See the USSS & NYSSRA Competition Guide for more details on the different levels and rules for racing in New York State.
There are also more details on the Resources page.
NOTE: All ages referenced below apply relative to age on 12/31/22
U9 (Age 8 and younger)
Program Director: Jeff Jenkins
Lead Coach: Alex Ross
Coordinator: Eileen Radigan
Meets: 2 weekend days (Saturday 9-1:00 and Sunday 9-1:00)
Coaching: Races, Dryland Training and Christmas Camp
U9 racers are 8 years old or younger as of December 31, (unless you have been in BMRC
previously, and get an exemption from the club for U10 status). 6 years old and younger
will require approval before joining. The U9 program does not require NYSSRA or USSS
membership and therefore does not offer any races to the athletes other than the BMRC
Aloha Series races that will be offered to all BMRC athletes at Bristol Mountain
throughout the season. This program allows for inclusion in all preseason dryland
training, the BMRC Christmas Camp, and regular training during the season on Saturdays
and Sundays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Athletes that wish to join this program should be
prior Bristol Mountain Forerunners participants, or able to comfortably ski the entire
mountain.
U10/U12 Racing
Program Director: Jeff Jenkins
Lead Coach: Alex Ross
Coordinator: Eileen Radigan
Meets: 1 weeknight (Tue 6-8 p.m.); 2 weekend days (Saturday 9-1:00 and Sunday 9-1:00)
Coaching: Races, Dryland Training and Christmas Camp
U10 racers are 8 and 9 years old, U12 racers are 10 and 11 years old. Racers 8 years old
require prior approval to join the U10 program. U10 and U12 racers compete in the
NYSSRA Council Cup Series (Kombi, Stubbi or Panel SL, GS and Skills Events) for Genesee
Valley Ski Council and then an end of the season Regional Kandahar Festivals. U8’s are
not allowed to race at Kandahar. The Regional Kandahar Festivals break NY State into 3
events (East, Central and West). The West festival is held at either Holimont or Holiday
Valley each year and is comprised of racers from the Niagara Frontier and Genesee Valley
Ski Councils. Top racers from the Council are eligible to participate at the Piche Memorial
Race at Gunstock, NH which pulls racers from across the East Coast (12 states). U10, U12
and some U14 racers participate together in regular season NYSSRA Council Cup races.
This program requires NYSSRA and USSS memberships, racer support fees, and a volunteer deposit.
U14 Racing
Program Director: Jeff Jenkins
Lead Coach: Jeff Jenkins
Coordinator: Michael Haben
Meets: 2 weeknights (Tue/Thurs 6-8 p.m.); 2 weekend days (Saturday 9-1:00 and Sunday 9-1:00)
Coaching: Races, Dryland Training and Christmas Camp
These racers are 12 and 13 years old and compete in the NY West Excelsior Cup (SL, GS
and SG). U14 racers may also compete in U14 States. Racers must participate in 2 days of
SG camp in order to be eligible for State Championships. Top finishers in States qualify for
the U14 Championships race held in VT, NH or ME and then, potentially, to Can-Am
Series.
U14 athletes who are new to ski racing and do not wish to try to qualify for NYSSRA
State Championships may choose to race in the NYSSRA Council Cup Series with the
U10/U12 age group (though this is generally not recommended). U14 athletes in the
Excelsior Cup series do not race in the Council Cup Series.
U14 racers not participating in States may compete in U14 Kandahar Series.
Regional Kandahar Festivals break NY State into 3 regions (East, Central, and West). The
West festival is usually held at either Holimont or Holiday Valley each year and is
comprised of racers from the Niagara Frontier and Genesee Valley Ski Councils.
This program requires NYSSRA and USSS memberships, racer support fees, and a volunteer deposit.
U16/U18+ Racing
Program Director: Jeff Jenkins
Lead Coach: Jeff Jenkins
Coordinator: Michael Stevens
Meets: 2 weeknights (Tue/Thu 6–8 p.m.); 2 weekend days (Saturday 9-1:00 and Sunday 9-1:00)
Coaching: Races, Dryland Training and Christmas Camp
All U16 and older racers compete in NYSSRA’s Empire Cup Series throughout the season
including the U16 or U18+ State Champs in late Feb/early March. Top performers in all
groups can qualify for the Empire Winter Games in early Feb.
U16: Top performers at State Champs can progress to U16 Eastern Champs or U16
Eastern Finals and then on to Am-Cans or Nationals.
U18/21: Top performers at States can qualify for Eastern USSA Finals. Those seeking
further challenges may pursue FIS racing with the potential to qualify for numerous
regional and national Series, Projects, and Championships. Please contact Jeff Jenkins for
further information if you are interested in FIS racing. The deadline for purchasing a FIS
license without a late fee is August 15, 2022.
This program requires NYSSRA and USSS memberships, racer support fees, and a volunteer deposit.
U16/U18+ Limited Program
Program Director: Jeff Jenkins
Lead Coach: Jeff Jenkins
Coordinator: Michael Stevens
Meets: 2 weeknights (Tue/Thu 6–8 p.m.); 2 weekend days (Saturday 9-1:00 and Sunday 9-
1:00) thru February 13th.
Coaching: Limited Races, Dryland Training and Christmas Camp
The U16/U18 Limited Program is restricted to the first ten registered individuals who
meet the program criteria. Additional registrations will be placed on a waitlist and
eligible to participate in the U/16/U18+ Racing Program if not accepted into U16/U18
Limited Program.
The U16/U18 Limited Program is designed for high school ski racers with prior USSS race
experience seeking additional training with BMRC and an option for a light USSS race
schedule. Participants must be former BMRC participants (or equivalent USSS members)
and actively participating in a high school race program.
Training is offered any EVENING or WEEKEND when the U16/U18 Racing Program age
group is training at the mountain. Training is offered Sunday only if U16/U18 Racing
Program age group is not training at the mountain. Race support is provided at up to (4)
eastern races within the program time frame – SG not included
This program runs from dryland training, includes Christmas Camp, and goes through
February 13th.
This program requires NYSSRA and USSS memberships and a volunteer deposit.
Afternoon Program (U14+, by application only)
U14: Meets 3 weekdays (Tues–Thurs 3:30–5:30 p.m.); 2 weekend days (Saturday 9-1:00
and Sunday 9-1:00)
U16/U18+: Meets 4 weekdays (Mon–Thu 3:30–5:30 p.m.); 2 weekend days (Saturday 9-
1:00 and Sunday 9-1:00)
Coaching: Races, Dryland Training and Christmas Camp
For committed and dedicated U18+, U16 and U14 athletes*, an Afternoon Training
Program has been designed to maximize their training and racing potential. The program
will be limited to number of athletes and a specific application is necessary. There is a
three practice sessions per week minimum required. Monday and Thursday are
mandatory training days allowing athletes to choose between Tuesday and Wednesday
which are very close in training content. This schedule tries to avoid conflicts with both
the Monroe County and Finger Lakes high school ski league schedules. On non-race
weekends, afternoon program participants will train with the entire appropriate age
group and coaches.
Athletes must fill out the BMRC Afternoon Program Application by Aug 27th in order to
be considered. Registration for all programs will open Sept 1st and only those
authorized/accepted by pre-approval will be allowed to register for the AP. All others will
be able to register for the standard evening programs.
* Read more about the afternoon program