
Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026-
Three GS Courses
Two timed runs on each course
Best times added together for a combined overall time -
Course Inspection is at 10:00 AM
Racing begins at 10:45 AM -
Medals for the top three finishers in several age and gender categories
TOP TO BOTTOM
NASTAR Season Pass not applicable for Public Races
Super NASTAR
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026-
Slalom and GS Races
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First Session:
Slalom Course Inspection - 10:30 AM
Race - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Second Session:
GS Course Inspection - 1:00 PM
Race - 1:30 PM- 3:00 PM
Single Run Race of Champions - 3:00 PM -
Medals for the top three finishers in several age and gender categories
SUPER NASTAR
NASTAR Season Pass not applicable for Public Races
King Of The Hill
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026-
Combined event:
Downhill and Super G on Lower Runway
GS and Slalom on Intermission -
Course Inspection is at 9:30 AM
DownHill at 10:00 AM
Course Inspection at 10:45 AM
Super G at 11:15 AM
Course Inspection at 12:00 PM
GS at 12:30 PM
Course Inspection at 1:30 PM
Slalom at 2:00 PM -
Awards and Medals to follow the Slalom Race
KING OF THE HILL
NASTAR Season Pass not applicable for Public Races
Additional Lessons and Programs
Perfect North Snow Sports School is a PSIA/AASI (Central Region) Education School.
