SSSA Snowboard Banked Slalom 2024 Information Rules and Timetable (Updated 11/7/23) 1. EVENT OVERVIEW This event is open to Scottish primary and secondary school snowboarders. It is ideal not only for experienced competitors, but also for any newcomers to Banked Slalom that can control line, speed, link turns and use an uplift tow safely. The day starts with plenty of practice runs and first time competitors will be given guidance and support to help them know what to do. All competitors will then have 2 timed runs. All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult when on the mountain 2. DATE, LOCATION & TIMINGS FRIDAY 2nd Feb 2024 Location: Nevis Range TIMETABLE 0815 - Check-in opens in Pinemarten Cafe at bottom of Gondola 0915 - Check-in closes 1000 - 1130 - Riders briefing at top of course followed by practice runs 1130 - 1400 - Timed runs in this order:-
After all timed runs are concluded there will be the opportunity to go off and free-ride (under supervision) until prize giving 1600 - Prize Giving in Pinemarten Cafe 1615 - Depart 3. OPEN TO All primary and secondary aged pupils in full time education in Scotland. All competitors must be able to control their line and speed, link turns and use an uplift tow. 4. EVENT CATEGORIES INDIVIDUAL RANKING: Competitors will receive an individual ranking based upon the best of their timed runs in their age group and gender category. In an effort to be more inclusive, we have moved away from the traditional male/female gender classifications. We will now use the following gender classes: OPEN [O] = (Male sex at birth, transgender and non-binary) or FEMALE [F] = (Female sex at birth) Medals will be awarded to winners in each of the following categories
5. ENTRY PROCESS & CLOSING DATE Entry is by online form only and will require online payment by card to secure your entry. Entry form must be fully completed with all competitor names (no tbc). Entry will close 7 days before the event date or earlier if it becomes fully subscribed. Live entries can be viewed from the website. All data submitted is used in its raw format so schools must ensure data is accurate. Please see the SSSA privacy policy for information on what data is captured and how it is held. 6. COST & PAYMENT For 2024 the entry cost is £12 per competitor. After registering team names schools MUST make online payment for all their pupils by card to secure their entry. Payment must be made prior to the race, and the payment receipt code must be included on your check-in sheet (should be a code starting with #). The payment link is on the event webpage. This fee of £12 per racer includes:-
LIFT PASS: Competitors will be eligible to either use season passes, or purchase specially discounted uplift passes from Nevis Range. These will be charged at £18 per head. All other passes for teachers, supervisors, spectators, parents or coaches are at the centre's usual rates. 7. CHECK-IN PROCESS When you arrive at the event
IF RUNNING LATE PLEASE message the event organiser so your place can be held and not scrubbed. 8. CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT School team supervisors and parents are responsible to ensure that every pupil is wearing a helmet, gloves and appropriate apparel for the mountain. Waterproof trousers are not considered warm enough. Every participant must be wearing salopettes and a warm insulated jacket. Packed lunches are recommended though centres do have cafes. EQUIPMENT HIRE: Nevis Range will be offering equipment hire, but it must be booked in advance. Please contact info@nevisrange.co.uk 9. PUPIL SUPERVISION Each team must have an appointed adult to act as team Supervisor. This person must be able to accompany and supervise the pupils and is responsible for the team's safety, wellbeing and conduct at all times. 10. HELPERS: Each team should also aim to provide a volunteer helper (noting their name on the entry form) to assist with the running of the event. In order to run a quality and safe event about 5 helpers are required. Helpers need no previous experience as training will be given at the event. All helpers will receive a free uplift pass for the day where necessary. 11. FIRST AID & SAFEGUARDING At each event first aid cover is provided by the professional staff employed by the facility. School team supervisors are responsible for the safeguarding of pupils in their team and should be equipped to handle any child protection issues in compliance with their school’s child protection and excursions policies. 12. EVENT ON/OFF DECISIONS Event ON/OFF decisions are usually taken at 2 points in the lead up to the events:- ONE WEEK AHEAD of the date of the event an ON/OFF decision will be taken based upon there being the prospect of adequate, consolidated snow over, by the weekend prior to the event (to allow preparation) ON THE WEEKEND AHEAD of the date a further ON/OFF decision will then be taken based upon there being both:-
Note: If it is deemed that there are insufficient entries to make it viable, we reserve the right to cancel.
EVENT BULLETINS & NOTIFICATIONS All event bulletins and notifications will be posted via the SSSA FACEBOOK feeds and the news column on the website. Prior to an event an email will also be sent to all of the submitted school team supervisor email addresses. SAFETY NOTICE All Scottish Schools Snowsports events are run jointly by the Scottish Schools Snowsports Association and the National Governing Body, Snowsport Scotland. Every event follows strict procedures and risk assessment protocols to ensure the safety, well being and protection of all competitors, and should anyone have any questions regarding this matter they should contact Snowsport Scotland on 0131 364 4830. Thank you. Good luck and we hope you and your pupils have a great day! Any questions about this event please contact info@sssa.co |
