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.
Introductory Race Program (6 Consecutive Weeks)
REGISTRATION AVAILABLE OCTOBER 25, 2023
Program Cost: $375
Program Day/Time:
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM – Begins January 8, 2024
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM – Begins January 10, 2024
Skill: Intermediate to Advance Skiing/Snowboarding
Prerequisites: None
Equipment: Helmets are strongly recommended for all Race Programs
The Introductory Race Program is a recreational program designed for new racers who are interested in establishing their racing skills. Participants will improve their general skiing/boarding ability, become more comfortable on a race course, and learn techniques used by PSIA/AASI and the US Ski Team. Training will consist of technical free skiing/boarding with an instructor, as well as gate training. With participants grouped by similar age and skill levels, racers may use this as a stepping stone from recreational into competitive racing.
*Introductory Race Program includes NASTAR Season Pass
*Program does not include lift ticket or equipment
Advanced Race Programs – Slalom and Giant Slalom
REGISTRATION AVAILABLE OCTOBER 25, 2023
Program Cost: $375 per program
Program Day/Time:
Slalom – Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM – Begins January 9, 2024
Giant Slalom – Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM – Begins January 10, 2024
Skill: Advanced Skiing/Snowboarding
Prerequisites: Must have participated in a race program or prior race experience
Equipment: Helmets are strongly recommended for all Race Programs. Poles and shin guards are required for the Slalom Program on Tuesdays.
These programs target the higher-level racer who wants to become more proficient in these particular race disciplines. They are a great fit for those who wish to experience the next level or racing prowess. Racers will benefit from the training, techniques, and discipline an organized race program provides. Training emphasis will be on having fun, and improving fundamental racing skills.
NASTAR
$65 for season pass
$10 for day pass
NASTAR Racing Times:
Sundays – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursdays – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Skill: Beginner to Expert
Equipment: Helmets are strongly recommended for all Race Programs
Location: Intermission, off Orange Chair
NASTAR stands for NAtional STAndard Race and is the largest public grassroots ski racing program in the world. Founded in 1968, 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.
Public Races
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.
King of the Hill
$20 for adults
$10 for kids 7 – 12 years old
King of the Hill is a combined event, with Downhill and Super G runs down Lower Runway, and GS and Slalom runs down Intermission. The Downhill run alone is worth the entry fee. We’ll be crowning a new King and Queen, as well as medals for the top three finishers in several age and gender categories. This is the one time you can look forward to being clocked on the radar gun, with a chance to stand on the podium just like our Olympians. Entry fee for the event is only $20 for adults, $10 for kids 7-12 years old.
Registration available online
Course Inspection is at 10:00 AM
Racing begins at 10:45 AM
Ski area is still open to all other skiers and boarders, and race will be confined to a specific area.
Super NASTAR
$10 Unlimited Runs
Course Inspection – 10:30 AM
Race – 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Course Inspection – 1:00 PM
Race – 1:30 PM- 3:00 PM
Single Run Race of Champions – 3:00 PM
Awards – 4:30 PM
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Cost – $15
Racers will get two timed runs on three different courses, with the best time from each run on each course added together to generate a combined overall time.
- Register online or at the Snow Sports Office in the West Lodge.
- Course Inspection begins at 10:00 AM
- Racing begins at 10:30 AM
- Racing will happen on Intermission
Additional Lessons and Programs
Perfect North Snow Sports School is a PSIA/AASI (Central Region) Education School.